News Archive

News and events for the year 2003

• December

  • Honorary degree for key University supporter – University of Reading
  • 50 up for Reading's Career Management Skills programme – University of Reading
  • A 'fantastic plastic' Children's Christmas Lecture – University of Reading
  • Wind tunnel tests could lead to healthier towns and cities – University of Reading
  • Children's electrifying day at University – University of Reading
  • Priests, prelates and people: the history of European Catholicism – University of Reading
  • TCS programme is best in the country – University of Reading
  • New Palmer Building relaunch keeps it in the family – University of Reading
  • Campus kidney machine helps Caroline live student life to the full – University of Reading
  • A 'wheely' good day at the Museum of English Rural Life – University of Reading
  • University honours Wolfgang van Emden - actor and academic – University of Reading
  • Two virtuoso performances by University ensembles – University of Reading
  • Chinese officials visit University to learn about Ombudsman – University of Reading
  • Award funds research into potentially harmful micro-organisms – University of Reading

• November

  • Business School opens its doors to economic success – University of Reading
  • Lord Haskins gives Memorial Lecture – University of Reading
  • Chance to chew over the edible dormouse – University of Reading
  • Launch of Centre for Advanced Microscopy – University of Reading
  • Scientists identify cause of life-threatening pregnancy complication – University of Reading
  • Water vapour from volcanic eruptions could impact climate change – University of Reading
  • Arthurian legend and TV magic – University of Reading
  • RUMS holds Yuletide charity concerts – University of Reading
  • Two cultures add up to a learning experience – University of Reading
  • Researchers investigate jury behaviour – University of Reading
  • University student radio scoops awards – University of Reading
  • EQUAL-ising the transport system – University of Reading

• October

  • Professor to direct new ICT programme – University of Reading
  • Lighting life at home for visually impaired people – University of Reading
  • University Scientist Teams Up with MP in Pairing Scheme – University of Reading
  • 'Big Draw' activities at University this school Half Term! – University of Reading
  • STEPS towards Diversity – University of Reading
  • Meteorologists chosen as Nation’s pioneers – University of Reading
  • In Proportion: race and police stop and search – University of Reading
  • New work overturns date for chalk Long Man of Wilmington – University of Reading

• September

  • New conductor for Reading University Symphony Orchestra – University of Reading
  • National Literacy Strategy criticised by top children's authors – University of Reading
  • Sir Terry Frost, 1915 – 2003 – University of Reading
  • Do it yourself climate prediction – University of Reading
  • University of Reading wins best student and Lecturer of the year – University of Reading
  • Town and Gown Join Forces for Elderly Health – University of Reading
  • Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - the new improved TCS! – University of Reading
  • Out of Africa – University of Reading
  • Discover the history of Sutton Seeds of Reading at the Museum of English Rural Life – University of Reading

• August

  • £4m CASCADE fund for commercialising research – University of Reading
  • PHARMACY SCHOOL PROPOSED FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF READING – University of Reading

• July

  • Summer of Fun at the Museum of English Rural Life – University of Reading
  • Silchester Archaeological Excavation Open to the Public – University of Reading
  • Schools’ Chemistry Masterclass – University of Reading
  • Wellcome Trust Chair and co-founder of Eden Project among new Honorary Degree recipients – University of Reading
  • University prospectus is best in Britain – University of Reading

• June

  • Largest Reunion of Alumni look to a Grand Night Out – University of Reading
  • Riding the rocky roads of Mars – University of Reading
  • University Honours in Queen's Birthday List – University of Reading
  • The Sting in the Tail : Damaging Winds from European cyclones – University of Reading
  • Spiders Brought to Book – University of Reading
  • Sports Centre launches GP referral scheme – University of Reading
  • International Music Research Centre Summer School – University of Reading

• May

  • The University of Reading's Policy on SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) – University of Reading
  • Museum seeks volunteers for unique conservation project – University of Reading
  • University of Reading Scientist Awarded 2003 Nutrition Society Silver Medal – University of Reading
  • Death of Sibly Student – University of Reading
  • Woodcraft Day and Worm Hunt at Museum of English Rural Life – University of Reading
  • Sod-Cutting for New Museum of Rural Life – University of Reading
  • The Allotment: Its past, Present and Future : RHC Conference – University of Reading

• April

  • 'Spring Spectacular' Comes to Museum of English Rural Life – University of Reading
  • Top players in University squash tournament – University of Reading
  • Reading's TCS- Biggest and Best – University of Reading

• February

  • £13 million cash boost for Reading's research facilities – University of Reading
  • Launching Centre for Hellenic Studies – University of Reading
  • Planning Applications For University Land – University of Reading

• January

  • Are archaeologists simply 'grave robbers with degrees'? Town Hall Lectures 2003 – University of Reading
  • National Awards for Head of Dairy Research – University of Reading
  • Students receive training for understanding peacekeeping scenarios – University of Reading
  • Central Southern England Farm Incomes – University of Reading