Reading in the news - Tue 15 Feb

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the Independent (and in print), Yahoo!, and others on the scrapping of UK variant testing. 
• Professor Vimal Karani (Food) is quoted by Headlines Mania and Hero Mag on the link between vitamin D deficiency and higher risk of Covid infection. 

University Challenge: Reading's University Challenge team competed for a spot in the semi-finals on Monday and their performance aired on BBC 2. The University Challenge match between Imperial College and Reading is reported by Express, Mothership and Head Topics. 

Other Coverage:

• Dr Jonathan Mitchley (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the annual Botanical University Challenge that he organises. Read our news story.
• The University of Reading is mentioned by iNews and Heart Radio Berkshire as among the many UK universities that will be taking strike action over pension and pay disputes.
• Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) is quoted by the Daily Mail (in print) on mineral deficiencies from vegetarian and vegan diets.
• An article by Dr Jorge Guira (Law) on The Conversation on the economic impact of Ukraine's tension with Russia is republished by Foreign Affairs. Dr Guira also spoke to LBC Radio News about the impact that an invasion of Ukraine would have on the UK.
• A Reading graduate discussed what he studied on BBC Radio Berkshire.
• Dr Jayne Morriss (Psychology) is quoted by Scientific American on her research on the psychological distress experienced because of uncertainty. 
• Dr Tom Sizmur (Geography / Environmental Science) is quoted by Farmers Weekly on stable soil organic matter and soil carbon.
• PhD researcher Ellen Green (Archaeology) is mentioned by Macomb Daily for her upcoming presentation on archaeological digs.
• Henley Business School (Munich) is ranked by Haufe as one of the top business schools in Germany to attend.
• University research on the health benefits of drinking champagne and prosecco is mentioned by E Turbo News, W Prost, and others.
• A pond located in Henley Business School at Greenlands is mentioned by Henley Standard as a place where the annual migration of toads go to spawn. 
• The University's american football team coordinator spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire. 
• F+L Daily report on a Henley Business School graduate's recent appointment as Shell's Strategy, Sustainability and Corporate Relations director.
• Tech Cabal reports on a Reading graduate's new career at Airtel Africa, leading its strategy, partnership, and sustainability roadmap.
• Henley Standard reports on Reading graduate's book which showcases his passion for poetry.