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Record numbers of undergraduates have been offered a place to study at the University of Reading in 2023.With 1700 more calls and over 100 more offers made during Clearing week than in 2022, the University of Reading has again proven a…

Tackling the devastating impacts of tropical cyclones in Madagascar and other parts of Southern Africa is the goal of a new £4.8 million project involving expertise from the University of Reading.REPRESA (Resilience and Preparedness to…

Warmer springs are causing British bees to wake up earlier, a new study has found, threatening the pollination of crops such as apples and pears.The research – which is believed to be the largest of its kind in Great Britain – found that…

Nearly 20 PhD students, either local to Reading or aiming to gain a qualification alongside their day jobs, have been awarded bursaries to help them embark on their studies at the University of Reading.The University’s Graduate School has…

A 150-million-year-old stomach stone has been found in the UK, making it the oldest discovered fossil of its kind.Found by renowned palaeontologist Dr Steve Etches MBE, in Kimmeridge, Dorset, the fist-shaped fossil originates from the…

A record number of delegates attended the Development Studies Association (DSA) Conference 2023 that recently took place at the University of Reading to tackle problems caused by human-induced environmental changes.DSA2023 was the…

The University of Reading is leading a key theme in a new research hub, aiming to change the way the UK uses energy.Professor Jacopo Torriti, from the School of Built Environment, will lead the Flexibility Theme of the new £15 million…

Children with autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders in India can be successfully identified by community healthcare workers using a low-cost app, a study has found.The results, published today (Friday 14 July) in Autism…

Top scientists from the University of Reading have won awards for their dedication to developing weather research.The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) awards are handed to researchers who have made significant contributions to…

A 300,000-year-old hunting weapon has shone a new light on early humans as woodworking masters, according to a new study.State-of-the-art analysis of a double-pointed wooden throwing stick, found in Schöningen in Germany three decades…