Reading in the news - Fri 28 Jan
28 January 2022
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on immunity resulting from colds, and by on the effect of tougher restrictions on Covid mortality rates.
- Professor James Reade (Economics) is quoted by , , and on the consequence of Covid on the performance of athletes.
- Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on the validity of a study that claimed drinking red wine can prevent Covid.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Further coverage of research that revealed the effects of pollution on pollinators' ability to smell crops and wildflowers in New Scientist (in print) and . Dr Robbie Girling and Dr James Ryalls (Agriculture) are quoted . Read our news story.
- Professor Chuks Okereke (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted by on the economic implications of oil and gas companies pulling out of high-cost projects.
- mentioned the University's support in developing sustainable land-use plans.
Other Coverage:
- Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) is quoted by and on mineral deficiencies from vegetarian and vegan diets.
- Dr Mark Shanahan (Politics) is quoted by on Biden's change in tactics in light of the midterm election.
- Professor Peter Robinson (English Literature) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about his teaching and work on poetry.
- reports that Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) spoke to Michael Avery on his podcast Business Watch about leadership.
- Professor Mark Pagel (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on the sounds and meanings of the oldest words.
- Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by on a study that found a link between the consumption of berries and red wine to lower mortality in Parkinson's disease.
- quotes Professor Chris Collins (Geography and Environmental Science) on the importance of education and advice for farmers.
- A study conducted in partnership with Henley Business School on key points that boards should focus on post-pandemic was mentioned by .
- A Henley Business School study on the economic benefits of a four-day workweek is mentioned by .
- A Henley Business School graduate's article on data privacy is published by .
- reports on lost artefacts that were donated to the University's Museum of EnglishRuralLife.
- Megan Powell, a student from the University, is mentioned by for being selected to receive a 'Centenary Award' bursary.
- A student from the University who aired on Channel 4's First Dates is mentioned by .
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