Press releases

May

• Engineered cornea more resistant to chemical injury - May 25, 2012
• Pupils inspired by Chemistry competition - May 24, 2012
• Bees at risk from chemicals increase, say Reading scientists - May 23, 2012
• Student experience at University of Reading recognised by Guardian league table - May 22, 2012
• Book sharing could boost prospects of world’s poorest children - May 18, 2012
• University flies the flag for IDAHO - May 17, 2012
• Watch without Mother - BBC's decision on children's TV encourages family division - May 16, 2012
• North Atlantic storm patterns throw light on 1987 gale - May 16, 2012
• Film producer Lord Puttnam opens ‘remarkable’ Minghella Building - May 14, 2012
• Flower power – how your garden impacts on you and the environment - May 11, 2012
• University of Reading Malaysia opens first teaching facilities in Malaysia - May 10, 2012
• Oscar-winner Lord Puttnam to officially name Minghella Building - May 9, 2012
• Uni gold to world gold – Reading the place to go for rowing success - May 9, 2012
• Henley Business School to be venue for three-county Diamond Jubilee Garden Party - May 9, 2012
• Be part of science history by joining the Forecast Factory - May 8, 2012
• Glastonbury Abbey excavations reveal Saxon glass industry - May 8, 2012
• Mapping a brighter future for vets in the food chain - May 4, 2012
• GP prescribing – a good standard but improvement possible - May 3, 2012
• Universities Week: Reading helps Britain’s sporting best - May 3, 2012
• Olympic recognition for University’s computer project - May 3, 2012
• Animating ancient Greece at Uni Ure museum - May 1, 2012
• East Berks experiences twice the normal amount of April rain - May 1, 2012

April

• Public Lecture: Olympics modern and ancient - April 30, 2012
• Fun for all the family at Harris Garden Open Event - April 27, 2012
• Students rate University of Reading as among best in UK - April 26, 2012
• Supporting the University - Donor Pin Week - April 25, 2012
• Blood cell breakthrough could help treat heart disease - April 25, 2012
• Reading’s strong showing in latest league table - April 24, 2012
• Universities Week joins in with Olympic celebrations - April 24, 2012
• Scientists turn the spotlight on Reading’s insect life - April 20, 2012
• University fundraisers shortlisted for national award - April 20, 2012
• University delights in Reading Football Club’s promotion to the Premier League - April 18, 2012
• Reading graduates maintain strong showing in job market - April 18, 2012
• Is the Greek haircut a snip too far for investors? - April 18, 2012
• Professor appointed to key research council position - April 13, 2012
• University helps charity launch conservation campaign - April 11, 2012
• University supporters thanked for transforming lives - April 3, 2012
• Why Europe's climate faces a stormy future - April 2, 2012
• Professor Ted Shepherd appointed to Grantham Chair in Climate Science - April 2, 2012
• Reading business benefits from University placement scheme - April 2, 2012

March

• Warm days, cool nights, foggy mornings - March a month of contrasts - March 30, 2012
• From gold coins to credit cards – Centre examines economies of the past - March 30, 2012
• Teaching the teachers - March 30, 2012
• England needs 'twice normal rainfall' to overcome drought - March 29, 2012
• Runners go the extra mile for Sport Relief - March 27, 2012
• Student’s idea gives graphic details to visually impaired scientists - March 27, 2012
• University students receive expert advice from local law firm - March 26, 2012
• New prospectus launched at Higher Education Conference on campus - March 26, 2012
• Walker Institute at Planet under Pressure conference - March 26, 2012
• The impossible staircase in our heads: How we visualise the world - March 22, 2012
• Research into virtual reality therapy for drug abuse wins award - March 22, 2012
• Students volunteer to keep their neighbourhood tidy - March 22, 2012
• Entrepreneurial students help local social enterprise - March 22, 2012
• Why eating bread can lower your blood pressure - March 22, 2012
• Public's backstage pass to historic University site - March 21, 2012
• Uni Museum asks public’s help for ‘Project Berkshire’ - March 21, 2012
• Law students’ video link to India for international ‘court case’ - March 16, 2012
• New evidence to solve the mystery of the 'eclipse wind' - March 15, 2012
• Overseas students say study at Reading - March 14, 2012
• Book a date for literary exhibition - March 14, 2012
• UK’s newest cities given an ‘amazing opportunity’ - March 14, 2012
• ‘Bee hotel’ to provide homes for Britain’s pollinating heroes - March 13, 2012
• Uni goes extra mile for Sport Relief! - March 13, 2012
• Plants ‘mop up’ more carbon than expected under lab conditions - March 13, 2012
• Public Lecture: Can changing your diet and lifestyle alter your cancer risk? - March 12, 2012
• His Royal Highness Duke of Kent tours Uni research facilities - March 12, 2012
• All Greek to you? Uni museum and local schools reveal secrets of the ancients - March 9, 2012
• Health and happiness: Measuring wellbeing in Huntington’s disease - March 8, 2012
• Graduates raise £230k to enhance student experience - March 7, 2012
• Reading students give up their time to help others - March 2, 2012
• 'Light meter in the sky' opens a window into the secret world of clouds - March 2, 2012
• A celebration of women in research - March 2, 2012
• Join us and celebrate science week - March 2, 2012
• Agricultural expert questions EU farm funding proposals - March 2, 2012
• University of Reading investing £50m in 50 new academic posts - March 1, 2012
• More funding to improve mental health support for young people - March 1, 2012

