Reading in the news - Thu 26 May

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Jane Parker (Food) is quoted by  (and in print), , , , , , , , and  on parosmia. Read our news story.
• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by on the clear distinction between Covid and monkeypox, amid false claims that the two are connected through vaccination.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Emeritus Professor, Brian Hoskins (Meteorology) is mentioned by  for his appearance on BBC 4's Today, where he debated climate change and extreme flooding.
• Dr Michaela Hegglin (Meteorology) is quoted by  on the use of satellites to document the state of the global climate system.

Other Coverage:

•  and  report on the University's collaboration with the Natural History Museum to develop a centre for natural sciences research at TVSP.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by  on monkeypox.
• Dr Mark Shanahan (Politics) is quoted by on the elections in Georgia. 
• reports on Henley Business School's partnership with Envisia.
• refers to a University study on India's highways.
• A speaker on BBC Hereford and Worcester mentions studying at the University.

Alumni:

• , , and  report on the appointment of a Reading graduate as The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society's new chief executive.
•  mentions a graduate of the University for reviewing inside information for a company's announcement. 
•  mentions the retirement of a Reading graduate as the CEO of Bouwinvest.