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University professor appointed CBE in New Years honours

Santa Run on campus raises money for Reading charities

International students one of our best imports
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Peter Miskell expands on his defence of international students during a recent Winter Graduation speech in this blog

TV science journalist given honorary degree

Global graduations showcase University’s worldwide reach

Stonehenge boulders form ‘fairytale’ Grotto at campus

Charity founder honoured for helping people out of poverty

Openness to animal research debate wins Reading award
The University of Reading takes a positive stance on encouraging debate on campus.

Biodiversity boost from new global university alliance

Upgraded facility to train next generation of NHS staff

Fewer flights and cars to help hit Net Zero
New guidelines to encourage sustainable business travel and greener commuting

Reading in top five green universities in the UK

Excavation expert celebrated for digs up and down the UK

University accounts show continued financial resilience

Whisky created from seeds with help from Museum

Nutrition honour for Reading Professor

Llama lab expert named UK’s best technician at THE Awards

Greener flights from maths wins science prize at THE Awards

Vice-Chancellor: Show solidarity with Iranian students

Carbon emissions halved in goal to reach Net Zero

Vice-Chancellor: Let’s be clear on sexual misconduct

The MERL secures Arts Council England funding

COP27: Reading providing vital climate science in Egypt
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First aider saves life of heart attack footballer

Community projects to receive funding

Cocoa and climate expertise showcased to Nicaragua diplomats
The Nicaraguan Ambassador to the UK visited the University of Reading.

Samuel Beckett Archive marks 50 years at Reading

Fairground’s legacy lives on in new University partnership

Reading in top 100 for Education and Physical Sciences

Climate stripes get eco tartan makeover

Sci-fi show at Science Museum stars Reading climate experts

Bike security on campus moves up a gear

'Action not words': Black History Month

Reading is a centre of excellence for knowledge exchange
The University of Reading is a centre of excellence for knowledge exchange, as demonstrated by the latest KEF (knowledge exchange framework) review.

Reading in top 200 for THE World University Rankings 2023

Reading maintains Guardian University Guide 2023 position

University joins Mental Health Charter Programme
The University of Reading has signed up to a new framework, helping to strengthen mental health support for students and staff.

COP27 climate change relay is coming to campus

Reading FC sustainability partnership nominated for award

Reading Climate Festival 2022: University events

New partnership brings together research and policy

Glass sculpture takes climate stripes into the gallery

Free tutoring helps pupils in Reading aim for university
Hundreds of Reading pupils will get tutoring in English, Maths or Science from trained students as part of a new scheme.

Archaeology of Iran could aid understanding of global issues

Meteorology building renamed after eminent professor

Author gives LGBT+ lecture for 2022

Chancellor: Farewell to Queen’s ‘reassuring continuum’

Top 30 ranking for Reading in Times league table

Dr Patricia Hillebrandt (1929 – 2022)
Respected construction industry researcher and former Reading academic Dr Patricia Hillebrandt has died aged 92

Professor Joanna Clark (1978-2022)

Accession of King Charles III - VC statement
Statement by the Vice-Chancellor following the proclamation of the accession of His Majesty King Charles III

Her Majesty The Queen: Vice-Chancellor statement

Maths professor appointed to international education body

Students dig archaeology at Reading

More students than ever get into the University of Reading
More than 4,000 new undergraduate students will begin their studies in September 2022.

Whiteknights campus named one of Britain’s top green spaces

National Teaching Fellows 2022 announced

Climate stripes hit the road in bus partnership

Reading FC kit makes climate change statement

Deaf actor and director named Distinguished Graduate

Graduation: Rubies in the rubble of a news-filled week

Reading entrepreneur honoured for charity work

Parkinson’s campaigner receives honorary degree

UN human rights advocate honored by University

Reading professor elected member of Academia Europaea
Professor Valerio Lucarini has been elected a member of Academia Europaea.

