News for the year 2015
December
- Vision for Reading 2050 moves on
- Biggest analysis of British nature ever rings alarm bells
- M4 bridge beams a significant milestone for Shinfield Eastern Relief Road
- Hello sunshine? Reading records dullest November ever
- Comment: 1.5 degree climate target is 'ambitious' but vague
- Soil scientists bring UK policy down to earth
- University honours former student who foiled train terror attack
- Climate change pledges will avoid significant effects of global warming, but could go further
- Scientists react to landmark climate agreement in Paris
- University honours former student who foiled train terror attack
November
- Use your loaf to save British wildlife
- Reading and the Walker Institute at the UN Climate Summit in Paris
- Glastonbury Abbey – why the legends live on
- University and RUSU: Final statements on the Reading Agricultural Club's social
- University of Reading completes sale of Shinfield West site
- New research rewrites history of Glastonbury Abbey
- First study showing pesticide exposure can affect crop pollination by bees
- New School of Architecture working closely with leading architects to offer real industry experience to students
- New research may draw a 'curtain of fire' on dinosaur extinction theory
- Parental warning – 'aiming too high' can damage your child's school results
- Signpost to the past – pieces of Roman building reunited after 2000 years
- University of Reading response to the comments of the Victorian Society on our plans for St Patrick's Hall
- Global businesses and expert speakers get students on the right career path
- Global businesses and expert speakers get students on the right career path
- Professor Christopher Duggan
- 'Autumnwatch' red kite scientists seek help with new study
- Christopher Duggan obituary
October
- New research shows Scotland inhabited 3000 years earlier than previously thought
- Forecasters look higher for clues to winter weather
- Family and colleagues pay tribute to Professor Alexei Likhtman
- University of Reading launches joint Academy with Chinese university
- Comment: Storm experts from the Department of Meteorology discuss Hurrican Joachin's projected course
- University of Reading Statement On The Future Of BA Theatre, Education & Deaf Studies
- Updated external speaker policy and code of conduct published
- Want to 'see' climate change? Check your thermometer
- University of Reading in top 200 universities worldwide
- From site to sight - new exhibition tells story of archaeological dig through artist's eyes
- Wild blueberries could boost primary schoolchildren's memory and concentration
- Vice-Chancellor lays out University policy on climate change and fossil fuel investment
- Reading autism researcher awarded prestigious Leverhulme Prize
- Research to tackle grand challenges for water sector gets £3.9m boost
- Cyclone Chapala expert comment: Yemen prepares for 'onslaught of rain'
- Reading FC Manager and Sir John Madejski open new Bulmershe Sports Pavilion
- University museum hosts world-famous landscape architect for annual lecture
- 'Iconic' words could help stroke patients recover language more quickly
- Agrimetrics: how Big Data will help solve global food problems
- Leading expert on child development awarded prestigious book award
- Reading and Henley welcome top alumni to new Malaysia Campus
- Reading voted best university green space in the UK for the fifth year running
- Material inspired by nature could turn water into fuel
- Scents and sense ability: Diesels fumes alter half the flower smells bees need
- New technique offers a window into light-activated therapies
- University plans redevelopment of St Patrick's Halls to provide extra student accommodation
September
- Comment: Dr Mark Dallas reflects on new study that suggests one in three people born this year will suffer dementia
- Human innovation more trial-and-error than 'lightbulb' moments
- More mobile community with better access to transport key to Whitley's future
- University Museum teams up with English Folk Dance and Song Society to serve up 'The Full English Extra'
- 'Hardwired' focus may explain eyesight problems for premature babies later in life
- Another rise for Reading in the Times and Sunday Times League Table
- Curbing air pollution a win-win for climate and air quality
- University of Reading Malaysia welcomes first undergraduate students
- Glass of OJ a day boosts alertness and concentration
- New Director for the Walker Institute will develop inter-disciplinary research for a climate resilient future
- Human innovation more trial-and-error than 'lightbulb' moments
- Human innovation more trial-and-error than 'lightbulb' moments
- Reading rises to highest ever position in QS World University Rankings
- University of Reading response to The Observer article on student accommodation
- Plans for new schools, homes and sports centre submitted to council
- Royal Mail's stamp of approval from Reading bee experts
- Comment: New Google logo is 'a particularly unfortunate piece of design'
- Comment: Dr Claire Hill on a new study that found controlling parents 'harm future mental health'
- Henley Shortlisted for Business School of the Year Award
- Comment: Prof Shirley Reynolds on NSPCC Annual Childline Report
- University of Reading response to The Observer article on student accommodation
- University of Reading response to The Observer article on student accommodation
- Comment: Dr Rebecca Rist on the Pope making it easier for Catholics to remarry
August
- Experience a University of Reading Malaysia Open Day - 22 and 23 August
- Nine out of ten students satisfied with University
- Reading at Reading Festival 2015
- Does your child read clearly? New study to understand impact of children's 'under-focusing'?
