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News Archive

News for the year 2017

  • December

    • University to partner with British Museum to develop new collection storage and research facility
    • University Museum says thank you to National Lottery players with a free hot drink
    • Things you didn't know about sugar - Reading in the news Mon 4 Dec
    • Reading gets triple nomination for archaeology awards
    • Reading becomes first University to back British farming campaign
    • Students show community spirit - Reading in the news Tue 5 Dec
    • University returns as sponsor of 2018 women’s business awards
    • Exploring the 1930s Radio Times archives - Reading in the news Wed 6 Dec
    • Reading in the global top 100 for physical sciences
    • Graduate gran celebrates her FIFTH Reading degree
    • Why morning sickness is a good thing - Reading in the news Thu 7 Dec
    • Local School artwork to set welcoming mood for young people’s mental health clinic
    • Meet our 85-year-old graduation star - Reading in the news Fri 8 Dec
    • University and RUSU announce annual £1 million Capital Fund to improve student experience
    • True pioneer honoured as Alumni of the Year
    • Hear what brought back 85-year old graduate gran to get her fifth degree: Reading in the News - 11 December
    • New data tool to support the move from fossil fuels to renewable energy launched by IEA
    • Extreme weather, future wind power capacity and morning sickness – Reading in the news Tues 12 Dec
    • What is a snowflake and why are schools failing kids at maths? – Reading in the news Weds 13 Dec
    • Reading takes ESRC Festival of Social Science to Whitehall and school hall
    • GCSE stress, Bitcoin futures and why cheese is good for you – Reading in the news Thurs 14 Dec
    • First group of budding medical professionals graduate to help meet growing healthcare demands
    • Physician Associates, a potential new treatment for dementia, and will the bitcoin bubble burst: Reading in the News - 15 December
    • University of Reading publishes its 2016/2017 Financial Statements
    • University entrepreneurs scoop healthcare business plan prize
    • Singin' in the rain or here comes the sun? It might just be cloudy with a chance of meatballs: Reading in the News - 18 Dec
    • ‘Streamlined’ international Masters visa pilot open to University of Reading applicants
    • Outlook fine for summer seasonal weather forecasts
    • More accurate summer forecasts, and easier visa applications for international masters students: Reading in the news - 19 December
    • Predicting a "washout", will chocolate taste better with climate change, and how effective is the Civil Service? Reading in the News - 20 Dec
    • Food science, climate and ecology put Reading among world’s best research institutes
    • ‘Telepathic’ communication featured in BBC Christmas lecture
  • November

    • Immune system research breakthrough - Reading in the news Wed 1 Nov
    • Scientists join forces with farmers, communities and local authorities in major flood mitigation research project
    • University public lecture explores Reading’s role in the Great War
    • University submits planning application for next building at Thames Valley Science Park
    • MP and sexual abuse activist becomes University’s latest political voice
    • Climate change already affecting global health according to international tracker
    • Vegan diets and reducing flood risk - Reading in the news Thu 2 Nov
    • Why is 'fake news' word of the year? - Reading in the news Fri 3 Nov
    • Global temperatures and Brexit ‘culture wars’ – Reading in the news Tues 7 Nov
    • New exhibition explores Beckett’s journey through Nazi Germany
    • Tate Modern film screenings will explore Brazilian artistic protest movement
    • Art, religion and how Brexit is impacting Britain’s business schools – Reading in the news Weds 8 Nov
    • New weather station for Ben Nevis and tackling sugary drinks – Reading in the news Thurs 9 Nov
    • New forecast model provides earliest ever awareness of floods and droughts globally
    • Reading graduate Penny Mordaunt gets Cabinet role - Reading in the news Fri 10 Nov
    • COP23: Reading research influencing climate policy
    • ‘Macho men’ skewing pain studies
    • New Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health to showcase world-class research at Food Matters Live
    • Watch Alastair Campbell talk mental health and politics live at his sold-out lecture
    • Artificially cooling planet “risky strategy”, new research shows
    • University submits revised plans for redevelopment of St Patrick’s Hall
    • 'It's not a coup', so what IS happening in Zimbabwe? - Reading in the news Thu 16 Nov
    • New halls plans and 'macho men' - Reading in the news Fri 17 Nov
    • Alastair Campbell talks mental health - Reading in the news Tue 21 Nov
    • Lesser of two evils argument used to defend antipsychotic overuse for dementia
    • Cooking fats in the atmosphere may affect climate more than previously thought
    • Finding Nero: Third Roman temple in Silchester may have been part of emperor’s vanity project
    • Two VCs, one Roman temple but no UK ICJ place - Reading in the news Wed 22 Nov
    • TV personality wins PhD award to study at University of Reading
    • Student sushi stands on European food prize podium
    • Barclays to support new business innovation space at Thames Valley Science Park
    • Expert commentary - Rohingya 'deal' between Bangladesh and Myanmar violation of human rights law
    • Fat clouds and a housing reality check - Reading in the news Thu 23 Nov
    • Teaching history and rescuing weather - Reading in the news Fri 24 Nov
    • Motivating school children and how fried foods can help reduce global warming – Reading in the news Tues 28 Nov

