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News Archive

News for the year 2016


  • December

    • The future of our Christmas plants and the best way to watch a meteor shower: Reading in the news Weds 14 Dec
    • Best 2016 research and looking beyond Brexit: Reading in the news – Mon 19 Dec
    • Sugar tax could bring health benefits, but won't defuse 'obesity time bomb'
    • Reading's Meteorology building gets a weather vane at last – but can you understand its coded message?
    • Sugar tax, proton cancer therapy and weather vanes: Reading in the news - 16 Dec
    • Research shows that bees are essential to the spirit of Christmas
    • Nests near bird feeders are five times more likely to be predated, research shows
    • Why we sigh, why we give chocolate at Christmas and why we shouldn't feed birds in spring: Reading in the news Tues 20 Dec
    • 12 research stories in 2016 you might have missed
    • 2016: a year to celebrate
    • Best of 2016: Reading academics listed among best history and politics books
    • Best of 2016: The year's stories with the biggest impact
    • Historic financial advice for women and should asthma sufferers be eating processed meat?: Reading in the news Thurs 22 Dec
    • Best of 2016: Reading celebrated in academic awards
    • Holly, mistletoe and a white Christmas: Reading in the news Weds 21 Dec
    • Climate graphics of the year, becoming a cyborg, and icecream for breakfast? Reading in the news - 15 Dec
    • Dinosaur research among the most influential of 2016
    • Reading wins lead role in £340m EU food innovation project
    • Building to begin at specialist cancer therapy centre at Thames Valley Science Park
    • New research on teenage depression treatment shows one size doesn't fit all
    • New research on teenage depression treatment shows one size doesn't fit all
    • Scientists launch new project to help Arctic communities better predict changing climate
    • Testing flavour and bubbly benefits: Reading in the news – Fri 2 Dec
    • School standards, mental health and pollution: Reading in the news - Thurs 1 Dec
    • Child birth, child care and free range eggs: Reading in the news – Weds 7 Dec
    • University of Reading inaugurates new Chancellor
    • Can disco lights prevent dementia? - Reading in the news Fri Dec 9
    • Robotic farming, healthier cities, and weird weather - Reading in the news Mon 12 Dec
    • Christmas trees under threat and expert commentary on the Italian banking crisis: Reading in the news Tues 13 Dec
    • University of Reading publishes its 2015/2016 financial statements
  • November

    • Why this satellite image could change the way we build cities
    • New dictionary entries, humanities festivals and Trump appointments: Reading in the news – Thurs 17 Nov
    • Brexit, salmonella and a new Trump appointment? Reading in the news – Fri 18 Nov
    • Vice-Chancellor writes to RUSU on the NSS and TEF
    • Vice-Chancellor writes to RUSU on the NSS and TEF
    • Hear the bloody story of the Baltic Crusades on BBC Radio 4
    • Neuroscience, pharmacies and the future of the English language: Reading in the news – Mon 21 Nov
    • Fossil fuels, air quality and innovation: Reading in the news – Tues 22 Nov
    • University of Reading experts explore the future of food at Food Matters Live 2016
    • Saving bees 'secures food and jobs', say authors of UN report
    • Bacterial evolution, ancestry and birds: Reading in the news - Weds 23 Nov
    • Antarctic explorers help make discovery - 100 years after their epic adventures
    • Antarctic sea ice, Baltic crusades and Black Friday: Reading in the news – Thurs 24 Nov
    • Black Friday, protecting pollinators and Professor Green: Reading in the news – Fri 25 Nov
    • Language trends, climate change laws and education: Reading in the news – Mon 28 Nov
    • Random discovery improves climate simulations
    • Being Human Festival explores hopes and fears in Reading
    • Reading's Teacher Training Partnership 'good' with 'outstanding elements', says Ofsted
    • The world needs bees, and some revealing satellite images: Reading in the news - Tues 29 Nov
    • Biscuits, bonds and bribery: Reading in the news – Weds 30 Nov
    • Expert comment: Why words like 'post-truth' and 'Brexiteer' are now in the Dictionary
    • Training boost for Reading students thanks to research funding
    • Scientists design new material that could both capture CO2 emissions AND turn them back into fuel
    • Reading in the news - Monday 7 November
    • Reading in the news - Tues 1 November
    • Reading in the news - Weds 2 November
    • Engaging research puts Reading at heart of COP 22 climate talks
    • Research shows effects of climate change on plant life could be seen within 35 years
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 3 November
    • Reading in the news - Fri 4 November
    • Open letter from Deans for Diversity and Inclusion
    • Global temperatures, Henry I and digital transformation: Reading in the news – Weds 16 Nov
    • The Guardian: Henry I leads the charge to crown Reading as a cultural hotspot
    • Reading in the news - Tuesday 8 November
    • Statement on RUSU's University Challenge boycott
    • Reading in the news - Thursday 10 November
    • Reading research encourages innovative education techniques for disadvantaged children
    • Climate study explores link between Arctic warming and extreme weather
    • Historians provide expertise for BBC Henry I documentary
    • Islamic finance, climate change and the supermoon: Reading in the news – Tues 15 Nov
    • Literature professor chairs Jewish book prize
  • October

