Reading in the news - Tue 13 Jul

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic 

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Hereford and Worcester about taking measures to prevent against COVID; Heart Radio Berkshire about the lifting of lockdown restrictions with the rise in infections; and BBC Radio Berkshire about wearing face masks.  
• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted in The on the reliability of LFT tests. 

#PlanetPartners: Reading's global work for a sustainable future

• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) comments on a new Met Office study which found that the amount of hot days in the UK will double due to climate change, covered by The (also ). 
• The and The quote PhD student Akshay Deoras on current monsoon forecasts in Delhi. 

The truth about vegan food: runs a feature on vegan food being not as healthy or eco-friendly as people may think. Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted. Professor Kuhnle is also quoted in The and about herbal remedies for weight loss.

Other Coverage:

• publishes published an article on money donated to support students who have struggled financially during the pandemic. Read our news story.
• (Portugal) quotes Professor James Reade (Economics) in an article highlighting public health versus financial considerations during Euro 2020 matches.
• Professor David Carter (International Study and Language Institute) wrote an article on universities' global engagement with international students for . 
• Professors Andrew and Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) co-wrote an article on implementing strategic change during times of uncertainty, published by The .
• reports on UoR research into the use of drones to deliver electrical charge into clouds to encourage rainfall.
• The covers a Henley Business School report on the benefits of a 4-day working week. 
• The publishes an article on the most promising tech start-ups in Reading, mentioning that UoR encourages tech companies to start there. 
• Dr Dyan Sellayah (Biomedical Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about his research on obesity. The interview is also played on BBC Radio Oxford.
• Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) spoke to about Haiti's current situation.
• Professor Freedman was mentioned again in BBC Parliament when MP Lee Anderson made a speech about free speech.
• Professor Patricia Riddell (Psychology) is quoted in this article on team meetings.