Reading in the news - Tue 15 Mar
15 March 2022
Ukraine:
- An article co-authored by Professor John Hammond (Agriculture) on about fertilizer shortages, food security, and the effect of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, is reposted by .
- mentioned the University's suspension of a partnership with the Moscow State Institute of International Relations and quotes Professor Robert Van de Noort (Vice-Chancellor) on the University's condemnation of the war.
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , , and others on the impact and risk factors of Wilko's removal of all Covid guidance for its employees, and he answered 's Covid questions.
- Dr Alexander Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted by on the accuracy of PCR tests.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Further coverage quotes Visiting Professor Amir Kassam (Agriculture) on a book he edited on Conservation Agriculture by , , , and .
- quotes Dr Jon Robson (Meteorology) on the impact of natural variations in North Atlantic ocean currents on Europe's climate. Read our story.
British Science Week: Dr Karen Henderson discussed her role as Director of Technical Services on to highlight the contributions of teams and people around the University supporting science teaching and research. Read our new story.
Other Coverage:
- The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 team competed in University Challenge which aired on .
- , , , and report on findings from a Henley Business School study on the benefits of a four-day workweek.
- quoted Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) on the validity of the 'five-second rule'.
- Dr Rowena Kasprowicz (Education) is quoted by on Reading's part in developing a digital game that improves the way children learn languages.
- Executive fellow and guest speaker at Henley Business School, Campbell Macpherson mentioned his workshops at Henley Business School whilst discussing a book he recently published with .
Alumni:
- publishes an interview with a Reading graduate on the development of The RedSea Project, which is building luxury resorts in Saudi Arabia.
- reports that a panellist discussing lessons that Northeast Asia can learn from the war between Russia and Ukraine is a reading graduate.
- reports that artist, Graeme Wilson is a Reading graduate.