Reading in the news: Tue 11 May

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

The #PlanetPartners campaign is running 4-27 May, showcasing the University’s support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Read our latest news story on SDG5: Gender Equality, highlighting the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, work with Athena Swan, and opportunities such as Henley Business School’s Women in Leadership Scholarship.

Please share your own examples using the hashtags #PlanetPartners and #sdgoals. Read more about the campaign .

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted in The () on delays in vaccine supply; on the effectiveness of wearing facemasks to prevent COVID-19 spread; and spoke to BBC Berkshire on risks of close contact.
• Professor Jocelyn Bosse (Law) has signed a letter to the Prime Minister about an intellectual property waiver on COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, published on ; and Professor Bosse co-wrote an article for about vaccine patents.
• published an article by Professor Narendra Laljani (Henley Business School) on introverts and COVID-19.

Other Coverage:

• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) spoke to BBC Berkshire about the role of micronutrients in our diets.
• The and mention a Henley Business School South Africa study on financial independence.
• A 2011 UoR study on probiotics was mentioned on .