Reading in the news - Fri 25 Jun

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic 

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by The Daily Mail on border controls between Europe; and spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the possibility of summer holidays this year. 
• Dr Ben Neuman (formerly of Biological Sciences) is quoted by Yahoo and The Evening Telegraph on new research into the origins of COVID-19.

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

• Wired mentions Professor Ed Hawkin’s (Meteorology) research on rainfall data dating back to the 17th century. Read our news story.
• Professor Elizabeth Robinson (SAPD) is quoted on a forthcoming UN climate report on the human health consequences of climate change by news sites including Counter Currents. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Rajneesh Narula (International Business) is quoted in The Independent about Brexit’s effect on banking, finance and insurance.
• The New Statesman mentions Professor Katherine Harloe’s (Classics) podcast on the History of Classics. 
• Wokingham Today reports on Shinfield Studios submitting their formal application to create a film and TV hub on University land in Shinfield.
• Regional radio stations including BBC Radio Sheffield and BBC Radio Leeds mention new research on the migration patterns of the Painted Lady butterfly, and the climate conditions that affect this. Read our news story.
• Professor Jane Setter (English Language) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the causes of common mispronunciations in the UK.
• Reading.co.uk covers news of a new cycle route that will link South Reading, the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading town centre and the University of Reading.
• Biz Community and Skills Summit cover Henley Business School’s virtual graduations this year. 
• Oxfordshire’s Owlsworth Roofing, the company who completed Reading University’s library refurbishment, won the best refurbishment category for the SPRA awards, as covered by Construction.co.uk.