    • Student campaign led to building being renamed after historic female professor
    • Archaeologists uncover massive iron age mound - 2500 year old Yorkshire mound is first discovered in UK
    • Reading in the News - Monday 3 October
    • Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to move key services to Whiteknights campus
    • Chance to quiz the cast as Black Film Festival returns
    • Reading in the News - Tues 4 October
    • Reading in the news - Mon 17 Oct
    • Reading in the news - Weds 19 October
    • Virtual reality experience allows you to walk around and even SMELL this Roman town
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 20 October
    • Minister visits University to see inclusive design project
    • Reading in the news - Fri 21 Oct
    • Reading in the news - Mon 24 Oct
    • Flawed analysis casts doubt on years of evolutionary research
    • Reading in the news - Tues 25 Oct
    • Heathrow third runway decision welcomed by University of Reading Vice Chancellor
    • University condemns poor behaviour
    • Reading in the media - Weds 26 Oct
    • Protein supplement may cut risk of heart disease and stroke
    • Reading in the news - Fri 28 Oct
    • Reading in the news - Mon 31 October
    • Reading Prison art exhibition extended due to popular demand
    • Expert comment: Court of Appeal makes 'joint enterprise' ruling
    • NHS drive to reduce £300m medicine wastage backed by patients
    • Reading in the news - Tues 18 Oct
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 27 Oct
    • Thames Valley residents to get early access to new medical treatments with clinical trials unit
    • Reading in the news - Monday 10 Oct
    • Reading retains strong postgraduate satisfaction rating, with business courses among highlights
    • Reading in the News - Weds 5 Oct
    • Unique prison lectures reveal Oscar Wilde's memories of children put behind bars
    • Safety fears on UK roads mean older cyclists are missing out on health benefits
    • Expert comment: Columbia's President receives Nobel Peace prize
    • Reading in the news - Fri 7 Oct
    • University awarded for tackling science gender gap – and other subjects are next
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 6 Oct
    • This new website reveals if your ancestor was a medieval soldier
    • Study shows fracking could threaten Britain's richest wildlife habitats
    • Reading in the news - Weds 12 Oct
    • Thames Valley Science Park receives Government funding guarantee
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 13 Oct
    • When is the best time to see the Supermoon?
    • Reading in the news - Fri 14 Oct
    • Reading in the news: Tues 11 Oct
  • September

    • Record student intake bucks national trend
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 15 September
    • Reading in the news - Weds 14 September
    • Hot weather: UK basks in sun as globe continues to get hotter
    • GPs feel ill-equipped to support childhood mental health concerns

    • Reading in the news - Tues 13 September
    • Reading in the news - Mon 12 September
    • Hot September weather: Expert commentary from the University of Reading


    • Blue berets need better training to save lives, UN told
    • BIT President Hu Haiyan awarded honorary degree
    • Largest UK-Chinese academy agreement signed: Reading-Nanjing partnership extended to offer UK degree places to Chinese students
    • Reading in the news - Fri 9 September
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 8 September
    • Reading in the news - Mon 19 September
    • Major Henley Business School donor recognised
    • Reading in the news - Weds 21 September
    • University of Reading in top 200 universities worldwide
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 22 September
    • Reading joins Jo Johnson China trip to cement College partnership
    • Reading in the news - Fri 23 September
    • University Museums play key role in nation's cultural life, says Culture Minister
    • Karen Blackett OBE awarded honorary degree at Reading
    • Reading in the news - Mon 26 September
    • Reading rises in The Times and Sunday Times league table
    • Reading in the news - Tues 27 September
    • Reading in the news - Weds 28 September
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 29 September
    • Reading in the news - Fri 30 September
    • Reading in the news - Weds 7 September
    • Reading academic among most influential living philosophers