New audio trail to explore University ‘secret garden’

Army leader honored for boosting officer education

Football tournament brings communities together

Food and nutrition scientist given honorary degree

Finalists have their say in National Student Survey 2022

Golden Globe-winning director gets graduation gong
Walter Salles directed the BAFTA Award-winning films Motorcycle Diaries and Central Station

'Unsung hero' of Reading community gets honorary degree

Diversity schemes ‘do not undermine free speech’

MBE award at Palace for University catering head

Henley Regatta success as student rowers reach final

New rankings highlight mental health support at Reading

Celebrate National Meadows Day at Langley Mead

#ShowYourStripes Day: World unites behind climate science

Reading FC and Uni strike up sustainability partnership

#ShowYourStripes 2022: Join global climate change movement

University pledges support for Clean Air Day

Reading rises in Complete University Guide 2023

Reading ranked in QS World University Rankings 2023
The University of Reading has maintained a strong position in the QS World University Rankings 2023, ranked at 28th place among UK universities and 229 in the world.

Meteorology awards for Reading research trio
Three University of Reading natural hazards researchers have received awards from the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)

Climate scientists link up at UK-India education talks
University leaders from the UK and India are meeting in Mumbai to discuss strengthening education links between the two countries

Birthday List honour for University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Two more hospital departments receive University status

Natural History Museum to open research centre at TVSP

Paul Lindley appointed Chancellor of University of Reading

A ‘new kind of Chancellor’ for University’s second century

Reading professor appointed RPS Chief Scientist

Reading marks outstanding research in REF 2021

Reading expert joins Government green jobs group

From the Vice-Chancellor: Use your hard-won freedoms

Disability and Neurodiversity Review published

Made At Uni: Reading supports Climate Action campaign

Reading boosts score in THE Global Impact Rankings 2022
Reading has improved its score in the Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2022, achieving top 50 rankings for 7 of the 17 global goals

Climate change fashion wins sustainability award

Ukrainian refugee scholarships for degree study at Reading
Ukrainian refugee students will be offered full scholarships to study at the University of Reading, as part of the University’s response to the Russian invasion.

Thanking supporters who make university dreams reality

Cleaner air for Reading schools

Reading tops UK for Agriculture in 2022 QS Subject Rankings

Helen Gordon appointed first woman President of Council
Helen Gordon has been appointed as President of the Council, University of Reading’s governing body.

Taking action on our gender pay gap

University Challenge final awaits as Reading makes history

Nature trail opens to all at Whiteknights campus

Reading makes University Challenge semis for first time

Meet the teams behind world-leading science discovery
The University of Reading is celebrating the wide range of roles that help to grow world-leading scientific discovery.

Ukraine invasion: Refugees supported through power of art

Reading suspends partnership with Russian university

Ukraine war issues the focus of special event
Mental health masterclass for Marketing students

University signs up to BBC equality project

Mixed ability rugby pioneers score community funding

Vice-Chancellor's message on Ukraine

University of Reading publishes 2020/21 financial statements

Career award for Earth sciences mathematician

New course gets children outdoors to learn about climate

Dedicated gardening volunteer receives long-awaited award

University bucks national trend with rise in applications

Climate change work wins Uni Queen’s Anniversary Prize
The University was awarded the national honour for its work on climate change.at St James' Palace

Homeless charity gets community fund boost

Sanctuary seekers encouraged to apply for scholarships

Love, sex and plants: join botanists in biggest ever quiz

Joyce and Beckett reunited as University acquires collection

Reading joins national Agriculture research plan
The University of Reading and leading UK universities offering Agriculture courses and research are uniting to agree joint research priorities.

University exhibition explores racial equality on campus
New exhibition draws on reflections and lived experiences of staff and students on race, equality and inclusion

Reading joins campaign to end NDA use for sexual misconduct
The University of Reading is backing a campaign not to use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence complainants in sexual misconduct cases.

Grant to help decarbonise University's heating systems

Reading helping to inspire next generation of creative arts
Current and former students and staff from the University of Reading have been inspiring and entertaining the world through their contribution to the creative arts.

World Cup: Know the Score
With the FIFA World Cup underway in Qatar, University of Reading students and staff are leading discussions about the controversial sporting event.
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