In the News
Reading in the news - Wed 28 Ja
Reports on Reading Museum’s plans to display items from the Roman town of Silchester, mentioning research from Professor Mike Fulford
2026 News
University News
QS Europe Ranking: Reading in top 80 universities
Reading is ranked at 76 in Europe and 28 in the UK
Research
Artists’ lessons for institutions explored at symposium
Artists from across Europe spoke at the Reading International Symposium on 21 Jan
Comment
Storm Chandra: ‘UK stuck on hazardous weather conveyor belt’
Dr Jess Neumann provides expert comment
In the News
Reading in the news - Tue 27 Jan
Worldwide coverage of archaeology research into the oldest wooden tools found
Research
Earliest evidence of wooden tools used by humans
The discoveries, made in Greece, date back 430,000 years.
Comment
Storm Chandra: ‘More flooding expected'
Dr Jess Neumann provides expert comment.
In the News
Reading in the news - Mon 26 Jan
Coverage of news that the National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded almost £250,000 to the Cookham Abbey Connects project.
In the News
Reading in the news - Fri 23 Jan
Dr Alexander Gilder was quoted by The I Paper and Professor Rosa Freedman was interviewed by DW News on President Trump’s Board of Peace.
Research
How Luxembourg flood warnings went without action
The July 2021 floods were Luxembourg's most financially costly disaster on record
University News
Ancient abbey’s secrets to be shared thanks to major grant
A £249,755 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will enable the new research and community engagement
In the News
Reading in the news - Thu 22 Jan
Professor picks up OBE from Windsor Castle
Research
Salty facts: takeaways have more salt than labels claim
Scientists found 47% of takeaway foods analysed exceeded their declared salt levels.
Comment
Shamima Begum: ‘Fate of Brits in Syria is uncertain’
Professor Harmonie Toros comments on the status of British detainees in Syria
Research
Vitamin D deficiency linked to respiratory infection risk
In the largest study of its kind, researchers investigated the link between vitamin D status and the rate of hospitalisation due to respiratory tract infections.
University News
Strong scores in THE World Rankings by Subject 2026
Reading remains in the global top 100 for Business, and saw improvements in Education and Life Sciences
In the News
Reading in the news - Wed 21 Jan
Featuring research on vitamin D deficiency and comment on new water regulations
Comment
Expert comment: Demolition of UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem
Professor Rosa Freedman comments after UNRWA headquarters was demolished.
In the News
Reading in the news - Tue 20 Jan
Expert commentary on the USA's threats to gain control of Greenland
Comment
Expert comment: water reform 'a drop in the ocean'
Dr Jess Neumann and Professor Hannah Cloke comment on the government's water white paper, outlining reform to the UK water system.
Comment
Expert comment - Trump Greenland position 'pressures NATO'
International relations experts at the University of Reading provide comment on the US position on 'acquiring' Greenland
In the News
Reading in the news - Mon 19 Jan
A newly-launched news site for Reading features Professor Sir Brian Hoskins
Our Staff
Andrew Wilbey - popular ice cream and wine expert remembered
Food science lecturer Andrew was well known for his teaching on ice cream and as Wine Steward for the Staff Common Room
In the News
Reading in the news - Fri 16 Jan
Professor Gunter Kuhnl featured in an episode of BBC 4’s Sliced Bread, discussing the potential benefits and risks of eating dark chocolate.
Our Staff
Climate education champion receives OBE at royal investiture
HRH The Prince of Wales gave Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez an OBE
Comment
Robert Jenrick: 'Reform now look like second choice'
Dr Miriam Sorace, Department of Politics and International Relations, comments
In the News
Reading in the news - Thu 15 Jan
Professor Ed Hawkins’ climate stripes are used to illustrate 2025's temperature.
In the Community
Immersive show explores town’s role in soundsystem culture
The show is running at South Street Arts Centre, 21-24 Jan
Research
Europe’s crop droughts to get worse even as rain increases
The research examined climate data and used computer models to identify regions most at risk
In the News
Reading in the news - Wed 14 Jan
Widespread coverage about 2025 being the third hottest year on record
University News
2025’s dark red stripe represents Earth’s third-warmest year
New climate stripes graphics have been created to reflect 2025's temperatures
In the Community
Nominate your university volunteers of the year
Nominations can be made by staff, students, alumni and any member of the community
In the News
Reading in the news - Tue 13 Jan
Nature's bounty brings winter joy, and a new book on the Baltic Crusades
In the Community
Campus history walking tours to celebrate 100 years
The free guided walks will run throughout 2026
Research
Higher animal welfare brings home the bacon for UK farmers
Reading research is key to new government policy on animal welfare on farms
In the News
Reading in the news - Mon 12 Jan
Award-winning research and medicine in Renaissance England, in today's media report
Our Staff
Space weather forecaster awarded special Society medal
Professor Mathew Owens has received the Royal Astronomical Society’s Chapman Medal
In the News
Reading in the news - Fri 9 Jan
Dr Akshay Deoras spoke to LBC News about UK red weather warnings after Storm Goretti hit the UK
Comment
Storm Goretti: expert comments
Dr Jess Neumann and Dr Ambrogio Volonte comment.
In the News
Reading in the news - Thu 8 Jan
Optometry Today and The Reading Chronicle reported that Emeritus Professor Anna Horwood received an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours list.
Comment
Reading weather in 2025 - hot, dry and sunny
Dr Stephen Burt analyses data from the University's Atmospheric Observatory
In the News
Reading in the news - Wed 7 Jan
Climate education proposals and what business can expect in 2026, in today's media report
In the News
Reading in the news - Tue 6 Jan
Including comment on the capture of the Venezuelan leader and investigating greener animal feeds
In the News
Reading in the news - Mon 5 Jan
A round-up of media coverage over the festive period
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