News and events for the year 2012
December
- Work of Reading statisticians helps uncover a 'major surge' in ivory smuggling
- Nanomaterial inspired by nature paves way for greener energy
- Mussel power – ocean shells can help predict rise in sea levels
- Vice-Chancellor announces £500,000 raised at Berkshire Philanthropy Fellowship launch
- University of Reading's own Olympic heroes recognised at graduation
- Delivering stem cells by post means more effective global treatment
- Congratulations to our graduating students and our own Olympians
- Top rowers and Latin American students benefit from Reading-Santander Universities partnership
- Legislation not the answer to the future of public policy, says Lord O'Donnell
- Reading undergrads reap rewards in unique research programme
- Studying at Reading allows me to develop my interests, says Turner Prize judge
- Minister contends that human intervention through partnership is the only way to protect countryside
- Did the Romans invent Christmas?
- Professor Richard Tiffin, Director of the University's Centre for Food Security, guests on the BBC news show
- Languages evolved to prevent us communicating, writes Professor Pagel in New Scientist this week
- Work of Reading statisticians helps uncover a 'major surge' in ivory smuggling
November
- Reading research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy hailed in Scottish Parliament
- MP tries University's virtual reality technology
- Evolution and Humanity - What Next? Listen to Professor Mark Pagal's lecture at Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival.
- Spoilt ballots point to protest in PCC elections, University of Reading analysis shows
- University campus voted third best green space in the UK!
- Closed court decision gives government a major victory says University expert
- New sponsorship for University's elite rowing club
- Leverhulme Prize for outstanding atmospheric science researcher
- The British Countryside 2030 - Richard Benyon MP discusses the future at MERL Annual Lecture
- University of Reading launches new scheme to modernise IT teaching in schools
- Floods set to become more common due to climate change
- A future for British public services under Government cuts? Lord Gus O'Donnell to give the Peter Campbell Memorial Lecture
- University announces its Whiteknights campus closure days for 2012
- Mobile phones and Social Networks: masters or slaves?
- University celebrates its number 1 students!
- PCC elections: stats reveal ballot spoiling could be highest ever in UK election
- University hosts 100 world-leading companies at careers fair
- University hosts 100 world-leading businesses at careers fair
- University hosts 100 world-leading companies at careers fair
- Touchscreen technology to help fight malnutrition in older people
- University's green success celebrated in Green Week (12-16 November)
- Secretary of State approves Shinfield planning appeals
- More government intervention will improve European diet and health
- Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband tells Reading students: Leadership change in China more important than in US
- Tackling future issues of concern: new Sustainability in the Built Environment research programme launched
- Severe flooding 'could become commonplace' by end of this century.
University of Reading climate experts comment on the recent flooding in the UK - Network project aims to improve IT teaching.
- Professor Mark Pagel gives a talk on Evolution and Humanity - What Next? at the Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival.
- Reading professor comments on European anti-austerity protests in Financial Times
- Most UK ash trees will be diseased within 10 years
- In his 'What's so great about' series Lenny Henry talks to Reading Emeritus Professor and Samuel Beckett biographer James Knowlson about the famous Irish playwright.
- Gearing up for the university of the future: giving learners everywhere the best of both worlds
- University Model United Nations Club carries off the honours ahead of hosting conference
October
- Students are just the job for local business success
- University of Reading research finds our wet summer is caused by a major warming of the North Atlantic Ocean
- Henley Business School MBA jumps 15 places in Economist World Rankings
- Comment: diet key for diabetics - eating beetroot can lower blood pressure
- Region's 'number ones' help celebrate University's top 1% world ranking
- Archaeologists reveal rare Anglo-Saxon feasting hall
- Creating strong communities key to quality of life in future housebuilding
- Rare chance to explore the history of black theatre
- University of Reading Malaysia appoints Provost
- Who invented the 'Shakespearean theatre'? That is the question!
