Reading in the news - Tue 1 Feb

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted by The Week and News Cabal on the accuracy of lateral flow tests.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Hereford and Worcester about the decision to keep unvaccinated NHS staff in hospitals. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Martin Lukac (Agriculture) is quoted by The Guardian (and in print), Yahoo!, and others on the importance of preserving tropical forests in South America in light of a report that found an estimated 9,000 species of tree are yet to be discovered. 
• Dr Andreas Karatzas (Food) is interviewed by ITV News on ignoring the use-by date of milk to reduce milk waste.
• Dr Michael Garratt (Agriculture) is mentioned by The Scottish Farmer for his research on oilseed rape crops to help UK farming transition to net zero. 
• A Henley Business School report on the climate risk of commercial property values is mentioned by IPE Real Assets. 

Other Coverage:

• Sarah Lambert-Gates (Archaeology) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about her involvement with a research dig on the Isle of Islay. 
• Jon Foster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) is quoted by the Daily Maverick on Henley Business School's research on the benefits of side hustles. 
• Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) is quoted by Farming Independent and Big World Tale on mineral deficiencies from milk alternatives. 
• Dr Graeme Marlton (Meteorology) is quoted by New Scientist on the process of confirming the world's longest lightning flash recorded. 
• Dr Charlotte Mills (Food) is mentioned by MSN Lifestyle and O2 for confirming the findings of a report on the health benefits of coffee and tea. 
• Reading is listed by Deccan Herald as one of the best universities in the UK to study agriculture. 
• Farming UK and Ends Report mention Reading's partnership with the Agricultural Universities Council to agree on joint research priorities.
• Scholarships awarded to five alumni of the AAAN Academy Masterclass Programme by Henley Business School are mentioned by The Guardian and The Moment.
• Henley Business School's research on side-hustles is quoted by Women On Top. 
• A Henley study on the benefits of a four-day workweek is mentioned by Paris Smith.
• Farmland owned by the University is mentioned by Henley Standard for being at risk of flooding if the land is developed into housing. 
• Professor Kate Williams (History) is interviewed by Your Cat on her passion for history. 
• Thames Valley Science Park is listed by The Business Magazine as one of the top places to work from.
• A Reading graduate is listed by PAM Insight as among those at the forefront of shaping private client wealth management in the UK. 
• A Reading graduate is mentioned by Insider Media for launching her own company. 
• A Reading graduate is mentioned by Seed Quest for joining NIAB's crop research organisation. 
• A Henley Business School graduate is mentioned by Commercial News Media for being appointed as a development manager for property developer, Stoford.