Reading in the news - Wed 28 Apr

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted in the Daily Mail (twice) in articles about the Indian COVID-19 variant.

#WeAreTogether: Reading’s work to tackle the coronavirus crisis

• A study involving Professor Valerio Lucarini (Mathematics), comparing estimates of how many deaths would result from vaccinations being halted with the likely number from blood clots, is reported by Phys.org.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Valerio Lucarini (Mathematics) is quoted in Popular Science on emissions and climate change tipping points.

UN abuse: Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) spoke on a VICE documentary on sexual abuse in the UN.

Other Coverage:

• Further coverage of University of Reading research about bacteria in sinks as a result of handwashing on the New Daily.
• Forbes mentions a UoR study about innovation and creativity. 
• The Henley Standard outlines the labour candidates for Reading council, including Stuart Cranier who is a student at UoR.
• APM covers the news that Campbell MacPherson, a fellow at Henley Business School, will be presenting a webinar on creating successful change.
• The Retail Insider writes about UoR graduate Martin Moriarty spearheading an expansion at a commercial real estate investment brokerage in North America.
• Professor Glenn Gibson (Food) is quoted in the Sunday Post about the benefits of probiotics for immunity.