News Archive

News and events for the year 2009

• December

  • Bird feather research uncovers lessons for engineering – University of Reading
  • International award recognises prebiotic research – University of Reading
  • Champagne is good for your heart! – University of Reading
  • Funding success for solar power firm as investment in University of Reading spin-out companies passes £5 million – University of Reading
  • University of Reading awards Honorary Degrees to nuclear weapons programme expert and a former President of its Council – University of Reading
  • A cracker of a lecture! – University of Reading
  • New video exhibition opens at MERL this winter – University of Reading
  • University to offer new qualification for Special Educational Needs Coordinators – University of Reading
  • Record fundraising campaign at the University of Reading despite recession – University of Reading
  • University officially opens new campus nursery – University of Reading
  • University announces £30 million development of historic London Road campus – University of Reading
  • Someone tell the Red Queen: new species arise due to random events, not due to natural selection! – University of Reading
  • University takes part in world record tree planting event – University of Reading
  • Cutting greenhouse gas emissions could avoid a half to two-thirds of the impacts of climate change on food and water – University of Reading
  • Only UK performance of Beckett masterpiece – University of Reading
  • University comes up with right facilities to get most out of staff – University of Reading
  • From dotcom bust to banking meltdown: the decade in business
  • The dangers of hanging baskets – University of Reading
  • Earworms burrow into your head – University of Reading
  • Champagne is as good for the heart as cocoa - but more fun, scientists find
  • Expert in depression visits University of Reading – University of Reading
  • Students benefit from generous scholarship scheme – University of Reading
  • New research encourages toddlers to try healthy foods – University of Reading
  • New society recognises University bequests – University of Reading

• November

  • University holds lecture on early years education – University of Reading
  • Reading academic made Honorary Professor of Kazakhstan uni – University of Reading
  • Department of Archaeology awarded Queen's Anniversary Prize – University of Reading
  • Charles Darwin Anniversary Public Lecture – Surprisingly Well Adapted, Darwinism and Human Affairs in Darwin's 200th year – University of Reading
  • Free law clinic launched for Reading through community partnership – University of Reading
  • Local schoolchildren see value of studying science – University of Reading
  • Uni Scientist appointed Royal Society Research Fellow – University of Reading
  • Blooming Students – University students spring into action! – University of Reading
  • University Boat Club enjoys another winning weekend – University of Reading
  • Today's children decide their school and career path early – University of Reading
  • University takes steps to further improve arrangements for fieldwork opportunities for disabled students – University of Reading
  • University holds Open Day for potential teachers – University of Reading
  • Behind the Berlin Wall – the human dimension of the creation and ultimate dissolution of the GDR – University of Reading
  • Reading's Graduates Given a Flying Start – University of Reading
  • Theatre and Drama in Shakespeare's Age Goes Digital – University of Reading
  • Best Books - Quentin Blake
  • Beyond plain English: why they find it so hard to talk to us – University of Reading
  • Reading plays major part in educating youngsters about safe driving – University of Reading
  • More action needed to protect wild plants in Europe against climate change – University of Reading

• October

  • World employers rank University of Reading as world leading – University of Reading
  • 2009 MERL Annual Lecture – debating the future of British food – University of Reading
  • University of Reading goes even greener – University of Reading
  • Celebrating the seeds of a successful university and local business partnership – University of Reading
  • Henley Business School's Executive MBA still no. 1 for career progression – University of Reading
  • There are 45,000 science jobs in feeding the world, safely and healthily – University of Reading
  • Employers queue up to recruit University graduates – University of Reading
  • Reputation & Relationships: The new decade for organisations – University of Reading
  • new material with 'repairability' built in could bring benefits for aircraft and car safety – University of Reading
  • Universities aid regional biopharmaceutical industry – University of Reading
  • Female opportunities in construction recognised with national award – University of Reading
  • Local schoolchildren experiment with careers in science – University of Reading
  • University Fine Art Department plays prominent role in new Tate exhibition – University of Reading
  • Food industry get a taste of Uni Flavour Centre – University of Reading
  • Research into the diseases affecting Horse Chestnut trees
  • Demonstrable benefits of seed banks: forty years and still going strong – University of Reading
  • University of Reading top for primary teacher training
  • Public lecture - Feeding the world, climate change and global food security – University of Reading
  • Making a difference to Berkshire mental health – University of Reading
  • Typography celebrates the modern world – University of Reading
  • Uni study advice team's help influential in national award win – University of Reading
  • A spoonful of prebiotic a day can help avoid holiday runny tum – University of Reading
  • interview - Professor Roz Shafran
  • Report on Umami
  • The spirit of the law haunts MPs

