Reading in the news - Fri 8 Oct

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university 

• BBC South Today reports on the Student Community Champion initiative, which saw students knock on doors in Reading this week to pass on advice and support to students who have just moved into private housing, and speak to other local residents.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to Talk Radio and BBC Radio Oxford about the flu season; and answered listeners’ questions on Covid-19 on (3hrs 7mins).
• Dr Alexander Edwards (Pharmacy) was quoted by  and on Covid protection derived from vaccines and natural immunity.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• quotes Professor Chris Hilson (Law) in an explainer article about climate justice, as part of a week-long feature on the issue.
• The University was mentioned by ,  and  in their coverage of research involving Reading on using willow as an environmentally friendly alternative to other farm feed.

Other Coverage:

• Jack Le Tissier, a student at the University, was interviewed by  on the financial support he has received from Channel Island consultants who are helping him pursue a career in construction.
•  Jon Foster-Pedley, Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa, was quoted by on business leaders being comfortable with change.
• The University was mentioned by Christopher Jane of food brand Proper Good during his interview with , as part of his educational history. 
• Dr Lebene Soga, (Henley Business School), was quoted by on the success rate of digital transformation projects. 
• A article on a new archaeology group in Marlow mentions that members have previously supported Reading-led excavations to find the remains of an Anglo-Saxon warlord and a 7^th-century monastery in the area. Read our news story on the most recent excavation.
• The University's study which found that black employees are 'worst off' in terms of discrimination was mentioned by , , and in their article on why ethnic minorities may prefer to work from home. 
• Dr Mark Shanahan (Politics and International Relations) was quoted by on rising fuel prices presenting US President Joe Biden with an opportunity.  
• Dr Deepa Driver (ICMA/Henley Business School) is quoted by on the sacking of Bristol professor David Miller, for comments he made about Israel.
• BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed a Berkshire coach and mentor who has won a National Coaching Hero award about receiving the award from HRH The Princess Royal, during which she mentioned that she knew about Reading University Boat Club.
• Henley Business School is mentioned by as having been attended by Murray Crow, MD of Electrolux South Africa.
• Racehorse trainer James Furguson spoke with and mentioned the University while discussing his educational background.