Reading in the news - Mon 16 Aug

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic 

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted widely about high case numbers compared to the same week in 2020, in The Times (in print), The Sun (in print – with picture), Mail Online, Evening Standard, Herald Scotland, and many local papers including Reading Chronicle via PA; Sky News online, ITV News, Daily Telegraph’s newsfeed, iNews; and was included in Birmingham Live’s quotes of the day (in print) and mentioned on GB News.
• Dr Clarke spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live, LBC and GB News (no link) about double-jabbed people no longer needing to self-isolate; is quoted widely in the Daily Mirror (in print) and local papers including GetReading about testing before going to watch a football match; and in BBC News online, ITV News online, Sky News online, Mail Online, iNews, Wales Online, Evening Standard, and local papers including GetReading about 16 and 17 year olds getting vaccinated.
• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) spoke to BBC Berkshire about the changing rules on fully vaccinated people not needing to self-isolate.

#PlanetPartners: Reading’s global work for a sustainable future

• IPCC Report:
  • The Guardian (and in print) quotes Professor Keith Shine (Met) about the need for urgent action on climate change, and how the new IPCC report compares to previous versions.
  • Professor Andy Turner (Met) is quoted in the Sunday Post about the report.
  • BBC R4’s Farming Today spoke to Professor Bill Collins (Met).
  • Atin Ito News and Germanic News quotes Dr Ella Gilbert (Met) about the report.
  • Read our news story on Reading’s contribution to the report.
• Sustainable Food Systems:
  • Dr David Rose (Agriculture) is quoted in the Guardian about the use of robots in farming and the reduction in pesticide use. 

Covid-19 and University: Sunday Times (in print) looks at how students can make the most of a blend of online and in-person teaching and learning, and mentions a University of Reading student. In addition, Ben Knowles, RUSU President is quoted in the Guardian about RUSU requiring proof of full vaccination to attend welcome week events in person.

Other Coverage:

• An article in FT Advisor about investments cites Henley Business School research about building confidence.
• Dr Simon Clarke spoke to LBC about bovine TB in relation to the planned cull of an alpaca.
• Sunday Times (in print) reports on a former UoR student who switched to take an apprenticeship.
• Research on the origins of part of Stonehenge is mentioned in a report for artnet about how the stones are made of hardy quartz.
• Best Health report on the positive benefits of hobbies to mental health, and quotes Dr Ciara McCabe (Psychology).
• An article for The Guardian looks at when friends end up in relationships together, including two former UoR students.