• September

  • Phylogenetic analysis predicts the mechanism of sex determination in extinct marine reptiles – University of Reading
  • New discoveries about bacterial evolution in beans could help prevent crop disease – University of Reading
  • University Museum launches online exhibition of food and farming images at Berkshire Show – University of Reading
  • Rare Japanese theatre stage donated to the University – University of Reading
  • Robot with a Biological Brain: new research provides insights into how the brain works – project update – University of Reading
  • Showroom bedroom opens for future Reading students as halls of residence project starts to take shape – University of Reading
  • Power stations behind surprising snowfalls – University of Reading
  • 1.2 million living species and counting&ellipse; catalogue to be publicly accessible – University of Reading
  • Transforming buildings and infrastructure through a new mode of design in the digital economy – University of Reading
  • University halls of residence - phase 2 – University of Reading
  • Smoke from powers stations could cause snow
  • University of Reading top of the class in training primary school teachers! – University of Reading
  • A top 20 research university – University of Reading
  • Many teenagers still not sure what Diploma courses offer – University of Reading
  • A bug's life is tailor-made for survival, scientists say – University of Reading
  • Noh stage? Yes please
  • Healing power of taste: Can an elusive flavour dimension help tempt hospital patients to eat?
  • News report - University of Reading's new student accommodation
  • Silchester dig hints at a larger Iron Age town
  • Hydrogels Could Replace Animal Tissues In Drug Tests
  • University of Reading at the Berkshire Show – a leader in the fields of agriculture and food science – University of Reading
  • An 'inspiration' nominated for Law Teacher of the Year – University of Reading
  • From twittering to twisting their words -The University of Reading Public Lecture Series 2009-2010 – University of Reading
  • Wearing Pins with Pride – Supporting the University of Reading – University of Reading
  • Champagne cuts cholesterol, affordable hair extensions for chemo patients and new drug for lupus
  • Excitement builds as Reading looks forward to new academic year – University of Reading
  • A-levels remain exams of choice
  • interview - Dr Martin Parsons
  • Why do CAPITAL LETTERS so annoy us?
  • Urban green space is good for your health, claims researcher
  • Blueberry is food for thought

• August

  • Costs of adapting to climate change significantly under-estimated – University of Reading
  • Dr Chris Collins on the Home Planet panel
  • University of Reading celebrates anniversary of the war-time Evacuation of children: 'Operation Pied Piper' – University of Reading
  • The University of Reading – sparking off interest in science – University of Reading
  • Erratic Indian monsoon could be a sign of things to come – University of Reading
  • Mite-y detectives reveal the secrets of a crime scene – University of Reading
  • Look what the cat brought in – University of Reading
  • Uni students to use Unicycles on 1000 mile charity trip – University of Reading
  • Making a meal of things
  • University of Reading - Mite be a clue ..
  • Exceptional funded internships in region's biopharmaceutical industry – University of Reading
  • What future for UK housing building targets under the Code for Sustainable Homes? – University of Reading
  • Targeted investments in climate science could present enormous economic savings for the UK and Europe. – University of Reading
  • Pet cats on the prowl

• July

  • Low level of awareness of 2007 Leasing Code finds University of Reading report – University of Reading
  • Lights, camera, action! A new creative buzz for the University Whiteknights campus – University of Reading
  • First generation of pharmacists graduate from the University of Reading – University of Reading
  • University of Reading awards honorary degrees to leading figures in law and atmospheric science – University of Reading
  • Uni Museum's garden afternoons give charities grounds for delight! – University of Reading
  • The only academic department in Britain to boast five Fellows of the British Academy - Archaeology – University of Reading
  • Silchester Roman Town Open Days – get to the bottom of archaeology this Summer! – University of Reading
  • Prospective science students test University life – University of Reading
  • First evidence of an Iron Age 'Town' in Britain – University of Reading
  • Longer life for milk drinkers say Reading researchers – University of Reading
  • Was your ancestor a social climbing soldier in the Hundred Years War? – University of Reading
  • After two rather dismal summers, is 2009 shaping up to be a great summer? – University of Reading
  • Uni Boat Club enjoys most successful Royal Regatta in 20 years – University of Reading
  • Reaction to right-to-die ruling
  • University Council meeting – decision on School of Continuing Education – University of Reading
  • There are still 10,000 reasons for graduates to get out of bed
  • Iron age town found at Roman site
  • Giving hope to paralysis victims, a monkey feeds itself using the power of thought
  • Recognition for medieval soldiers on web database
  • Interview - Dr Dominic Swords
  • A pint of milk a day cuts chances of heart disease and stroke
  • Work on all-weather football pitches for Whiteknights campus starts – University of Reading

