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Scientists from the University of Reading have helped to bridge the gap between fiction and reality in the Science Museum’s latest exhibition.Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination transports visitors aboard an alien spaceship…

Limited edition tartan T-shirts inspired by the University of Reading’s climate stripes graphic are being made available to support climate change research.The tartan interpretation of the stripes by eco-friendly textile weaver and…

The electric charge of insects can cause changes in the electricity of the atmosphere which are comparable with weather processes, researchers at the University of Reading and University of Bristol have found.By measuring atmospheric…

The University of Reading is in the global top 100 universities for the subjects of Education and Physical Sciences, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2023 out today .The results of the THE…

Rings from trees that are thousands of years old have shed light on a mysterious, unpredictable and potentially devastating kind of astrophysical event that could affect everyday life. A University of Reading meteorology professor teamed…

The thrill of the funfair will be kept alive for years to come after two of Berkshire’s oldest institutions teamed up to inspire a new generation of signwriting stars. University of Reading students were given a fascinating insight into…

The world’s leading archive of Samuel Beckett’s work will be celebrated by writers, actors, academics, and other enthusiasts in a special anniversary event at the University of Reading.The celebration will mark 50 years since the…

It is easy to forget that we have a much bigger and ongoing challenge in the form of climate change. This is particularly true during current global challenges - Covid-19, the war in Ukraine, and the cost-of-living, food, and energy…

Reading-based community projects are set to benefit from a funding boost over the next 12 months.The Community Fund, which launched in 2021, is a joint initiative between the University of Reading and the John Sykes Foundation, and offers…

A man who collapsed while playing football at the University of Reading has returned to thank the first aider whose quick actions saved his life.Michael Hagans, 63, from Tilehurst, Reading, has played five-a-side football with his friends…