    • Study discovers why global warming will accelerate as CO2 levels rise
    • The royal wedding, macho men and dropping temperatures – Reading in the news Weds 29 Nov
    • Healthy diet may be able to combat gene-related heart disease in Asian Indians
    • Soil subsidies, strategic HR and the acceleration of global warming – Reading in the news Thurs 30 Nov
    • University wins award for sustainability achievements
  • October

    • New evidence submitted to Grenfell Tower Inquiry on cladding reactivity
    • Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Turbulence, and posters from the National Theatre: Reading in the News - 2 October
    • Planning expert appointed to help shape the future of the New Forest
    • Grenfell Tower Inquiry, participation rates in HE, and is four too young to start school? Reading in the News - 3 October
    • Flights worldwide face increased risk of severe turbulence due to climate change
    • Air turbulence, preserving ancient cities and changes to school funding – Reading in the news Weds 4 Oct
    • The impact of climate change on air turbulence and how much space we need to be happy – Reading in the news Thurs 5 Oct
    • New exhibition on mental health and the countryside to open at the Museum of English Rural Life
    • Expert comment: Energy cap could stifle long-term savings opportunities for consumers
    • Beyond Reading Gaol: Oscar Wilde’s artistic legacy celebrated in Reading Museum exhibition
    • Turbulence, theatre posters and the common cold - Reading in the news Fri 6 Oct
    • Reading goes Wilde with art - Reading in the news Mon 9 Oct
    • Cutting plastic waste and a new marine dinosaur - Reading in the news Tue 10 Oct
    • Reading voted best university green space in the UK
    • Catalonian independence speech reaction - Reading in the news Wed 11 Oct
    • True extent of women’s fight for vote revealed ahead of centenary events
    • Nancy Astor was a 'Marmite figure' - Reading in the news Thu 12 Oct
    • Blueberries may improve attention in children following double-blind trial
    • Attention boost from blueberries, and predict football games with Twitter: Reading in the news - 13 October
    • Public invited to shape future research in new science engagement initiative
    • Ophelia latest, and why is the sky orange? - Reading in the news Mon 16 Oct
    • New book explores history of punk culture on anniversary of Sex Pistols album
    • Blueberries, Hurricane Ophelia and predicting football scores – Reading in the news Tues 17 Oct
    • Reading among the top five universities for reducing carbon emissions
    • Orange sky explained and Oscar Wilde legacy - Reading in the news Wed 18 Oct
    • Being Human Festival reveals hidden stories in Reading
    • Choosing academia and the vision for Reading 2050 – Reading in the news Thurs 19 Oct
    • Power of big data to protect the environment revealed in new online course
    • A vision for a smart and sustainable Reading in 2050
    • Flying insect decline, and Brexit instability - Reading in the news Fri 20 Oct
    • ‘Fake fin’ discovery reveals new ichthyosaur species
    • As the old saying goes; just what's in a (storm's) name? Reading in the News - 23 October
    • VR tests show that psychopathic traits may lead to use of greater force for ‘greater good’
    • What VR models tell us about moral dilemmas; and the fight for soil fertility: Reading in the News - 24 October
    • Psychopathic traits for good; and reducing carbon emissions: Reading in the News - 25 October
    • Award-winning author becomes inaugural Creative Fellow at the Samuel Beckett Research Centre
    • JFK papers and conspiracy theories - Reading in the news Fri 27 Oct
    • Halloween history and HS2 hedgehog threat - Reading in the news Mon 30 Oct
    • Combatting record CO2 rise - Reading in the news Tue 31 Oct
    • Death, justice and world peace: University events get to the heart of global issues
    • New zooming technique reveals cell electric circuit for first time
  • September

