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Research at the University of Reading aims to solve some of the biggest problems facing people today, based on five themes: environment, food, health, heritage and creativity and prosperity and resilience. Working across continents and disciplines, our researchers explore ways to tackle climate change, improve human health, provide food security and understand human culture.

The Reading IEA is using cutting edge data to support island states to switch to green energy.

Green energy switch

Six island states in the Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Oceans will be supported to switch to renewable energy with cutting-edge data from our Institute for Environmental Analytics.

Reading atmospheric scientists have shown that allied bombing in WW2 wobbled the earth

bombs shook atmosphere

Bombing raids by Allied forces during WW2 sent shockwaves through Earth’s atmosphere which were detected at the edge of space, according to our research.

safer smoked foods

Our scientists are working with industry to make smoked foods taste even better while removing harmful compounds.

astor 100

Nancy Astor was the first female MP to take her seat, changing British democracy forever. Learn more about Astor 100, our year-long celebration of women in politics.

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