Sustainable entrepreneurs in line for £100,000 Uni award
Hundreds of entrepreneurs submitted business ideas designed to create real global change.
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Vice-Chancellor appointed CBE in New Year Honours
Professor Robert Van de Noort is appointed CBE for services to science, flood risk management, and sustainability
#UniForReading
Christmas activities connect campus with community
Activities include the Reading Rotary Santa Run, The Giving Tree project and events with local residents
£2m climate education expansion for England's young learners
All 30,000 education settings in England will be able to access the Climate Action Planning Sector Engagement and Support Service
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Reading #1 in sustainable universities league table
The University has claimed the top spot in the People & Planet League table for 2023/2024
Maths professor appointed to two prestigious national roles
Prof Paul Glaister鈥檚 Royal Society and Mathematical Association roles will support national mathematical education
New £2.6m healthcare training facility opens at University
The new 拢2.6m training space will be shared by the University and Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Archaeologist of the Year nomination for inspiring teacher
Amanda Clarke has been聽helping students excavate sites up and down the UK since she joined Reading in 1997.
Accounts show financial sustainability plan is working
The University has published its financial statement for 2022/23
Reading wins inaugural THE environmental leadership award
The University was praised for 'setting the agenda on one of the biggest issues of our time.'
European public health expert gets honorary degree
Stella Kyriakides has聽dedicated her career to advancing healthcare, patient advocacy and human rights
Climate stripes launched on Formula E race car at COP28
The new car will launch on Youth Day at COP28
Designer honoured for University and town contributions
Martin Andrews was honoured for his contributions to the University and Reading
University recognises BBC presenter for broadcasting career
Fiona Talkington was honoured at a ceremony on Wednesday, 6 December
Reading rises in QS sustainability rankings
The 桃色视频 is 61 in the world in the latest QS sustainability rankings
Film expert appointed to UK Parliament film industry review
顿谤听Dominic Lees is Associate Professor of Film at the 桃色视频鈥檚 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.聽
COP28: Reading climate science delivers deep insight in UAE
The Walker Institute and Space4Climate will represent the 桃色视频 in Dubai.
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University's Archive Service achieves national accreditation
Accredited Archive Services ensure the long-term collection, preservation and accessibility of our archive heritage.
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鈥檚 £1 billion economic contribution
A new report shows that the University contributes approximately 拢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
Online courses
Thinking (and learning) about the Roman Empire
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? It could soon be a lot more...
Online courses
Education expertise inspiring teachers to boost brains
The 桃色视频 has provided a number of courses for teachers and students
Online courses
鈥楢mazing鈥� mental health courses helping parents and carers
Hundreds of people have left high-scoring reviews of the University's mental health courses
Reading FC climate project puts Reading on the map
The 桃色视频 and Reading FC were awarded a Pride of Reading award for their climate stripes campaign
Online courses
Climate, weather and sustainability courses 鈥榦pening eyes鈥�
The 桃色视频 offers a range of courses in climate, food and farming education
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
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A decade of innovation in online education at Reading
The 桃色视频 has created more than 40 courses showcasing its world-class research and teaching
Business and Economics boost in global subject rankings
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024 have been released
#ShowYourStripes for forest biodiversity with WWF
The stripes were inspired by the 桃色视频's climate stripes
Professor Virginie Ruiz obituary
Virginie joined Cybernetics in 1998 and spent nearly 20 years at the University, including as聽Head of the School of Systems Engineering
Law students get time at the bar in new mooting competition
The competition aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of legal professionals.
The MERL is playing at farming
A new 鈥楳odel Farming鈥� gallery featuring over 150 farm toys has opened at The Museum of English Rural Life.
Valerie Walker obituary
Valerie spent more than 15 years at the university, in secretary roles within Schools and as a Senior Invigilator
Volunteer community projects win extra University support
18 community projects across the Thames Valley have been awarded more than 拢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
TEF Silver award for 桃色视频
The 桃色视频 was awarded silver overall, and silver for student experience and student outcomes.
