Skip to main content

University of Reading Cookie Policy

We use cookies on reading.ac.uk to improve your experience. Find out more about our cookie policy. By continuing to use our site you accept these terms, and are happy for us to use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Continue using the University of Reading website

  • Schools and departments
  • Henley Business School
  • University of Reading Malaysia
  • Applicants
  • Student
  • Staff
  • Alumni
  • Local Community
Show/Hide navigation
University of Reading University of Reading
Mobile search categories
  • Clearing
  • Study and life
  • Research
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • View courses
  • Home
  • Clearing
    • Clearing courses
    • How to apply
    • International applicants
    • Accommodation
    • Register your interest
  • Study and life
    • Study
    • Student life
    • Accommodation
    • Open Days and visiting
    • International students
  • Research
    • Themes
    • Impact
    • Innovation and partnerships
    • Research environment
    • Get involved
  • About us
    • Our global community
    • Business
    • Local community
    • Visit us
    • Strategy
    • Governance
    • Governance
  • Contact us
  • Applicants
  • Student
  • Staff
  • Alumni
  • Local Community
  • Schools and departments
  • Henley Business School
  • University of Reading Malaysia
  • View courses

Reading in the news - Mon 17 Jan

17 January 2022

University of Reading appearing in news media including TV and radio

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

  • Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Radio 4's Women's Hour (15 mins 30 secs) about infection and transmission; he is quoted by Newsweek on the contagious period of Covid; The National News on Covid immunity; Wion News on Omicron's ability to boost natural immunity, and UAE on the link between Epstein-Barr virus infection and an increase in the risk of developing MS.
  • Dr Al Edwards (Pharmacy) is quoted by The Scientist on the reliability of PCR and lateral flow tests; Dr Eddy MD on the development of new vaccinations, and Dissecting Leftism on the variability of infection lengths.
  • Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by Zoomer and others on research about the common cold and Covid protection.
  • Reading research (Economics) on the effects of Covid on fitness was mentioned by The Times (and in print). 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

  • PhD researcher Maureen Wanzala (Geography / Environmental Science) spoke to BBC World Service Radio, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Wales and radio stations all over the USon the impact of extreme weather events in East Africa.
  • Dr Ella Gilbert (Meteorology) was interviewed on Al Jazeera about a recent report showing 2021 was one of the warmest years on record.
  • Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology / Geography) is quoted by Vodafone, Stern, GMX and others on the predictability of a flood disaster that took place in the Ahr Valley.
  • Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) is mentioned by Met Sul for the addition of a new stripe to his climate stripes graphic. 
  • PhD researcher Chloe Brimicombe (Geography/Walker Institute) is quoted by Inside Climate News on the Pacific Northwest heat waves. 

Other Coverage:

  • Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the Daily Mail and others on the transmissibility of bird flu; and UAE on the link between Epstein-Barr virus infection and an increase in the risk of developing MS.
  • Professor Mike Fulford (Archaeology) is quoted by The Independent (in print) on the recent find of a Roman settlement. 
  • Professor Kate Williams's (History) article on the stripping of Prince Andrew's "His Royal Highness" title is republished by Yahoo!.
  • Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) is quoted by Vogue, VIVA, and Food and Nutrition Research on mineral deficiencies from vegetarian and vegan diets.
  • Emeritus Professor Kevin Warwick (Cybernetics) was mentioned by BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Sussex for testing an implant which allowed him to connect to computers, control robots, and sense ultrasound. 
  • Professor Vimal Karani (Food) is quoted by Medical News Today, The Frontier Post, Hero Mag, and Nestia on a study that linked vitamin D deficiencies to cardiovascular disease.
  • An article by Khaled El-Shamandi Ahmed (Henley Business School) on paid customer reviews is published on AMA.
  • Reading research that found a link between healthy diets and higher levels of happiness was reported in a Medium blog. Professor Uma Kambhampati (Economics), who led the study, is quoted. Read our news story.
  • A member of Henley Business School’s Strategy Board is mentioned by Finanza Nachrichten for being appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman and Director of RM.
  • A minister and University graduate of 1979 was remembered in an online eulogy by Afro News.
  • Reading graduate and Portsmouth North's MP, Penny Mordaunt, is named by The News as the possible next Prime Minister.
  • A graduate was quoted by The Journal (in print) and Today UK News on studying at Reading.  
  • Independent and All Africa report on a University graduate's appointment to the Board of Directors of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority.

 

Loading additional items please wait....

Main Menu


News from 2025

Contact the press team

Expert spokespeople

Media, demonstrations, and petitions on campus

Connecting Research Blog

Events

Media Enquiries


Journalists can contact the press office at any time.

+44 (0)118 378 5757 (24 hours)

pressoffice@reading.ac.uk

News Archives


News from 2025

News from 2024

News from 2023

News from 2022

News from 2021

News archive 1998-2020

mask
CHOOSE A SUBJECT
2025/26
2026/27
Undergraduates
Postgraduates
Undergraduates
Postgraduates

Subjects A-B

  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Bioveterinary Sciences
  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management

Subjects C-E

  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Drama
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environment

Subjects F-G

  • Film & Television
  • Finance
  • Food
  • Foundation programmes
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Graphic Communication and Design

Subjects H-M

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • International Development
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)
  • International Relations
  • Italian
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Sciences
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Museum Studies

Subjects N-T

  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate Studies
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Surveying and Construction
  • Teaching
  • Theatre & Performance

Subjects U-Z

  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Zoology

Subjects A-C

  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business (Post-Experience)
  • Business and Management (Pre-Experience)
  • Classics
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Creative Enterprise

Subjects D-G

  • Data Science
  • Dietetics
  • Digital Business
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Film, Theatre and Television
  • Finance
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Geography and Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design

Subjects H-P

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • Information Technology
  • International Development and Applied Economics
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Project Management
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy

Subjects Q-Z

  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Social Policy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Strategic Studies
  • Teacher training
  • Theatre
  • Typography and Graphic Communication
  • War and Peace Studies
  • Zoology

Subjects A-B

  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Bioveterinary Sciences
  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management

Subjects C-E

  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Drama
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environment

Subjects F-G

  • Film & Television
  • Finance
  • Food
  • Foundation programmes
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Graphic Communication and Design

Subjects H-M

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • International Development
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)
  • International Relations
  • Italian
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Sciences
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Museum Studies

Subjects N-T

  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate Studies
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Surveying and Construction
  • Teaching
  • Theatre & Performance

Subjects U-Z

  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Zoology

We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.

  • Charitable Status
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies
  • Terms of use
  • Sitemap

© University of Reading