Reading in the news - Fri 11 Mar
11 March 2022
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by (and in print), , , , , , and others on the increasing number of UK cases and hospital admissions, possibly as a result of relaxing Covid restrictions, and by on an article from the Wuhan Institute of Virology that claimed pandemics can occur as a result of deadly viruses escaping.
- Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by (and in print) on the spread of deltacron variant.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Barry Sheerman MP mentioned 澳门六合彩开奖记录 experts in a question to the Secretary of State for Environmental about water pollution and cuts to the Environment Agency, which was shown on BBC Parliament .
- and report that a panel on climate activism hosted by Reading Rep Theatre will be chaired by Dr Holly Ayres (Meteorology).
- reports on funded research about livestock agriculture and net-zero, and mention 澳门六合彩开奖记录 research on forage mixes to reduce the carbon footprint of cattle.
#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university
- reports on how money from the Community Fund Initiative is supporting Reading's mixed ability rugby team.
Other Coverage:
- , , and report on findings from a Henley Business School study on the benefits of a four-day workweek.
- Further coverage of comments by Professor Ciara McCabe (Psychology) on the value of spending time doing what you enjoy, in and .
- and the quote Dr Miriam Clegg (Food) and Professor Lisa Methven (Food) on Reading's part in funded research on healthy diets for older people. Read our story.
- mentions an exhibition held at the University on Ed Fella's famous typography work and flyers.
- mentioned University Scholarships.
- reports on former professor of law Elizabeth Cooke, who is a judge and has been appointed President of the Property Litigation Association.
- The Institute of Mechanical Engineers mentions a former member of staff, Professor Jim Gordon, for his collaborative work developing a biomimetic material.
- reports on a prospective student who regrets not pursuing a degree at the University.
Alumni:
- reports on a Reading graduate's position as managing director and executive board member of the Public Real Estate Management Company.
- report on a Henley Graduate's appointment as UBA Ghana's new CEO and MD.
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