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Research at the University of Reading aims to solve some of the biggest problems facing people today, based on five themes: environment, food, health, heritage and creativity and prosperity and resilience. Working across continents and disciplines, our researchers explore ways to tackle climate change, improve human health, provide food security and understand human culture.

reading research has unveiled the language of depression

2018's top papers

From climate change hazards to the language of depression - find out which of our research papers made the biggest splash in 2018.

Reading atmospheric scientists have shown that allied bombing in WW2 wobbled the earth

bombs shook atmosphere

Bombing raids by Allied forces during WW2 sent shockwaves through Earth’s atmosphere which were detected at the edge of space, according to our research.

Reading research is helping people in India avoid deadly snake bites

preventing snake bites

Reading research is educating rural communities in India on how to avoid deadly snake bites, alongside developing new anti-venom treatments in the lab.

astor 100

Nancy Astor was the first female MP to take her seat, changing British democracy forever. Learn more about Astor 100, our year-long celebration of women in politics.

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