MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research

CVR in the Media

Our researchers regularly contribute to national and international media, providing expert insight on virology, outbreaks and global health challenges. We work with journalists, broadcasters and science communicators to ensure accurate, evidence-based information reaches the public. 

This page highlights recent media appearances, articles and commentary featuring CVR researchers.

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STV News

Scotland facing worst flu season in a decade after sharp rise in cases

Ed Hutchinson and Antonia Ho 
TV Appearence
December 2025 

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The Conversation

First human bird-flu death from H5N5 – what you need to know

Ed Hutchinson
Article 
December 2025

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The Guardian: Science Weekly

Should the UK brace for a brutal flu season?

Ed Hutchinson
Podcast
November 2025

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The Naked Scientists

Will the 2025 H3N2 flu season be a stinker?

Ed Hutchinson
Podcast
November 2025

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The Guardian

UK hospitals bracing for once-in-a-decade flu surge this winter

Antonia Ho & Ed Hutchinson
News Article 
November 2025

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BBC Reporting Scotland

Influenza Viruses are evolving rapidly this season

Ed Hutchinson 
TV Appearence 
November 2025

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BBC News

Scottish scientists tackle vampire bat rabies threat in Amazon

Daniel Streicker
TV Appearence and News Article 
November 2025

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Nature

COVID-19 is spreading again — how serious is it and what are the symptoms?

Antonia Ho
News Article 
November 2025

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The Telegraph

H5N1 bird flu ‘capable of airborne transmission’

Ed Hutchinson
News Article 
June 2025

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This Week in Virology

Alternative vax and pandemic origins

David Robertson
Podcast Feature 
May 2025 

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The New York Times

Genetic Study Retraces the Origins of Coronaviruses in Bats

David Robertson
News Article 
May 2025

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BBC Radio Scotland

Mosquitos have been found as far north as Shetland

Emilie Pondeville 
Radio Feature 
May 2025

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STV News

Mosquitoes discovered as far north as Shetland in Scotland-wide study

Emilie Pondeville 
TV Appearence
May 2025 

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BBC Scotland

Mosquitoes have been formally identified in Shetland for the first time

Emilie Pondeville 
TV Appearence
May 2025

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Manchester Evening News

UKHSA warning as 'priority pathogen' watch list reveals 24 'danger' viruses with biggest risk to public health

Emma Thomson 
News Article 
March 2025

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The Guardian

Ten lockdown lessons to learn for next time

Emma Thomson & Antonia Ho
News Article 
March 2025