February - Month in Review

The scheme to support research leadership in the arts, humanities and social sciences is now open for new applications

Stuart has been appointed permanently having been temporary Head of School for the last few months

The fund, formerly known as the Research Endowment Trust Fund, is open for new applications

Find out about the Institution Wide Language Programme at a half-hour taster session on Monday 4 March

Universities need to do more to promote diversity of thought and opinion, Reading’s Vice-Chancellor has said in a speech in Parliament

All the events taking place at Reading across March

Strategic growth targets and support to address associated challenges outlined at latest talk

A decision has been taken to switch our eMarketplace provider after the announcement that our current system is being discontinued

Partnership with Natural History Museum provides opportunities for researchers at Reading

Mid-way through the UCAS applicant cycle, the University is tracking well against national trends

A simple change makes enjoying crisps, chocolates and other treats a little more sustainable

Join a nature walk or group cycle and get green travel tips at event hosted by the Sustainability team

This event will share how colourful ‘zines’ captured student voices to improve our teaching

Small projects can now apply for a funding boost of up to £2500

Sophie Cook will speak about inclusion and mental health in this year’s Wolfenden Lecture (Tuesday 27 February)

Students from Reading Girls' School and Eden Girls' School took part in a chocolate tasting experiment and heard from three inspirational women

Increased recruitment targets and support for high growth areas will generate income to benefit everyone

New ECMWF headquarters on the University’s campus will strengthen a key research partnership

New support for staff on the switch to an updated Virtual Learning Environment is available

The report from a two-year study of research culture at the University has been published.

How the Cleaning Services team has cut back on single-use plastics

Two fellows will be appointed this spring, funded by the NIRD Trust, to advance their fields of research

Focus groups planned to identify issues facing trans and gender nonconforming colleagues

Plus: save the date for Women’s History Month

Ways we can all cut down on waste at work

Competition devised by our Chancellor offers entrepreneurs chance to win up to £100k worth of support

Got a practical idea about how to enhance life at the University? Pitch it to the Vice-Chancellor!

Government energy regulator visited the new Art building solar panels and Energy Centre

Start a conversation about mental wellbeing and look after your own this Time to Talk Day