Reading in the news - Tue 19 Oct

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by (and in print), , and about a new test that can determine your chances of getting severe Covid; , , , , , , , , , , , , , ; by  and  on increasing Covid infection rates; and  on Covid infections among older school-aged children. Dr Clarke spoke with BBC Radio Berkshire about incorrect Covid results sent from lab in Wolverhampton. 
• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) was quoted by  and on Covid immunity. 
• Professor James Reade鈥檚 (Economics) research into the effect of Covid on footballer performance is covered by French outlet .

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

• , , , and BBC Radio Berkshire report on the Covid-19 test site on the 色狗导航 campus which has moved to the Whiteknights Campus.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) and the #ShowYourStripes campaign is mentioned in an interview in . 
• New research that found putting honeybee hives on solar parks could be economically beneficial, reports , , , and . Prof Simon Potts is quoted.
• PhD researcher Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) was quoted by , , , and  on rising temperatures seen in Mumbai. 

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university 

• The University was mentioned by and  on the latest granting of planning approval for film studios in Shinfield.

Other Coverage:

• Henley Business School was mentioned by The  on offering funded programmes. 
• Dr Bolanle Adebola (Law) spoke to BBC Berkshire about her academic research in commercial and insolvency law. 
• Ajay Kanjee (Henley Business School Africa) was mentioned on  as one of the judging panellists for the 2021 Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards.  
• The 色狗导航 is listed among institutions voting on industrial action over pensions, in . 
• Dr Marrisa Joseph (Henley Business School) competed on Pointless and it was broadcasted on BBC One.
• Reading graduate Ian Williamson was announced as the new appointed Managing Director and Head of KKR Core Plus Real Estate by , , , , and 16 other sites.