    • Did Britons see Royal Family differently after Diana's death? - Reading in the news Fri 1 Sep
    • Lentils and leaked exam papers - Reading in the news Mon 4 Sep
    • Reading strengthens global outlook in latest league tables
    • Scientists appeal to UK public to unearth ‘lost’ Ben Nevis weather data
    • What another royal baby means to the line of succession - Reading in the news Tue 5 Sep
    • UK wildlife ‘at risk from flawed conservation dogma’ after Brexit
    • Hurricane Irma, climate change, and the place to learn to be cool: Reading in the News - 7 Sept
    • University of Reading professor to chair government flooding committee
    • Hurricanes, air turbulence and flooding - Reading in the news Fri 8 Sep
    • Climate change and storms - Reading in the news Mon 11 Sep
    • Hurricane Irma, royal blood lines and air turbulence – Reading in the news Tues 12 Sept
    • How healthy is your diet? Online study on nutrition evaluation
    • Brexit, climate change and bacteria – Reading in the news Wednesday 13 Sept
    • Wireless charging, dieting and protecting LGBT rights – Reading in the news Thurs 14 Sept
    • RTPI Research Excellence Academic Awards Success
    • University serves up largest tennis facility in Reading
    • Farewell Cassini spacecraft - Reading in the news Fri 15 Sep
    • Henley Business School to deliver degree programmes for the British Army
    • Hurricanes, Cassini, and a new degree programmes for the British Army: Reading in the News - 18 Sept
    • How air conditioning changed the world - Reading in the news Tue 19 Sep
    • Call for help to keep astronauts – and Earth – safe from destructive solar storms
    • UN and Trump, how Brexit will affect hospitality, and solarstorm watch: Reading in the news - Wed 20 Sept
    • Climate models, solarstorms and brain juggling: Reading in the News - 21 Sept
    • Reading maintains strong position in Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
    • Menacing hurricanes, Brexit and electric cars - Reading in the news Fri 22 Sep
    • Tropical storms, and the rise and fall of Julius Caesar: Reading in the News - 25 Sept
    • Self-serve taps, air quality, and looking at the brain: Reading in the News - 26 Sept
    • Women in leadership, phonics expertise, and pour your own pint: Reading in the News - 27 Sept
    • Russian revolution, refugee rights, and ice cream for breakfast: Reading in the News - 29 Sept
  • August

    • Scaramucci, Tech overload, and hugs vs handshakes: Reading in the News - 1st August
    • Climate change expected to increase premature deaths from air pollution
    • Microchip implants, Mental Health in schools, and Clinical Trials: Reading in the News - 2nd August
    • Air pollution, law collaboration, and reinventing weather apps: Reading in the News - 3 August
    • University of Reading scheme highlighted as widening participation best practise
    • Arctic shipping, diversity in Roman Britain, and climate impact: Reading in the News - 4 August
    • Are eggs as bad as cigarettes? -
      Reading in the news Mon 7 aug
    • The risks of becoming a cyborg - Reading in the news Tue 8 Aug
    • Reading students have their say in the National Student Survey
    • Why sugar warnings could make us more unhealthy - Reading in the news Wed 9 Aug
    • 'Scary' air turbulence and ancient solar activity - Reading in the news Thu 10 Aug
    • What to expect during the solar eclipse - Reading in the news Fri 11 Aug
    • Forgotten actor, robotics and bubbly - Reading in the news Mon 14 Aug
    • Aviation heroine ‘humbled’ as University building renamed in her honour
    • Vice-Chancellor congratulates students on their A-Level results
    • A-Level results, Arctic sea ice melting and hedgehog houses – Reading in the news 17 August
    • Value for money and choice for students - Reading in the news Fri 18 Aug
    • How the solar eclipse will affect weather on Earth
    • Ladybird books, impact on harvests, and honouring Brian Aldiss: Reading in the News - 22 August
    • Solar eruptions, ethical business, and Trump's Afghanistan speech: Reading in the news - 23 August
    • Buses for Mexico, saving our lakes and Glengarry Glen Ross: Reading in the News - 24 August
    • University teams up with Reading Festival 2017 to give students experience of a lifetime
    • See electric clouds research in action
    • Storm Harvey, bank holiday heat, and the many benefits of learning languages: Reading in the News - 29 August
    • Is climate change a factor in Hurricane Harvey? - Reading in the news Wed 30 Aug
    • Rare chance to see new Ladybird Books artwork at museum
    • Celebrating teaching excellence with two awards for Reading
    • Tropical storms could get worse, say climate scientists - Reading in the news Thu 31 Aug
    • Global team of researchers crack leaf size mystery
  • July

