Reading in the news - Thu 5 Jan

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the , , and  on a new Covid variant's ability to evade immunity in lab conditions.
• Farmer's Guardian (in print) reports on a study led by Professor Richard Bennett (Agriculture) which shows trust in food authorities has fallen following the Covid-19 pandemic. Read our news story. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• PhD student, Simon Lee (Meteorology), is mentioned by the  and  for his collaborative research on the impact of climate change on aviation and turbulence.
•  mentions the University's research on the impact of atmospheric rivers over the UK on severe winter flooding.

Other Coverage:

• Reading Today (in print) and Newbury Weekly News (in print) report on the Trust of the Year award which was given to Royal Berkshire's ICU team and commends the University's part in accrediting the team to become a department of critical care medicine. 
• Professor Paul Glaister (Mathematics and Statistics) was mentioned by Bracknell News (in print) for being honoured in the King's New Year Honours List 2023 for his invaluable services to education.
• Henley Standard (in print) reports on a talk that Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) gave to Henley Archaeological & Historical Group on the research and excavations that he has led on parts of the medieval River Thames and Cookham monastery. 
• Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort’s monthly column for  focuses on the University's plans to consult on sports and leisure facilities in Shinfield. 
• Professor John Gibbs (Film, Theatre and Television) is mentioned by Ascot News (in print) for having been a panel speaker who discussed the benefits of arts and culture during an event organised by Wokingham Council.
•  reports on rare recordings of Samuel Beckett in conversation which have been gifted to the University's archive. Read our news story.
• Reading Today (in print) mentions that the University hosts a base for a chocolate company's formula testing and product development.
•  and  report that the University will be participating in an upcoming school career fest.
•  publishes a memorial notice for Professor Philip Stratton-Lake (Philosophy) who recently passed away.

Alumni:

• Reading Today (in print) reports that Tom Clarke, the science and technology editor for Sky News, has received an honorary degree from the University for communicating complicated messages during the pandemic and on climate change.
• Reading Today (in print) reports that a book authored by Reading alumnus, AF Harrold, titled The Imaginary is being adapted into an animated movie.
•  publishes an obituary for Reading alumna and equestrian, Margaret Mary Power.