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Film expert appointed to UK Parliament film industry review

Dr Drominic Lees is Associate Professor of Film at the University of Reading’s Department of Film, Theatre and Television

AI boosts climate change action, postgrad course shows

Developing artificial intelligence to curb and adapt to climate change is the goal of a new University course. 

Bumble bees are still being harmed by pesticides: study

A new research project has confirmed that commonly used pesticides in agriculture are still significantly harming bumble bees

‘Elgin marbles important part of Greek heritage’ - expert

Professor Amy Smith comments on the cultural and historical significance of the Elgin Marbles

Reading researchers join new €41 million Climate+ Co-Centre

The University of Reading will receive £2.5 million over the next six years to carry out climate research

Commitments needed to solve aviation’s climate impact: study

No simple solution to limiting non-CO2 emissions from aircraft

Flower power on Indian farms helps bees, boosts livelihoods

A University of Reading research team worked with smallholder farmers in South India 

COP28: Reading climate science delivers deep insight in UAE

The Walker Institute and Space4Climate will represent the University of Reading in Dubai.

Impact of climate change on tropical diseases to be studied

The Walker Institute and Sightsavers will explore how climate change affects the spread of diseases.

University's Archive Service achieves national accreditation

Accredited Archive Services ensure the long-term collection, preservation and accessibility of our archive heritage.

Machines meet museums: Report unpacks AI in heritage sector

Dr Mathilde Pavis comments on the emerging use of AI in the heritage sector. 

Application for road supports Natural History Museum plans

The access road will support the proposed Natural History Museum development at Thames Valley Science Park

University’s £1 billion economic contribution

A new report shows that the University contributes approximately £1 billion to the UK economy

Emeritus Professor Tony Giles - obituary

Tony was Head of Department of Agricultural Economics and Management and made significant contributions beyond this

High-fibre food advice welcomed by older people

Older adults are willing to up the fibre in their diet, but need help, a new study has shown.

Nuclear expansion failure shows simulations require change

A team of researchers examined the efficacy of energy policies implemented today.

Planning application submitted for new weather centre HQ

The new European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts will be located on the Earley Gate side of campus

New roles to champion public engagement

The roles will provide academic leadership and support Public Engagement with Research.

Professor Virginie Ruiz obituary

Virginie joined Cybernetics in 1998 and spent nearly 20 years at the University, including as Head of the School of Systems Engineering

The MERL is playing at farming

A new ‘Model Farming’ gallery featuring over 150 farm toys has opened at The Museum of English Rural Life.

Volunteer community projects win extra University support

18 community projects across the Thames Valley have been awarded more than £67,000 in total

Celebrating teaching success at Reading

Event recognises outstanding teaching and learning practices and projects, and awards won by University staff

Prof Irene Philippaki-Warburton (1938-2023)

Irene worked at the University from 1970-2004, spending almost two decades as Professor of Linguistics

Screen Berkshire launched

Screen Berkshire will support the ongoing growth and development of film and TV production industry talent in the region

Knowledge exchange strengths highlighted in latest KEF

The University scored particularly well in the 'Working with business' and 'Continuing professional development and graduate start-ups' categories

Reading at 26 in the UK in THE World University Rankings

The University is ranked at 201-250 overall in the world ranking

QS Europe University Rankings puts Reading in top 100

The University is ranked at 71 in Europe, and 28 in the UK

Top marks for sustainability in Times Good University Guide

The University of Reading is ranked 34 out of 134 UK universities, and gets five out of five for sustainability

Local residents invited to University’s Community Forum

The Autumn Community Forum will take place on 17 October at The Pavilion, Oxford Road, Reading

Natural History Museum invites residents to public event

The Museum is running two drop-in events at TVSP on Thursday 14 September

Reading rises in Guardian University Guide 2024

The University of Reading has risen 17 places to 44 in the UK

Daily Mail University Guide shows Reading's strengths

The University of Reading is ranked at 38 in the UK, in the inaugural Daily Mail University Guide

Higher education institutions vulnerable to money laundering

Current UK legislation needs strengthening to protect staff and students from organised criminal gangs, study concludes

Fairtrade award recognises University’s ethical activities

The University has received a two-star Fairtrade University and College status award

Don’t go bananas to avoid this common smoothie slip-up

If you’re looking for health-giving flavanols from the berries in your smoothie, order the banana on the side, say researchers.