    • Space clouds, archaeology and Virginia Woolf - Reading in the news Mon 3 July
    • African migrants in Israel and Eleanor of Aquitaine – Reading in the news Tues 4 July
    • University recognises golden alumni and latest honorary graduates
    • Why climate change may impact short-haul flights and discussing sex robotics – Reading in the news Weds 5 July
    • New training body to support £20bn UK food industry
    • TV antiques experts at University museum
    • Ancient Roman teaching methods help modern school children learn maths
    • The real cost of climate change and the impact of the open-plan office on leaders – Reading in the news Thurs 6 July
    • Generous university supporters added to College of Benefactors, as tributes paid to lost members
    • Global temperatures to soar, and good news for chocolate lovers: Reading in the news - 7 July
    • A grad's best friend – University invites family pet to share graduation celebrations
    • Why was there a dog at graduation? Reading in the News Tue 11 July
    • Ancestors of Stonehenge people could be buried inside 'House of the Dead' discovered in Wiltshire
    • House of the dead, and could coffee be good for your health? Reading in the news - 12 July 17
    • Archaoelogy discoveries, Malaysia, and Autism research: Reading in the News - 13 July
    • Animal research in 2016 by University of Reading
    • Unearthing history, championing citizen rights, and how to answer those tough job interview questions: Reading in the News - 14 July
    • “Shocking absence” of carers dementia training to be addressed by new research centre
    • Did Emperor Nero really fiddle while Rome burnt? - Reading in the news Mon 17 July
    • Fighting terror with tech and celebrating Jane Austen - Reading in the news Tue 18 July
    • Seventh Green Flag Award for Whiteknights campus
    • Heavy rain and something to 'delight Ricky Gervais' - Reading in the news Wed 19 July
    • Brits consume more sugar than thought - and it may be making us fat
    • The truth about our sugar habit, and can you touch the Queen? - Reading in the news Thu 20 July
    • Global project launched to improve African weather forecasting
    • Child development and entrepreneurship experts elected to British Academy

    • Campus Central to become a Co-op
    • Reducing the risk of dementia, and understanding how much sugar we really eat: Reading in the News - 21 July
    • Thousands of English plant and animal species could be displaced by climate change
    • First cohort of students graduate from Henley Business School at the University of Reading Malaysia
    • Celebrations as first students graduate from UoR Malaysia - Reading in the news Mon 24 July
    • Can we expect record rainfall in future winters? – Reading in the news Tues 25 July
    • New research tackles global food shortages with new Government funding
    • 'Unjustly forgotten' actor that brought Beckett's writing to life to be honoured at birthplace
    • Record rainfalls, reducing methane and is coffee good for us? – Reading in the news Weds 26 July
    • Scientific partnership signed to tackle environmental threats
    • How is 'smart grass' going to save the world? Reading in the news Thu 27 Jul
    • 'Hell-raiser' actor remembered - Reading in the news Fri 28 Jul
    • Chance for public to shape the weather forecasts of the future
  • June

