Reading in the news - Thu 12 Jan
12 January 2023
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by and on how climate change led to the highest annual temperatures recorded in the UK last year.
- Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is interviewed by on why flooding can occur after drought.
- and list Reading as a supporter and user of greener sockets and energy management systems developed by Clean Growth Fund.
COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by Talk TV and Talk Radio on the safety of the Covid vaccine following comments by Tory MP Andrew Bridgen.
Ukraine:
- Dr Alexander Mihailov (Economics) co-authors an article on how the Ukraine war has boosted EU citizens' common identity and it is published by .
#UniForReading: our role as a civic university
- The University is mentioned by for helping the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust to develop a survey for the public to have their say about the possible redevelopment and relocation of the Royal Berkshire Hospital as a part of the government's New Hospital Programme.
- Maidenhead Advertiser (in print) mentions the University's sanctuary café, which supports refugees and raises awareness.
Other Coverage:
- Dr Afroditi Chatzifragkou (Food) was interviewed by BBC World Service Radio about precision fermentation.
- Professor John Hammond (Agriculture) and Dr Yiorgos Gadanakis' (Agriculture) collaborative article for about pressure on food prices is reposted by and .
- Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by discrediting false allegations that the nasal flu vaccine contains strep A bacteria.
- reports on an upcoming event by the University's Chaplaincy centre celebrating the most rebellious women in the Old Testament.
- reports on a land sale in Caversham, mentioning the University's proximity to the site.
Alumni:
- reports on the appointment of Reading alumna, Karen Morgan to Agrovista's consulting team.
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