Reading at 26 in the UK in THE World University Rankings
The University is ranked at 201-250 overall in the world ranking
Have your say on road to proposed museum research centre
The consultation takes place on Wednesday, September 27.聽
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 桃色视频 is ranked 34 out of 134 UK universities, and gets five out of five for sustainability
Local residents invited to University鈥檚 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 桃色视频 has risen 17 places to 44 in the UK
Daily Mail University Guide shows Reading's strengths
The 桃色视频 is ranked at 38 in the UK, in the inaugural Daily Mail University Guide
Climate action wins Reading two THE Awards 2023 nominations
Professor Hannah Cloke was nominated for聽Outstanding PhD supervision
Fairtrade award recognises University鈥檚 ethical activities
The University has received a two-star Fairtrade University and College status award
Weather scientist features in underground art exhibition
Photographic portrait recognises Giles Harrison鈥檚 work to advance weather recording
Reading joins London Higher universities group
Reading has strengthened ties with universities in London with membership of London Higher
Record number of undergraduate places accepted at Reading
Record numbers of undergraduates have been offered a place to study at the 桃色视频 in 2023.
Students highly satisfied with teaching and support - survey
Data from the 2023 National Student Survey has been released
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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
Reading lecturers win for outstanding teaching
Professors Cindy Becker (English) and All谩n Laville (Psychology) are Reading鈥檚 newest National Teaching Fellows.
Thirteenth Green Flag Award for Whiteknights campus
The Green Flag Award scheme recognises the UK's best public outdoor spaces
Graduation honours for supporters of study and research
Real estate provider and former Reading academic inducted to University鈥檚 College of Benefactors
Ugandan nutrition pioneer awarded honorary degree
Professor Joyce Kikafunda was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science at a ceremony on 19 July
Local business leader honoured by University
Simon Carter, of Carter and Son Ltd, was awarded a Distinguished Fellowship at a ceremony on Tuesday 18 July
Veteran local councillor receives honorary degree
Councillor Tony Page was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters on 20 July
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Reading humanities boost with new British Academy Fellows
Two leading academic experts in arts and humanities at the 桃色视频 have been elected to the Fellowship of the British Academy
School children鈥檚 artwork demonstrates values on campus
The values banner trail runs from 25 July to 1 September on the Whiteknights campus
Meteorology awards for University weather expert quartet
The Royal Meteorological Society awards were announced on Wednesday, 19 July
Taking the lead on student mental health 鈥� VC
A recording of the Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 financial update for all staff, and responses to your questions
New funding to help shift when UK uses energy
The scheme is part of a 拢53 million investment in six research hubs and centres aiming to help the UK meet its net zero target by 2050
PhD bursaries boost prospects for local students
Funding awards help PhD applicants in Reading area or already in work to begin next chapter of their studies
Relay and researchers come together for climate action
A climate action relay will pass through campus as a major weather research conference takes place
Bee hotels can help boost buzz for pollination at home
A team from the 桃色视频 are supporting support Bees鈥� Needs Week聽
Show Your Stripes Day 2023: World turns blue and red
The climate stripes appeared far and wide on #ShowYourStripes Day 2023
University of Sanctuary award for Reading
The 桃色视频 has been recognised as a University of Sanctuary
Reading rises to 169 in QS World University Rankings 2024
The results for the QS World University Rankings 2024 put Reading as the 26th highest-ranked UK university
Careers award for innovation in placement management
The 桃色视频 won the prize for Strategic Innovation at the AGCAS Awards for Excellence
Future Uzbekistani experts to get Reading study support
An agreement with the El-yurt Umidi Foundation in Uzbekistan was signed to support students studying in Reading.
