Reading in the news - Fri 28 Jan

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on immunity resulting from colds, and by  on the effect of tougher restrictions on Covid mortality rates.
• Professor James Reade (Economics) is quoted by , , and  on the consequence of Covid on the performance of athletes. 
• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on the validity of a study that claimed drinking red wine can prevent Covid. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Further coverage of research that revealed the effects of pollution on pollinators' ability to smell crops and wildflowers in New Scientist (in print) and . Dr Robbie Girling and Dr James Ryalls (Agriculture) are quoted . Read our news story.
• Professor Chuks Okereke (Geography and Environmental Science) is quoted by on the economic implications of oil and gas companies pulling out of high-cost projects. 
•  mentioned the University's support in developing sustainable land-use plans.

Other Coverage:

• Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) is quoted by  and  on mineral deficiencies from vegetarian and vegan diets.
• Dr Mark Shanahan (Politics) is quoted by on Biden's change in tactics in light of the midterm election. 
• Professor Peter Robinson (English Literature) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about his teaching and work on poetry. 
• reports that Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) spoke to Michael Avery on his podcast Business Watch about leadership. 
• Professor Mark Pagel (Biological Sciences) is quoted by  on the sounds and meanings of the oldest words. 
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by  on a study that found a link between the consumption of berries and red wine to lower mortality in Parkinson's disease.
• quotes Professor Chris Collins (Geography and Environmental Science) on the importance of education and advice for farmers. 
• A study conducted in partnership with Henley Business School on key points that boards should focus on post-pandemic was mentioned by .
• A Henley Business School study on the economic benefits of a four-day workweek is mentioned by .
• A Henley Business School graduate's article on data privacy is published by .
•  reports on lost artefacts that were donated to the University's Museum of EnglishRuralLife.
• Megan Powell, a student from the University, is mentioned by  for being selected to receive a 'Centenary Award' bursary.
• A student from the University who aired on Channel 4's First Dates is mentioned by .