• June

  • Interview - Professor Andy Goodwyn
  • Interview - Dr Melani Schröter
  • Fertilizer Divide: Too Much, Not Enough
  • University of Reading Fine Art degree show opens
  • Ashes 2009: cool weather vital to England's chances, claim scientists
  • Interview - Philip Jones
  • Ground control to University of Reading
  • Interview - Professor Brian Scott-Quinn
  • Interview - Dr Alan Renwick
  • Now the weather forecast for the next 80 years or so &ellipse;
  • Why diligence is crucial for takeover to go smoothly
  • Medieval texts offer intriguing modern-day parallels on east west relations – University of Reading
  • University of Reading team raises £800 for hospice
  • Interview - Professor Paul Croll
  • Political reform is no laughing matter, though comedy could help
  • Cut early and cut deep to reap the benefit
  • Here is the weather ... for July 2080
  • University of Reading - Science research centre opens
  • BBC Politics Show from the University of Reading
  • Teacher trainees and local pupils reap benefits of new uni exchange programme – University of Reading
  • Climate phenomenon catches England cricketers out down under – University of Reading
  • University Summer Concert is the hottest ticket in town – University of Reading
  • Blind Reading graduate presents Mendelssohn book to uni library – University of Reading
  • University students' volunteer work in the community recognised – University of Reading
  • University hosts Royal Meteorological Society weather and climate conference – University of Reading
  • University students' volunteer work in the community recognised – University of Reading
  • Top-up your pint and your knowledge at Reading's new Café Scientifique! – University of Reading
  • University of Reading co-ordinates 'First Moves' for graduates looking to work in SMEs – University of Reading
  • Sustainable global food production requires tailored solutions for fertilizer use – University of Reading
  • New University courses offer hope to prospective teachers – University of Reading
  • Livestock and climate change – University of Reading

• May

  • So you want to work in...
  • Science alone will not save us
  • Miracle bugs: Fancy 'probiotic' yoghurt drinks really ARE good for you, scientists say
  • A slam dunk for Uni basketball side
  • £300,000 grant for research on terrorism and the media
  • Interview - Philip Jones
  • Urging mobile users to be aware of data disclosure
  • Study set aside for Red Cross
  • Interview - Professor Ian Jones
  • Interview - Dr Dominic Swords
  • Human noses too cold for flu
  • Human capital management can add value to an organisation
  • Lawns will become sign of 'moral decadence' because of climate change
  • Crunch increases university applications
  • Interview - Dr Alan Renwick
  • The economic value of bees
  • Busy Preston wins two gold medals in just 20 minutes
  • AIM appointment at The University of Reading
  • How taking ginger can help ease nausea after chemotherapy
  • Liberty or security: an uneasy legal balance in terrorism cases – University of Reading
  • Can the private sector help the 'nanny state' play a crucial role in selling better eating to the public and reduce health care costs? – University of Reading
  • Gold rush at the Chelsea Flower Show
  • Law student judged winner of Student Community Award – University of Reading
  • Would eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day really benefit everyone? – University of Reading
  • University expertise as 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall approaches – University of Reading
  • Philip Murphy – appointed Director of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London – University of Reading
  • Malpractice, Press Censorship and Lack of Transparency are Threats to Election in Sudan – University of Reading
  • ICMA Centre MSc high flyer receives commemorative award – University of Reading
  • Interview - Dr Jane Setter
  • Interview - Professor Peter Scott
  • Engineering grant to strengthen research links between Reading and China – University of Reading

• April

  • BBSRC announces addition of Professor Grindrod to its Council – University of Reading
  • Keen green students win award for union
  • Time Shift - Farm to Pharma
  • Offsetting Perceptions: Firms Use Charitable Giving To Clean Up Their International Reputation – University of Reading
  • University chemistry conference sparks future ideas for surface science – University of Reading
  • Undergraduate applications to University of Reading up 9% – University of Reading
  • 'Big Ideas' project wins Chartered Institute of Building's award for innovation – University of Reading
  • Toddler Time celebrates 1st birthday at the Museum of English Rural – University of Reading
  • Landlords turn out to get lowdown on latest accommodation information – University of Reading
  • Landlords invited to get the inside track to new tenants – University of Reading
  • interview - Professor Mark Pagel
  • Farm to Pharma: The Rise and Rise of Food Science
  • University of Reading funded to help the pharmaceutical industry in the South East prepare for economic upturn – University of Reading
  • University students sow SEEDs of future
  • Chocolate eggs under threat from witches' broom
  • Interview - Richard Bisgrove
  • interview - Professor Roz Shafran
  • Wisden hails Ashes star as cricketer of the year - what's so odd about that?
  • Reading only UK University chosen for European health research network group
  • Weatherwatch
  • Nurse prescribing in primary care: where are we now?
  • Interview - Dr Amy Smith
  • 'Prof idol' honour for young prof
  • How to tackle office underperformance
  • £680k university boost to aid industry
  • Uni pushes bursary budget up to £2.4m