- A wind of change - weather forecasting 25 years after the great storm of 1987 and the new 'sting jet'
- BBC's Dick and Dom in da lab at the University of Reading
- Early success for free iPhone app for people with depression
- Ladybird books under the microscope at MERL
- Fish oils healthier for women's hearts than men's
- University of Reading leading the fight for food security
- University's public lecture series goes interactive
- Reading team at forefront of autism research
- Securing the world's supply of chocolate
- 'Amazon rivers of the skies drench Britain' - Reading meteorology research featured in the Sunday Times
- Reading experts comment on food price rises to Channel 4 News, ITV and the Guardian
- University of Reading experts provide comment for media on Superstorm Sandy
- Women's hearts 'get twice the benefit from fish oil than men's
- Revolutionising the way science is seen by school children
- 2012 world university rankings confirm University of Reading's place among global elite
- Mystery donor supports next generation of Typography talent
- Bulmershe redevelopment plans given the go-ahead
- Robots and religion – how can schools help silent students find their voice?
- Atlantic Ocean blamed for run of dismal UK summers
September
- A better understanding of bilingualism is vital for global communication and interaction
- Professor Steve Mithen discusses the world's water crisis on Radio 4's Today programme
- New Reading student accommodation opens to keep ahead of the competition
- Walker Institute hosts international workshop on the impacts of climate change
- Virtual reality system to support drug treatment shortlisted for THE Awards 2012
- Celebrating 60 years of microbiology at University of Reading
- Next generation of weather scientists help to bring your forecast
- Super-family tree finds flora that fights disease
- New cannabis discovery could lead to better treatments for epilepsy
- Professor Sir Brian Hoskins on BBC Radio 4's 'Material World'
- How the bomb could help us predict next month's weather
- University boosts research expertise in sustainable technologies for the built environment
- Consistently achieving high levels of student satisfaction
- Professor Steve Mithen on the world's water crisis - Radio 4's Today Programme
- University wins silverware at Royal Berkshire Show
- Gove should consider impact of GCSE reforms on Key Stage 3
- On the anniversary of 9/11, Dr Christina Hellmich from the Department of Politics gives her expert opinion to prominent German news magazine Focus, on the threat posed by the 'organisation' Al-Qaeda
- Reading cannabis research for epilepsy featured in New Scientist
- Reducing acrylamide levels in French fries
- Research on cannabis compound for epilepsy treatment in LA Times
August
- Cat owners required for uni research
- University welcomes expert in sustainable buildings and environment
- Effort set to track air pollution
- University of Reading Vice-Chancellor appears on Radio 4's Any Questions
- University strikes gold twice at London 2012!
- Student animation project showcased at Houses of Parliament
- Eating salmon while pregnant affects contents of mother's milk
- Volunteers with gardens needed for hedgehog research
- Mathematician shortlisted for prestigious lifetime achievement award
- Teenager finds computer test easy PC!
- Sir John Madejski re-appointed as University Chancellor
- Watch short student films to help Reading win first prize
- Henley Business School to host leading European financial conference
- Diners willing to pay more for 'happy meals'
- Professor Richard Bennett interviewed on animal welfare for ITV Tonight
July
- Melting Arctic sea ice: how much is down to us?
- Statisticians helping fight against increasing illegal ivory trade
- Air monitoring project could bring Olympic legacy of cleaner air
- Pupils discover value of science and languages at
University Summer Schools - Uni campus one of the best open spaces in the country
- Outstanding teachers at Reading win top accolade
- University of Reading Access Agreement 2013/14 approved
- LIBOR scandal...in the Middle Ages?
- By Jupiter! The Romans were concerned about the use of swear words too
- New archaeological dig to investigate the birth of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England
- Iron Age people introduced Mediterranean cuisine to Britain!
- Could 'friendly' gut bacteria help fight heart disease?
- The wettest start to the summer for almost a century
- Professor Brian Scott-Quinn on the future of banking in Britain
- Professor James Ferryman appears on the PM programme
- Dr Steve Musson provides expert comment for a feature on the Olympic Torch security team.
