
2023 News


Vice-Chancellor appointed CBE in New Year Honours

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Jingle all the wine - English vintages for Christmas

Christmas activities connect campus with community

Reading in the news - Tue 19 Dec

£2m climate education expansion for England's young learners

Consumer confusion still hindering recycling
A new survey of 2,000 European consumers reveals persistent confusion around recycling food packaging.

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Reading #1 in sustainable universities league table

Maths professor appointed to two prestigious national roles
Prof Paul Glaister’s Royal Society and Mathematical Association roles will support national mathematical education

COP28: Language matters but actions speak louder than words

Reading in the news - Wed 13 Dec

New £2.6m healthcare training facility opens at University

Why UN Israel-Gaza vote will not overrule US veto

Archaeologist of the Year nomination for inspiring teacher

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Accounts show financial sustainability plan is working

Reading wins inaugural THE environmental leadership award

European public health expert gets honorary degree

Reading in the news - Fri, 8 Dec

Cocoa and drought projects win slice of £1.5 million funding

Climate stripes launched on Formula E race car at COP28

Designer honoured for University and town contributions

Help kids love sprouts in time for Christmas with new book

University recognises BBC presenter for broadcasting career

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Alone but not lonely: how solitude boosts wellbeing
Spending time alone can reduce stress and boost feelings of autonomy, scientists have found.

Reading rises in QS sustainability rankings

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Fossil CO2 emissions at record high in 2023, study shows

Reading in the news - Mon 4 Dec

Film expert appointed to UK Parliament film industry review

AI boosts climate change action, postgrad course shows

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Open research and responsible reward and recognition

Bumble bees are still being harmed by pesticides: study

Reading in the news - Wed 29 Nov

‘Elgin marbles important part of Greek heritage’ - expert

Reading in the news - Tue 28 Nov

Reading researchers join new €41 million Climate+ Co-Centre
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Commitments needed to solve aviation’s climate impact: study

Flower power on Indian farms helps bees, boosts livelihoods

COP28: Reading climate science delivers deep insight in UAE

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.

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University's Archive Service achieves national accreditation

Machines meet museums: Report unpacks AI in heritage sector

Application for road supports Natural History Museum plans
Reading in the news - Thu 23 Nov

University’s £1 billion economic contribution

Reading in the news - Wed 22 Nov

Emeritus Professor Tony Giles - obituary
Tony was Head of Department of Agricultural Economics and Management and made significant contributions beyond this

Reading in the news - Tue 21 Nov
Commenting on global warming records, preventing infections, and ensuring student safety

High-fibre food advice welcomed by older people

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Expert comment: Laws of war are clear

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Nuclear expansion failure shows simulations require change

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Expert comment: 2023 could be warmest year on record

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Experts predict collapse of UK forest ecosystems in 50 years

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Thinking (and learning) about the Roman Empire

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Tipping points easier to judge with Maths breakthrough

Education expertise inspiring teachers to boost brains

Expert comment: Storm Ciaran brings 'rare' low pressure

Reading in the news - Thu 2 Nov

Archaeological project to reveal hidden medieval religion

‘Amazing’ mental health courses helping parents and carers

Reading FC climate project puts Reading on the map

Reading in the news - Wed 1 Nov

Climate, weather and sustainability courses ‘opening eyes’

Reading in the news - Tue 31 Oct

Planning application submitted for new weather centre HQ

Expert comment: how to stay safe during Storm Ciaran

A decade of innovation in online education at Reading

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Business and Economics boost in global subject rankings
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Breast cancer survivors: new training to treat 'chemo-brain'

Reading in the news - Wed 25 Oct

New fellowship to boost education research

New roles to champion public engagement
The roles will provide academic leadership and support Public Engagement with Research.

#ShowYourStripes for forest biodiversity with WWF

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Expert comment: Failure of intelligence
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Professor Virginie Ruiz obituary

Law students get time at the bar in new mooting competition

The MERL is playing at farming

Storm Babet: Expert comments on ‘extraordinary’ weather

Reading in the news - Thu 19 Oct

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Materials discovery could chime with smart watch users
A new innovation identifies a way of converting untapped sources of waste heat into electricity

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Student satisfaction scores determined by personality- study

Neanderthals hunted dangerous cave lions, study shows

Reading in the news - Wed 11 Oct

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Valerie Walker obituary

Volunteer community projects win extra University support

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Expert comment: 2023 set to be warmest year on record

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LGBTQ+ travel toolkit supports people and policy development

Bringing down businesses’ energy bills on expert’s radar

Reading in the news - Tue 3 Oct

Celebrating teaching success at Reading

Prof Irene Philippaki-Warburton (1938-2023)

Screen Berkshire launched

Reading in the news - Mon 2 Oct

Knowledge exchange strengths highlighted in latest KEF

Reading in the news - Fri 29 Sep

Weather experiments made simpler with TV remote lights
Repurposing the lights commonly found in TV remotes could improve pioneering new experiments to encourage rainfall.

