Reading in the news - Tue 28 Sep

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Comments by Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) following new guidance for Covid-19 in hospitals was reported by , (and in print), (and in print), (and in print), , , , , , , , and 14 regional sites.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is also quoted about the rise of Covid cases seen in 35 to 50-year-olds, by , , , , , , , , , , and seven other regional sites; about Megan and Harry's call for the vaccine patent to be waived by Express (), , and ; and Dr Clarke answered listeners’ questions on BBC Berkshire.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) spoke to Times Radio about a new study on heatwaves.

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university

• Professor Roberta Gilchrist (Archaeology) spoke to s about the forthcoming public lecture to celebrate the 900^th anniversary of Reading Abbey.

Other Coverage

• Dr Natalie Masento (Psychology/Food) spoke with the about EIT Food-funded research which found that children were more likely to eat their vegetables when shown pictures of them during playtime. Also reported by , , , and five other regional sites. 
• BBC Berkshire spoke to Professor Chris Scott (Meteorology) about a new space strategy launched by the UK Government.
• Former UoR student Peter Schneck, has been announced as the new CEO of CENIT by , , , and
• Marketing Comms influencer Allie Lawson mentioned studying with Henley Business School during an interview with that discussed female leadership.