Reading in the news - Fri 17 Mar
The latest news featuring the University and its experts.
Shadow Education Secretary visits Institute of Education
Ms Bridget Phillipson MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education, visited the Institute of Education.
Tackling biodiversity loss with Kew collaboration
A new research collaboration aims to develop nature-based solutions to tackle global issues.
Inequalities in maternity healthcare – a panel discussion
The online event will take place on Thursday 23 March, 12.30-2pm
Coping with breast cancer: the Annual Edith Morley Lecture
The Annual Lecture will take place at Whiteknights campus on Thursday 23 March
Lessons in safeguarding children for UN peacekeepers
Research into the abuse and exploitation of children during peacekeeping missions underpins a new online course
Expert comment: Heatwaves in India set to intensify
Kieran Hunt explains how El Niño and climate change are bringing soaring temperatures to India.
Silver gender equality award for Technical Services
Professional services team the first in UK to get the accolade
HM The King receives Berkshire’s Loyal Address
Professor Parveen Yaqoob represented the University at the Buckingham Palace event on 9 March
Red kite feeders needed for University research
Reading has long been known as a town of red kite lovers
Expert comment: 'zombie storm’ Freddy could come back
Dr Liz Stephens comments on the longest-lived storm ever recorded, Tropical Cyclone Freddy
Toxic Twitter abuse could skew UK wildlife law
Scientists analysed hundreds of tweets about trophy hunting and found that 7% were abusive
Women’s History Month: Story of a Reading education pioneer
University archives help reveal 'forgotten' woman's pioneering work in outdoor learning
New climate service launches with helping hand from Reading
The service will enable the UK to create, maintain and expand regional and global climate data from space
Bean genome sequenced for improved nutrition
The faba bean genome is more than four times the size of the human genome
Air quality school initiative secures government funding
Reading scientists will work with Reading Council to deliver an air quality education programme in schools
Expert comment: Driest February in almost 90 years
Dr Stephen Burt on the lack of rain recorded last month
Forgotten ‘Lowbury Woman’ burial to reveal her secrets
A man and a woman buried in South Oxfordshire more than 1,400 years ago have returned from examination
Sticky stuff chemist wins fellowship for drug development
Research into sticky substances wins prestigious fellowship grant for industry collaboration
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Fat-to-Fit: Bringing nutrigenomics research to Malaysia
Tackling lifestyle related health issues with personalised nutrition.
Roadkill threatens future of iconic Latin American species
Experts have mapped how collisions with road traffic in many parts of central and South America
OBE presentation at Palace for Deputy VC
A trip to Buckingham Palace for Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Parveen Yaqoob, confirming her appointment as OBE.
Ukraine links provide support on invasion anniversary
Staff and students are taking action to support Ukraine to mark one year since Russia's invasion
Farming with trees would help UK hit net zero
Scientists hope to show farmers how they can adopt agroforestry, a type of farming that involves planting lines of trees among crops.
Nominations open to celebrate University volunteers
Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 5 March
Climate ‘spiral’ threatens land carbon stores – study
Dramatic changes to forests, and other habitats that store carbon in plants and soils, are becoming more likely
Storytelling in different languages helps improve literacy
Money from the Community Fund has enabled nursery children in Reading to listen to stories in different languages
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Seaweed idea helps Reading students win YES22 competition
Reading's entrepreneurs win prestigious national titles with ingenious business plans
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Shinfield residents helping to shape sport and recreation
More than 100 people attended the community consultation event
Student mock protest opens art exhibition at Thames Tower
Artwork created by students from the Reading School of Art is on display until June 2023
Teacher’s tone of voice affects cooperation from pupils
Strict-sounding teachers are worse at inspiring the classroom than their kind colleagues, research has revealed.
Beans IN toast could revolutionise British diet
Scientists are aiming to revolutionise British diets by slipping more UK-grown beans into our daily bread.
Grassroots sport and green space in Shinfield
The University and Shinfield Parish Council are jointly seeking views from residents on future sport and recreation facilities in the area
Children’s packaging workshop a success
Children do “fun, easy, and interesting” activities to learn about how to dispose of food packaging sustainably.
Consumers need more guidance on food packaging disposal
Surveys of consumers in Poland and Spain show that a lack of knowledge about food packaging symbols is hindering effective disposal practices.
Trust in food authorities falls after Covid-19
As the world recovers from the Covid-19 crisis, research shows that trust in food authorities has fallen.