• March

  • Tears for fears
  • University halls service hub application – University of Reading
  • Students honour Boat Club
  • News report
  • Interview - Dr Dominic Swords
  • Mental health conference in Reading addresses the biggest killer of young men – University of Reading
  • European housing buffeted by the global storm – University of Reading
  • University announces annual funding settlement – University of Reading
  • Common sense is the best defence
  • Heat related deaths due to climate change may be underestimated – University of Reading
  • University of Reading accommodates networking event for property professionals – University of Reading
  • Government funding shortfall impacts on University's Public Programme – University of Reading
  • Interview - Dr Orla Kennedy
  • Any colour as long as it's pink: has the retail sector found its feminine side?
  • Hard-hit savers seek refuge in housing as property prices take another tumble
  • Interview - Esther Press
  • Interview - Dr Dominic Swords
  • Bright ideas at Entrepreneurship Exhibition
  • Uni veggie praise
  • BBC Radio Berkshire visit the the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication
  • Top judge gives uni law lecture
  • Uni teams up with riding charity
  • UK centre to keep watch on Earth
  • Heatwave deaths will quadruple in cities like London by end of the century, say climate experts
  • Uni conference on early learning
  • Male suicide tops mental health bill
  • Dr Matthew Nicholls on the In our time show
  • Virtual labs bring science into the home
  • Milky way to health
  • Roll up your sleeves and take some risks
  • Nearly two thousand Reading students benefit from University bursary scheme – University of Reading
  • Reading postgrad student wins Meteorology prize – University of Reading
  • Generosity of Reading Alumni defies credit crunch – University of Reading
  • Council decision on the School of Health and Social Care - 20 March 2009 – University of Reading
  • University of Reading takes the lead with Dementia – University of Reading
  • Major grant success for University's Chemistry department – University of Reading

• February

  • Interview - Professor Mark Pagel
  • A handy little guide to small talk in the Stone Age
  • Today it's a cute friend. Tomorrow it could be a dominant life form
  • Interview - Dr Steven Musson
  • Interview - Dr David Ward
  • Clubs under pressure to renew shirt deals
  • Press statement - Recommendation of closure of School of Health and Social Care – University of Reading
  • Record entry for Head of the River race
  • Good causes can use university's venue for free
  • £600,000 award to train scientists and engineers at the University of Reading for Britain's future – University of Reading
  • University Science Park - pre planning application exhibition – University of Reading
  • Scientists discover oldest words in the English language and predict which ones are likely to disappear in the future – University of Reading
  • Avoiding dangerous climate change – a new research programme launched by government – University of Reading
  • Interview - Dr Graham Holloway
  • 'Killer Cats' to be tagged for bird study
  • The story of Spice
  • Interview - Rebecca Dulieu
  • Uni shows us the money
  • Interview - Dr Orla Kennedy
  • Get a little closer to history
  • Learning gets personal as blogs take off
  • Better childcare for uni
  • More men should work with children
  • John Dunning
  • Straight talking
  • Do you want an honest opinion?
  • Learning new moves
  • Research gears up for 21st-century trials
  • Interview - Dr Peter Inness
  • Natural selection 150 years on - Professor Mark Pagel in Nature journal – University of Reading

• January

  • Child anxiety clinic to offer expanded county-wide service – University of Reading
  • Uni family raises £150k for students
  • Glowing report for science conference
  • Lecture puts heart under the microscope
  • Largest training dealing facilities in Europe open at ICMA Centre in Reading – University of Reading
  • 'Censoring' language is key to female survival in the boardroom – University of Reading
  • Study links water pollution with declining male fertility – University of Reading
  • University awarded £1.1M to discover small solutions for big problems! – University of Reading
  • Interview - Dr Chris Collins
  • Uni joins police to tackle anti-social behaviour
  • Women unable to talk the talk
  • Year 3 laps up Somali lessons for all
  • Uni short courses bound to put a Spring in your step – University of Reading
  • Grant could help treat Alzheimers
  • New class for Islamic finance
  • John Russell restores my faith in new art
  • Stop HR from self-destructing
  • Child anxiety service is expanded
  • Reading rowers in GB festival squad
  • Event caterer battles the age barrier
  • Top award for uni
  • River pollutants linked to male infertility