TEF Silver award for University of Reading

Reading in the news - Thu 28 Sep

Government reneging on food policy plans, say experts

Reading in the news - Wed 27 Sep

Reading at 26 in the UK in THE World University Rankings

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World’s oldest wood structure discovered - expert comment

Reading in the news - Thu 21 Sep

Expert comment: Net zero policy delays a ‘bad idea’

Have your say on road to proposed museum research centre

Reading in the news - Wed 20 Sep

QS Europe University Rankings puts Reading in top 100

Top marks for sustainability in Times Good University Guide

Reading in the news - Tue 19 Sep

Pearl Harbor: Bombed battleships’ boost for climate science

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Retired red kite rescuers help raptor diet research

Reading in the news - Thu 14 Sep
Commentary on Storm Daniel, and more news featuring the University.

Reading in the news - Wed 13 Sep

Local residents invited to University’s Community Forum

Expert comment: Storm Daniel and floods in Libya

Daily Mail University Guide shows Reading's strengths

Reading rises in Guardian University Guide 2024

Natural History Museum invites residents to public event

Reading in the news - Tue 12 Sep

Expert comment: September heat breaks 100 year record

Reading in the news - Mon 11 Sept

Climate action wins Reading two THE Awards 2023 nominations

Reading in the news - Fri 8 Sep

Researchers ‘thrilled’ at UK Horizon and Copernicus links

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

Reading in the news - Thu 7 Sep

Researchers find complete Neolithic cursus on Isle of Arran

Reading in the news - Wed 6 Sep

Expert comment: High September temperatures ‘unusual’

Reading in the news - Tue 5 Sep

Weather scientist features in underground art exhibition
Photographic portrait recognises Giles Harrison’s work to advance weather recording

Air pollution prevents pollinators finding flowers

Expert comment: September weather record could be broken

Rare finds show monastery was a social and religious hub

‘Flash droughts’ will double due to climate change

Reading in the news - Fri 1 Sep

AI ‘nose’ predicts smells from molecular structures

Reading joins London Higher universities group
Reading has strengthened ties with universities in London with membership of London Higher

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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.

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The latest news featuring the University of Reading.

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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.

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White Nile River flood forecasts for conflict-affected zones

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AI for IA: Using data to predict inflammatory arthritis

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Students highly satisfied with teaching and support - survey

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New University steering group to shape community engagement
The University is seeking two members of the local community to join the Steering Group

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More Saxon secrets set to be unearthed in new monastery dig

Reading lecturers win for outstanding teaching
Professors Cindy Becker (English) and Allán Laville (Psychology) are Reading’s newest National Teaching Fellows.

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Expert comment: Wettest July in Reading since 2017

Reading in the news - Tue 01 Aug
Heatwaves are getting hotter, and more dangerous. This, and more, in today's news coverage.

Reading in the news - Mon 31 Jul

Worsening flooding and drought as rapid warming continues

Reading in the news - Fri 28 Jul

Thirteenth Green Flag Award for Whiteknights campus

Sri Lanka floods easier to predict with India weather tool

Reading in the news - Thu 27 Jul

Extreme weather in net-zero world the focus of new research

Graduation honours for supporters of study and research
Real estate provider and former Reading academic inducted to University’s College of Benefactors

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.

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Extreme heat 'impossible' without climate change - comment

Ugandan nutrition pioneer awarded honorary degree

Local business leader honoured by University

Veteran local councillor receives honorary degree

Reading in the news - Mon 24 Jul

Space storms could cause chaos without forecast developments

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Reading humanities boost with new British Academy Fellows

School children’s artwork demonstrates values on campus

Reading in the news - Thu 20 Jul

Early humans were weapon woodwork experts, study finds

Meteorology awards for University weather expert quartet

Reading in the news - Wed 19 Jul

Taking the lead on student mental health – VC

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App helps identify autistic children in India

New funding to help shift when UK uses energy

Record-breaking turnout at DSA conference
A record number of delegates attended a conference at Reading to tackle problems caused by climate change.