- Gut microbiologist Dr Gemma Walton featured on BBC Four documentary
- Professor Ian Jones interviewed about new preventative HIV drugs
- Dr Jonny Day's research on sea ice melt featured in the Guardian
- Airshow presence for Reading's space innovation research
- Summer graduation celebrations for University of Reading students
- Silchester Iron Age finds reveal secrets of pre-Roman Britain
- Making the most of Kazakhstan's oil and gas wealth
- A proud record on supporting access to University
- Eye research paves way for more successful cornea transplants
- UK leads the larger states when it comes to EU success
- British Army officer killed in Afghanistan honoured by University of Reading
- Celebrating our sporting heritage as Olympic torch arrives
- Prominent Italian musician makes UK debut at University
- Reading students win plaudits in car maker's marketing project
June
- Students' generosity means biggest Community Awards yet
- Happy Days star, Henry Winkler visits the University's Institute of Education
- Experience Reading - University Open Day this Friday
- New report celebrates the University's central role in the vitality and growth of the local area
- Volunteers wanted for new garden bird feeding research
- University recognised for giving volunteers a great experience
- Join the Jubilee fun at Museum fete this June!
- Wet weekend? Blame the jet stream, say weather experts
- The next generation of creativity - Art Degree Show
- University asks for public's help for new autism study
- The Times Good University Guide rates University of Reading in UK top 25
- Computer or human – can you tell the difference?
- Computer or human – can you tell the difference?
- Research sheds new light on kinky DNA
- Secretary of State for Education officially opens new home for Institute of Education
- The University wins gold for going greener!
- Remember Bomber Command but don't forget the victims of Allied bombing
- Henley Business School welcomes Her Majesty the Queen for three-county Diamond Jubilee Garden Party
- The problem of black ephemera: should offensive images be consigned to history?
- University celebrates life and influence of the 20th century mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing
- Wimbledon strawberry prices would almost double without bees
- Dr David Stack (History) appears on In Our Time
- Michael Gove opens university's 'breathtaking' Institute of Education
May
- May weather sets new records in Berkshire
- Farm ponds cut agricultural water pollution
- Meet the V-C and explore some Uni history!
- University of Reading named among UK's 'greenest universities'
- Festival of weather reigns in Reading this weekend
- Reading academic's royal audience
- University of Reading society wins National Enterprise Award
- Engineered cornea more resistant to chemical injury
- Student experience at University of Reading recognised by Guardian league table
- Bees at risk from chemicals increase, say Reading scientists
- Henley Business School to be venue for three-county Diamond Jubilee Garden Party
- Animating ancient Greece at Uni Ure museum
- Olympic recognition for University's computer project
- Universities Week: Reading helps Britain's sporting best
- GP prescribing – a good standard but improvement possible
- Mapping a brighter future for vets in the food chain
- Glastonbury Abbey excavations reveal Saxon glass industry
- Be part of science history by joining the Forecast Factory
- Uni gold to world gold – Reading the place to go for rowing success
- Oscar winner Lord Puttnam names 'remarkable' Minghella Building
- Oscar-winner Lord Puttnam to officially name Minghella Building
- University of Reading Malaysia opens first teaching facilities
in Malaysia - Flower power – how your garden impacts on you and the environment
- Film producer Lord Puttnam opens 'remarkable' Minghella Building
- North Atlantic storm patterns throw light on 1987 gale
- Book sharing could boost prospects of world's poorest children
- Watch without Mother - BBC's decision on children's TV encourages family division
- East Berks experiences twice the normal amount of April rain
- Pupils inspired by Chemistry competition
- University flies the flag for IDAHO
April
- Fun for all the family at Harris Garden Open Event
- University delights in Reading Football Club's promotion to the Premier League
- Students rate University of Reading as among best in UK
- Supporting the University - Donor Pin Week
- Reading's strong showing in latest league table
- Universities Week joins in with Olympic celebrations
- Scientists turn the spotlight on Reading's insect life
- University fundraisers shortlisted for national award
- University helps charity launch conservation campaign
- Reading graduates maintain strong showing in job market
- England needs 'twice normal rainfall' to overcome drought
- Is the Greek haircut a snip too far for investors?