February

• Women’s eight fastest university rowing crew in the country! - February 28, 2012
• Leading donors learn impact of security and safety research - February 28, 2012
• Culture not genes drives humans forward - February 27, 2012
• New UK/Indian partnerships mean enhanced experience for university students - February 24, 2012
• Department of Typography & Graphic Communication honoured by HM the Queen - February 24, 2012
• Centre for Euro-Asian Studies welcomes Kazakhstan Ambassador - February 24, 2012
• University's Annual Fund reaches new heights! - February 23, 2012
• Engineer honoured for work with electronic devices - February 22, 2012
• Alumni Sports Day - February 22, 2012
• In-house pharmacists could help GPs cut drug errors by half - February 21, 2012
• Olympic hopefuls gather for Head of the River Race - February 21, 2012
• Managing our mind – public lecture explores science behind mental health - February 20, 2012
• World's largest seed comes to Reading - February 16, 2012
• MERL voted one of best family museums in UK - February 13, 2012
• Hear celebrated poets recite new work to celebrate Dickens’ 200th birthday - February 10, 2012
• TV series showcases scientist’s efforts to get Britain’s bees buzzing - February 6, 2012
• Design changes could save lives by cutting hospital infections - February 6, 2012
• Do we face a future of more expensive meals? - February 2, 2012
• Japanese Minister visits Reading to build construction course links - February 1, 2012

January

• Understanding how people stay happy later in life - January 30, 2012
• Record number of students apply to Reading - January 30, 2012
• Warming below ocean surface in line with greenhouse gas rises - January 27, 2012
• Fact or fiction: does film re-write history? History Film Season 2012 - January 27, 2012
• Positive campaigns help University continue Fairtrade status - January 26, 2012
• Reading scientists comment on UK Climate Change Risk Assessment - January 26, 2012
• Reading leads on food security research funding - January 24, 2012
• Warming since 2000 hidden below the surface of the ocean - January 24, 2012
• Bulmershe campus redevelopment plans submitted to council - January 23, 2012
• Helping more businesses make use of Reading inventions - January 23, 2012
• Decline in solar output unlikely to offset global warming - January 23, 2012
• Grants successes boost international research at Reading - January 20, 2012
• University scientist wins Royal Astronomical Society award - January 18, 2012
• Reading’s ‘major players’ working together to become more sustainable - January 16, 2012
• Milk delivers excellent health benefits, say scientists - January 16, 2012
• University celebrates its top students - January 16, 2012
• Are traditional farming methods now a thing of the past? - January 12, 2012
• Cosmetic chemicals detected in human breast samples - January 12, 2012
• Pharmacy academic awarded medal for research into new materials - January 11, 2012
• Solar panels help to reduce University’s reliance on the grid - January 10, 2012
• Reading 2012 – make a winning start - January 4, 2012
• University welcomes new Vice-Chancellor - January 4, 2012

