UNIVERSITY OF READING

The University of Reading has been awarded a £100,000 grant from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to take the first steps towards decarbonising the heating of Whiteknights campus buildings.The grant is…

The University of Reading is backing a campaign not to use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence complainants in sexual misconduct cases.Reading signalled its support by sharing a pledge launched by the Universities Minister…

A new exhibition, launching today, will draw on the reflections and lived experiences of staff and students on race, equality and inclusion at the University of Reading.The thought-provoking exhibition will be held in the University…

Common air pollutants from both urban and rural environments may be reducing the pollinating abilities of insects by preventing them from sniffing out the crops and wildflowers that depend on them, new research has shown.Scientists from…

Human DNA can be extracted from the ‘cement’ head lice used to glue their eggs to hairs thousands of years ago, scientists have found, which could provide an important new window into the past.In a new study, scientists for the first time…

Sensitive foods could be packaged in more environmentally and consumer-friendly packaging thanks to EIT Food-funded research. EIT Food, the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community, is supported by the European Institute…

Complex risks to human health and wellbeing have been neglected by governments and NGOs because of a failure appreciate the complex nature of environmental risks, a new report warns.The report, led by environmental experts at the…

Students from the University of Reading have taken part in a programme which challenged them to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to real-life industry challenges.120 students from across Europe and Israel celebrated their…

The University of Reading has moved up 13 places to be ranked 15th in this year's People & Planet University League, published today.People & Planet, an independent student campaigning network, reviews the environmental…

Climate change research and leadership by the University of Reading is a driving force behind Reading's bid to become a city.The University is backing Reading's bid for City Status, which was submitted on Tuesday (7 December) by Reading…