Reading in the news - Wed 23 Jun

#ShowYour Stripes: News coverage of Show Your Stripes Day on Monday continues on BBC News Online and Envirolink. ITV Meridian explained the stripes on its weather forecast.

Read our news story on #ShowYourStripes day and the announcement of other activities in the lead up to the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow in November, including the University’s Climate Education Summit.

UN Climate Report: Professor Elizabeth Robinson (SAPD) is quoted on a forthcoming UN climate report on the human health consequences of climate change by news sites including The Daily Mail, This is Money, International Business Times, France 24 and Hindustan Times.

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Professor Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted by Sky News and Yahoo about COVID-19 cases in the North West. 
• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) spoke to LBC about infection rates in the UK. 

#PlanetPartners: Reading’s global work for a sustainable future

• The Times, Terra Daily and Science Daily quoted Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology) on new research on the migration patterns of the Painted Lady butterfly, and climate conditions that may affect this.   
• Astronomy mentions new research by Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) on extreme space weather occurring during peak solar activity. Read our news story.
• The Weatherpod podcast features Professor Hannah Cloke (GESHydrology) on an episode about the challenges of flooding. 
• The South East Farmer mentions a Berkshire partnership to mitigate weather conditions for farmers, that includes researchers at the University of Reading.

Other Coverage:

• Forbes and NewsBreak carry an article by Professor Ben Laker (Henley Business School) on how leaders should collaborate post-pandemic. 
• Professor Katherine Harloe (Classics) explores the history of Classics for BBC Radio 4.
• The British Heart Foundation mentions new research by Dr Alister McNeish (Pharmacology) on the benefits of fish oils on blood pressure. 
• The Raspberry Pi covers research from Dr Billy Wong (Institute of Education) on the idea of being a ‘computer person’. 
• Andrew Webb, who holds an MBA from Henley Business School, has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer by BELKIN Laser. The story is covered by dozens of news sites, including Yahoo, PR News Wire, The Markets Insider and The ADVFN.
• The Farmers Weekly takes a look at the Museum of English Rural Life’s new 51 voices exhibition to celebrate their 70th anniversary. Read our news story.
• Yiba reports that Henley Business School South Africa was ranked the highest business school in Africa in May 2021.