Reading in the news - Tue 15 Feb

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the  (and in print), , and others on the scrapping of UK variant testing. 
• Professor Vimal Karani (Food) is quoted by  and  on the link between vitamin D deficiency and higher risk of Covid infection. 

University Challenge: Reading's University Challenge team competed for a spot in the semi-finals on Monday and their performance aired on BBC 2. The University Challenge match between Imperial College and Reading is reported by ,  and . 

Other Coverage:

• Dr Jonathan Mitchley (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the annual Botanical University Challenge that he organises. Read our news story.
• The 色狗导航 is mentioned by  and Heart Radio Berkshire as among the many UK universities that will be taking strike action over pension and pay disputes.
• Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) is quoted by the Daily Mail (in print) on mineral deficiencies from vegetarian and vegan diets.
• An article by Dr Jorge Guira (Law) on  on the economic impact of Ukraine's tension with Russia is republished by . Dr Guira also spoke to LBC Radio News about the impact that an invasion of Ukraine would have on the UK.
• A Reading graduate discussed what he studied on BBC Radio Berkshire.
• Dr Jayne Morriss (Psychology) is quoted by  on her research on the psychological distress experienced because of uncertainty. 
• Dr Tom Sizmur (Geography / Environmental Science) is quoted by  on stable soil organic matter and soil carbon.
• PhD researcher Ellen Green (Archaeology) is mentioned by  for her upcoming presentation on archaeological digs.
• Henley Business School (Munich) is ranked by  as one of the top business schools in Germany to attend.
• University research on the health benefits of drinking champagne and prosecco is mentioned by , , and others.
• A pond located in Henley Business School at Greenlands is mentioned by  as a place where the annual migration of toads go to spawn. 
• The University's american football team coordinator spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire. 
•  report on a Henley Business School graduate's recent appointment as Shell's Strategy, Sustainability and Corporate Relations director.
•  reports on a Reading graduate's new career at Airtel Africa, leading its strategy, partnership, and sustainability roadmap.
•  reports on Reading graduate's book which showcases his passion for poetry.