    • 'Sticky drugs' academic receives honour from prestigious Russian University
    • Smorgasbord of food news, and the typeset of peace? Reading in the News - 1 June
    • Space skills champion receives award from Major Tim Peake
    • Expert comment: Trump pulls United States out of Paris climate change agreement
    • Trump and climate change, a house for the dead, and the Spanish Inquisition: Reading in the News - 2 June
    • Culture, climate change and cannabis - Reading in the news 5 June
    • Captain Cyborg has a new Russian rival - Reading in the news Tue 6 June
    • Just how much meat should be in a meat pie? - Reading in the News Wed 7 June
    • University of Reading in the top 200, according to latest global rankings
    • Low carb sushi wins for national food innovation prize
    • Did the T-Rex have feathers? - Reading in the news Thu 8 June
    • Archaeologists discover mound next to Slough car park is 'prestigious' Anglo-Saxon monument
    • Message Impossible? Tell us how you would re-design the UK's weather forecasts
    • We've got a Hung Parliament, so what now? - Reading in the news Fri 9 June
    • The youth 'wot won it', Poldark, and the inspirational woman of the year award: Reading in the news - 12 June
    • Expert comment: Queen's Speech delay
    • Expert comment: Trump to roll back Obama-era Cuba deal
    • The Queen's speech, Bodger and badger, and a low cal sushi winner: Reading in the news - 13 June
    • Reading nutrition expert appointed to advise Europe on additives
    • Round mounds, Brexit and why champagne is good for your health – Reading in the news Weds 14 June
    • Temperature variability and wheat quality
    • Discussing the implications of a hard Brexit – Reading in the news Thurs 15 June
    • Wind power, language GCSEs, and Football Manager: Reading in the news - 16 June
    • Protecting our crops, and Trump's new Cuba policy - Reading in the news Mon 19 June
    • Wind power could help keep us warm in depths of winter
    • School of Architecture celebrates a successful first year with public exhibition
    • Selfless volunteers use language skills to help children in need
    • Heat wave, climate change, and does bacon really cause cancer? Reading in the News - 20 June
    • The heatwave continues, and the Queen's Speech is here: Reading in the News - 21 June
    • The heatwave continues, and the Queen's Speech is here: Reading in the News - 21 June
    • Expert comment: How will more frequent heatwaves impact on our health?
    • Spectacular volcanic eruption provides clues on how tiny aerosol particles influence climate change
    • TEF Silver award for University of Reading
    • 'Truly inspirational' funeral director lands inaugural Thames Valley women's award
    • Sun eruptions hit Earth like a 'sneeze', say scientists
    • Why queueing at a checkout could become a thing of the past - Reading in the news Mon 26 June
    • Students celebrate as first ever UoR Accounting graduation held in Beijing
    • Virtuoso performance kicks off new Autism research centre
    • Exploring the link between autism and musical talent - Reading in the news Tue 27 June
    • Young people at the heart of new £1m museum investment in Reading
    • Reading alumni recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
    • Phonics roadshow to give boost to low performing UK regions
    • “A Day in the Ice Age” – find out how our earliest ancestors survived
    • Paddington Bear and town centre in miniature - Reading in the news Thu 29 June
    • Research impact and engagement champions honoured at awards
    • Education lifeline for child refugees - Reading in the news Fri 30 June
    • Art teams up with science in museum's new artist residency scheme
  • May

    • The French election, Antarctic ice and the evolution of technology – Reading in the news Tues 2 May
    • University sets out vision for campus of the future
    • Money pledged to celebrate anniversary of landmark gay rights report on eve of inaugural lecture
    • How the melting of Arctic ice could open up new shipping routes – Reading in the news Weds 3 May
    • Phase two of the Thames Valley Science Park given outline planning consent
    • The Queen's Parliamentary duties and Prince Phillip to step down – Reading in the news Thurs 4 May
    • New study of the ancestry of African Americans sheds fresh light on the story of slavery
    • 'Worrying lack of strategy' for UK smart cities
    • University professor joins list of distinguished scientists thanks to world-leading climate research
    • Uncovering the secrets of Hulton Abbey - Reading in the news Fri 5 May
    • Join 40,000 people around the world to learn more about mental health
    • Problems for Macron, and drought in Cumbria - Reading in the news Mon 8 May
    • University finds unique Medieval Caxton pages buried in a box
    • Blessed are the cheesemakers: dairy NOT linked to increased heart disease
    • Noam Chomsky live – a public lecture about the state of Western Democracy
    • The 'incredible find' that got Caxton trending on Twitter - Reading in the news Tue 9 May
    • Study explains science behind one of the newest recognised clouds
    • Could our next monarch really cause a constitutional crisis? - Reading in the news Wed 10 May
    • Chomsky talks Trump, and Eggsy discusses Newport accent - Reading in the News Thu 11 May
    • Why Mexico isn't as dangerous as it looks, and Happy Birthday spiral graph - Reading in the news Fri 12 May
    • Students build giant Lego house in project to highlight key community issues
    • New Samuel Beckett research centre to inspire new works
    • Chronic housing problems focus of new research programme
    • Crop professor joins board of directors for global food security organisation
    • Year of Polar Prediction – from research to improved environmental safety
    • Equality ambitions outlined at inaugural Wolfenden Lecture
    • Expert comment: Russian in Trump national security scandal to be UN's new anti-terror chief – just how murky can things get?
    • Muriel Hirst: a tribute
    • Guardian league table ranks Reading 29th in the UK
    • Russian spy for the UN, plus Waterloo Sunset, and our very own Indiana Jones? Reading in the News - 17 May
    • Parent-led therapy could be cost-effective first port of call for anxious children
    • Conservative manifesto, ancient Rome and a raccoon break in: Reading in the News - 18 May
    • Regional healthcare services to move onto University campus
    • Clinical Trials Unit to deliver a step change in early medical treatments within the Thames Valley region
    • Clinical trials, CBT, Angels and babies: Reading in the news - 19 May
    • Raising the bar with new law courses at Reading
    • Inspired by views of Earth from space - Reading in the news Mon 22 May
    • Better the climate you know
    • Food is more than the sum of its parts
    • Heart disease, food labelling and the Chelsea Flower Show – Reading in the news Tues 23 May
    • The Manchester attack: how can we improve public security – Reading in the news Wednesday 24 May
    • True scale of autism in India suggested in new study
    • Wave of 'organic' support for Brazil protests - Reading in the news Fri 26 May
    • Decaffeinated coffee and cheese, and a tribute to Jo Cox MP: Reading in the News - 30 May
    • International Space Station, Panama dictators, and blueberries: Reading in the News - 31 May
    • Reading's next top model: See replica of town centre being built piece by piece
    • Nostalgic art project takes Britain back to its best – or should that be worst?
  • April