December

• Accommodation deal unlocks funds for future campus investment - December 22, 2011
• University honours distinguished climate scientist - December 22, 2011
• Lights, camera, action! - December 22, 2011
• Can you stomach the festivities? - December 21, 2011
• Bankers’ bonuses ‘not to blame’ for financial crisis – new research - December 21, 2011
• The science behind the flavours of Christmas - sprouts and all - December 20, 2011
• Professor appointed to key role at Royal Town Planning Institute - December 20, 2011
• EU research project to protect the future supply of animal feed protein - December 16, 2011
• Robot carers to help older people live independently at home - December 15, 2011
• Chemistry professor accepts Royal Society award - December 15, 2011
• December graduation celebrations for University of Reading students - December 15, 2011
• Reading researcher solves Princeton painting mystery - December 13, 2011
• Climate change could affect tropics in ten years - December 12, 2011
• New PhD opportunity for Europe’s artists and curators - December 8, 2011
• UK University tackles global challenges with Sudan - December 8, 2011
• University Pharmacy student receives prestigious industry award - December 7, 2011
• The shape of the universe explained through art - December 6, 2011
• Record breaking campaign at the University of Reading - December 6, 2011
• Societies and community club together for local homeless charity - December 6, 2011
• New chapter for forgotten writer - December 6, 2011
• Strong undergraduate applications reported by University of Reading for 2012 entry - December 5, 2011
• Major project to tackle malnutrition in older patients - December 2, 2011
• Chinese economic slowdown could create chances for UK businesses - December 1, 2011

November

• Law graduates meet current students at London reception - November 30, 2011
• Power of maths helping to create electricity grid of the future - November 28, 2011
• Strong undergraduate applications reported by University of Reading for 2012 entry - November 28, 2011
• Youth unemployment - a lesson from history - November 25, 2011
• Department of Typography & Graphic Communication awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize - November 25, 2011
• Hacked climate emails 'timed to undermine talks' - November 23, 2011
• Mobile 'app' could cut hospital waiting times - November 22, 2011
• Human activity to blame for increasing droughts, floods and heat waves, says landmark report - November 18, 2011
• Sweet sounds of link-up between University and business - November 17, 2011
• Mental health charity's award for Reading professor - November 16, 2011
• Obesity study shows fat tax is not the answer - November 16, 2011
• University making good progress in cutting energy use - November 15, 2011
• ‘From Ambridge to Afghanistan’: University museum’s annual lecture goes international - November 14, 2011
• University educator honoured for contribution to science education - November 11, 2011
• Northern Ireland minister attends Centre for Strategic Studies seminar - November 11, 2011
• Students campaign to make Reading greener - November 9, 2011
• Research team wins major European computing award for global climate modelling - November 7, 2011
• New teachers praise reading at Reading - November 3, 2011
• University gives public insight into developments during Green Week - November 2, 2011
• International event tackles greenhouse gas emissions - November 1, 2011

October

• Policies for a healthier European diet: are they effective? - October 28, 2011
• University’s Classics Department celebrates centenary - October 27, 2011
• University recognised centre for health training - October 27, 2011
• University joins international space centre - October 26, 2011
• Partnership wins funding to provide mental health support for young people - October 25, 2011
• Today's generation could see a world 2oC warmer than the pre-industrial era - October 24, 2011
• Leading climate change professor contributes to Government report on Migration and Global Environmental Change - October 20, 2011
• New research challenges evolutionary theory - October 19, 2011
• Students and local industry reap benefits of work placement scheme - October 18, 2011
• Stock up on your shares and markets knowledge at Henley Business School - October 18, 2011
• Students and local industry reap benefits of work placement scheme - October 18, 2011
• University of Reading appoints Permanent Secretary for Education as new Vice-Chancellor - October 17, 2011
• University organ celebrates centenary with special public concert - October 17, 2011
• Leaders in development and investment discuss their business plans for the next five years - October 14, 2011
• New and improved catering facilities on the menu for students - October 12, 2011
• University alumni welcomed to House of Lords - October 11, 2011
• University of Reading 2011/2012 Public Lecture Series - October 11, 2011
• Afghanistan 10 years on - October 7, 2011
• University of Reading striving to cure disease that's threatening the conker - October 7, 2011
• Are humans helping the number of red kites to soar? - October 7, 2011
• World rankings confirm University of Reading’s place among the best universities in the world - October 6, 2011
• Learning poems from the start is good for the soul and good for the heart - October 6, 2011
• More active teaching methods required to reverse decline in children's enjoyment of poetry - October 5, 2011
• Public event aims to raise awareness of OCD - October 3, 2011

