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The University of Reading is home to the world-famous Climate Stripes. We are also key contributors to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, and co-designers of the European Flood Awareness System.

At a time of unprecedented environmental change, our mission is to deliver the knowledge and solutions to reduce and, where possible, reverse environmental damage, build resilience, and enable effective adaptation.

Through pioneering research, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strategic partnerships with business, government and civil society, we transform science into positive societal impact.

Warming, warning climate stripes by Ed Hawkins at the university of Reading

Sparking global climate conversations

Created by Professor Ed Hawkins, the Climate Stripes reveal our planet's progressive warming in one striking image designed to get people talking about climate change.

Read more about the Climate Stripes.

Greener flights across the Atlantic

This award-winning project led to transatlantic flights saving fuel and reducing emissions by hitching a ride on the jet stream.

Read more about greener flights.

Flood forecasting to save lives

Reading hydrologists, co-designers of Europe’s flood warning system, are influencing policy to keep people safe.

Read more about flood forecasting.

The sun rises over the Earth

Awards and prizes

Climate education champion awarded OBE
Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his exceptional contributions to climate science and education.

Maths professor honoured for long-lasting impact 
Professor Simon Chandler-Wilde was given the Frank J. Rizzo Award of the International Association for Boundary Element Methods for his lifelong contributions to the study of waves.

Atmospheric scientist wins Institute of Physics award 
The Institute of Physics Edward Appleton Medal and Prize was awarded to Professor Nicolas Bellouin for his pioneering work studying the climate impacts of atmospheric particles of pollution on Earth’s climate.

Tutor and student studying solar pannel

Working Together

We collaborate with the very best researchers and users of research, nationally and internationally. Together, we create tangible environmental solutions that drive real change.

Postgraduate students sitting on the grass

Postgraduate Research & Fellowship Opportunities

Want to join some of the world's leading environmental researchers with a fully-funded PhD research studentship at the University of Reading? Explore postgraduate research and fellowship opportunities within the Environment Theme.

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