Record number of undergraduate places accepted at Reading

Record numbers of undergraduates have been offered a place to study at the University of Reading in 2023.

Reading lecturers win for outstanding teaching

Professors Cindy Becker (English) and Allán Laville (Psychology) are Reading’s newest National Teaching Fellows.

Kids’ summer salad problem solved with SEE & EAT solution

Parents struggling to get their youngsters to eat their greens at home may have been handed a vital lifeline this summer holidays.

Equity in computer science requires review of curriculum

England’s girls and other underrepresented groups are at risk of being failed by the current computing curriculum.

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Expert comment: Recalled Cadbury chocolate desserts

A range of Cadbury products, made by Müller, have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.

Hot and bothered cows get £1.24 million study

Heat stress leads to low yields and behaviour changes in cattle. We are making our homes fit for purpose to cope with climate change, but should we also be doing the same for our farm animals?

Report reveals 6500 hospital sexual assaults in 4 years

More than 6500 rapes and sexual assaults have been recorded in hospitals, with only 4.1% of suspects known to have been charged.

New leader secures funds for magic mushroom pain research

Dr Maria Maiarù aims to uncover the mechanisms by which psilocybin may help alleviate or treat pain.

Humans, and piglets, and bears, oh my!

“Don’t poke the bear”, they said. But that’s exactly what a team of scientists have been doing, to discover the secrets of blood clotting.

Modified Botox for long-term nerve pain shows promise

A single injection of modified Botox could give long term pain relief to people with chronic nerve injury pain.

£200m for new Natural History Museum facility in Shinfield

The new state-of-the-art collections and research facility will be based at the Thames Valley Science Park

Reading archaeologist wins Royal Society of Edinburgh medal

Professor Richard Bradley wins Walter Scott medal for his outstanding and sustained contribution to Scottish prehistoric archaeology.

Daily blueberries for cognitive and vascular health

Researchers have found that the equivalent of a handful of wild blueberries in the morning helped people improve their memory and lower their blood pressure, in a new study.

Expert comment: Law Commission surrogacy report

Society and Parliament will need to scrutinise the report further.

Indian PM joins scientists to call for more millets

Never eaten millet? Well, you might soon!

Law, Business, Computer Science up in world subject rankings

The QS World University Rankings by Subject have been published 

Shadow Education Secretary visits Institute of Education

Ms Bridget Phillipson MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education, visited the Institute of Education.

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

HM The King receives Berkshire’s Loyal Address

Professor Parveen Yaqoob represented the University at the Buckingham Palace event on 9 March

Women’s History Month: Story of a Reading education pioneer

University archives help reveal 'forgotten' woman's pioneering work in outdoor learning

Air quality school initiative secures government funding

Reading scientists will work with Reading Council to deliver an air quality education programme in schools

Fat-to-Fit: Bringing nutrigenomics research to Malaysia

Tackling lifestyle related health issues with personalised nutrition.

Sticky stuff chemist wins fellowship for drug development

Research into sticky substances wins prestigious fellowship grant for industry collaboration

OBE presentation at Palace for Deputy VC

A trip to Buckingham Palace for Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Parveen Yaqoob, confirming her appointment as OBE.

Nominations open to celebrate University volunteers

Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 5 March

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

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

Beans IN toast could revolutionise British diet

Scientists are aiming to revolutionise British diets by slipping more UK-grown beans into our daily bread.

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.

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.

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

 

Biodiversity boost from new global university alliance

The University has joined the newly launched Nature Positive Universities Alliance

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

University accounts show continued financial resilience

The University accounts for 2021/22 have been published

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

Reading researchers among most influential in the world

Five Reading researchers have been named among the most cited in the world

Community projects to receive funding

The Community Fund is a joint initiative between the University and the John Sykes Foundation

#UniForReading

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 in top 200 for THE World University Rankings 2023

The University is ranked joint 198 in the world and joint 26 in the UK.

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

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.

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.

#UniForReading

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.

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.

#PlanetPartners

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.

#UniForReading

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.

#UniForReading

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.

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.

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.

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