September

• New drug could combat killer diseases - September 29, 2011
• Concern for future fair access to university despite strong record on student financial support - September 29, 2011
• Hot end to September explained - September 28, 2011
• University urges youngsters to tell tales - September 28, 2011
• University campus voted as one of best green spaces in the UK - September 22, 2011
• Composers in tune with British stereotype - September 22, 2011
• New eco-bus named after former Vice-Chancellor - September 20, 2011
• Abolishing sell-by dates. Expert comment by Dr David Jukes (Food and Nutritional Sciences) - September 15, 2011
• New research network to examine links between youth culture and political change - September 14, 2011
• University of Reading women’s crew crowned queens of Europe! - September 12, 2011
• Sunday Times ranks Reading in the UK top 30 - September 12, 2011
• How do you solve a problem like the banks? - September 12, 2011
• Turner Prize nominee to give public lecture - September 9, 2011
• University showcases its wealth of research expertise - September 8, 2011
• Stem cell research could prevent premature births - September 7, 2011
• 10 years on: is the world a safer place after 9/11 - September 5, 2011
• Public event aims to raise awareness of OCD - September 3, 2011
• World experts examine children’s experiences of war - September 1, 2011
• Chemical research could help solve radioactive waste concerns - September 1, 2011

August

• Leading climate scientist joins University of Reading and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science - August 30, 2011
• University appeals Sibly hall planning applications - August 25, 2011
• Leading UK University strengthens ties with Malaysia with launch of new education programmes in Johor Bahru - August 19, 2011
• Change in solar activity brings increased radiation risk to air passengers - August 19, 2011
• Old technology gives new perspective on chaotic weather - August 18, 2011
• Local firm and University combine to help family law students - August 18, 2011
• Reading offers top university experience according to national survey - August 17, 2011
• Big brother – you may be watching but how much should you see? - August 12, 2011
• Silchester Open Day attracts record numbers! - August 1, 2011
• University of Reading researcher brings Mongolian script up to date - August 1, 2011

July

• Partnership working boosts crop science research - July 28, 2011
• University campus voted one of best open spaces in the UK - July 25, 2011
• University of Reading study aims to change the way we eat - July 19, 2011
• Reading offers unique chance to learn classical Asian theatre - July 19, 2011
• Discover Roman Britain at the Silchester Open Days - July 19, 2011
• Reading announces new work placements as best employability results for a decade are published - July 19, 2011
• University brings research alive for children - July 18, 2011
• Reading conference fosters collaboration between biologists - July 15, 2011
• Reading academic named one of world’s leading female mathematicians - July 14, 2011
• Building for the future – University expertise benefiting Sudan’s construction industry - July 14, 2011
• University making a difference to Caribbean education - July 13, 2011
• Construction sector must lead on environmental challenges - July 12, 2011
• University archaeologists dig for charity - July 12, 2011
• University of Reading Access Agreement 2012/13 approved - July 12, 2011
• Who owns Beckett? Reading leads on international research into modern literary archives - July 11, 2011
• Student employment skill development recognised through RED - July 11, 2011
• Uni Boat Club celebrates success past and present! - July 8, 2011
• University students come top in European food challenge - July 5, 2011
• University of Reading students win national farming competition - July 5, 2011
• University of Reading offers alternative to animals in drug tests - July 5, 2011
• Summer graduation celebrations for University of Reading students - July 1, 2011
• University of Reading part of new £5m farming research project - July 1, 2011

