Reading in the news - Tue 28 Nov

Climate+ co-centre: Irish Times reports that a new scientific research centre, researching climate, biodiversity, and water, will involve researchers across 14 organisations, including the University of Reading. Gov.ie and Mirage News also provide coverage on the research centre, reporting that Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) is part of the leadership team. Read our news story. 

Swine flu: Professor Ian Jones (Biomedical Sciences) is quoted in The Daily Mirror (in print), Peterborough Matters, Wymondham & Attleborough Mercury, Science Media Centre, Epping Forest Guardian, Ham & High, North Somerset Times and many other news outlets, stating the unlikely nature of a recently discovered case of H1N2 swine flu being anything more than what has already been seen before.   

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Snow Forecast provides coverage on a climate activist hoping to complete a coast-to-coast crossing of Antarctica by bike. The bike features the climate stripes, designed by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology).   

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• BBC Radio Berkshire quotes Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences), who states that there is no such thing as a ‘totally harmless’ covid variant.   

#UniForReading: our role as a civic university

• BBC Berkshire spoke to both Mark Stanley, who has developed an app to improve women and young girls’ safety, and Ish Aa, from the University of Reading’s Student Union, who is interviewed on concerns for the safety of women at nighttime in Reading.

Health and wellbeing:

• LBC London News, Heart Radio Gloucestershire and Heart Radio Swindon spoke to Dr Simon Clarke (Biomedical Sciences) on a suspected case of swine flu in the UK.   

Business and society:

• Henley Business School is mentioned in an article by Welcome to the Jungle, reporting on a study conducted which found that people were happier and more productive working under a four-day model.  

• RealDeals reports that NVM Private Equity works alongside organisations like the University of Reading.  

• A recent event held at the South African campus of Henley Business School found that it was ‘high time’ the country (South Africa) took action to improve its trade, Business Live reports.  

Other Coverage: 

• Professor Leonid Sirota (Law) writes for Macdonald Laurier on how big governments can be kept accountable.

• Professor Billy Wong (Institute of Education) is quoted in Financial Accountant, identifying the many factors that drive the failure to retain teachers.