2008 Press Releases
December
- New award for Reading's Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - December 23, 2008
- University of Reading adds to its impressive Beckett Collection - December 22, 2008
- Air quality in schools affects cognitive performance - December 22, 2008
- University of Reading breaks fundraising record! - December 19, 2008
- University's Mathematical physics professor made Fellow of American Physical Society - December 19, 2008
- Strength and diversity of University of Reading’s research recognised in latest ratings exercise - December 18, 2008
- University of Reading awards Honorary Degrees to leaders in economics and typography - December 16, 2008
- University of Reading encourages entrepreneurs of the future - December 15, 2008
- National Centre for Atmospheric Science appoints new Climate Director - December 15, 2008
- Reading the primary place to train teachers of young children - December 12, 2008
- Reading team triumph in national enterprise competition! - December 11, 2008
- Taxing fats to subsidise fruit and veg is a fiscal option for public health benefits - December 8, 2008
- University plays a key role in boosting the numbers of rare moth - December 5, 2008
- University of Reading to train engineers for Britain's low carbon future in £6 million new Centre - December 5, 2008
- University volunteers make a difference in Berkshire schools - December 3, 2008
- Young entrepreneurial talent from University of Reading reaches biotech final - December 3, 2008
- Project team probe online personas - December 1, 2008
- Europe's science teachers to come to Reading in their thousands - December 1, 2008
- Festive family fun at the Museum of English Rural Life - December 1, 2008
November
- Entrepreneurs of the future given thumbs up by Thames Valley businesses - November 28, 2008
- Reading Law lecturer nominated for esteemed award - November 26, 2008
- University Autumn Concerts – fun for all this Fall! - November 25, 2008
- University of Reading selected for new Government enterprise initiative - November 24, 2008
- University Professor awarded prize for best business history book - November 24, 2008
- The joy of reading with children – University of Reading hosts children's books conference - November 20, 2008
- University Professor scoops top technology award - November 19, 2008
- 'Blooming students', University encourages student spring gardens - November 18, 2008
- Memories of 1908 unearthed at 100 year-old 'Hogwarts' hall of residence - November 18, 2008
- University Public Lecture – can the natural world inspire invention? - November 17, 2008
- Baroness Warnock gives lecture on education for children with special needs - November 14, 2008
- Reading robot right at home in Science Museum - November 14, 2008
- Brain-Science Writing Prize - November 6, 2008
- 2009 housing prospects grim without major new interventions - November 6, 2008
- Redevelopment of the University's Whiteknights Campus begins - November 4, 2008
- Anniversary lecture to examine how world economy is affecting farming today - November 4, 2008
- University submits planning application for central catering facility - November 4, 2008
October
- Eco-towns expert to speak at University - October 29, 2008
- University Public Lecture – has more than half a mind on your future health - October 28, 2008
- Oceans may provide clues to future rainfall - October 24, 2008
- University of Reading and Little Heath School chosen to help inspire the scientists of the future - October 22, 2008
- University Museum's Apple Day proves to be a delicious day out - October 22, 2008
- Volunteers in law - October 22, 2008
- Professor Anthony Slingo - October 17, 2008
- University is awarded responsibility for National Fruit Collection - October 15, 2008
- The region's business innovation facility holds an open day as part of the Thames Valley Innovation Festival - October 15, 2008
- Machines edge closer to imitating human communication - October 12, 2008
- Reading is one of the planet's top 2.5% universities - October 9, 2008
- University of Reading plays key role in major breakthrough for global oil palm industry - October 8, 2008
- The Turing Test / 18th Loebner Prize for Artificial Intelligence 2008 - October 8, 2008
- Director-General of the National Trust to give Annual Lecture at the Museum of English Rural Life - October 8, 2008
- Research from Reading may help to design better gene therapy vectors - October 6, 2008
- Smoother flights ahead - October 2, 2008
- Reading Lecturer awarded national teaching fellowship - October 2, 2008
- University makes key appointments in relationship with local business - October 2, 2008
- Reading student's roving robot a finalist at prestigious international competition - October 1, 2008
- Cannabis to Carbon Footprints -The University of Reading Public Lecture Series 2008-2009 - October 1, 2008
September
- University voices concerns over town bars alcohol push - September 30, 2008
- University of Reading commended for good practice in employing women in science, engineering and technology - September 24, 2008