    • Brexit, and other stories from history - Reading in the news Mon 3 Apr
    • Reading ranked among best in the world for Meteorology research
    • Reading scientists earn awards from the Royal Meteorological Society for world-leading research
    • £50m Health & Life Sciences Building gets planning approval

    • Why does incorrect punctuation annoy us? - Reading in the news Tue 4 Apr
    • Pleasure boats, out of body experiences and the little ice age: Reading in the news - 5th April
    • Paintings, sunspots and frost fairs: rethinking the Little Ice Age
    • Buckle up! Climate change to increase severe aircraft turbulence
    • Severe turbulence on the rise, and a women in business prize: Reading in the News - 6th April
    • Study Finds Unused Farmland Could Be Key to Aiding the Survival of Farmland Birds
    • Global recognition in higher education, what's on at Easter, and more turbulence! Reading in the News - 7th April
    • Venus Awards 2017: University announces its final three
    • Anti-cancer nutrients in rocket lift off during production process
    • Using data to determine the future of football club managers - Reading in the news Mon 10 Apr
    • Treating Parkinson's disease, football managers and air turbulence - Reading in the news Tue 11 Apr
    • Urban foxes increase, and can skin cream really make you look younger? - Reading in the news Tue 18 Apr
    • Why 'shrewd' Theresa May made surprise election announcement - Reading in the news Wed 19 Apr
    • New housing estate residents say location matters to identity
    • University expands tennis facilities with new weatherproof courts
    • Improving the accuracy of essential African weather forecasts
    • New tennis courts, and are urban explorers breaking the law? - Reading in the news Thu 20 Apr
    • Green MEP visits the University of Reading to learn about cutting-edge environmental research
    • Local lawyer gives divorce masterclass to University of Reading students
    • Why are right wing parties gaining support in Europe? - Reading in the news Fri 21 Apr
    • Rocket salad, the Queen's butter, and scones? Reading in the News - 24 April
    • Rebel politicians, racy palaces, and resurgent (kite) populations: Reading in the News - 25 April
    • Sat fat and snake bites: Reading in the News - 26 April
    • Report outlines how climate change will affect gardeners
    • Reading in the top 30 UK universities, according to latest league table
    • Why palm trees could become common British sight - Reading in the news Thu 27 Apr
    • Outgoing MP Douglas Carswell talks UKIP bust-up, equal marriage vote and burka ban
    • Agroforestry could help UK hit carbon emission reduction targets
    • Reading undergrad wins a national student award
    • Raw milk, Le Pen, and how pubs could save 10k: Reading in the News- 28 April
  • March

