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News Archive

News and events for the year 2010


  • December

    • University Whiteknights campus closure dates
    • University psychologist honoured for outstanding work
    • International picture language collection goes on show at the Victoria and Albert Museum
    • Reading chosen for new Met Office Academic Partnership
    • Daily Mail - Couples' diet suffers when they have children as they ditch fruit and veg


    • BBC Breakfast - interview with Professor Rowan Sutton
    • Financial Times - Roman Showdown
    • The Daily Telegraph - Advice on coping with an upset stomach at Christmas
    • Reading academic wins British Academy Award
    • University of Reading statement on Government plans for student fees
    • The Independent - Isotype: Graphic detail. Is a picture worth a thousand words? The creators of isotype, an image-based language, thought so. They used it to explain the 20th century's biggest ideas.

    • Record-breaking alumni campaign at the University of Reading
    • In the future could Christmas dinner protect your heart?
    • Rugby club students tackle new dance moves
    • University honours international cricketer and distinguished professor
    • Families have unhealthier diets than childless couples
    • University of Reading awards £2000 Entrance Scholarship to top achieving students
    • University hosts largest science education conference in Europe
    • University submits planning applications for Sibly Hall site
    • University celebrates last performance at Bob Kayley Studio Theatre
  • November

    • Uni students show local pupils the value of studying science
    • Press Statement - School of Health & Social Care
    • A common language to deliver biodiversity knowledge to the world
    • New University Centre for Food Security offers real-world solutions
    • Learn how to discover Reading's secrets at Uni museum
    • Henley Business School wins gold award for green credentials

    • University of Reading scientist wins best climate change paper
    • Post election reflections - is the British Parliament above the law?
    • Breathing Life into teaching Shakespeare at the University of Reading
    • Reading Alumni hear how London 2012 will be the 'Green Games'
    • University counter-terrorism research trialled by Government
    • Chinese PE teachers enjoy exercise in teacher training at University
    • University launches project to cut its carbon footprint by 35%
    • Free Law Clinic a big success with local community
    • Research explores what makes brains of business leaders tick
    • University rowers rule the waves at World Championship
    • The evolution of giant mammals following dinosaur extinction
    • Uni students to boost local business through social media expertise
    • New business community hub prepares to open at the University of Reading
    • Government advisor impressed by University research
    • Hear University news and air your views this Autumn
    • How did the Baltic Crusades shape European society as we know it today?
    • Anti-wrinkle cream could hold key to tissue growth
    • The Daily Telegraph - The rise and fall of Mr Fox
    • BBC Online - Can brain scans tell us who makes a good chief executive?
    • Uni students bring town centre to life with new 'circus' exhibition
  • October

    • New halls welcome their first residents
    • Freshers 'delighted' with stylish new halls
    • University of Reading response to Comprehensive Spending Review
    • University leads on Europe-wide schools project
    • TV chef Heston honoured by flavour award
    • University's Campus Services team rewarded for excellent customer service
    • University expertise aiding industry and saving the planet!
    • Local industry look to uni for future employees
    • Civil liberty and human rights under the microscope in University public lecture
    • University research ensures future of apples
    • International conference to examine the rise of 20th century dictators

    • Adapt now to keep farming's water flowing
    • New study investigates best diets to reduce heart disease
    • School pupils focus on microscope centre
    • University protects Commonwealth Games athletes against runny tums
    • Reading graduate wins prestigious science award
    • New study suggests solar variability has a regional – rather than global – influence on climate
    • 'Surveillance society - Are we being "watched" too closely'
    • University and local business celebrate student skills
    • University and local business celebrate student skills
    • University alumni welcomed to House of Lords
    • Graduates and biopharma firms reap benefits of uni project
  • September

    • University of Reading and CEM agree independent futures
    • University rewarded for work with research staff – University of Reading
    • Wearing Pins with Pride – Supporting the University of Reading – University of Reading
    • Acting with facts – the role of the docudrama – University of Reading
    • Former PhD student awarded Fellowship at leading particle physics lab – University of Reading
    • Dr David Nutt (Chemistry) appears on Deutsche Welle, a German (English language) international radio station.
    • The Independent's Business diary - Henley Business School lecture given by Jeremy Darroch, Chief Executive of Sky
    • Reading confirmed as one of the top 200 universities in the world – University of Reading
    • Movie journal gets new lease of life – University of Reading
    • Milk research could help reduce heart disease – University of Reading
    • Chemistry research brings practical benefits
    • University of Reading at the Royal County of Berkshire Show – improving the lie of the world's land – University of Reading