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World’s oldest stomach stone fossil found on Jurassic Coast

PhD bursaries boost prospects for local students
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Bees get week early wakeup call from warming climate

Reading in the news - Fri 7 July

Expert comment: ‘Performers not protected from AI imitation’
Dr Mathilde Pavis comments on the risks AI poses to performers

Reading in the news - Thu 6 Jul

Exploring psychological components of thought and behaviour

Relay and researchers come together for climate action

Reading in the news - Wed 5 Jul

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Tropical cyclone support for devastated African communities

Bee hotels can help boost buzz for pollination at home
A team from the University of Reading are supporting support Bees’ Needs Week

Reading in the news - Mon 3 Jul

Flooding research centre-stage at Royal Society showcase
Flooding research will be showcased at the Summer Science Exhibition to start conversations about climate science.

Reading in the news - Fri 30 Jun

Expert comment: June set to be hottest on record

AI’s impact on film industry to be explored at special event

Reading in the news - Thu 29 Jun

New fellows to explore book and publishing cultures

Show Your Stripes Day 2023: World turns blue and red

Reading in the news - Wed 28 Jun

University of Sanctuary award for Reading

Reading rises to 169 in QS World University Rankings 2024

Reading in the news - Tue 27 Jun

Expert comment: Why the South East has a hosepipe ban

Reading in the news - Mon 26 Jun

Careers award for innovation in placement management

Reading in the news - Fri 23 Jun

Future Uzbekistani experts to get Reading study support
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Flooding tackled by helping citizens take action – study

Celebrating Reading's unsung hero colleagues

Reading in the news - Thu 22 Jun

National Meadows Day to be celebrated at Langley Mead

Windrush anniversary sparks community celebrations on campus

Marking Refugee Week 2023
The University of Reading and the The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) are running a number of events and activities to mark Refugee Week 2023 and their work towards becoming a University of Sanctuary and Museum of Sanctuary.

White Cliffs of Dover display stark climate change message

Equity in computer science requires review of curriculum

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Reading joins new Turing University Network
The University of Reading joins the network to better facilitate connections across the data science and AI landscape.

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Education award for team tackling obesity in Malaysia

Expert comment: What is El Niño?

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Art trail to mark legacy of slavery seeks support

Art project to explore themes of exile and refuge

Summer rain mystery to be investigated with balloon squadron

Aviation turbulence strengthened as the world warmed — study

Reading in the news - Thu 8 Jun

Sustainable property design secures award for star student
Her submission was described by the judges as being ‘very engaging and thoroughly researched.”

Student satisfaction up in latest league table

Reading in the news - Wed 7 Jun

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Nutrition science at heart of Parliamentary health inquiry

Pope starts climate conversation with stripes inspiration

Reading in the news - Mon 5 Jun

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Top 100 for Reading in THE Global Impact Rankings 2023

Reading in the news - Thu 1 Jun

Animal welfare expert to advise government at all levels

Reading in the news - Wed 31 May

Reading Climate Festival: Uni events to empower people
The University is working with partners to deliver this year’s Reading Climate Festival (10-21 June)

Reading in the news - Tue 30 May

Low-flavanol diet linked to age-related memory loss

Global LGBT+ inclusion the focus at annual lecture

Reading in the news - Fri 26 May

Online programmes to be offered in new partnership

Cricket match celebrates new Shinfield sports facility

Reading in the news - Thu 25 May

Superstar rowing students bring home a huge haul

Reading in the news - Wed 24 May

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Decarbonising the University SportsPark

Reading in the news - Mon 22 May

Stem cell scientists call for regulation of ‘treatment’ fads
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Universities team up to boost agricultural research impact

Reading in the news - Fri 19 May

Nature Park set to boost outdoor education experiences

Space missions set to improve solar storm forecasts

Expert comment: How does El Niño affect global warming?

Reading in the news - Thu 18 May

Community Festival brings University and town together

Expert comment: 1.5c global warming limit prediction

Labs’ carbon savings will turn a new leaf for University

Reading in the news - Wed 17 May

One hundred-mile walk for cancer research
Estates colleague begins challenge after being moved by personal stories of friends and co-workers

British Film Institute funding to support Berkshire talent

Reading in the news - Tue 16 May

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Chancellor: Celebrating the joy of volunteering

Heat pump grant to help University cut carbon by 10%

Reading in the news - Fri 12 May

Royal Garden Party invite for climate education champion

Reading in the news - Thu 11 May

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Baby llama named in honour of King Charles

King’s coronation: a new era of British history

Community Festival line-up revealed

Festival brings research to local community
Reading’s top researchers will open their work up to the public for a unique one-day event.

