Reading in the news - Wed 12 Jan
12 January 2022
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , and on research about the common cold and Covid protection; by the on the UK's decrease in Covid cases, and by on the likelihood of the emergence of a 'deltacron' variant.
- Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , and on receiving multiple vaccinations.
- Dr Alexander Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted by on the motivation for requiring a PCR to confirm positive results, and by on ending the requirement for PCR confirmation.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Mark Fellowes (Biological Sciences) is quoted by (and in print) and on climate change's effect on bird migration.
- Professor Rowan Sutton (Meteorology) is quoted by and others on record-breaking extreme weather events.
Other Coverage:
- Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) is quoted by , , the , (and in print), , Times Radio, LBC Radio, and XFM Radio London on mineral deficiencies from vegetarian and vegan diets, and Prof Givens spoke to BBC Radio 4’s PM Programme.
- , , and quotes Professor Givens on a study he co-authored that found eating millet could combat anemia and encourage better growth in children.
- Reading won the first of their University Challenge quarter-final clashes on Monday evening, as reported by , , and , and .
- Visiting Research Fellow Nigel Larkin (Biological Sciences) is quoted by and on co-leading the unearthing of Britain's largest Ichthyosaur.
- Professor Hella Eckardt (Archaeology), Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) and Professor Martin Bell (Archaeology) are featured in Current Archeology (in print).
- Dr Tara Pirie (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire on their coffee club.
- reports on the University's previous warning to students of the potentially 'triggering' nature of an Ancient Greek poem.
- and reports further coverage on Reading-led research which found human DNA can be recovered from the 'glue' headlice used to stick eggs to the hair of ancient mummies. Read our news story.
- reports on the University's Felix Scholarships for Indian students.
- mentions architecture and design teachings at the University.
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