Reading in the news - Fri 10 Sep

Flu season: Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on the challenges of combatting flu virus variations every winter.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic 

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by BBC Radio Manchester about the possibility of making vaccinations compulsory for frontline workers. He is quoted by the and on fears over a Covid spike following Leeds Festival;   (English translation attached) on the UK’s handling of the pandemic in recent months.

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

• and quote a É«¹·µ¼º½ student on her dismay at realising her climate change protest placard had been displayed in a Science Museum exhibition sponsored by fossil fuel company Shell. reports how the placard was removed after protests.
• and report on Reading research predicting how dry seasons in the tropics will change in future due to climate change. Read our news story.
• reports on the University’s involvement in Reading Climate Festival later this month, and quotes Tim Dixon (Built Environment) in his role as co-chair of the Reading Climate Change Partnership.

Other coverage

• Dr Gunter Kuhnle is quoted by the on why some vegan food isn’t as eco-friendly or healthy as people might think, and by on Reading research showing flavanols can lower blood pressure.
• BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Professor David Leake (Biological Sciences) about a new antioxidant drug that could prevent heart attacks and strokes, identified by British Heart Foundation-funded research at Reading. , and and also cover the story. Read our news story.
• A virtual exhibition exploring ancient diets by the Ure Museum on Whiteknights campus is featured in a preview of local events in this months’ Heritage Open Days.
• Jon Foster Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) writes for the on how employers can approach the issue of their staff having mixed views on vaccinations.
• republishes an article written for by Dr David Rose (Agriculture), on the responsible development of farming robots.
• publishes an article by Professor Ben Laker (Henley Business School) on securing a position on a non-profit board.
• Stuart Brown (Director of Digital Technology Services) is quoted by on the current challenges of recruiting cyber security staff.
• report that Dr Mimi Zou (Law) has been appointed to the government’s Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation advisory board.
• , , , , , and report on a skills development training programme for African filmmakers, which involves Henley Business School.