Reading in the news - Mon 11 Jul

PM resignation/Penny Mordaunt leadership bid:

• , , , , The Sunday Times (in print),  (and in print), ,  , , , , , , , , , , , and  report on the career of Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt as she campaigns to be the next Prime Minister, mentioning that she is a Reading graduate.
• Dr Rose De Gues (Politics and International Relations) was interviewed by BBC Radio Berkshire on what to expect following Boris Johnson’s resignation as Prime Minister. 
• Dr Chris Dalton (Henley Business School) is quoted by  on Johnson’s resignation and the importance of self-reflection in leadership. 

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• PhD researcher Chloe Brimicombe (Geography/Walker Institute) was interviewed by  on the best ways to cool down during a heatwave; and her article on this topic on  is referenced by  (and in print) and republished by , , and .
• Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Environmental Science) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire and is quoted by  on heat-related health risks; and is quoted by on how heatwaves are defined.
•  introduces the Microsoft Climate Research Initiative which includes a project involving Professor Ted Shepherd (Meteorology) which looks at food security in Africa.
• Dr Robert Jubb's (Politics & International Relations) collaborative article on  on the possible end of peaceful climate protest is reported on by .

James Joyce Collection: (and in print), The Daily Mail (in print), and report on the collection of materials belonging to James Joyce recently-bequeathed to the University and the insight they offer into the writer’s life, quoting Guy Baxter (Head of Archive Services) and Professor Steven Matthews (English Literature).

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to LBC News, BBC Radio 5, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Foyle, and BBC Radio Berkshire about the UK's rise in Covid-19 cases. 

#UniForReading: reaffirming our role as a civic university

• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to a local reporter about additional rubbish collections the University has arranged for when students move out of their rented accommodation in the town for the summer.
• The shares the news that Trisha Bennett has been awarded an honorary degree at a University Graduation ceremony for her work alongside Reading researchers on engaging local communities. Read our news story.

Other Coverage:

• The Telegraph (in print) quotes Anne Delauzun (Director of Careers and Employability) on Reading's increased student support as Reading is declared one of the top UK universities to help graduates achieve well-paid careers.  reports on the salaries of Reading graduates.
• Reading research by Professor Gavin Parker (Henley Business School) on allocating housing sites was cited by Rosalind Scott, Baroness Scott of Needham Market, in the House of Lords, televised on .
• Dr Netta Weinstein (Psychology) is quoted by  on how the internet has helped and hindered people's ability to make friends.
• A speaker on  mentions the University’s position on the freedom of speech debate.
•  reports on the University's submitted plans to develop a new School of Art.
• Professor Patricia Riddell's (Psychology) article on  on how people can stop themselves from thinking the worst when they are stressed is republished by .
•  quotes Professor Richard Bennett (Agriculture) on the Food Fight Podcast he led, which is an EIT Food-funded project.
•  quotes Executive Fellow and Visiting Associate Professor Frans Van Der Colff (Henley Business School Africa) on franchising in Africa.
•  mentions research by Emeritus Professor Kevin Warwick (Cybernetics) involving implanting microchips into his body.
•  reports on a leadership development programme run by Henley Business School and Huawei.

Alumni:

• An interviewee on BBC Radio Bristol mentioned that he studied film at the University. 
•  and list a Henley Business School graduate as a board member of Spiritus Mundi PLC.
• publishes an interview with a Reading graduate and author.
• reports on the appointment of a Henley Business School graduate as a board trustee on The Arts and Culture Trust in South Africa. 
• reports on a Reading graduate's photography exhibition.