Reading in the news - Thu 7 Jul
07 July 2022
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.
- (and in print), , , and 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 , , and on the new variants of Covid responsible for the UK's surge in cases.
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- quotes Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) on his climate stripes and reports on the University's page which offers insight into localised temperature rises.
- PhD researcher Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by the on the effect of climate change on monsoon rainfall patterns.
#UniForReading: engaging with the local community
- quotes a University spokesperson on Reading's positive relationship with the council on issues such as waste and recycling.
Other Coverage:
- republishes a 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.
- , , and quote Professor Adrian Palmer (Henley Business School) on fake consumer reviews.
- and report on Henley Business School's Alumni Africa Scholarship, outlining how it supports Nigerian students looking to apply for a number of courses.
- , , and report on a memorandum of understanding signed between Abu Dhabi University and the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 to explore teaching and research opportunities around environmental issues in the United Arab Emirates.
- 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 on how people can stop themselves from thinking the worst when they are stressed is republished by .
- 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.
- and quotes Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) on a new potential treatment for Alzheimer's.
- 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 .
Alumni:
- and report on the appointment of a Henley Business School graduate as the new CEO of Redsense Medical.
- names Reading graduate and Conservative politician, Penny Mordaunt, as the next possible Prime Minister.
- quotes the 2022 All Africa Business Leaders Awards winner on his pride in completing an MBA at Henley Business School.
- 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.