    • University of Reading Malaysia celebrates first anniversary of official opening
    • Airlines could reduce climate impact by 10% by making these small changes to flights
    • Genes aiding child development, and anti-perspirant cancer risk - Reading in the news Wed 1 Mar
    • Improve primary maths skills through storytelling
    • Biggest fight of my life – Frank Bruno talks to staff and students about Mental Health
    • Law of finders keepers explained, and the importance of sex in science - Reading in the news Thu 2 Mar
    • Bruno on bouncing back, and bees in Brazil - Reading in the news Fri 3 Mar
    • A universal world language, and opposition to the Stonehenge tunnel - Reading in the news Mon 6 Mar
    • Why milk intolerance occurs and reaction to the Vauxhall takeover – Reading in the news Tues 7 March
    • Take a virtual tour of ancient Rome in this free online course
    • Agriculture at University of Reading now in the top ten worldwide, according to latest league table
    • Rising sea levels in Europe and take a walk through ancient Rome with our new online course – Reading in the news Wednesday 8 March
    • Reading celebrates gender equality achievements on International Women's Day
    • 'It is not the work of fairies' – Reading scientists react to EPA boss' climate change comments
    • The Budget according to students, and putting the science back in food - Reading in the news Fri 10 Mar
    • Penny Mordaunt MP renames landmark University building and gives annual Edith Morley Lecture
    • Food bug research keeps you safe from the killer in your carrots
    • How low will it go? Scientists to use improved forecast system to predict Arctic ice melt prediction
    • Monuments of the past, and Arctic sea ice of the future - Reading in the news Tue 14 Mar
    • Improved El Niño flood hazard warnings could save lives
    • The truth about the 'five-second rule' - Reading in the news Wed 15 Mar
    • Clarity on future immigration system “critical” for Thames Valley businesses says British Industry boss
    • Healthy hearts, and business heads: Reading in the news - 17 Mar 17
    • Reading graduate recognised as one of energy industry's brightest talents
    • Blame culture preventing parents accessing mental health support for children
    • Why parents fear reporting their children's mental health problems - Reading in the news Mon 20 Mar
    • Lord Waldegrave discusses the impact of Brexit and immigration on UK universities
    • Food, weather and mental health: Reading in the news – Weds 22 Mar
    • Cloud spotters help 'wave-like' formation secure official recognition
    • Reading number one for campus environment and
      top 20 for overall student experience
    • Student experience, climate impact, and flog it at the University: Reading in the news - 24 March
    • Is this the airport security of the future? Reading in the news - Mon 27 Mar
    • Was fruit the key to evolution? - Reading in the news Tue 28 Mar
    • The man who pioneered electronic implants to treat paralysis - Reading in the news Wed 29 Mar
    • Explaining blooms of phytoplankton growing under Arctic sea ice
    • The problem with sugar reform and green Arctic ice - Reading in the news Thu 30 Mar
    • A call to action for the construction industry - Reading in the news Fri 31 Mar
    • University experts helping UK government improve water quality
  • February

    • The return of Mr Cyborg - Reading in the News Thur 2 Feb
    • University maintains high number of undergraduate applications and sees record number of postgraduate taught applications
    • Scientists have their say on Trump's climate policy - Reading in the News Weds 1 Feb
    • Reading officially safe, and why we should think twice about ISAs - Reading in the News Fri 3 Feb
    • Queen celebrates 65th anniversary of ascension to the throne - Reading in the News Mon 6 Feb
    • World-class art set free from jail to hit streets of Reading
    • House of Commons Speaker 'rehearses' Trump comments with Reading students
    • The royal anniversary, Grexit and melting Arctic sea ice - Reading in the News Tues 7 Feb
    • Hundreds of ancient earthworks built in the Amazon without large-scale deforestation
    • Bob Allies and Stephen Greenberg appointed visiting professors of Architecture
    • University reduces carbon emissions by 35% to save £17 million
    • Ladybird Books gallery to launch with new Climate Change artwork
    • From chocolate tasting to the House of Commons Speaker – Reading in the news Weds 8 Feb
    • Pioneering new Alzheimer's research gets £90k funding boost
    • Achieving 35% carbon reduction and eating ice cream for breakfast – Reading in the news Thurs 9 Feb
    • Autism screening system could benefit millions of Indian children
    • Speaker of the House, Red Kites and Alzheimer's: Reading in the News - 13 Feb
    • How a Q&A with John Bercow MP at the University of Reading became national news
    • The truth on Bercow's comments, winding down to retirement, and mythbusting Glastonbury: Reading in the News - 14 Feb
    • Brexit and human rights, autism research in India, and should we debate right wing extremists? Reading in the Media - 15 Feb
    • Neighbourhood Planning “burdensome” yet almost one in six communities now shaping local housing strategies
    • Ancient cave reveals Syria may suffer further from severe droughts
    • Droughts in Syria, EU-Canadian trade deals, and invisible paint: Reading in the news - 16 Feb
    • Planning for 2000 communities, most severe droughts for a millenium, and attempts to save 30,000 banking jobs: Reading in the News - 17 Feb
    • Ladybirds, prehistoric goats, and Zealandia: Reading in the News - 20 Feb 17
    • Wild blueberries boost young people's mood
    • The health benefits of blueberries and atmospheric rivers explained: Reading in the news Tues 21 Feb
    • Why we eat more when it's cold and demystifying the 'pain matrix' theory – Reading in the news Thursday 23 Feb
    • Benefits of breast milk, and why Ranieri should have been sacked sooner! - Reading in the news Mon 27 Feb
    • Supporting the Seychelles in renewable energy mission - Reading in the news Tue 28 Feb
  • January

