Reading in the news - Thu 7 Oct

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted in discussing the UK's procurement of vaccines;  on the confirmed link between Covid ICU patients with low antibody levels and a higher risk of mortality; and in on the first trial of an oral antiviral treatment for Covid.
• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) was quoted by , , , , , , and  on Covid protection derived from vaccines and natural immunity.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography / Meteorology) was quoted by on predicting floods. 
• The University was mentioned by , , , , , and  in their coverage of Dr Katerina Theodoridou's research on using willow leaves as an environmentally friendly alternative to other farm feed, which Reading is a part of.
•  reported on the University's collaboration with Microsoft to research and address major global challenges. 
• Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) was quoted by on the benefits of growing and eating millet.

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university 

• Sheldon Allen, a member of the University's Student Community Champion team, spoke with BBC Radio Berkshire about a community walkabout event which saw the team talking to students and residents living alongside each other in the local community.

Other Coverage:

• Dr Rich Harrison (Psychology) spoke with BBC Radio Berkshire on the latest research of how the human body feels touch and pain.  
• Dr Diana Ben-Aaron (English Language) spoke to BBC Radio Suffolk about the importance of accurate translation. 
• Professor James Reade (Economics) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the Prime Minister's proposed high skill, high wage economy. 
• Musician and former Reading student Orala Johnson mentioned her past education at the University during an interview with BBC 1 show 7 Up New Generation.
• Jack Le Tissier, a student from the University, was reported by on the financial support he has received from Channel Island consultants who are helping him pursue a career in construction.
• Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) and Professor Suzanne Graham (Education) featured on  as highly commended awardees in the Excellence in Impact Awards. 
• Reading graduate and PhD holder, Dr Peter Ogudoro, was reported by , , , , , and eight other regional sites on an award that he has won from Facebook for developing a platform called Nigerian Teachers. 
• Reading graduate, Evelina Vougessis Machas was reported by  and  on joining Hertz as one of their Board of Directors. 
• The University was mentioned by on recently hosting 'Trading with India: The Hinduja Group Perspective'.