Reading in the news - Mon 1 Aug

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• PhD student Chloe Brimicombe (Geography/Walker Institute) was interviewed by BBC News on the link between climate change and heatwaves in the UK and clips were played on BBC Radio Berkshire; she is quoted by , , and  on the death toll of the UK heatwave; and her article for  on how to stay cool in a heatwave is referenced by .
• Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) is quoted by The Times (in print) on the increasing risk of wildfires. 
• , , and  report on Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) partnership with The University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership to develop 'climate code' shirts. BBC Radio Berkshire reports on the University's partnership with gas-powered Reading buses to feature his warming stripes. Read our news story. The Daily Echo (in print) reports on the launch of Reading FC’s new home kit, also featuring the stripes. Read our news story.
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) is quoted by , , , and  on the impact of global warming on the intensity and frequency of heatwaves. 
• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) is quoted by  on the likelihood of continued UK heatwaves.
• Dr Robert Jubb's (Politics & International Relations) collaborative article on  on the possible end of peaceful climate protest is republished by .
• Professor Len Shaffrey (Meteorology) was interviewed by  on Europe's heatwaves.
•  and  report on research by Dr Jake Bishop (Agriculture) on the effect of pollinators on crop yield stability. Read our news story.
• PhD Researcher, Niko Howai (Agriculture, Policy, and Development) is quoted by  on the impact of mangroves on combatting climate change.
• PhD researcher Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by  on expected further rain in Mumbai.

Fossilised marine animals: Visiting Research Fellow Nigel Larkin (Biological Sciences) is quoted by , , Sunday Mercury (in print), , Nestia, , . , , , , and  on the information that can be extracted from fossilised marine animal remains discovered recently on a farm in Gloucestershire.

B6 improves mental health: Further coverage of research led by Dr David Field (Psychology) on the benefits of Vitamin B6 for mental health over Radio in America, and in print by , , , , , and . Read our news story.

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university

•  reports on the proposed green corridor network that would link established green spaces, including the University's campus, throughout Earley. 

Other Coverage:

•  and  publish a tribute to James Lovelock, a former visiting professor at Reading and climate scientist who developed the Gaia theory and recently passed away at the age of 103.
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) was interviewed by Times Radio on the global risk presented by monkeypox.
• Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food) is quoted by the  on the healthiness of school kids' meals.
• Ollie Douglas, from the University's Museum of English Rural Life, was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on celebrating the Museum's 70th anniversary.
•  and  mention a 2011 University study on the health benefits of eating dark chocolate.
•  reports on collaborative University research on the benefits and importance of letting your mind wander. Dr Kou Murayama (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) is quoted.
•  publishes an interview with Professors Nada and Andrew Kakabadse (Henley Business School) on making the most out of an ageing workforce. 
• In an interview with , Kass Naidoo, the founder of G Sport, mentions their collaboration with Henley Business School to develop the first ever roadmap to advance women in sport.  also reports.
• Dr David Rose (formerly Agriculture) is quoted by  on the stress that Farmers face.
• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by  on the impact of global health status on the survival of monkeypox. 
• Professor Ian Givens (IFNH/Agriculture) is quoted by  on a study he co-authored on the nutritional benefits of eating millet. 
• Dr Naeema Pasha (Henley Business School) is quoted by  on the benefits of diversity in an organisation.
•  reports on Jon Foster-Pedley's (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) research on the impact that African business schools can make within society. 
•  reports on a memorandum of understanding signed between the National Institute of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Reading to collaborate on agriculture and rural development in developing countries.
• Classic Tractor (in print) reports on the donation of 2,000 farm toys to the University's Museum of English Rural Life. 
• Roud & About Newbury (in print) mentions the University's support of University Centre Newbury. 

Alumni:

• Reading graduate, Sharon Mark-Teggart's article on how pianists can overcome feeling inept is published by .