Media highlights - 04 to 10 May 2024
Top story - Natasha Trial may allow children with food allergies to live without fear
• Children and parents taking part in the £2.5m Natasha Trial have told how it has transformed their lives. Read our press release here.
• TV and radio coverage included Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, Sky News, BBC World Service, ITV Meridian, BBC South Today, BBC Radio Solent and BBC local radio stations across the UK.
• It also featured in the Guardian, Southern Daily Echo, itvX, Mail Online, and the Express.
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Additional news clippings
• Professor Philip Calder spoke to New Scientist about the benefits of including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in a balanced diet.
• Dr Michael Head's comments on the withdrawal of the AstraZeneca covid vaccine had more than 100 mentions, including in Mail Online, CNN and the Independent.
• Dr Head's comments on an increase in Whooping cough cases were also widely covered, with 175 pieces of coverage including pieces in Mail Online, the Independent and Standard.
• Professor Will Jennings' election analysis showing Labour had lost support due to its position on the Middle East conflict was covered by the Guardian, Observer, Times Radio and Middle East Eye.
• The Southern Daily Echo used our press release with quotes from Professor Gopal Ramchurn about the Southampton-led RAi UK awarding £12million for new AI projects.
• Professor Paul White was quoted in New Scientist article about Sperm whale clicks.
• Dr Aditya Narayanan's research on the Maud Rise polynya continued to received coverage in the Express, Ladbible and other outlets.
• Dr Ivo Tews told the Guardian that Google's AlphaFold AI represents a "leap forward".
• Dr Simon Boxall spoke to BBC Radio Scotland about why there have been record ocean temperatures recorded over the past year.
• Dame Wendy Hall's comments on the use of AI in elections were featured in The National after a deepfake of First Minister John Swinney went viral.
The Conversation
• If using LinkedIn makes you feel like an imposter at work, here’s how to cope - Dr Sebastian Oliver.
• AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine withdrawn – right to the end it was the victim of misinformation - by Dr Michael Head.