2022

Surveys of consumers in Poland and Spain show that a lack of knowledge about food packaging symbols is hindering effective disposal practices.Consumers also expressed confusion about how to recycle mixed material packaging, such as a…

The science and technology editor for Sky News has received an honorary degree from the University of Reading for his efforts in communicating complex messages, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and on climate change.Tom Clarke,…

Children do “fun, easy, and interesting” activities to learn about how to dispose of food packaging sustainably.During November, 200 Reading school pupils, aged 7 to 11 years, took part in workshops as part of a University of Reading…

600 runners donned their Santa outfits and braved the freezing temperatures to raise money for charity this month, as part of the annual Reading Rotary Santa Run.The race, held on Sunday 11 December, took place on the University of…

Working mothers and other job seekers with gaps in their employment history can overcome discrimination by rewriting their CV to focus on years worked instead of listing employment dates.In a study published in Nature Human Behaviour,…

A comprehensive UK report assessing the contribution of arts and humanities research during the COVID‐19 pandemic has revealed a deep impact on social inclusion and national wellbeing.The Pandemic and Beyond report, funded by the Arts and…

Opinion poll or survey results could potentially change depending on whether respondents are provided with spoken or written information, new research suggests. A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General on ‘language…

Mental health services in rural areas need urgent attention to ensure the needs of farmers are properly met, according to researchers.Farmers facing worsening mental health problems are experiencing what researchers call a strained…

A new project has been unveiled to create innovative digital resources that promise to transform how people research and study one of the most dramatic periods of history – the fall of the Roman Empire. Connecting Late Antiquities will…

Analysing the style of language used by social groups could offer insight into their values and principles that goes beyond what they publicly say about themselves. New research has found that the way in which groups communicate online…