    • Reading in the news - Tues 20 September
    • University Of Reading 175th in World in QS World University rankings
    • New pathway for international art and design students launched with Cambridge Education Group
    • Reading in the news - Fri 2 September
    • Reading in the news - Mon 5 September
    • North Pole shipping could become year-long reality by end of century
  • August

    • Reading in the news - Fri 12 August
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 11 August
    • 'Spanish plume' headed to the UK, but not for long – expert comment from Reading meteorologist
    • Reading in the news - Weds 10 August
    • Reading in the news - Tues 9 July
    • Reading in the news - Mon 8 August
    • 9 out of 10 students would recommend University of Reading to others
    • Reading in the news - Mon 15 August
    • Reading in the news - Fri 5 August
    • Reading students target Olympic glory in Rio
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 4 August
    • Substantial Arts Council award will help 'town & country' museums work together
    • Reading in the news - Weds 3 August
    • New partnership offers pathway to degrees for international students
    • Statement on 2016/17 applications
    • Reading in the news - Weds 17 August
    • Reading's School of Architecture awarded industry-recognised status
    • Reading in the news - Tues 16 August
    • Mystery of 'eclipse wind' solved after 300 years
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 18 August
    • Vice-Chancellor congratulates students on their A-level results
    • UN acknowledges Haitian cholera responsibility - expert comment from Reading law academic
    • Reading in the news - Fri 19 August
    • Reading in the News - Weds 31 August
    • Reading in the news - Tues 30 August
    • Reading in the news - Weds 24 August
    • Reading in the News - Tues 23 August
    • Lab on a Stick brings miniaturised clinical testing for fast detection of antibiotic resistance
    • Reading in the news - Mon 22 August
    • Reading in the news - Mon 1 August
    • Heart attack research receives funding boost
  • July

    • Animal research helps scientists find new treatments for people
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 21 July
    • Safeguarding heritage: Dame Helen Ghosh awarded honorary degree
    • Educating for the future: Professor Sir David Eastwood awarded honorary degree
    • Museum of English Rural Life undergoes £3m redevelopment
    • UoR media coverage - Tues 5 July
    • UoR media coverage - Mon 4 July
    • EU referendum: Open letter to alumni from the Vice-Chancellor Sir David Bell
    • Eclipse scientist wins physics medal for 'outstanding' contribution
    • UoR media coverage - Fri 1 July
    • Great art coming for everyone in Reading
    • Green campus gets sixth straight nod
    • Reading in the news - Thursday 7 July
    • Reading in the news - Fri 22 July
    • Reading in the news - Weds 20 July
    • Historical records miss a fifth of global warming
    • Reading in the news - Tues 26 July
    • Reading in the news - Weds 27 July
    • Increased incidences of terrorism in France and Germany: Expert comment from Prof Beatrice Heuser
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 28 July
    • Reading in the news - Fri 29 July
    • NME goes back to University for Reading Festival
    • Reading in the news - Weds 6 July
    • Reading in the news - Mon 25 July
    • Investing in Education: Mary Riall awarded honorary degree
    • Reading in the news - Tues 12 July
    • Looking to the skies: Laura Tobin awarded Alumnus of the Year
    • Vanity and the Republican National Convention: Expert comment from Dr Mark Shanahan
    • Hot enough to fry an egg? Weather experts comment on heatwave
    • Reading in the news - Tues 19 July
    • Brexit and Article 50 in the High Court: expert comment from Dr Ruvi Ziegler
    • Reading in the news - Mon 18 July
    • Reading in the news - Fri 15 July
    • Reading in the news - Thurs 14 July
    • Philosopher and psychologist made Fellows of British Academy
    • Building work begins on Thames Valley Science Park
    • Reading in the news - Weds 13 July
    • '2026: TRANSFORM' programme to create “world-class” University facilities
    • Thousands graduate from Reading with a brighter future
    • 'Be Red', Reading tells its students of tomorrow
    • Reading in the news - Mon 11 July
    • Health innovation: Dr Geoffrey Guy awarded honorary degree
    • Reading in the news - Friday 8 July
    • Redesigning architecture: John Worthington awarded honorary degree
    • Pioneering leadership: Rt Revd Rachel Treweek awarded honorary degree
    • Helping to imagine a better future: University honours benefactors
  • June

