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Obituary: Emeritus Professor Brian Palmer
Professor Palmer was Dean of the Faculty of Education and Community Studies after the University merged with Bulmershe College
In the News
Reading in the news - Fri 20 Sep
The Times and Sunday Times name Reading UK's most sustainable university and give us an overall rank in the top 25.
University News
Reading named Sustainable University of the Year 2025
Reading rises to joint 24 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
University News
Reading students take on University Challenge
The show will air on BBC Two at 8.30pm on Monday 23 September
Research
Contrail avoidance not likely to damage climate
New study allays fears that contrail avoidance will make climate matters worse.
University News
University welcomes debate over Wokingham Local Plan Update
Wokingham Borough Council will discuss its Local Plan Update which may affect University land
Research
Research reveals reality of Ice Age teen puberty
Professor Mary Lewis developed a technique to evaluate the remains of 13 ancient humans
Funding
£6.5 million for net zero farming research
Land use research for net zero carbon gets a boost.
University News
Daily Mail ranks Reading #1 for Business and Architecture
Reading is ranked 42 overall, out of 119 UK universities
Research
Extreme weather to strengthen rapidly over next two decades
The research is led by scientists from the CICERO Center for International Climate Research and supported by the University of Reading
University News
University of Reading 35 in Guardian University Guide 2025
The University rose nine places from last year
Research
National AI award nomination for Reading Research
AI research gets Reading national nomination for best AI business.
University News
Universities' economic value highlighted in new report
UK higher education and research makes a total net contribution of £265 billion to the economy
Research
Climate impacts of a hydrogen economy to be investigated
Professor Bill Collins will lead research into the ‘hydrogen budget’.
Research
Revolutionary “Bump Tag” to combat food waste
With 60% of food wasted by EU households still being perfectly edible, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions to combat unnecessary waste.
Our Student
Gold and world-record time for Geography student in Paris
Ed Fuller's team finished ahead of the USA and France in the PR3 Mixed Coxed Four final
Our Campus
Warmest September night in 75 years at Reading Observatory
Temperatures remained above 18 °C throughout the night, following 29 °C reached the previous afternoon
University News
Climate stripes feature in fun new family film ‘Ozi’
Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, ‘Ozi: Voice of the Forest’ is in cinemas now
Research
Diseased Anglo-Saxons received monastic care, dig finds hint
Archaeologists from the University of Reading have excavated a monastery in Cookham since the start of August.
Community
New pedestrian crossing ready for new academic year
A financial contribution from the University meant the new crossing could be installed on Upper Redlands Road
University News
Prestigious accreditation for Geography programmes
Royal Geographical Society accreditation for nine Geography degrees at Reading.
Research
2023 record heat from global warming and weather variations
The new study analyses the reasons behind the global temperature increase in 2023.
Research
Clear up Clarkson’s organic confusion to boost green farming
Greater education about sustainable agriculture in the UK is needed in order to support farmers.
Research
"Hydrogel brain" learns to play pong
Scientists have made a series of discoveries that have changed our understanding of smart materials
Research
Mobile species are ‘glue’ which connect different habitats
The research team included the University of Reading’s Professor Simon Potts
Research
Cellular 'doorway' exploited by cancer-causing virus
Scientists at the University of Reading have been involved in this new study
In the News
University announces inaugural Charity of the Year
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity was chosen following a staff vote
Jazz and democracy educator honoured by University
Dr Wesley Watkins, known as 'Dr Wes', is the founder of The Jazz and Democracy Project
African education pioneer receives honorary degree
David Masua received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters
Inspiring young minds with University outreach events
The University held a series of outreach events for schools both in and beyond Berkshire in June
Educational leader honoured for services to local schools
Ginny Rhodes, CEO of the Circle Trust, has received an honorary degree
University honours ancient history expert
Roger Bagnall was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters
Student satisfaction increases in national survey
University of Reading scores higher in the National Student Survey 2024
Community-led research projects to benefit Berkshire groups
The University and the British Science Association are working with local community groups on research projects
School children get back to nature in University meadows
The children learnt about biodiversity, wildlife habitats and meadowland restoration
Expert comment: Nato Summit - what to expect
Dr Alexander Gilder is an expert in international law and security
Reading in top 75 European universities – QS rankings
Reading is joint 73 in Europe and joint 27 in the UK
New farm supports plan to transform the future of food
The 635-acre site is around five miles south of the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus
Hurricane Beryl: ‘Perfect conditions’ for early arrival
Dr Helen Hooker comments on Hurricane Beryl
Expert comment: UK E.coli death
Dr Aidan Taylor comments after the UK Health Security Agency said had died amid a UK E.coli outbreak
AI generated exam answers undetected in real world test
Scientists submitted AI-generated answers that were mostly undetectable by markers.
England-size pixels help astronomers find new Jupiter shape
Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever launched into space
Curriculum change halved girls studying computing
The number of girls in England taking a GCSE in computing has more than halved since 2015.
Reflections on Ofsted – a personal perspective
Dr Catherine Foley writes about the Institute of Education’s recent Ofsted inspection, and why the authority needs reform.
Teacher training ‘transforming lives through education’
Schools watchdog Ofsted has praised the University of Reading’s Institute of Education
BT Tower lit up as global landmarks show climate stripes
The climate stripes are being projected onto landmarks all over the world to start climate conversations
Nominations open to celebrate University volunteers
Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 5 March
#UniForReading
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
Reading marks outstanding research in REF 2021
Learn more about the University's results in the Research Excellence Framework 2021
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