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Free climate education scheme hits major milestone

The scheme, which offers crash courses in climate change issues for teachers, launched in April 2022

Viking brutality failed to wipe out community, dig finds

A Kent monastery endured repeated attacks from vikings, but resisted collapse for almost a century

Reading in the news - Mon 30 Jan

The latest coverage of the University, including focus on the climate stripes after they featured in a live football game

‘Manchester is red’, climate data shows before FA Cup tie

Professor Ed Hawkins shares new stripes ahead as Manchester United take on Reading in the FA Cup

Race equality commitment recognised with award

Reading's action plan commits to making improvements in areas such as staff and student recruitment and awarding and pay gaps

Economics trump environment to save big cats, say ecologists

Scientists studied the relative fortunes of 50 species of large carnivores worldwide over the past fifty years

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.

New climate stripe shows ‘stark’ global warming

Stripes now include data for 2022

Obituary: Prof Ian Mills, whose work redefined the kilogram

One of the University's longest-serving and most influential scientists has died at the age of 92

Professor Philip Stratton-Lake (1959-2022)

A tribute piece for Professor Philip Stratton-Lake, Department of Philosophy, who has passed away aged 63

Expert comment: 2022 warmest calendar year on record

It was also a dry and sunny year, according to data

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

Hours of taped talks with Samuel Beckett get new home

The interviews were recorded over several meetings at Beckett’s Paris retirement home in 1989 

Expert Comment: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Professor Rebecca Rist, University of Reading medieval historian, comments on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

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.

Open Day kickstarts museum research collaboration

The Research Open Day was held last month to launch the first phase of a long-term research collaboration.

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.


Excavation expert celebrated for digs up and down the UK

Dr Thomas has a sustained track record in leading major research excavations

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.

#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.

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.

#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

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.

#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.

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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