    • Medieval studies journal examines crusading history
    • Heart disease and ageing experts at science festival
    • Two University Schools recognised for supporting career progression of women
    • University of Reading experts contribute to success of BBC's Wild Weather Week.
    • New art exhibition takes a fresh look at the fall of Italian dictator Mussolini
    • University spin-out company lands major solar power order
    • Here's looking at you! – University of Reading
  • August

    • New museum exhibition gives unique birds-eye view of Reading – University of Reading
    • Museum of English Rural Life featured in the BBC's A History of the World Project – University of Reading
    • How Britain's smallest owl (7inches and 6oz) won a very big battle with a worm
    • Reformed madrasas in Bangladesh increase school enrolment but face quality challenges – University of Reading
    • Nearly 3,000 Reading students benefit from University bursary scheme – University of Reading
    • International agenda for new Pro-Vice–Chancellor at Reading – University of Reading
    • Business School launches new scholarships for working professionals – University of Reading
    • University of Reading achieves EcoCampus status – University of Reading
    • Is your business making the most of social media? – University of Reading
    • New University Chair targets improved weather forecasts – University of Reading
    • A quality experience say University of Reading students – University of Reading
    • Can probiotics help ward off flu? – University of Reading
    • University to conduct 2nd Reading Festival study – Will this year's be worth as much to the area? – University of Reading
    • Interview - Professor Sir Brian Hoskins appears on ITN News to discuss what's causing the extreme weather in Pakistan. – University of Reading
  • July

    • Royal Society Industry Fellowship extension for chemistry professor – University of Reading
    • Pupils discover value of science at Uni Summer School – University of Reading
    • Reading professor named leading UK engineering teacher – University of Reading
    • Weather kite gets second wind – University of Reading
    • Co-operation is root to scientific success, say leading horticultural institutions – University of Reading
    • Reading archaeologists reveal the Egyptian God of Secrecy – University of Reading
    • New website offers unique insight into uni life – University of Reading
    • New funding to protect UK crops – University of Reading
    • Henley Business School chooses Financial Markets Expert as new Dean – University of Reading
    • New partnership highlights value of University to local industry – University of Reading
    • MP visits engineering careers day – University of Reading
    • Step back in time at Silchester Roman Town open days – University of Reading
    • University scientist comes out top with schoolchildren – University of Reading
    • Construction and energy sectors must meet climate change challenges – University of Reading
    • Home or abroad: where to study – University of Reading
    • Relic of Harpocrates, the god of secrecy and silence, found at Silchester – University of Reading
    • Unbeelievable
    • University expert discusses roadside memorials on TV – University of Reading
    • Boat club pulls together for Henley Regatta success – University of Reading
    • Planning application submitted for homes south of M4 – University of Reading
    • Schoolchildren wow with science and engineering projects – University of Reading
  • June

    • Reading Professors on UK Space Leadership Council – University of Reading
    • Students recognised for volunteer work in the community – University of Reading
    • Students arrange community clean-up – University of Reading
    • Graduate credits Uni for success of World Cup phone app – University of Reading
    • New internships offer students wider choice of work experience – University of Reading
    • Great strides in greening the University of Reading – University of Reading
    • Linking business and science to address climate and weather risk – University of Reading
    • Education Alumni preview University's London Road Campus – University of Reading
    • Professor focuses on how athletes can enhance performance – University of Reading
    • Irony of policy reverse not lost on City - Brian Scott-Quinn provides expert comment on the announcement that the Bank of England should be responsible for prudential supervision of the nation's banking sector.
    • New breakthrough to treat head and body lice – University of Reading
    • Attack of the vapours – how jet trails block out the sunshine
    • Short business courses - It's amazing how much can happen in three days – University of Reading
    • Benito Mussolini's diaries 'hidden near Swiss border'
    • Reading Post - Week to celebrate university's achievements
    • Food Manufacture Magazine - University to open food security centre – University of Reading
    • Food Manufacture Magazine - University to open food security centre – University of Reading
    • Foxes: the facts and the fantastic
    • University scientists grilled by schoolchildren – University of Reading
    • University receives £1.1m to fund pollinator research – University of Reading
    • 'Moving out' campaign bags goods for Recycle Week – University of Reading
    • Climate experts from the University of Reading's Walker Institute involved in IPCC 5th Assessment Report – University of Reading
    • Plans for Sibly Hall site go on display – University of Reading
    • Schoolchildren compete for science and engineering awards – University of Reading
    • Climate science goes for the big chill – University of Reading
    • Genetic inspiration could show the way to revolutionise information technology – University of Reading
    • Students enjoy fruits of hard work – Graduation 2010 – University of Reading
    • Government urged to remove barriers to energy conservation – University of Reading
    • Uni project to support student entrepreneurs and local industry – University of Reading
    • University asks public for help to make forms less taxing! – University of Reading
    • University expertise helping to raise standard of education in the Caribbean – University of Reading
  • May