- Hiroshima at 70: hidden documents reveal Reading Uni first to support Peace Library
- New extra 'sticky' microgel could revolutionise bladder cancer treatment
- Going 'inside' Waiting for Godot: first images of rejected set design released
- Vice-Chancellor congratulates students on their A level results
- New dig to tell Silchester's Iron Age story begins
- First phase plans for Thames Valley Science Park approved
- First ever University of Reading Malaysia Open Days a roaring success
- Boosting gut bacteria could help stop elderly from falling ill
July
- Dr Rosemary Lim receives Wellcome Seed Award for new Alzheimer's study
- University granted permission to build staff homes on campus
- Innovative food systems teaching and learning (IFSTAL)
- University of Reading recognises contributions of major donors
- 'Bee soup' could help scientists identify species
- Decrypting 1,000 years of past climate history in Europe
- Skeleton of Bronze Age adolescent discovered near Stonehenge
- University receives fifth Green Flag Award for stunning campus
- Farming Minister discovers how Reading is securing the future of fruit
- Comment by Dr Ben Neuman: openness the key to defeating MERS
- Reading researcher's £1m grant to benefit British farming
- Academic structure from 1 August 2015
- Innovative food systems teaching and learning (IFSTAL)
- Congratulations to our summer graduands
- University of Reading's widening participation plans approved
- Pop science: how weather reigns on the hit parade
- Comment: Dr Carol Fuller on new report which found children who carry out physical activity are likely to have better social skills
- Reading researcher wins Max Planck Society award
- Reading joins elite group of research libraries in UK and Ireland
- Honorary degrees for leading lights of politics and finance
- University schools programme marks 5000th volunteer
- Honorary Degree for Director General of the Imperial War Museums
- 'Father of the Internet' receives Honorary Degree from the University of Reading
- Climate change 'main cause' of bumblebee decline
- Major reorganisation of Systems Engineering activity approved
- Honorary degrees for leading lights of politics and finance
June
- Reading recognised for teaching excellence
- Live Aid couldn't bring rain to Africa - but climate change did
- University Executive Board recommends major reorganisation of Systems Engineering
- 'Moving out' campaign aims to reduce the amount of landfill waste
- Stephen Fry's Oscar Wilde lecture delights audience
- Fat or fiction? Swapping saturated fat with 'good' fats reduces heart disease risk factors
- Comment: Dr Mark Dallas on new study highlighting how measuring proteins in blood could identify early stages of Alzheimer's
- Comment: Nick Taylor on new report in Veterinary Record that suggests changes to EU regulation puts UK at rabies risk
- Exploring ancient life under the shadow of Stonehenge
- Comment: Dr Kim Watson gives reaction to a study that offers hope for a chlamydia vaccine
- Can man-made materials self-repair? Reading showcases ground-breaking research at Royal Society
- Comment: Dr Christina Hellmich on the terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait
- Reading staff recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours
- Comment: Dr Ben Neuman on a new study which suggests drastic action is needed to stop AIDS resurgence
- New home for Cocoa Quarantine Centre sweet news for chocolate lovers
- Supporting children with anxiety and depression – free workshop for parents, carers and teachers
- World close to climate deal, UK diplomat tells Walker Institute Annual Lecture
- Britain needs 'super-sub bees' to maintain food supply
- Forecasting the future: Sir Brian Hoskins and the outlook for weather science
- University of Reading unveils future plans for new School of Architecture
May
- Sir David Bell marks official opening of community nature reserve
- University museum awarded £385,000 to showcase links between science and rural life
- Students relax with reptiles ahead of exams
- University submits joint planning application for London Road buildings
- Can cycling improve mental health in old age?