Celebrating Reading's unsung hero colleagues
Five stories from across the University show colleagues making a difference to life at Reading
Windrush anniversary sparks community celebrations on campus
Members of the Reading Golders Luncheon Club attended a celebration lunch with the Vice-Chancellor
National Meadows Day to be celebrated at Langley Mead
National Meadows Day is Saturday 1 July
White Cliffs of Dover display stark climate change message
The UK landmark was highlighted to celebrated Show Your Stripes Day 2023
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Art trail to mark legacy of slavery seeks support
The globes were created for The World Reimagined initiative
Sustainable property design secures award for star student
Her submission was described by the judges as being 鈥榲ery engaging and thoroughly researched.鈥�
Student satisfaction up in latest league table
The University is ranked at number 34 in the UK, according the the Complete University Guide Rankings 2024
Pope starts climate conversation with stripes inspiration
Pope Francis was presented with a stripes scarf on World Environment Day
Top 100 for Reading in THE Global Impact Rankings 2023
Reading is ranked at 61 equal in the world, out of 1625 participating institutions worldwide
Animal welfare expert to advise government at all levels
Professor Richard Bennett, Professor of Agricultural Economics, will sit on the newly-formed Animal Sentience Committee
Reading Climate Festival: Uni events to empower people
The University is working with partners to deliver this year鈥檚 Reading Climate Festival (10-21 June)
Global LGBT+ inclusion the focus at annual lecture
The Wolfenden Lecture returns for 2023
Cricket match celebrates new Shinfield sports facility
The University helped deliver the Manor Ground cricket pitch and pavilion
Online programmes to be offered in new partnership
A select range of online Master's programmes will be developed to launch in 2024
Superstar rowing students bring home a huge haul
Hard-working students balancing rowing with revision will have extra motivation for their upcoming exams after winning big
Decarbonising the University SportsPark
A grant award will help the University install a low-carbon heating system at the University SportsPark
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Universities team up to boost agricultural research impact
The 桃色视频 is ranked as the top institution for agriculture and forestry in the UK by QS
Nature Park set to boost outdoor education experiences
The University is taking part in the Department for Education's National Education Nature Park initiative
#UniForReading
Community Festival brings University and town together
Thousands of people turned out for the University's first ever Community Festival
Labs鈥� carbon savings will turn a new leaf for University
Scientists carrying out vital research at the 桃色视频 are helping the world in more ways than one
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
The University is working with a number of local partners to help further develop production crew in the region
Chancellor: Celebrating the joy of volunteering
Chancellor Paul Lindley writes about the important role volunteers play in our community
Heat pump grant to help University cut carbon by 10%
The 拢2.2m grant from the Government's Green Heat Network Fund will be match funded by the University
Royal Garden Party invite for climate education champion
A key colleague in the University's work around national climate education attended the Buckingham Palace celebration
Baby llama named in honour of King Charles
The cria was born in April and named following a vote
King鈥檚 coronation: a new era of British history
Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort shares a message for King Charles III
Community Festival line-up revealed
Live music, theatre, sports, family yoga and research-themed activities are all on offer
Raise a glass to local businesses at drinks festival
A range of local beverages will be on offer at the University's first drinks festival
#UniForReading
Volunteers celebrated at inaugural University event
The Celebration of Volunteering awards recognised staff, students and members of the community who give their time to volunteer
New Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) appointed
Key role will support the university鈥檚 vital international activities
Met Office partnership lead appointed
Professor Helen Dacre has been appointed as Met Office Joint Chair
Business angels scheme first for social sciences in UK
Business ideas from researchers working in the arts, humanities and social sciences will be matched with private investors, thanks to an innovative university scheme.
UK cities warming up fast, new climate stripes reveal
Climate stripes graphics have been released for 13 cities in the UK
Campus careers showcased during homelessness charity visit
Launchpad members visited the University to learn about work on campus
Community projects fund expanded to cover Thames Valley
Up to 拢30,000 is available for use in the forthcoming academic year (2023/24) as part of the University's Community Fund initiative
£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
Shinfield has its say on sport and recreation plans
The University has provided a summary of the feedback received on its consultation in Shinfield, including next steps
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.
New approach to addressing our gender pay gap
As the University publishes its latest gender pay gap figure, new plans are outlined to help address the issue
Ukraine research links in food and farming win funding
The University has secured funding through the UK-Ukraine Research and Innovation Twinning Grants Scheme
Cycling Professor to raise funds for cancer charity
David Brayshaw overcame Hodgkins Lymphoma after an initial diagnosis in 2016
Putting menopause on the agenda
Professor Elizabeth McCrum writes聽about the importance of keeping equality for women across the university community at the top of the agenda.