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Raise a glass to local businesses at drinks festival

Reading in the news - Wed 03 May

Expert comment: Recalled Cadbury chocolate desserts

Volunteers celebrated at inaugural University event

Reading in the news - Tue 02 May

New Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) appointed
Key role will support the university’s vital international activities

Reading in the news - Fri 28 Apr

Met Office partnership lead appointed
Professor Helen Dacre has been appointed as Met Office Joint Chair

Reading in the news - Thu 27 Apr

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?

Business angels scheme first for social sciences in UK

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Expert comment: civilian violence in Haiti

Expert comment: King set for dry coronation, records suggest

Reading in the news - Mon 24 Apr

120-year-old storm’s secrets key to judging weather risks

Poems for Earth Day
University staff have shared their poems on ‘re-imagining our world’ and climate research for Earth Day.

UK cities warming up fast, new climate stripes reveal

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Magic mushrooms for chronic pain, and more from news featuring University of Reading.

Campus careers showcased during homelessness charity visit

Reading in the news - Wed 19 Apr

Report reveals 6500 hospital sexual assaults in 4 years

Community projects fund expanded to cover Thames Valley

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Saturn’s rings facing a frosty future farewell

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.

Reading in the news - Fri 14 Apr

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.

Reading in the news - Thu 13 Apr

Modified Botox for long-term nerve pain shows promise

Showcasing the untold histories of Oxford Road

Medieval ‘Green Revolution’ provides future food lessons

Reading in the news - Wed 12 April

Swimming pools of the rich make cities thirsty - study

£200m for new Natural History Museum facility in Shinfield

Reading in the news - Wed 5 Apr

Shinfield has its say on sport and recreation plans

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Cereal and grass researchers congregate in Reading

Expert comment: Record rainfall for March

Reading in the news - Mon 03 April

Reading archaeologist wins Royal Society of Edinburgh medal

Reading in the news - Fri 31 Mar

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.

New approach to addressing our gender pay gap

Reading in the news - Thu 30 Mar

Expert comment: Law Commission surrogacy report

Reading in the news - Wed 29 Mar

Expert comment: Climate Change Committee report

Ukraine research links in food and farming win funding

German Minister meets farmers supported by Reading research
Dr Bärbel Kofler met farmers in Zambia who are tackling the effects of climate change using an approach developed by University of Reading agricultural experts.

Cycling Professor to raise funds for cancer charity

Reading in the news - Tue 28 Mar

University retains award for HR Excellence in Research

Reading in the news - Mon 27 Mar

Putting menopause on the agenda

Humans need to see themselves as part of nature - EEA study

Indian PM joins scientists to call for more millets

Reading in the news - Fri 24 Mar

World-famous Earth artwork coming to Reading

World Met Day - Shaping the future of meteorology

Archaeologist helps to launch Glastonbury Abbey AR app

Scholarship scheme to help refugee students

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World Met Day - How Reading’s experts are helping the world

Law, Business, Computer Science up in world subject rankings

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World Met Day - Understanding how our climate has changed

Reading in the news - Tue 21 Mar

Free community festival coming to campus in May

Warming stripes used in latest IPCC report

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Shadow Education Secretary visits Institute of Education

Standout success from Research Councils
Researchers from the University of Reading have again achieved standout success in securing grant funding from Research Councils.

Tackling biodiversity loss with Kew collaboration
A new research collaboration aims to develop nature-based solutions to tackle global issues.

Inequalities in maternity healthcare – a panel discussion

Reading in the news - Thu 16 Mar

Coping with breast cancer: the Annual Edith Morley Lecture

Lessons in safeguarding children for UN peacekeepers

Reading in the news - Wed 15 Mar

Expert comment: Heatwaves in India set to intensify

Silver gender equality award for Technical Services
Professional services team the first in UK to get the accolade

Reading in the news - Tue 14 Mar

HM The King receives Berkshire’s Loyal Address

Reading in the news - Mon 13 Mar

Expert comment: Turbulence is rare, but getting worse

Reading in the news - Fri 10 Mar

Red kite feeders needed for University research

Expert comment: 'zombie storm’ Freddy could come back

Reading in the news - Thu 9 Mar

Toxic Twitter abuse could skew UK wildlife law

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

Expert comment: Difficulty of forecasting snow

Reading in the news - Wed 8 Mar

New climate service launches with helping hand from Reading

Reading in the news - Tue 7 Mar

Bean genome sequenced for improved nutrition

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Air quality school initiative secures government funding

Reading in the news - Thu 2 Mar

Expert comment: Driest February in almost 90 years

Forgotten ‘Lowbury Woman’ burial to reveal her secrets
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Fat-to-Fit: Bringing nutrigenomics research to Malaysia
Tackling lifestyle related health issues with personalised nutrition.