- Public Lecture: Olympics modern and ancient
- Professor appointed to key research council position
- University supporters thanked for transforming lives
- Why Europe's climate faces a stormy future
- Professor Ted Shepherd appointed to Grantham Chair in Climate Science
- Reading business benefits from University placement scheme
- Research and its practical uses
- The honey trap: How the demise of Britain's bees could cost us £1.8billion a year
- Blood cell breakthrough could help treat heart disease
March
- Overseas students say study at Reading
- 'Bee hotel' to provide homes for Britain's pollinating heroes
- Walker Institute at Planet under Pressure conference
- The impossible staircase in our heads: How we visualise the world
- Research into virtual reality therapy for drug abuse wins award
- Students volunteer to keep their neighbourhood tidy
- Entrepreneurial students help local social enterprise
- Why eating bread can lower your blood pressure
- Uni Museum asks public's help for 'Project Berkshire'
- Law students' video link to India for international 'court case'
- New evidence to solve the mystery of the 'eclipse wind'
- Book a date for literary exhibition
- UK's newest cities given an 'amazing opportunity'
- University invests £50m
- How a regular glass of beetroot juice could be the key to beating high blood pressure
- Professor Mike Lockwood on BBC Two's 'Horizon: Global Weirding'
- More funding to improve mental health support for young people
- University of Reading investing £50m in 50 new academic posts
- Agricultural expert questions EU farm funding proposals
- Join us and celebrate science week
- A celebration of women in research
- 'Light meter in the sky' opens a window into the secret world of clouds
- Reading students give up their time to help others
- Graduates raise £230k to enhance student experience
- Health and happiness: Measuring wellbeing in Huntington's disease
- All Greek to you? Uni museum and local schools reveal secrets of the ancients
- His Royal Highness Duke of Kent tours Uni research facilities
- Public Lecture: Can changing your diet and lifestyle alter your cancer risk?
- Plants 'mop up' more carbon than expected under lab conditions
- Public's backstage pass to historic University site
- Uni goes extra mile for Sport Relief!
- Reading law expert praised by MPs for research into secret courts
- Warm days, cool nights, foggy mornings - March a month of contrasts
- From gold coins to credit cards – Centre examines economies of the past
- Teaching the teachers
- England needs 'twice normal rainfall' to overcome drought
- Runners go the extra mile for Sport Relief
- Student's idea gives graphic details to visually impaired scientists
- University students receive expert advice from local law firm
- New prospectus launched at Higher Education Conference on campus
February
- University of Reading space scientist Dr Chris Davis on BBC's The Sky at Night
- Japanese Minister visits Reading to build construction course links
- Women's eight fastest university rowing crew in the country!
- Leading donors learn impact of security and safety research
- Culture not genes drives humans forward
- New UK/Indian partnerships mean enhanced experience for university students
- Department of Typography & Graphic Communication honoured by HM the Queen
- Centre for Euro-Asian Studies welcomes Kazakhstan Ambassador
- University's Annual Fund reaches new heights!
- Engineer honoured for work with electronic devices
- Dr Dominic Swords discusses leadership on the panel discussion show In the Balance
- International bright young things
- Professor Simon Potts appears on BBC Two series 'Bees, Butterflies and Blooms'
- Do we face a future of more expensive meals?
- Design changes could save lives by cutting hospital infections
- TV series showcases scientist's efforts to get Britain's bees buzzing
- Hear celebrated poets recite new work to celebrate Dickens' 200th birthday
- MERL voted one of best family museums in UK
- World's largest seed comes to Reading
- Managing our mind – public lecture explores science behind mental health
- Olympic hopefuls gather for Head of the River Race
- In-house pharmacists could help GPs cut drug errors by half
- Alumni Sports Day
- Child hunger: The world's 'greatest shame' - Reading expert provides expert analysis for debate show
January
- University scientist wins Royal Astronomical Society award
- Grants successes boost international research at Reading
- Reading 2012 – make a winning start
- Helping more businesses make use of Reading inventions
- Understanding how people stay happy later in life
- Milk delivers excellent health benefits, say scientists
- Are traditional farming methods now a thing of the past?
- Cosmetic chemicals detected in human breast samples
- Pharmacy academic awarded medal for research into new materials
- Solar panels help to reduce University's reliance on the grid
- University welcomes new Vice-Chancellor
- University celebrates its top students
- How Is the Internet Changing the Way You Think?
- Decline in solar output unlikely to offset global warming
- Bulmershe campus redevelopment plans submitted to council
- Warming since 2000 hidden below the surface of the ocean
- Reading leads on food security research funding
- Reading scientists comment on UK Climate Change Risk Assessment
- Positive campaigns help University continue Fairtrade status
- Fact or fiction: does film re-write history? History Film Season 2012
- Warming below ocean surface in line with greenhouse gas rises
- Record number of students apply to Reading
- Reading's 'major players' working together to become more sustainable