    • Glastonbury myth meets reality in new digital reconstruction
    • University chef wins British BBQ Battle final
    • Professor Steven Pinker awarded fellowship of the University of Reading
    • Queen to recognise past and present University staff in birthday honours
    • Bacteria in soil affect farming and global climate
    • Colombia FARC peace talks: expert comment from Dr Tom Long
    • What Brexit means for the world: Reading experts comment
    • EU referendum result: Open letter from the Vice-Chancellor Sir David Bell
    • Planning applications submitted for St Patrick's Hall
    • Iraq's heritage sites win new advocate against Daesh destruction
    • Cole Museum of Zoology awarded Accredited Museum status by Arts Council England
    • University launches first national fundraising campaign
    • Silchester excavation project shortlisted for 2016 British Archaeological Awards
    • UoR media coverage - Mon 27 June
    • Thames Valley Science Park future plans go on display
    • UoR media coverage - Tues 28 Jun
    • UoR media coverage - Weds 29 June
    • UoR media coverage - Thurs 30 June
    • Reading Prison: work starts on vision for heritage quarter
    • Reading in the news
  • May

    • Izzard to face Tory MEP at Reading referendum debate
    • University of Reading hosts Davis Cup Trophy Tour
    • University of Reading new home for European earth monitoring services
    • Subjects make gains in Guardian University Guide 2017
    • Eddie Izzard and Daniel Hannan debate Brexit at University of Reading
    • Helping wildlife among key motivations for citizen scientists
    • Scientists helping countries prepare better for flood disasters
    • University of Reading professor recognised by Royal Society of Chemistry
    • Eddie Izzard confirmed for University of Reading EU referendum event
    • University of Reading appoints contractor for library refurbishment
    • Reading chemist wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry award
    • Ground breaking online course on understanding anxiety and depression launched
    • Marking Reading's role in the Irish Rising, 100 years on
    • University of Reading marks global LGBT+ day
  • April

    • Dinosaurs already in decline before asteroid apocalypse
    • University of Reading graduate enjoys success at Olivier Awards
    • Meaning of brain scans for 'pain' called into question
    • Reading strengthens position in university league table
    • Three Schools at University of Reading receive Athena SWAN awards
    • Statement: University's response to 'Vote of No Confidence' result
    • University unveils new plan for fossil fuel investments
    • Chemists unveil plastic that 'heals itself' at body temperature
    • Reading climate scientist elected Fellow of Royal Society
  • March

    • Update: Professional and Administrative Services (PAS) review
    • Memoirs of UK's first female professor to be published
    • University of Reading selects new Chancellor
    • Pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions 'not enough to avoid damaging impacts'
    • Flooding researcher shortlisted for Guardian University Awards
    • Reading bolsters academic reputation in latest league table
    • Archaeologists uncover finest Stone Age arrowhead in Britain
    • Urban experts ask residents to 'Step into Reading 2050'
    • Scientists aiming to save iconic British oak from killer disease
    • Budget comment: Soft drinks levy 'based on weak evidence'
    • University of Reading marks its 90th anniversary
    • Three honorary degrees mark Reading's 90th anniversary
    • Reading joins UK top 20 in student experience survey
    • Review outlines issues facing soil scientists
  • February

    • University of Reading academic helps change the law on murder
    • University of Reading professor is first woman to win Archaeologist of the Year
    • University of Reading Malaysia: a building for the future
    • University of Reading awards first honorary degrees in Malaysia
    • University of Reading Malaysia officially opens new EduCity@Iskandar campus
    • RUSU report on affordable student accommodation
    • UK could learn lessons from Africa in dealing with death
    • Climate change will delay transatlantic flights
    • Climate change will delay transatlantic flights
    • Key committees to have 30% women members by 2020
    • Key committees to have 30% women members by 2020
    • What a textbook tells us about life in ancient Rome
    • University sees second highest-ever annual undergraduate applications
    • University sees second highest-ever annual undergraduate applications
  • January

    • University Library gets green light for £40 million redevelopment
    • Comment: ISIL jihadi 'speaks more Standard British English than Jihadi John'
    • Removing doubts about drought: science team refines understanding of Sahel's rains
    • Institute for Environmental Analytics officially launched with three new industry partners
    • Air pollution plays bigger role in global rainfall changes
    • £36 million funding for Thames Valley Science Park first phase gets green light
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