Reading in the news - Wed 12 Jan

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , and  on research about the common cold and Covid protection; by the on the UK's decrease in Covid cases, and by  on the likelihood of the emergence of a 'deltacron' variant.
• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , and  on receiving multiple vaccinations.
• Dr Alexander Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted by  on the motivation for requiring a PCR to confirm positive results, and by  on ending the requirement for PCR confirmation.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Mark Fellowes (Biological Sciences) is quoted by  (and in print) and  on climate change's effect on bird migration.
• Professor Rowan Sutton (Meteorology) is quoted by  and others on record-breaking extreme weather events.

Other Coverage:

• Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) is quoted by , , the ,  (and in print), , Times Radio, LBC Radio, and XFM Radio London on mineral deficiencies from vegetarian and vegan diets, and Prof Givens spoke to BBC Radio 4’s PM Programme.
• , , and  quotes Professor Givens on a study he co-authored that found eating millet could combat anemia and encourage better growth in children.
• Reading won the first of their University Challenge quarter-final clashes on Monday evening, as reported by , , and , and . 
• Visiting Research Fellow Nigel Larkin (Biological Sciences) is quoted by  and  on co-leading the unearthing of Britain's largest Ichthyosaur.
• Professor Hella Eckardt (Archaeology), Dr Gabor Thomas (Archaeology) and Professor Martin Bell (Archaeology) are featured in Current Archeology (in print).
• Dr Tara Pirie (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire on their coffee club.
• reports on the University's previous warning to students of the potentially 'triggering' nature of an Ancient Greek poem.
•  and  reports further coverage on Reading-led research which found human DNA can be recovered from the 'glue' headlice used to stick eggs to the hair of ancient mummies. Read our news story. 
•  reports on the University's Felix Scholarships for Indian students. 
•  mentions architecture and design teachings at the University.