Humans need to see themselves as part of nature - EEA study
The European Environment Agency took inspiration from experts at the 桃色视频
World-famous Earth artwork coming to Reading
The artwork will arrive as part of Reading Climate Festival thanks to a partnership involving the University.聽
#WorldMetDay
World Met Day - Shaping the future of meteorology
World Meteorological Day takes place on Thursday, 23 March
Archaeologist helps to launch Glastonbury Abbey AR app
The app will take users on a quest around the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey.
Scholarship scheme to help refugee students
Applications for the Sanctuary Scholarship scheme close on 26 May
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#WorldMetDay
World Met Day - How Reading鈥檚 experts are helping the world
World Meteorological Day takes place on Thursday, 23 March
Law, Business, Computer Science up in world subject rankings
The QS World University Rankings by Subject have been published聽
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#WorldMetDay
World Met Day - Understanding how our climate has changed
World Meteorological Day takes place on Thursday, 23 March
#UniForReading
Free community festival coming to campus in May
The Community Festival will be held on the Whiteknights campus on Saturday 13th May
Shadow Education Secretary visits Institute of Education
Ms Bridget Phillipson MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education, visited the Institute of Education.
Inequalities in maternity healthcare 鈥� a panel discussion
The online event will take place on Thursday 23 March, 12.30-2pm
Coping with breast cancer: the Annual Edith Morley Lecture
The Annual Lecture will take place at Whiteknights campus on Thursday 23 March
Silver gender equality award for Technical Services
Professional services team the first in UK to get the accolade
HM The King receives Berkshire鈥檚 Loyal Address
Professor Parveen Yaqoob represented the University at the Buckingham Palace event on 9 March
Women鈥檚 History Month: Story of a Reading education pioneer
University archives help reveal 'forgotten' woman's pioneering work in outdoor learning
New climate service launches with helping hand from Reading
The service will enable the UK to聽create, maintain and expand regional and global climate data from space
Air quality school initiative secures government funding
Reading scientists will work with Reading Council to deliver an air quality education programme in schools
Sticky stuff chemist wins fellowship for drug development
Research into sticky substances wins prestigious fellowship grant for industry collaboration
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聽farming
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鈥檙e on CCTV: Fairbrother Lecture preview
This year鈥檚 Fairbrother Lecture will have echoes of Big Brother
Ukraine links provide support on invasion anniversary
Staff and students are taking action to support Ukraine to mark one year since Russia's invasion
Nominations open to celebrate University volunteers
Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 5 March
#UniForReading
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
Early apple blossom sparks new FruitWatch science plea
FruitWatch received 6,000 submissions from the public in its first phase in 2022
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Reading's global community responds
One Reading alumni is working hard to get aid to where it is needed most
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LGBT+ inclusion the focus of new University fund
The new scheme will support projects that aid understanding and practical help for LGBT+ communities.
#ShowYourStripes for new electric food lorry
The lorry, which will deliver to pubs, restaurants, education facilities, care homes and other food venues around Reading
University community shows support for Turkey and Syria
More than 拢2,000 has already been raised for victims of the earthquake
Seaweed idea helps Reading students win YES22 competition
Reading's entrepreneurs win prestigious national titles with ingenious business plans
Sexual harassment: it's #NeverOK
Vice-Chancellor calls on colleagues to take a stand against unacceptable behaviours as campaign launches
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Shinfield residents helping to shape sport and recreation
More than 100 people attended the community consultation event
Partners aim for advances in long-range weather forecasting
Reading has partnered with聽the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, the Met Office and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science
Free climate education scheme hits major milestone
The scheme, which offers crash courses in climate change issues for teachers, launched in April 2022
鈥楳anchester is red鈥�, 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
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
New climate stripe shows 鈥榮tark鈥� 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
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聽over several meetings at Beckett鈥檚 Paris retirement home in 1989聽
Advancing Global Goals: report highlights commitment to SDGs
A new report details the diverse contributions of the 桃色视频 in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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