UNIVERSITY OF READING

Electrical currents in the atmosphere flowing out of lightning storms from almost a century ago were influenced by changes in distant ocean currents, new research has shown.The discovery by weather and climate scientists, using pre-Second…

Professor Paul Glaister has spoken of his immense pride and gratitude after being appointed CBE – Commander of the Order of the British Empire – in the King’s New Year Honours List 2023.Professor Glaister, who is Professor of Mathematics…

Private recordings of playwright, novelist and poet Samuel Beckett, hidden away for three decades, will get a new home in a donation that will greatly expand the collection of known audio clips featuring the revered writer.Recorded over…

Shinfield Parish residents have an opportunity to have their say to shape sport and leisure facilities in their area. A consultation on the future of grassroots sport and green space, hosted jointly by the University of Reading and…

The University of Reading, in partnership with the University of Southampton, will be working on a research project over three years to improve the language and teaching skills of primary educators.One of Reading’s researchers on the…

A clinical training facility mimicking a real hospital ward will be created at the University of Reading after funding was secured to provide vital experience for students and NHS staff.A £2.63m grant from the Office for Students will…

The University of Reading has committed to improving biodiversity on its campuses by joining a new global universities initiative which has launched today at the 2022 UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15).The Nature Positive Universities…

Travel by train, bike and bus should be the first option before flights and cars, according to bold new plans to help the University of Reading become carbon net zero by 2030.New guidelines are being rolled out to encourage sustainable…

The University of Reading and the Natural History Museum held a Research Open Day last month to launch the first phase of a long-term research collaboration. The event was inspired by the planned move of 28 million specimens – which…

Taking a positive stance on encouraging debate on campus has helped to win the University of Reading a fourth award from Understanding Animal Research.The University of Reading took a simple approach in response to protests against the…