Charity founder honoured for helping people out of poverty
Nancy Mudenyo Hunt is the founder of The Nasio Trust, which helps educate and empower people in western Kenya
Openness to animal research debate wins Reading award
The University of Reading takes a positive stance on encouraging debate on campus.
Biodiversity boost from new global university alliance
The University has joined the newly launched Nature Positive Universities Alliance
Upgraded facility to train next generation of NHS staff
A mock hospital ward will be created at the University to train students and NHS staff
Fewer flights and cars to help hit Net Zero
New guidelines to encourage sustainable business travel and greener commuting
Primary foreign language teachers to get digital development
ESRC funds University of Reading to improve the language and teaching skills of primary educators.
Reading in top five green universities in the UK
The University has been ranked fourth in the 2022/23 People & Planet University League
Wine forecast: Britain could be Chardonnay champions by 2050
Over one-fifth of the UK may have suitable weather by mid-Century to grow Chardonnay grapes for still wines.
University accounts show continued financial resilience
The University accounts for 2021/22 have been published
Reading in the news - Thu 1 Dec
Flood proof homes and climate stripes themed Xmas gifts feature in the news today.
Fungi in sink drains act as ‘reservoirs for mould’
Sinks and P-traps are home to a surprising number of fungal organisms.
Expert Comment: Group A Streptococcus outbreak
Dr Simon Clarke responds to news of an outbreak of infection in a school.
Live snake-worship bite accident highlights need for change
A man in rural India suffered a life-threatening snakebite at a local temple, highlighting the need for education
Nutrition honour for Reading Professor
Professor Julie Lovegrove receives the British Nutrition Foundation annual prize.
Reading researchers among most influential in the world
Five Reading researchers have been named among the most cited in the world
Packaging workshop prepares children for eco-conscious life
Children take part in workshops on sustainable disposal of food packaging.
Air pollution threatens natural pest control
Controlling aphids with parasitic wasps is more difficult in polluted environments.
Eat apples and drink tea for good health
First nutritional guideline of its kind says an apple a day really can keep the doctor away.
Obesity in Malaysia targeted at personalised nutrition event
The University of Reading was joined by Malaysian VIPs to discuss the role of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics in public health.
Community projects to receive funding
The Community Fund is a joint initiative between the University and the John Sykes Foundation
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Heatwaves compound the effects of pandemic and war
The Lancet Countdown 2022 lays out health impacts of climate change
Cocoa and climate expertise showcased to Nicaragua diplomats
The Nicaraguan Ambassador to the UK visited the University of Reading.
Reading in top 100 for Education and Physical Sciences
The results of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023 are published today
Partnership to tackle young people’s mental health
The Reading-Oxford partnership has received £35.4m in funding for mental and brain health.
From farm to fork, food sector training gets a revamp
A first-of-its-kind pan-European assessment process for all professional education and training programmes within the agrifood system is launching today.
'Action not words': Black History Month
Our Black History Month Lecture will be held on Thursday 20 October
Reading is a centre of excellence for knowledge exchange
The University of Reading is a centre of excellence for knowledge exchange, as demonstrated by the latest KEF (knowledge exchange framework) review.
Reading in top 200 for THE World University Rankings 2023
The University is ranked joint 198 in the world and joint 26 in the UK.
University joins Mental Health Charter Programme
The University of Reading has signed up to a new framework, helping to strengthen mental health support for students and staff.
Supermarkets a 'spiderweb' of sensory experiences
Bright lights, loud noises, strong smells and changing temperatures can lead to sensory overload in supermarkets.
Empowering communities to inform social change with research
Communities in Reading and Slough set benefit from a new approach to community-led research
Powerful hurricanes get second wind in Europe
Stronger hurricanes that are reenergised by jet stream winds are twice as likely to cross the Atlantic and wreak havoc in Europe than weaker ones, new research has found.
Reading Climate Festival 2022: University events
Find out more about what events the University is involved in this week as part of Reading Climate Festival.
New partnership brings together research and policy
The University's Law School and the CCJS are partnering to connect researchers and students with practitioners and policy makers.
Widening participation in STEM requires an attitude change
Students rule themselves out of, or in to, STEM disciplines, based on stereotyped views of what makes a typical student, a new study has found.
Free tutoring helps pupils in Reading aim for university
Hundreds of Reading pupils will get tutoring in English, Maths or Science from trained students as part of a new scheme.