- New campaign to support research into teenage depression
- How could chocolate help us understand depression? New study to examine 'brain reward'
- Tackling mental health - Uni experts deliver free workshops for Reading's teenagers
- Now concentrate – orange juice is good for your brain
- University shows its support for IDAHOBiT
- Help hedgehogs by reporting roadkill in Reading
- University to host weekend of music and festivities
- Bright Sparks - local schoolchildren inspired by chemistry competition
- World-leading bilingualism expert recognised by Reading
- Dame Julia Slingo made Fellow of the Royal Society
- Comment: Exercise could boost older people's mental health too
- Reading moves up to 25th in Guardian University Guide 2016
April
- Listen up - new research shows chewing gum could remove that stuck record in your head
- University invites community to debate party policies ahead of General Election
- Reading improves rankings in latest league tables
- University appoints CEO for new Institute for Environmental Analytics
- Organic and long-life milk 'risk to children's IQ' – new study
- University wins three prizes at marketing industry awards
- Comment: new link between proteins another piece in the Alzheimer's jigsaw says Dr Mark Dallas
- Climate change warming mountains faster, say scientists
- Reading academic wins prestigious politics award
- Sir David Bell elected to Universities UK Board
- Comment on high levels of air pollution: Dr Helen Dacre says forecasting pollution can be difficult and complicated
- Countryside changes 'more damaging' to bees than urban sprawl
- New funding opportunities for taught postgraduate students
- Back from extinction - now red kites 'commute' into suburbs to be fed
- University of Reading in top 25 universities for student experience
- Reading academic recognised as 'rising star' by British Academy
March
- High sugar consumption linked to obesity, research finds
- New members appointed to University Council
- Celebrating ten years of transforming lives through 'earn to learn' degree
- First phase plans for Thames Valley Science Park submitted
- Professor Ian Givens wins BBSRC 'Innovator of the Year' award
- Scientists seeking eclipse weather breakthroughs - in more ways than one
- Comment: Dr Eva Feredoes comment on repeated remembering 'wipes similar memories' study
- Comment: 'No clear evidence' that Cyclone Pam linked to climate change
- Reading experts design NHS campaign to reduce medicine wastage
- Stephen Fry to give University lecture in Reading Town Hall
- Could Jesus' house in Nazareth have been found?
- How do we tackle the dementia 'time-bomb'? University to host public Q&A
- Famous children's authors' desert island books revealed in rarely seen collection
- Female role models to inspire next generation at landmark event
- Award-winning children's author officially opens new Learning Hub
- Award-winning children's author officially opens new Learning Hub
- RUSU elections: the results
- Eclipse 2015: take part in the world's biggest eclipse weather experiment
- Could Jesus' house in Nazareth have been found?
- University of Reading to offer £3,000 a year scholarship to first Architecture students
- Solar eclipses and the Middle Ages
- Comment on childhood obesity: Dr Carmel Houston-Price say parents must take responsibility and encourage healthy diet early on
- University is runner-up for best marketing campaign at Guardian University Awards 2015
- Folio Prize comment: Prof David Brauner says 'reports of the death of the literary novel have been greatly exaggerated'
- University Court celebrates academics' achievements
- How are researchers tackling the dementia time-bomb? Public find out latest research
February
- Mending broken hearts - Consuming oily fish could repair damaged blood vessels
- Thames Valley Science Park first phase plans go on display
- Weekend evolution: Bacteria 'hotwire their genes' to fix a faulty motor
- How do we defeat eating disorders? Brain biomarkers could provide the ammunition
- Comment: Prof Shirley Reynolds discusses a study linking depression and violent crimes
- Comment: Dr Ben Neuman says biggest impact of experimental Ebola drug favipiravir could be psychological
- Comment: Dr Ben Neuman says new 15-minute test for Ebola kit is not a game-changer, but it is another useful tool
- Suicide rate comment: Professor Shirley Reynolds says mental health services need to be made more 'attractive' and accessible to men
- Vice-Chancellor backs new runway at Heathrow
- Comment on Ed Balls' memory lapse: Dr Phil Beaman says it could have been a sign of tiredness and pressure
- What was a day at school like for Julius Caesar? Europe's oldest children's book reveals daily life in the Roman Empire
- The University of Reading, Hiroshima, and the Cold War
- Student vote could be crucial in general election
- Comment on common cold study: Dr Ben Neuman says the research is a great story...but also great science
- A time for talking: New model set to reveal oldest spoken words yet
- Million-pound investment makes University science greener
- Message from the Mayor of Hiroshima
- Formal review of the School of Systems Engineering announced
- Study shows urban habitats provide haven for UK bees
- Expert comment: Advice to cut fat in diet was right
- Comment: Dr Craig Steel welcomes new schizophrenia guidance
January
- Reading MP discovers University's pioneering dementia research
- Institute of Environmental Analytics officially launched with three new industry partners
- University of Reading bucks national trend with 21% increase in applications
- University students offer free health advice to local community
- Securing the future of chocolate – new home for Reading's Cocoa Quarantine Centre
- University of Reading to train new wave of medical professionals
- Reading partners with Public Health England on campaign to reduce child sugar intake
- Space scientist given Royal Astronomical Society's highest honour
- University of Reading to open new School of Architecture
- "Take politics out of schools' policy" and "put trust in frontline" says Sir David Bell
- Comment: Professor Shirley Reynolds says the £50m cut to children's mental health services is 'sad' and 'frustrating'
- Europe's largest science education conference returns to University
- University campus home to more than 1,400 different species
- OBE for Professor seeking redefinition of the kilogram