Reading in the news - Fri 8 Jul

Boris Johnson resignation:

• Dr Mark Shanahan (Politics) was interviewed by CNN International and  in South Korea on the impact the Prime Minister's resignation will have.
• Dr Rose De Gues was interviewed by BBC South Today on what is next for the Conservative party and BBC London replayed the interview.
• Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) was interviewed by  on the human rights record of Boris Johnson’s term in office. Read our expert comment news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Liz Stephens (Geography and Meteorology) is quoted by New Scientist (in print) on the use of self-charging floating buoys to warn of flooding. 
• PhD researcher Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is quoted by the  on inaccurate weather warnings. 
• Dr Robert Jubb's (Politics & International Relations) collaborative article on  on the possible end of peaceful climate protest is reposted by . 
• lists the University as shortlisted for the TUCO Sustainability Award.
•  reports on Microsoft's climate research initiative, naming a collaborative project with Professor Ted Shepherd (Meteorology) to understand humanitarian interventions on food security in Africa.

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university  

• Molli Cleaver (Community Relations Officer) is quoted by  on the University's 'Hello Neighbour' initiative, which aims to better integrate students into their neighbourhoods as good neighbours.

Other Coverage:

• Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) is quoted by the , , , , , and on the current research being conducted to find an Alzheimer's cure.
• Professor Patricia Riddell's (Psychology) article on  on how people can stop themselves from thinking the worst when they are stressed is republished by .
• Student Jess Ashley (Film, Theatre & Television) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the Stranger Things season four finale. 
•  publishes an interview with Matthew White, (Director of Campus Commerce) on his role at the University.
•  reports on the Honorary Degree received by General Paul Nanson for boosting officer education. Read our news story. 
•  mentions University research on the effect of flavanols in a normal diet.
• reports on Henley Business School's Alumni Africa Scholarship, outlining how it supports Nigerian students looking to apply for a number of courses. 

Alumni:

• In the US;  and , and in the UK; , , ,  (and in print), , Daily Record (in print), , , , , , , BBC Radio Berkshire and other , name Reading graduate and Conservative politician, Penny Mordaunt, as a contender to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister.
• , , and  report on the appointment of a Reading graduate as Silicon Valley Bank's Head of Access To Innovation.
• The Guardian (in print) publishes an obituary for a Reading graduate of 1969. 
•  and  name two Henley Business School graduates seeking re-election as directors at Sentage Holdings. 
•  and  report on the appointment of a Henley Business School Graduate as a trustee on the board of the Arts & Culture Trust. 
•  and  report on the appointment of a Henley Business School graduate as the Strategic Advisor of Cleverly. 
•  publishes an interview with a Reading graduate on her experience as a participant in their competition. 
•  publishes an interview with a Reading graduate and future chief executive of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society. 
•  reports on the appointment of a Henley Business School graduate as SAP Africa's CFO.