June

• Smile - It’s in your genes to look longer at happy faces - June 29, 2011
• The ICMA Centre Turns 20 - June 28, 2011
• University to consult community on Bulmershe proposals - June 28, 2011
• Teaching excellence celebrated at Reading - June 24, 2011
• English Professor receives prestigious Fellowship - June 24, 2011
• Alumni welcomed to British High Commissioner’s Residence in Malaysia - June 23, 2011
• Reading performs strongly in Times Good University Guide - June 23, 2011
• Special Turing 100 event announced for 2012 anniversary of mathematician's birth - June 23, 2011
• Testing the best - Uni hosts final of a National Analytical Chemistry competition - June 22, 2011
• University of Reading improves lives for African dairy farmers - June 22, 2011
• Experience Reading - University Open Day this Friday - June 21, 2011
• University’s ICT teacher training course now even better! - June 20, 2011
• Reading professor shines spotlight on science - June 20, 2011
• Local community reap benefits of uni runners - June 17, 2011
• University research projects hailed as most important of modern times - June 17, 2011
• Reading graduate employability best for a decade - June 17, 2011
• University says thank you to its volunteers - June 16, 2011
• Could wholegrain foods aid our immune systems? - June 15, 2011
• New Director announced for University of Reading’s Sustainability Centre - June 14, 2011
• New business community hub opens at the University of Reading - June 14, 2011
• University of Reading appoints Acting Vice-Chancellor - June 14, 2011
• Universities Week focuses on benefits higher education brings to communities - June 13, 2011
• The next generation of creativity - Fine Art Degree Show - June 13, 2011
• Aviva Chief Exec shares his thoughts on the recent credit crunch - June 10, 2011
• University students put food first for European challenge - June 10, 2011
• Wearing Pins with Pride – Supporting the University of Reading - June 10, 2011
• Depression in teenage years linked to maternal postnatal depression - June 9, 2011
• The University of Reading attains silver ‘green’ award! - June 9, 2011
• Festival sparks local schoolchildren's interest in Chemistry - June 8, 2011
• University pharmacist rewarded for patient safety research - June 6, 2011
• New soil test could give green light to more brownfield site redevelopment - June 1, 2011

May

• University experts explain the unusual spring weather - May 27, 2011
• New trial offers hope for diabetics - May 27, 2011
• Selfless students recognised for community work - May 27, 2011
• University of Reading wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show - May 24, 2011
• Reading research gives more accurate analysis of volcanic dust cloud - May 24, 2011
• Wild bees and not honeybees the main pollinators of UK crops - May 23, 2011
• Could your garden support the University’s pond project? - May 23, 2011
• University of Reading celebrates chocolate at Chelsea Flower Show - May 23, 2011
• University leads on training scheme to sustain the future of food quality and health - May 23, 2011
• Leading evolutionary biologist elected to Royal Society Fellowship - May 20, 2011
• University teacher training in top 3 in UK - May 20, 2011
• Blooming marvellous – new look University botanical garden now open to all - May 18, 2011
• Hear University news and air your views this May - May 18, 2011
• University of Reading leaps up league table - May 17, 2011
• University links with China on new chemistry degree - May 13, 2011
• A gem of an exhibition celebrates Museum of English Rural Life and The Archers’ diamond jubilee - May 13, 2011
• Archbishop of Canterbury discusses the role of global citizens at University of Reading - May 9, 2011
• International students give University of Reading the thumbs-up - May 9, 2011
• New research: housing crisis looms for Britain's ageing population - May 9, 2011
• The forgotten children of medieval London - May 9, 2011
• International performance for unique art concept - May 4, 2011
• ‘Community’ at the heart of the development of world’s earliest settled communities - May 4, 2011
• University polio research receives funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - May 3, 2011
• Archbishop of Canterbury discusses citizenship at University of Reading - May 3, 2011

April

• The AV Referendum: What’s it all about? - April 28, 2011
• Human rights under the spotlight - April 26, 2011
• Redingensians and University form new rugby academy - April 26, 2011
• University of Reading says a big thank you to its donors - April 19, 2011
• Reading climbs Uni league table - April 19, 2011
• International business takes centre stage - April 14, 2011
• Eye research to develop human corneal transplants without the need of donors - April 13, 2011
• Public consultation on proposals to redevelop University’s Bridges Hall site - April 11, 2011
• Student teachers support Army families in Germany - April 11, 2011
• Children have fingers on the pulse after blood lecture! - April 11, 2011
• University of Reading research provides hope for those with epilepsy - April 11, 2011
• 7th century plough discovery redraws map of rural England by 400 years - April 7, 2011
• University welcomes new Professor for Global Food Security - April 5, 2011

