Reading in the news - Wed 24 Nov

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio 5Live and BBC Radio London on case numbers and testing for Covid at home (BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Radio Ulster aired his comments). Dr Clarke was quoted by The Times (and in print) and Express on the Astra Zeneca jab; by Daily Mail (in print) on questions he answered regarding antibodies and T-cells; by The Independent, Yahoo! and other news sites on a testing lab scandal; by The Mirror, The Science Times, Medical Daily, China Times, Yahoo! China and other news sites on how the Delta virus could die out; and by National World and NNY 360 on a new highly infectious strain of Covid that is less likely to cause symptoms. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• The University was mentioned by Farm Contractor for independently assessing a trial that investigated growing phacelia and oil radish crops as part of a solution to improve soil organic matter.
• Reading.co.uk covered the news that the University won Net Zero Strategy of the year at The Energy Management Awards 2021. Read our news story.
• Research from the University on devices that reduce methane emissions from cows was mentioned by British Farmer & Grower (in print). 

Other Coverage:

• Alumni Dr Joanna Abeyie spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about returning to Reading for an in-depth discussion about diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. 
• Dr Caleb Ofori-Boateng, the founder of Herp Conservation Ghana, mentioned an internship he did at Reading during an interview with IFL Science. 
• Dr Netta Weinstein (Psychology) was mentioned by The Psychologist (in print) for winning a Leverhulme Prize for her work on social, motivational, and experimental psychology. 
• Professor Ben Laker (Henley Business School) had his article on why gig work needs to demonstrate loyalty published on MIT Sloan Review.  
• Brian O'Callaghan, a graduate of Henley Business School, was mentioned by Street Insider for being appointed as part of Bolt Biotherapeutics's board of directors.  
• Henley Business School was mentioned by Insider and EABW News for offering orientations and workshops to students who have received a 12-Month fully funded academic programme.
• The University's Great Hall was mentioned by RDG Today for hosting the Whiskey Affair's festival. 
• Opera News reported on a job vacancy at the University that was advertised on Campaign Jobs.