COVID-19 Research (archived)
A collection of articles and information documenting the University of Bradford's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
Vaccination and the global supply chain:
Covid vaccine does not conflict with religious fasting, says professor - Professor Mahendra Patel (9/4/21).
AstraZeneca vaccine: how to fix supply issues – Professor Amir Sharif, Dr Liz Breen, Professor Sankar Sivarajah (The Conversation, 19/3/21).
The UK’s speedy COVID-19 vaccine rollout: surprise success or planned perfection? – Dr Liz Breen (The Conversation – 25/2/21).
‘Halal and kosher vaccine will accelerate UK vaccination once approved’ - Professor Dinesh Saralaya (honorary visiting professor, 29/1/21).
COVID vaccine supply is causing an EU crisis – so what’s being done to speed up production? – Dr Liz Breen (The Conversation, 28/1/21).
Expert analysis on Covid vaccine rollout and impact of Brexit - Dr Liz Breen (14/1/21).
COVID vaccine: some waste is normal – but here’s how it is being kept to a minimum – Dr Liz Breen (The Conversation, 11/1/21).
COVID vaccines rollout has started – here’s how everyone will get them - Dr Liz Breen (The Conversation, 8/12/20).
Vaccines are here, but how will we get them to billions of people?– Dr Liz Breen (The Conversation, 2/12/20).
- How are COVID vaccines produced and why have there been delays - Dr Liz Breen (The Guardian).
Supporting the NHS:
Video shows University of Bradford’s mass production of innovative face shields for health service (2/7/20).
University of Bradford begins making ‘thousands of face shields’ as part of Covid-19 response (16/5/20).
University of Bradford donates PPE kit and stocks of ethanol to local hospitals and care homes (31/3/20).
University of Bradford stands ready to help industry in call for ventilators (27/3/20).
Vaccine trials and testing centre:
‘World first’ as mass Covid-19 vaccine trial begins in Bradford (6/10/20).
Call for BAME over-50s to take part in “ground-breaking” Covid treatment trial (18/9/20) - Professor Mahendra Patel.
Bradford scientist volunteers at national Covid-19 testing centre (16/7/20).
Bradford coronavirus regional testing centre to open for key workers (28/4/20).
Economic recovery plan:
Covid-19 will change the way we work forever, says University of Bradford professor – Professor Sankar Sivarajah (30/3/20).
Yorkshire’s Universities and Business are key to the building the future economy of the region (15/3/21).
Launch of the Bradford District Economic Recovery Plan - Professor Zahir Irani (3/3/21).
How universities can support local businesses and communities – ProfessorZahir Irani (The Conversation, 25/2/21).
Bold plan to rebuild and ‘reset’ local economy after Covid - Professor Zahir Irani (29/1/21).
Post-Covid recovery plan will ‘stress test’ local economic strategy with an eye on £1.8bn Yorkshire devolution deal - Professor Zahir Irani (20/8/20).
Other Covid research:
University of Bradford showcases its broad response to covid pandemic (7/2/20).
Could 'universal income' help us better survive a future pandemic? – Dr Simon Mair (1/3/21).
Drugs trial that could prevent hospitalisation from covid - Professor Mahendra Patel (18/2/21).
Why ‘virus nationalism’ could be self-defeating - Dr Conor Meehan (Café Scientifique, 17/2/21).
Covid and the small screen revolution - Jacqueline Griffin (10/2/21).
‘Digital exclusion’ and ‘digital poverty’ laid bare by covid, says academic - Professor Vishanth Weerakkody (27/1/21).
‘Smart testing’ will help fight superbugs and save lives – Professor Stephen Rimmer (18/11/20).
Covid, Brexit and the US election… and how they affect you – Dr Liz Breen (28/10/20).
Bradford academic working to mitigate BAME Covid risk - Professor Mahendra Patel (30/6/20).
SME survey will give voice to businesses hit by Covid 19 - Dr David Spicer (25/6/20).
Dementia under lockdown: the moving accounts of those striving to be heard (13/5/20).
Experts gather to shine light on “forgotten services” closed due to Covid-19 (6/5/20).
Retailers should brace themselves now for post-lockdown ‘revenge buying’ says University of Bradford academic – Dr Liz Breen (4/5/20).
Five tips for people with dementia and carers during COVID-19 lockdown – Dr Catherine Quinn (27/4/20).
December Covid 19 Research Infographic
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