March

• Professor Gordon Marshall announces intention to step down as University Vice-Chancellor this autumn - March 30, 2011
• University to host local landlord evening - March 30, 2011
• University of Reading announces tuition fees 2012/13 - March 28, 2011
• Reading student is new Radio 1 film critic - March 25, 2011
• Bankruptcy was a problem in Tudor times too - March 25, 2011
• 4000th student volunteer serves local community - March 24, 2011
• Teenagers up for science challenge - March 24, 2011
• Deputy High Commissioner for Pakistan visits Reading - March 24, 2011
• Climate change affects breeding success in rare tropical bird - March 23, 2011
• University education experts inspire Caribbean teachers - March 23, 2011
• University has leading part in The Eagle movie - March 22, 2011
• University teacher training gets backing from region’s schools - March 22, 2011
• Reading chemists help spark Iraqi university back to life - March 18, 2011
• Winning hearts and minds – language key to military success - March 17, 2011
• Groundbreaking research uncovers new treatment for thrombosis - March 17, 2011
• The University of Reading - 85 years old - March 16, 2011
• Do all roads lead to Rome? Award winning model offers world’s most up to date glimpse of ancient city - March 16, 2011
• University shows teenagers the science behind slime - March 14, 2011
• University offers free internship to a local charity - March 9, 2011
• Aggressive mitigation policy could halve climate-related impacts on exposure to water scarcity by 2100 - March 8, 2011
• Reading launches unique management course for construction industry - March 7, 2011
• Reading students exhibit research at House of Commons - March 7, 2011
• University bat project helps school pupil reach science competition finals - March 4, 2011
• Supreme Court judge delivers University’s Annual Law Lecture - March 4, 2011
• Get flipping the healthy way - March 4, 2011
• University celebrates science week - March 4, 2011
• Reading graduates show appreciation by helping current students - March 3, 2011
• Mast map produced to respond to Sibly local queries - March 3, 2011
• University of Reading signs up to 35% reduction in its carbon footprint - March 3, 2011
• University showcases research at community event - March 3, 2011
• Many arms make light work - March 3, 2011
• How natural selection makes some relatives selfish and others altruistic - March 2, 2011
• Reading research to help improve the world’s environmental data - March 1, 2011

February

• Law School welcomes potential partners from India - February 28, 2011
• Reading research contributes to new eco design tool for industry - February 25, 2011
• International music education conference comes home to Reading - February 25, 2011
• Authenticity is the foundation to business reputation - February 21, 2011
• Chinese Government chooses Reading to advance teacher training - February 21, 2011
• Reading offers a complete student experience - February 17, 2011
• Diversity charity urges companies to help with work placements - February 14, 2011
• University expertise to benefit Sudan’s construction industry - February 14, 2011
• Romancing the stone - Reading experts reunite Latin lovers! - February 11, 2011
• Pfizer – a new missing link in the graduate skills pipeline? - February 10, 2011
• University archaeologists reveal secrets of stone age society in new BBC programme - February 9, 2011
• Reading Real Estate Foundation debt forum a sell-out - February 9, 2011
• Diageo Scholarships winners plan to have positive impact on Ghana - February 7, 2011
• Reading law researchers impact upon marital property reforms - February 4, 2011
• University of Reading research could help save NHS £500 million - February 3, 2011
• Homes, allotments and recreation spaces proposed for the Manor site - February 3, 2011
• The brains behind business - February 3, 2011
• ICMA Centre to boost Romania’s economy through new project - February 1, 2011

January

• Organic farming: policy-driven or consumer-led? - January 31, 2011
• Researcher to warn against children’s centre cuts - January 27, 2011
• New home for Film, Theatre and TV to be known as the Minghella Building - January 25, 2011
• Diet and sustainability key to feeding the world - January 24, 2011
• Eco researcher takes his work home - January 24, 2011
• Students share their views about film with BBC Radio 1 - January 21, 2011
• Reading promotes world-class social science training - January 21, 2011
• Leading archaeologist joins the University of Reading - January 20, 2011
• Henley Business School and University of Reading awarded prestigious AACSB International Accreditation - January 17, 2011
• Reading graduate wins prestigious award for essay on the West at war - January 12, 2011
• Fighting bacteria with bacteria - January 11, 2011
• Scientists solve desert dust puzzle - January 10, 2011
• Reading Professor recognised in New Year's Honours List - January 4, 2011
• Flavour researcher gets taste of success - January 4, 2011