- Exhibition of history of NFU to be held at university museum - September 23, 2008
- London's overheating buildings and skyline must adapt to climate change - September 23, 2008
- A successful showcase for the University of Reading's plants for health research - September 19, 2008
- Be a part of history – Reading community to test machines 'as' human - September 17, 2008
- Celebrating the seeds of a successful university and local business partnership - September 16, 2008
- Local people turn to University Museum for summer fun - September 16, 2008
- Easier-to-hit 'targets' could help older people make the most of computers - September 11, 2008
- Worms turn detective to help with contaminated land - September 10, 2008
- New ways of thinking - University of Reading new Short course programme tackles contemporary issues - September 9, 2008
- Sensory Science Centre launches at University of Reading - September 8, 2008
- Shinfield Parish - we want your views - September 4, 2008
- Cascade Fund invests in revolutionary peptide synthesis method developed at the University of Reading - September 3, 2008
August
July
- New Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise at University of Reading - July 31, 2008
- Successful merger creates new international powerhouse business school - July 30, 2008
- Former Reading graduates help fund the next generation of students - July 30, 2008
- University hosts UK/China workshop on climate change - July 29, 2008
- Prof Julia Slingo joins the Met Office - July 23, 2008
- Prospective science students get a taste of University life - July 23, 2008
- University of Reading world climate change scientist honoured by his home town university - July 21, 2008
- University encourages horse owners to take part in national equine wormer survey - July 17, 2008
- Children see the light during university chemistry lecture! - July 17, 2008
- Students hear that learning languages brings business success - July 16, 2008
- Major increase in funding for University in its work with business puts Reading on par with Oxbridge - July 11, 2008
- University contributes to key Government review on Biofuels - July 11, 2008
- Food exhibition on the menu at the Museum of English Rural Life! - July 9, 2008
- Local pupils debate nuclear zones and Rooney clones at University of Reading! - July 9, 2008
- Make a date to excavate! Silchester Roman Town Open Days 2008 - July 9, 2008
- Pressing need for funded research into speech and language services - July 8, 2008
- New research shows that Artichoke Leaf Extract lowers cholesterol - July 2, 2008
- University backs Beijing bound club with three new boats - July 2, 2008
- ALDAR sponsors new Professor in Development at the University of Reading - July 1, 2008
- Community businesses celebrate success at the University of Reading - July 1, 2008
June
- University PCSOs reach a year of protecting campus and community - June 30, 2008
- University Science and Innovation Park proposals receive support - June 27, 2008
- Reading Lecturer awarded national teaching fellowship - June 27, 2008
- New CB Richard Ellis Professor of Real Estate Finance appointed by University of Reading - June 26, 2008
- University of Reading to award Honorary Degrees to two giants of the worlds of business and construction - June 26, 2008
- Former UK Chief Veterinary Officer to receive University's first outstanding graduate award - June 26, 2008
- University puts plans for campus halls of residence redevelopment on public display - June 25, 2008
- Prof Julia Slingo joins the Met Office - June 24, 2008
- UK's first collaborative degree in Islamic Finance - June 23, 2008
- Chinese audience partial to Pop Idol but not so dependent on Desperate Housewives! - June 23, 2008
- University climate change expert recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List - June 18, 2008
- President's Golf Day a tee-riffic hit with local businesses - June 17, 2008
- Charlie Waller Institute awarded contract for important new training programme - June 16, 2008
- Reading Volunteers taken on a trip to the countryside - June 13, 2008
- University students' volunteer work in the community recognised - June 12, 2008
- University ensembles warm up with summer concert - 15 June - June 11, 2008
- 'Moving out' responsibly at the end of term - June 10, 2008
- Blueberries are definitively good for you.... they stop you forgetting - June 6, 2008
- University Museum awarded lottery grant for new English culture project - June 6, 2008
- Spring Spectacular at the Museum of English Rural Life - June 3, 2008
- ICMA Centre Topping Out Ceremony - June 2, 2008
- University of Reading scientist highlighted for contribution to UK economy - June 2, 2008
May
- 'Dinosaur tree' added to University's Harris Garden conifers collection - May 29, 2008
- Nineteenth-century architectural twins restored to the Reading landscape - May 29, 2008
- Whiteknights Development Plan Moves Forward - May 29, 2008
- Families enjoy entertaining sleep over at the Museum of English Rural Life - May 28, 2008
- Half-term fun at the Museum of English Rural Life - May 23, 2008
- Reading researcher predicts Russian victory in Song Contest - May 20, 2008
