Reading in the news - Fri 26 Feb

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic 

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to France24 and talkRADIO; is quoted in CNN Indonesia about mutations, and MedScape about antibody detection in UK population.
• Further coverage of an open letter to the Government signed by Professor Helen Dodd (Psychology), who spoke to BBC Berkshire. Read our news story here.
• An opinion article for Bloomberg about Gen Z and work includes data on UK young people who have a ‘side hustle’.
• Dr Ciara McCabe (Psychology) spoke to BBC Berkshire (approx. 2hr 4 mins in) following an article for the Conversation by looks at the positive effect of hobbies on mental health during the pandemic.
• BBC Berkshire spoke to Dr Charmi Patel (Henley Business School) about comments from Goldman Sachs boss about working from home.

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university – find out more.

• An article for the Conversation mentions the University of Reading’s new Cuppa over Community initiative.
• Independent carries an article about the community in Reading, and the writer notes the benefits of the Harris Gardens.

 Sustainability funding: BBC South TV, BBC Berkshire, Heart Berkshire, and the Cooling Post covers the news of a £3.4m grant award to implement a range of carbon-reducing projects on campus. Read our news story.

Green groceries: Environmental Journal and Phys.org cover a EIT Food-funded report on consumer attitude to the food system, noting that European consumers lack trust in the sustainability credentials of food. Professor Anna Macready (Agriculture) is quoted. Read our news story here.

Other coverage

• Joe.co.uk spoke Dr Ella Gilbert (Met) about suggestions that climate change is irreversible.
• Prof David Oderberg (Philosophy) is mentioned in a Conversation article exploring the ethical debate about ‘digital souls’.
• The Guardian carry an obituary for the Revd Michael Hinton who studied for a PhD in Politics and International Relations at UoR.
• Prof Ken Dark (Economics) is quoted in the Church Times about research into celtic Christianity.
• Durham Times (in print) covers research about the cooling properties of wall climbing ivy.
• Reading Chronicle and GetReading carry articles about proposed changes to the infrastructure in the town including around the University.
• The Caterer explore whether the hospitality sector could implement a four day working week and cite a Henley Business School report on the topic.