    • International Study and Language head recognised in New Year Honours
    • New Year Honours, protein hype, and three-parent babies: Reading in the News - Tues 3 Jan
    • Why office 'cake culture' is NOT bad for your health - Reading in the news Weds 4 Jan
    • Forget Game of Thrones – Reading film festival features best of Greek tragedy
    • Trump: 'Idiot' or the next Ronald Reagan? - Reading in the news Thurs 5 Jan
    • Leading food sector innovation, and how a former VC paved the way for LGBT law change: Reading in the News - 6 Jan 17
    • Effect of methane on climate change could be 25% greater than we thought
    • Gigantic iceberg and spiral graph wizardry - Reading in the news Mon 9 Jan
    • New Health & Life Sciences Building plans published
    • Weather centre appointment and £50m building revealed - Reading in the news Tues 10 Jan
    • Birds and butterflies struggling to cope with climate change under intensive land use
    • The UK's post-Brexit farm policy could see reintroduction of border controls in Ireland
    • Expert comment: Snow forecast for UK
    • University to rename buildings in honour of inspirational figures
    • Why are winter birds disappearing, and is orange juice the new superfood? - Reading in the news Weds 11 Jan
    • The future of snowstorms and THAT Trump press conference - Reading in the news Thurs 12 Jan
    • What is 'thundersnow', and why is it so hard to predict?
    • Bees officially endangered, and graduate's work makes headlines - Reading in the news Fri 13 Jan
    • Scientists ask Prime Minister to act on Trump climate policies
    • Will university professor be Trump's new EU ambassador? - Reading in the news Mon 16 Jan
    • Electric shocks for clouds could make it rain in the Middle East
    • Global temperatures, fake news and what motivates us: Reading in the news Weds 18 Jan
    • Expert comment: Record hottest 2016 'entirely expected'
    • University announces first tenants of Thames Valley Science Park
    • Society remains convinced rewards work, despite evidence they decrease motivation
    • Turbulence expert reveals cost of climate change to aviation insurers
    • No country more nervous than Mexico of a Trump presidency - expert commentary
    • Noam Chomsky to give public lecture about the state of western democracy and whether the human experiment is doomed
    • Noam Chomsky, President Obama, and mice: Reading in the news - 20th Jan
    • A tale of two presidents: Reading in the News - 23 January 2017
    • Supreme court judgement on Brexit - Expert Commentary
    • Food industry already successful in cutting acrylamide - expert comment
    • Are we ready for another massive volcanic eruption?
    • Toast, tunnels, and rock and roll: Reading in the news - 24 January
    • What does yesterday's ruling mean for Brexit, and are women more likely to burn out in STEM research? Reading in the News - 25 January
    • Why we may be closer to breaching global warming targets than we thought
    • A Wall, the Euro, and climate change targets: Reading in the News - 26 January
    • Trump "playing with fire" over Mexico relations - expert commentary
    • Making climate targets and tomatoes better: Reading in the News - 27 January
    • Trump's travel ban and 'special relationship' with UK - Reading in the News Mon 30 Jan
    • Au revoir aurora: Britain to lose Northern Lights due to solar winds of change
    • Goodbye Northern Lights? Impacts of solar activity shift revealed - Reading in the News Tues 31 Jan
    • Venus Awards 2017: Last call for inspirational nominations

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