Political songs concert showcases 420 years of protest music
The rich and centuries-long history of protest songs, in England, will be showcased this week.
Author gives LGBT+ lecture for 2022
Tufayel Ahmed will give this year's annual Wolfenden Lecture on 22 September.
Fossil discovery could be rare complete dinosaur skeleton
The exposed fossil of the hadrosaur is protruding from a hillside in Canada
Whiteknights campus named one of Britain’s top green spaces
The University of Reading campus has won a 12th consecutive Green Flag Award
How Atlantic air alters India’s food and water supply
Winter rain and snow in the western Himalayas could vary by almost 50%, due to effects from atmospheric conditions in the North Atlantic
Plans to introduce contactless corridors in UK airports
Expert comment from Professor James Ferryman, a world-leading expert on border security and contactless corridors.
Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression
Researchers at Reading have found that taking high-dose Vitamin B6 tablets can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
Government must show action on Net Zero Strategy
Expert comment from Professor Chris Hilson, Director of the Reading Centre for Climate and Justice
Army leader honored for boosting officer education
General Paul Nanson served in the Army for 34 years and championed the establishment of the Army Higher Education Pathway.
Football tournament brings communities together
The Reading Community Cup was supported by a donation through the Community Fund.
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Boris Johnson episode 'a national shame'
Rosa Freedman, Professor of Law, Conflict and Global Development, provides expert comment on the PM's resignation.
Food and nutrition scientist given honorary degree
Professor Christine Williams OBE has contributed to the global advancement of human nutrition.
Finalists have their say in National Student Survey 2022
Overall student satisfaction at the University of Reading has gone up to 80% this year from 74% in 2021.
Fewer animal tests by Reading scientists in 2021
The University has published its official statistics for animal research procedures carried out in 2021.
New rankings highlight mental health support at Reading
The University is ranked top in a new ranking measuring provision of student mental health services and support.
Celebrate National Meadows Day at Langley Mead
National Meadows Day event to be held at Langley Mead on Saturday 2 July.
UN sexual abuse claims
Rosa Freedman, Professor of Law Conflict and Global Development, provides expert comment on UN abuse claims ahead of new BBC documentary
University pledges support for Clean Air Day
The University of Reading is now an official supporter of Clean Air Day, the UK's largest campaign on air pollution.
Reading ranked in QS World University Rankings 2023
The University of Reading has maintained a strong position in the QS World University Rankings 2023, ranked at 28th place among UK universities and 229 in the world.
Two more hospital departments receive University status
Critical Care Medicine and the Berkshire Kidney Unit are the latest two departments to be awarded University status.
Natural History Museum to open research centre at TVSP
The new facility will provide researchers all over the world with better access to the Museum's digital collections.
Reading marks outstanding research in REF 2021
Learn more about the University's results in the Research Excellence Framework 2021
Made At Uni: Reading supports Climate Action campaign
UUK poll shows 44% of parents nationally believe UK universities are equipping students with climate change knowledge.
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Thanking supporters who make university dreams reality
University donors were recently invited to campus to learn more about how their support is making a difference.
Cleaner air for Reading schools
Support from the Community Fund is helping researchers and local schools work together to reduce toxic air pollution.
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Reading tops UK for Agriculture in 2022 QS Subject Rankings
Latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 sees Agriculture at Reading 1st among UK institutions and 11th globally
Taking action on our gender pay gap
A blog from Samantha Foley, sex equality champion at the University, on action being taken to address our Gender Pay Gap.
Nature trail opens to all at Whiteknights campus
Staff, students and visitors to the University can learn more about wildlife on campus thanks to a new nature trail.
University signs up to BBC equality project
The University of Reading has signed up to the BBC's 50:50 Equality Project.
Mixed ability rugby pioneers score community funding
The University and the John Sykes Foundation are supporting mixed ability rugby team, the Berkshire Brigands, through the Community Fund.
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Helping give communities a voice in planning
A new national project to give communities a better voice in the planning process launches today in Reading.
University of Reading publishes 2020/21 financial statements
The University has published its financial statement for 2020/21.
University bucks national trend with rise in applications
The University has seen a 4% rise in 'on-time' UCAS applications compared to last year, despite a national decline in university applications.
Dedicated gardening volunteer receives long-awaited award
The University has presented gardening volunteer Monica Jobson with the Distinguished Volunteer Award after 20 years of service.
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