Reading in the news - Fri 19 Nov

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed on BBC World Service to explain how Covid -19 antibody tests work and how long immunity lasts. He was quoted by , , , , and  on a more infectious Delta sub-variant that is less likely to cause symptoms.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) was quoted by  on the need for sustained and immediate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. 
• Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) was mentioned by on his upcoming talk on how COP26 will impact the education and skills sector.

#WeAreTogether: Reading’s work to help during the COVID-19 crisis. 

• Dr David Rose (Agriculture, Policy and Development) was quoted by and Radio Carlisle on a new programme that discusses farming mental health and the impact of Covid.
• Dr Netta Weinstein's (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) study on solitude during the pandemic was mentioned by . Read our news story.

Veg ‘cures migraines’: Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by the (and in print), (and in print), , , and on doctors suggesting green, leafy vegetables could ease migraine headaches.

Refugee talks: A (and in print) by Dr Ruvi Ziegler (Law), arguing against the UK’s plans for ‘offshore processing’ of refugees in Albania, is quoted in a article (and in print) on the announcement by the Home Secretary.

Student placements: Dr Rhi Smith (Museums and Special Collections) writes for on developing partnerships that offer students real-world learning experiences. 

Other Coverage:

• Dr Charlotte Mills (Food and Nutritional Sciences) was quoted by  on reports tea and coffee could reduce the risk of stroke and dementia. 
•  reports on scholarships to study at Henley Business School being offered in collaboration with The Beast Foundation, with Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) quoted.
• features Henley Business School in an article on where you can study for an MBA in South Africa and the cost of doing so. 
• Dr Naeema Pasha (Henley Business School) considered why the racial abuse seen at Yorkshire Cricket Club is a wake-up call on . 
• A recent graduate of Henley Business School was interviewed by  on starting her own business. 
• , , ,  report on a Reading graduate’s start-up company.
• The University was mentioned by  as one of the 58 institutions where academic staff will be striking. 
• reports on a Reading graduate’s solo exhibition. 
• reports on a Reading Borough Council bus improvement plan, which includes introducing a flat fare between Reading town centre and the University.