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Reading in the news - Wed 30 Sep

30 September 2020

Reading in the news

COVID-19: expert comment on the coronavirus pandemic

  • Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted in the lead story in The Times, Daily Mail, and via Press Association in hundreds of media outlets, on the record number of new Covid cases recorded in one day in the UK. 
  • Dr Clarke was interviewed on Sky News on universities returning; BBC Radio 5 Live on the latest restrictions, TRT News on passing the 1million deaths mark; LBC Radio on the developments in coronavirus tests; and Heart Berkshire and on BBC Radio Berkshire (3 hrs, 18 mins in) on students going home at Christmas.
  • New Scientist quotes Dr Clarke in its weekly news round-up of Covid news.
  • The Reading Chronicle quotes Dr Clarke's views on the scientific evidence behind the 10pm curfew.
  • Dr Tara Pirie (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) was on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting life and work.

 

#WeAreTogether: Reading’s work to tackle the coronavirus crisis. Read our round-up.

  • Deputy VC Parveen Yaqoob was featured on BBC Radio Berkshire throughout the day, following her interview yesterday morning about the confirmed case. ITV Meridian and  Magic London also includes mentions.
  • Heart Berkshire reports that Reading students have been reminded about the need to stick to the latest COVID-19 restrictions.
  • Yahoo News highlights research from Economics linking football matches with spikes in Covid cases. Read our news story.
  • Simple News and other regional media sites highlight the 45 universities where Covid cases have been confirmed - including Reading. The Reading Chronicle reports Reading has confirmed its first case.
  • Reading Chronicle reports that the University and RUSU are warning students not to break distancing rules or hold house parties.
  • Reading Chronicle also reports that Reading Borough Council has said plans for a testing centre on campus are progressing well.
  • Professors Andrew and Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) have written for Board Agenda on returning to work and board diversity in the pandemic.

 

Other coverage

  • The Naked Scientists publish an interview with Dr Vicky Boult (Meteorology) on mass deaths of elephants in Botswana
  • Edge (Uganda) mentions Henley Business School Africa's involvement in a new masterclass series.