Sticky stuff chemist wins fellowship for drug development

NFU President will talk net-zero farming in public lecture
Tuesday 7 March: Farm management and policy approaches to support the journey to net-zero farming

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Roadkill threatens future of iconic Latin American species

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

Smile! You’re on CCTV: Fairbrother Lecture preview
This year’s Fairbrother Lecture will have echoes of Big Brother

Reading in the news - Mon 27 Feb

Ukraine links provide support on invasion anniversary

Reading in the news - Fri 24 Feb

Farming with trees would help UK hit net zero

Nominations open to celebrate University volunteers

Reading in the news - Thu 23 Feb

Climate ‘spiral’ threatens land carbon stores – study

Reading in the news - Wed 22 Feb

Expert Comment: Lack of fruit and veg in stores explained

Reading in the news - Tue 21 Feb

Storytelling in different languages helps improve literacy

Coping with Cancer: Support, Research, Empowerment
Professor Nazanin Derakhshan will be delivering this year’s Annual Edith Morley Lecture.

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New University Research Awards 2023 open for application
New research awards are being launched to celebrate the work of both research and professional services staff that showcases research excellence as well as fostering a positive research culture and environment.

Reading in the news - Thu 16 Feb

Early apple blossom sparks new FruitWatch science plea
FruitWatch received 6,000 submissions from the public in its first phase in 2022

Reading in the news - Wed 15 Feb

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Reading's global community responds

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LGBT+ inclusion the focus of new University fund

#ShowYourStripes for new electric food lorry

Reading in the news - Mon 13 Feb

University community shows support for Turkey and Syria

Reading in the news - Fri 10 Feb

Seaweed idea helps Reading students win YES22 competition

Reading in the news - Thu 9 Feb

Sexual harassment: it's #NeverOK

Reading in the news - Wed 8 Feb

Expert Comment: Creation of new government department
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Tropical storms signalled by atmospheric waves, study finds

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Shinfield residents helping to shape sport and recreation

Reading in the news - Thu 2 Feb

Expert comment: Deepfakes could create audience trust issues

Partners aim for advances in long-range weather forecasting

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Free climate education scheme hits major milestone

Viking brutality failed to wipe out community, dig finds

Reading in the news - Mon 30 Jan

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

Reading in the news - Thu 27 Jan

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

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Economics trump environment to save big cats, say ecologists

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Deadline approaching for Research Output Prizes 2023
The University of Reading’s Research Output Prize 2023 is open for submissions.

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Student mock protest opens art exhibition at Thames Tower

Reading in the news - Thu 19 Jan

YES success for University of Reading researchers

Beans IN toast could revolutionise British diet

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.

Reading in the news - Wed 18 Jan

Understanding the rise of the tyrants of Archaic Greece

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New climate stripe shows ‘stark’ global warming

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Obituary: Prof Ian Mills, whose work redefined the kilogram

Reading in the news - Fri 6 Jan

Professor Philip Stratton-Lake (1959-2022)

Expert comment: 2022 warmest calendar year on record

Reading in the news - Thu 5 Jan

Grassroots sport and green space in Shinfield

Reading in the news - Wed 4 Jan

Hours of taped talks with Samuel Beckett get new home

Reading in the news - Tue 3 Jan

Advancing Global Goals: report highlights commitment to SDGs
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- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Ancient History
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business (Post-Experience)
- Business and Management (Pre-Experience)
- Classics and Ancient History
- Climate Science
- Computer Science
- Construction Management and Engineering
- Consumer Behaviour
- Creative Enterprise
- Creative Writing
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- Data Science
- Dietetics
- Digital Business
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Engineering
- English Language and Applied Linguistics
- English Literature
- Environmental Sciences
- Film, Theatre and Television
- Finance
- Food and Nutritional Sciences
- Geography and Environmental Science
- Graphic Design
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