- Professor Elizabeth Cooke appointed Law Commissioner - May 20, 2008
- Reading wins Silver Award at the Chelsea Flower Show - May 19, 2008
- University celebrates 20 years of providing expertise for businesses - May 16, 2008
- Reading's Enterprise team show they really are the business - May 13, 2008
- University School of Agriculture opens new research facilities on day it tops Guardian guide - May 9, 2008
- University of Reading chosen to help inspire the scientists of the future - May 8, 2008
- Scientists from the University of Reading make major contribution to World Climate Modelling Summit - May 6, 2008
- University introduces a new programme of events for Early Years Professionals - May 2, 2008
April
- The University of Reading – investing in agriculture to tackle global food issues of climate change and human health - April 25, 2008
- Reading Joins New Partnership To Bring Fresh Air To Rural Policy And Research In South East England - April 24, 2008
- Breakthrough research earns Reading scientist over £63,000 in CommercialiSE funding - April 23, 2008
- Reading No1 for Learning - April 17, 2008
- University to host conference on major event in Italian history - April 16, 2008
- University 'houses' local landlords' evening - April 15, 2008
- Visiting Professor Becomes Head of World Vegetable Centre - April 15, 2008
- Reading's typographers explain Gutenberg's press to Stephen Fry - April 11, 2008
- Reading's SEED Scheme to help students and local businesses grow - April 11, 2008
- Swedish Dignitaries enjoy enterprising visit to Reading - April 10, 2008
- University Professor says yes Prime Minister to Science Museum post - April 8, 2008
- The University of Reading keeps it simple, as major new research centre is announced - April 4, 2008
- Holiday Fun for Families at the Museum of English Rural Life - April 3, 2008
- University launches important local learning partnership - April 3, 2008
March
- Height screening programmes found to be important for monitoring the health of UK children - March 27, 2008
- Grown Furniture at the Museum of English Rural Life - March 26, 2008
- Anthony Minghella - March 19, 2008
- Never too young: Toddler Time at the Museum of English Rural Life - March 19, 2008
- Rural Crafts take ten at the Museum of English Rural Life - March 12, 2008
- University's ICMA confirmed as centre of excellence - March 11, 2008
- Co-operation between figs, wasps and parasites proves three is not always a crowd! - March 11, 2008
- University SportsPark wins race to be in Olympic training guide - March 5, 2008
- Senior French diplomat to give talk at University - March 5, 2008
- Director of IoD visits University of Reading to examine how students are taught employment skills - March 5, 2008
- Too old for technology? - March 4, 2008
- University to host open discussion on understanding the addicted brain - March 4, 2008
- Prof. Sir Brian Hoskins appointed to the new Committee on Climate Change - March 3, 2008
February
- Uni Boat Club enjoys a swell w/e - February 27, 2008
- Reading researchers strive for a smoother drive - February 27, 2008
- Antidepressants, not the only answer to treating depression - February 26, 2008
- Music from the Movies – University of Reading Spring Concert - February 26, 2008
- University puts accent on learning foreign languages - February 22, 2008
- Uni Boat Club Race to test the best - February 19, 2008
- Local pupils find the right formula for higher education - February 18, 2008
- Discovery by University of Reading scientists paves way for development of better medical implants - February 15, 2008
- University Lecture Series finishes right on the money! - February 15, 2008
- University encourages pupils to swap Pacman for Paxman! - February 15, 2008
- Forward Looking University Explores Energy Options - February 13, 2008
- Half term Fun at the Museum of English Rural Life - February 6, 2008
- Whitfield Solar Ltd announces new CEO - February 6, 2008
- Green Energy crops up at Agricultural Club Conference - February 4, 2008
- Scientists at the University of Reading discover that Languages Evolve in Rapid Bursts - February 1, 2008
January
- Early Years Professionals complete programme to teach toddlers - January 30, 2008
- University and O2 launch new management scholarship - January 29, 2008
- Polish play hits Hammersmith Broadway! - January 29, 2008
- Uni students help breakdown language barrier in schools - January 29, 2008
- Honorary Degree for top of the crops, Jim Godfrey - January 24, 2008
- Healthy start for Reading's award-winning food student - January 18, 2008
- New mental health research institute is national first - January 16, 2008
- University recognises Informatics’ graduates and business partners - January 12, 2008
- University of Reading climate science gets the boost of a new academic supercomputer - January 11, 2008
- World-class business school to be created as University of Reading merges with Henley Management College - January 9, 2008
- University Public Lecture – Diet and Genes - January 2, 2008
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