Reading in the news - Fri 23 Apr

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography and Environmental Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat about an international climate summit held on Earth day. Prof Cloke also commented on a new study about tipping points in climate change, covered in the Science Focus.
• Professor Bill Collins (Meteorology) is quoted in the RTL Today, Phys.org and France 24 on climate change and the rise in CO2 emissions. 

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university.

• Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort spoke to BBC Berkshire about the University’s plans to financially support community projects in Reading.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted in The Telegraph about blood clots; spoke to BBC World about the Indian COVID-19 variant; talkRADIO and BBC Hereford and Worcester about COVID vaccinations.
• Dr Al Edwards (Biological Sciences) is quoted in the Indy 100 about LFT testing. 
• New Scientist quotes Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) on the development of the Sputnik V vaccine. 
• Dr Aileen Ho (Psychology) spoke to BBC Radio Scotland on the new research about the impact of the pandemic on multiple sclerosis patients’ mental health.

Other Coverage:

• Pro-Vice Chancellor Parveen Yaqoob is quoted in Research Professional News about research funding and Athena SWAN.
• Dr Lebene Soga (Henley Business School) is quoted in Forbes on the role of digital marketing.
• Further coverage of research led by Professor Helen Dodd (Psychology) surveying UK families about children’s play is covered by Day Nurseries and the Reading Chronicle. Read our news story.
• Professor Glenn Gibson (Food) is quoted in the Worcester News and the Northern Echo about the benefits of probiotics for immunity.
• Further coverage of University of Reading research about bacteria in sinks as a result of handwashing. The research has widespread coverage including KGFW News, and regional titles like the Birmingham Mail, via Press Association.
• Professor Jeremy Spencer (Food) is quoted in RSVP Live on new research on the health benefits of prosecco.
• The West Sussex County Times writes about University of Reading student Annabelle Esslemont-Edwards who will climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Meningitis research.
• PhD researcher Hoshman Ismail (Law) spoke to ANF News about the closure of a Turkish political party. 
• Henley Business School research on the 4-day working week is mentioned in the Blue and Grey Press.