Reading in the news - Thu 15 Jul

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic 

• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted in a BBC News article on winter viruses and testing; he also spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the same topic.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted in this MaillOnline article on the Balearic islands being upgraded to amber list countries. The article also appears on Business Telegraph, Business Fast and other news aggregation sites.
• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted in a MailOnline article about the AstraZeneca vaccine being weaker than others;
• Professor Gary Stephens (Pharmacology) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about how llamas are helping scientists develop Covid-fighting antibodies. The story is also featured on their news bulletins and by Heart Berkshire and Greatest Hits Radio. Read our news story.

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

• The Hindustan Times quotes PhD student Akshay Deoras on current monsoon forecasts in Delhi; and again for a separate article on current conditions in Mumbai.

TV studio approved: Plans, submitted by the University, for a new TV studio at the Thames Valley Science Park were approved by Wokingham Borough Council yesterday evening. The plans are part of the University's ambitious Cine Valley project, to create a hub for film and TV production at the site. The news is covered by BBC Berkshire Online. Read our news story.

Other Coverage:

• Dr Tara Pirie (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire as part of their coffee club series.
• Professor Helen Parish (History) has written a blog for The Conversation on myths of ancient weather forecasting.
• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to Professor Hella Eckardt (Archaeology) about a new online course studying remains from Roman Britain. Read our news story.
• We Love Stornoway reports on a month-long excavation taking place in Lewis to find ancient Neolithic artefacts that give us more information about the history of the site. The dig is co-led by Professor Duncan Garrow (Archaeology).
• A Forbes article by Professor Ben Laker (Henley Business School) is syndicated on MSN Brasil.