Reading in the news - Fri 3 Dec

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by  on the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine on the Omicron variant; by  (in print), and  (in print) on how to have a Covid-safe Christmas, and spoke to Al Jazeera Arabic and BBC Radio Surrey.  
• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about how to have safe Christmas Parties. 
• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) was quoted by on viruses becoming milder over time.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Mark Fellowes (Biological Sciences) was quoted by and  on the impact that domestic cats have on the UK's wildlife.
• Research from the University on an expected increase in the turbulence of planes was mentioned by , , and other outlets. 
• Dr Keri Nicoll (Meteorology) is mentioned in an article about cloud seeding drone technology, in. 

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university 

• Students from the University were mentioned by on helping a period poverty campaign with branding and marketing. 

Other Coverage:

• Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) was interviewed by and was mentioned by  and  on cancel culture.
• Professor Ian Givens (Agriculture) was quoted by  on findings that eating millet can combat anemia. 
• quotes Professor Mark Pagel (Biological Sciences) on the sounds and meanings of the oldest words. 
• Dr Sharon Varney (Henley Business School) was mentioned by on adapting new ways to work. 
•  mention Dr Naeema Pasha (Henley Business School) about an upcoming panel event. 
• The 色狗导航 Library’s refurbishment were mentioned by . 
• An article on the University of Johannesburg's next art gallery curator on  and mentioned Henley Business School.