Reading in the news - Thu 7 Jul

Prime Minister Debate:

• Dr Mark Shanahan (Politics) was interviewed by CNN International on Prime Minister's Questions and was quoted by BBC Radio Berkshire from an earlier interview on the latest resignations from Boris Johnson’s Cabinet.
• The Guardian (and in print), Yahoo!, Newsbreak, and MSN mention collaborative research by Dr Rose De Geus (Politics) on the voters who may decide the next UK election.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted by the Evening Standard, Yahoo!, and MSN on the new variants of Covid responsible for the UK's surge in cases.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Eska quotes Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) on his climate stripes and reports on the University's Show Your Stripes page which offers insight into localised temperature rises. 
• PhD researcher Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by the Hindustan Times on the effect of climate change on monsoon rainfall patterns. 

#UniForReading: engaging with the local community  

• The Reading Chronicle quotes a University spokesperson on Reading's positive relationship with the council on issues such as waste and recycling.

Other Coverage:

• Yahoo! republishes a Telegraph article on a new league table listing the average salary of graduates, in which Reading was the only non-Russell Group university to make the top 10.
• Time, Yahoo!, and Head Topics quote Professor Adrian Palmer (Henley Business School) on fake consumer reviews.
• Pulse and Legit report on Henley Business School's Alumni Africa Scholarship, outlining how it supports Nigerian students looking to apply for a number of courses. 
• Zenuzz, Emirates News Releases, and Write Caliber report on a memorandum of understanding signed between Abu Dhabi University and the University of Reading to explore teaching and research opportunities around environmental issues in the United Arab Emirates.
• Wokingham Today reports on the honorary degree awarded by the University to an Oscar-nominated director. Read our news story. 
• Professor Patricia Riddell's (Psychology) article on The Conversation on how people can stop themselves from thinking the worst when they are stressed is republished by The Namibian.
• The Boar reports on the well-being support the University offers students, as Reading is ranked No. 1 in Humen's mental health support rankings table. Read our news story.
• The Scottish Daily Express and News Amed quotes Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) on a new potential treatment for Alzheimer's. 
• Ejaraine News reports that their company completed training with Henley Business School. 
• Holderness Gazette (print) reports on Reading-led research showing attractive house plants are best for well-being. Read our news story.
• Horticulture Week (print) mentions that Reading scientists are studying the changing flowering dates of fruit trees across the UK.
• The University is shortlisted in the TUCO Awards in the Sustainability category, reports Public Sector Catering.

Alumni:

• Placera and News Cision report on the appointment of a Henley Business School graduate as the new CEO of Redsense Medical.
• The Mirror names Reading graduate and Conservative politician, Penny Mordaunt, as the next possible Prime Minister.
• Forbes quotes the 2022 All Africa Business Leaders Awards winner on his pride in completing an MBA at Henley Business School.
• The Bizmag reports on an upcoming seminar on networking to be run by a Henley Business School graduate.
• Property EU (print) features a list of 10 rising stars of European real estate, which includes Henley Business School graduate Lieske van Pelt.