
Reading in the news - Mon 4 Jul
We use cookies on reading.ac.uk to improve your experience. Find out more about our cookie policy. By continuing to use our site you accept these terms, and are happy for us to use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
A project preserving the legacy of Stephen Dwoskin is a Digital Preservation Awards 2022 finalist.
Combined carbon and health taxes on food products could significantly contribute to net-zero targets, while improving the quality of diets, a new study shows.
Estimates of the volume of water needed for agriculture worldwide are ‘unreliable’, new research has shown
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.
Three University of Reading natural hazards researchers have received awards from the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)
University leaders from the UK and India are meeting in Mumbai to discuss strengthening education links between the two countries
A new book by climate activist Greta Thunberg will feature warming stripes created by Professor Ed Hawkins on its cover.
Research highlights electoral and policy significance of growing economic divide between graduates and non-graduates
Campaign sees Indian snakebite victims who can’t afford treatments to benefit from confirmed health insurance coverage.
Moths struggling to move north to adapt to climate change in the UK could be assisted by targeted habitat restoration to give them a smoother journey
Bioactives should be included in dietary guidelines to promote health, said leading experts at a conference hosted by the University of Reading.
Reading has improved its score in the Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2022, achieving top 50 rankings for 7 of the 17 global goals
A linguist at the University of Reading who has contributed research in areas of health communication, digital literacies, and language and creativity has been made a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
People could benefit from fully automated personal nutritional advice, as a new research paper shows that an app improved healthy diet in clinical trials.
Researchers at the University of Reading will benefit from a share of £14m of grant funding to improve the healthiness of UK diets.
Ukrainian refugee students will be offered full scholarships to study at the University of Reading, as part of the University’s response to the Russian invasion.
New scheme is part of DfE national strategy and will make expert knowledge available to schools
A new pan-European study of more than 20,000 consumers reveals that less than half of consumers have confidence in the food sector, with just a third believing that the food they eat is sustainable.
Budding citizen scientists have helped to identify the largest ever DNA catalogue of apple and pear varieties across the UK.
Would-be farmers will be able to learn new agri-technologies on a new content pack for the popular Farming Simulator 22 game released on 19 April, thanks in part to help from the University of Reading.
New research paper shows clinical sensitivity on par with lab-based testing
Helen Gordon has been appointed as President of the Council, University of Reading’s governing body.
Minority ethnic students are reporting a trend of emotional detachment from racism experienced during their university experience, new research has found.
A Creative Entrepreneur in Residence will help drive innovation in arts and humanities disciplines.
The University of Reading is celebrating the wide range of roles that help to grow world-leading scientific discovery.
The number of deaths directly linked to high temperatures in England and Wales will increase by 42% if temperatures rise by 22°C, a new study has found
New UKRI-funded research network led by University of Reading to co-create healthy, affordable foods and diets for older people
On the UN Security Council calling an Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on Ukraine under the 'Uniting for Peace' resolution
A University of Reading researcher whose work on new forms of drug delivery using sticky and slippery materials has won a prestigious award from the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The University of Reading has been awarded a Turing Network Development Award by the Turing Institute for the first time
The University was awarded the national honour for its work on climate change.at St James' Palace
New archaeology research suggests while the Plague devastated some parts of Europe, others were relatively unaffected
The University of Reading and leading UK universities offering Agriculture courses and research are uniting to agree joint research priorities.
New exhibition draws on reflections and lived experiences of staff and students on race, equality and inclusion
The University of Reading is backing a campaign not to use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence complainants in sexual misconduct cases.
Current and former students and staff from the University of Reading have been inspiring and entertaining the world through their contribution to the creative arts.