Reading in the news - Fri 26 Mar

#UniForReading: fulfilling our role as a civic university

• BBC South, , , and report on the planning approval of the first temporary stages in the Shinfield Studios scheme at Thames Valley Science Park. Nick Smith, Joint Managing Director of Shinfield Studios, spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the news. .

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to Russia Today about the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine; BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester, about vaccine supply; on the re-opening of schools; and replicates the article quoting hmi on Germany’s cancelled Easter lockdown.
• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , , multiple and on public trust in the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

UK wildfire danger: , , and report the study by Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) on increased risks of wildfires in the UK due to climate change. .

Other coverage

• interviews Katie Barfoot (Psychology) on whether ‘superfoods’ containing flavonoids are good for the brain.
• A article on Santander branch closures mentions the branch on the Whiteknights campus.
• features a profile on BBC weather presenter, and Reading graduate, Sabrina Lee.
• An report on health claims on food labels mentions that the Health Claims Unpacked project is funded by EIT Food and led by linguists at the É«¹·µ¼º½.
• reports on a study about course evaluation during the pandemic and mentions input from Reading University Students’ Union.