    • Henley Business School international executive education strategy evidenced in Financial Times Ranking 2010 – University of Reading
    • Sir John hails students' work in the community – University of Reading
    • Could humans be infected by computer viruses? – University of Reading
    • Sainsbury's Chief Exec examines the role the of food industry – University of Reading
    • Biodiversity: helping secure our food -International Biodiversity Day 22 May – University of Reading
    • Seeing Through Walls: discovering Europe's hidden mural paintings – University of Reading
    • Are predators responsible for declines in songbird populations? – University of Reading
    • University of Reading at the Chelsea Flower Show- Securing the future of fruit – University of Reading
    • Catalogue of Life 2010 launched at UN Biodiversity Meeting in Nairobi – University of Reading
    • Willis Chair in Climate and Weather Risk for Insurance announced at Walker Institute – University of Reading
    • Professor Simon Andrews appears on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the news that scientists have created 'Artificial life'.
    • Landlords invited to get the inside track to new tenants – University of Reading
    • Uni students come up smelling of roses in tidy garden campaign – University of Reading
    • Election crucial to future of British Politics says Dr Alan Renwick from the University's School of Politics and International Relations – University of Reading
    • BBC Online - A scientist at the University of Reading has become the first person in the world to be infected by a computer virus
    • BBC Online - Reading University bird feeding study seeks volunteers
    • Reading experts get wise on future of the Little Owl – University of Reading
    • Professor Chris Bones, Dean of the Henley Business School, talks to the BBC World Service about the issues surrounding companies outsourcing work
    • Why Shakespeare's Henry VIII remains a rarity - Professor Grace Ioppolo provides expert comment for BBC online
    • Dr Simon Potts talks to BBC Radio 4's Farming Today about the decline in UK honey bees
    • Chef Heston Blumenthal tackles hospital food - BBC Breakfast visit the Whiteknights Campus to find out about the University's pioneering research into enhancing the taste of hospital food to help prevent or treat malnutrition in older people.
    • South-East schoolchildren discover value of science – University of Reading
    • University of Reading pays a big thank you to its donors – University of Reading
    • Reading experts get wise on future of the Little Owl – University of Reading
  • April

    • Universities point the way to a collaborative solution to skills shortages in the biopharma industry – University of Reading
    • Reading academic appears on The Late Late Show
    • The views of Reading students after the 2nd leaders debate
    • Low solar activity link to cold UK winters
    • Interview with Professor Giles Harrison who fed back important information to the Met Office about the make-up of the volcanic ash cloud
    • Reading student's research chosen for prestigious competition – University of Reading
    • UK may experience more cold winters – University of Reading
    • University's expertise helps out Heston – University of Reading
    • University aiding the conquering of conker canker – University of Reading
    • University weather balloon measures volcanic plume – University of Reading
    • Heavy snowfall over Himalayas makes drought over India more likely – University of Reading
    • Volcanic ash up close – University of Reading
    • New facility paves way for vital malaria drug research (World Malaria Day – Sunday 25 April) – University of Reading
    • The UK could learn lessons from the Finns when it comes to early years education – University of Reading
    • Business support key to student success – University of Reading
    • TV chef backs hospital food project for older people – University of Reading
    • University establishes new Centre for Food Security – University of Reading
    • Institute of Education Early Years Professionals celebrate success – University of Reading
    • New book reveals all about the Goddess of Love – University of Reading
  • March

