Reading in the news - Thu 5 May

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was quoted by BBC World Service Radio on his explanation of antibodies developed from infection and vaccination; he is also quoted by , , , and on the unavoidable future rise and fall in global Covid cases and the importance of maintaining immunity. 
• Professor Helen Dodd (formerly Psychology) is quoted by on the psychological effects, including anxiety and loneliness, of lockdown on the mental health of children.

Ukraine:

• Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) was interviewed by BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire on how long the war between Ukraine and Russia might continue. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Michaela Hegglin (Meteorology) is quoted by  on recent University research that suggests the ozone has an overwhelming impact on the ocean's ability to absorb excess heat from the atmosphere. 

Other Coverage:

• BBC Radio Solent mentions University research on the positive effects that result from city status. 
•  and  mention the polling locations on the University's campus for the local elections in Reading.
• publishes Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort's column on the University's recent improvement in its scores in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Read our news story. 
• Emeritus Professor Kevin Warwick, professor of Cybernetics, is mentioned by  for testing an implant that allowed him to connect to computers, control robots, and sense ultrasound.
• PhD researcher Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by  on the weather modelling predictions over the Bay of Bengal.
•  reports on findings from a Henley Business School study on the application of a four-day workweek in the workplace.
•  reports on a law firm offering permanent working from home on reduced pay and quotes Henley Business School research about willingness to take a pay cut to work from home full time.
•  quotes Henley Business School statistics on the number of people running sideline hustles.
•  reports on the local elections in Reading, including a Conservative candidate for Thames Ward who is currently a student at Reading University.
•  reports on the sale of a kebab shop located nearby the University campus. 
•  reports on protests against plans to develop housing on University land. 

Alumni:

• A graduate of the University is mentioned by  and  for reviewing inside information for a company's announcement. 
•  and  report on the career of a Henley Business School graduate who now works for Coca-Cola.
• reports on a University graduate, actress, director, and creative consultant who was recently named a BSL Ambassador for Doncaster Deaf Trust.
• reports on a Reading graduate set to take over the Frasers Group. 
•  reports on the research and expertise of a Reading graduate on the relaxation in high-yield bonds.