    • Could banks survive a crisis as severe as the Great Depression? – University of Reading
    • Sixth-formers get a real taste of psychology – University of Reading
    • New cocoa varieties needed to secure world's chocolate supply – University of Reading
    • Modern farming and healthy butterfly populations can co-exist through better management of land – University of Reading
    • John Bercow speaks about the future of the House of Commons – University of Reading
    • Mother-son relationship key to emotional development – University of Reading
    • Professor earns prestigious award for contribution to business success – University of Reading
    • Law book wins international prize – University of Reading
    • Professor advises Government on sustainable construction – University of Reading
    • Reading expertise to enhance education in the Caribbean – University of Reading
    • Security minister praises counter-terrorism research at University – University of Reading
    • Public Lecture - Do Functional Foods work? – University of Reading
    • Interview - Dr Chris Collins appears on Radio 4's Home Planet programme
    • Interview - Dr Jane Donoghue talks to BBC Radio Berkshire about the issues surrounding anti-social behaviour
    • Britain planned Dambusters assassination of Mussolini
    • President Obama pushes for healthcare reform
    • Housing recovery one of quickest
    • Interview - Professor Bob Rastall appears on the Food Programme
    • Uni hosts fascinating lecture on autism and education – University of Reading
    • Reading academic receives 2010 Marsh Horticultural Award – University of Reading
    • Female students look to build on construction site visit – University of Reading
    • Henley launches new themed corporate finance MBA – University of Reading
    • University of Reading making tax forms less taxing – University of Reading
    • Outdoor play vital to a child's development – University of Reading
    • Professors contribute to landmark publication in entrepreneurship – University of Reading
    • University professor sheds light on space – University of Reading
    • Graduates making a real difference to regional biopharma industry – University of Reading
    • University's ICMA Centre Top European School in International Trading Competition – University of Reading
    • Website promotes research into terrorism, security and the media – University of Reading
    • Business historian discusses how takeovers affect communities – University of Reading
    • Indian academics discuss climate change and city planning – University of Reading
    • Academics proclaim the importance of literary studies – University of Reading
    • Generosity of Reading graduates helps next generation of students – University of Reading
    • Obesity overtakes malnutrition as international health problem – University of Reading
    • Interview - Professor Peter Scott
    • DNA test 'could predict most effective diet'
    • University funding from Hefce – University of Reading
    • Interview - Gerri Excell
  • February

    • Interview - Dr Dominic Swords
    • Africans in Roman York? – University of Reading
    • University provides expertise for EU veterinary projects – University of Reading
    • Volunteers needed for artery study – University of Reading
    • Research and training centre benefits Industry – University of Reading
    • Angry public not enough to secure electoral reform – University of Reading
    • University Department of Archaeology honoured by HM The Queen – University of Reading
    • New business facility under construction – University of Reading
    • Student volunteers making a difference – University of Reading
    • Uni expert appointed to advise Government on nutrition – University of Reading
    • Why was it cold in the UK, but not across the world?
    • New grant for research on emotional disorders – University of Reading
    • Reading scientists discover diabetes drug may also prevent a broken heart – University of Reading
    • Professor appointed as DFID's new Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor – University of Reading
    • Uni placement project firm favourite with local businesses – University of Reading
    • Government advisory role for University lecturer – University of Reading
    • University Institute offers hope to OCD sufferers – University of Reading
    • Analysis of Roman grave reveals that York was a multicultural society
    • Interview - Dr Lucinda Becker
    • Interview - Professor Roz Shafran regarding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
    • Reading University receives Queen's prize
    • Victorian print design on display at University of Reading – University of Reading
  • January

    • interview - Professor Averil Macdonald
    • Cadbury takeover likely to be a 'disaster', MPs warned
    • Public Lecture Series - Twisting their words: why do some children struggle to read? – University of Reading
    • Rarely performed Polish play hits the London stage – University of Reading
    • Student volunteer scheme comes full circle – University of Reading
    • Life in the deep freeze
    • At last, the magic powder that can help beat Delhi Belly
    • Bee numbers in England fell by more than half over the last 20 years
    • Interview - Dr Pete Inness
    • Interview - Dr Carmel Houston-Price
    • Designing information for everyday life, 1815–1914 – University of Reading
    • University of Reading welcomes new food strategy – University of Reading
    • University recognises Informatics graduates and business partners – University of Reading
    • Henley Business School and O2 announce scholarships winners – University of Reading
    • Uni Museum contributes to A History of the World – University of Reading
    • Horse disease threatens UK equine industry – University of Reading
    • New book celebrates dairying at University of Reading – University of Reading
    • Innovative research centre heralds new mode of design – University of Reading
    • University Conference – Increasing Self-Sufficiency – University of Reading
    • UK bee numbers falling twice as fast as those in Europe – University of Reading
    • Job prospects improved for University graduates – University of Reading
    • New bus service links Whiteknights and Bulmershe Campuses – University of Reading
    • Henley Business School aids research into use of social networking tools – University of Reading
    • Research focuses on how London buildings affect climate – University of Reading
    • Innovative research centre heralds new mode of design – University of Reading
    • University scientists provide expertise for chemistry TV series – University of Reading
    • Uni hopes to help solve problems of the heart with £1 million grant – University of Reading
    • University experts contribute to TV programme – University of Reading
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