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Discover how future pharmacists at the University of Reading are being better equipped to care for d/Deaf patients and other underserved groups thanks to an innovative series of video vignettes created by students in the Department of Film, Theatre and Television.
Start here: https://rdg.ac/4aeNlnB
Start here: https://rdg.ac/4aeNlnB
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Discover how future pharmacists at the University of Reading are being better equipped to care for d/Deaf patients and other underserved groups thanks to an innovative series of video vignettes created by students in the Department of Film, Theatre and Television.
Start here: https://rdg.ac/4aeNlnB
Start here: https://rdg.ac/4aeNlnB
Using funding from the University of Reading's Community Engagement Fund, Dingley's Promise are helping children with special education needs and disabilities improve their relationship with food.
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/4pAbdGW
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/4pAbdGW
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Using funding from the University of Reading's Community Engagement Fund, Dingley's Promise are helping children with special education needs and disabilities improve their relationship with food.
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/4pAbdGW
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/4pAbdGW
Growth and dominance on the domestic and international sculling scene 🚣♂️
Reading University Boat Club has been featured by British Rowing after a decade of standout performances on the water. We're so proud of our athletes and coaches. #GoClams
Read it now 👉 https://rdg.ac/4ofSpeT
Reading University Boat Club has been featured by British Rowing after a decade of standout performances on the water. We're so proud of our athletes and coaches. #GoClams
Read it now 👉 https://rdg.ac/4ofSpeT
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Growth and dominance on the domestic and international sculling scene 🚣♂️
Reading University Boat Club has been featured by British Rowing after a decade of standout performances on the water. We're so proud of our athletes and coaches. #GoClams
Read it now 👉 https://rdg.ac/4ofSpeT
Reading University Boat Club has been featured by British Rowing after a decade of standout performances on the water. We're so proud of our athletes and coaches. #GoClams
Read it now 👉 https://rdg.ac/4ofSpeT
COVID vaccine tech is not just for viruses...
New Reading research led by Professor Sakthi Vaiyapuri, shows mRNA can reduce venom induced muscle damage, offering a potential step forward for global snakebite treatment.
Full story: https://rdg.ac/3K6Ddmk
#UoRResearch
New Reading research led by Professor Sakthi Vaiyapuri, shows mRNA can reduce venom induced muscle damage, offering a potential step forward for global snakebite treatment.
Full story: https://rdg.ac/3K6Ddmk
#UoRResearch
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
COVID vaccine tech is not just for viruses...
New Reading research led by Professor Sakthi Vaiyapuri, shows mRNA can reduce venom induced muscle damage, offering a potential step forward for global snakebite treatment.
Full story: https://rdg.ac/3K6Ddmk
#UoRResearch
New Reading research led by Professor Sakthi Vaiyapuri, shows mRNA can reduce venom induced muscle damage, offering a potential step forward for global snakebite treatment.
Full story: https://rdg.ac/3K6Ddmk
#UoRResearch
Award-winning excellence from UoR alumna 🎓
Congrats to Dr Maitreyee Wairagkar, winner of the Gruber International Research Award for groundbreaking neuroprosthetics work. A proud moment for us to celebrate from our global alumni community.
Find out more 👉 https://rdg.ac/4oLEXjL
Congrats to Dr Maitreyee Wairagkar, winner of the Gruber International Research Award for groundbreaking neuroprosthetics work. A proud moment for us to celebrate from our global alumni community.
Find out more 👉 https://rdg.ac/4oLEXjL
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Award-winning excellence from UoR alumna 🎓
Congrats to Dr Maitreyee Wairagkar, winner of the Gruber International Research Award for groundbreaking neuroprosthetics work. A proud moment for us to celebrate from our global alumni community.
Find out more 👉 https://rdg.ac/4oLEXjL
Congrats to Dr Maitreyee Wairagkar, winner of the Gruber International Research Award for groundbreaking neuroprosthetics work. A proud moment for us to celebrate from our global alumni community.
Find out more 👉 https://rdg.ac/4oLEXjL
New University of Reading research by Dr Tan Wingenbach reveals that your 40 facial muscles stay active even when your face feels neutral. These tiny movements help us communicate, connect and empathise without saying a word.
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/3XFmKZk
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/3XFmKZk
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
New University of Reading research by Dr Tan Wingenbach reveals that your 40 facial muscles stay active even when your face feels neutral. These tiny movements help us communicate, connect and empathise without saying a word.
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/3XFmKZk
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/3XFmKZk
New research from Reading reports climate change is set to make monsoon storms in South Asia weaker, but wetter. By the time temperatures reach 2°C of warming, average rainfall from each storm will increase by roughly 10%.
How can weaker storms produce more rain?
Find out 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3XoBZpH
How can weaker storms produce more rain?
Find out 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3XoBZpH
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
New research from Reading reports climate change is set to make monsoon storms in South Asia weaker, but wetter. By the time temperatures reach 2°C of warming, average rainfall from each storm will increase by roughly 10%.
How can weaker storms produce more rain?
Find out 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3XoBZpH
How can weaker storms produce more rain?
Find out 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3XoBZpH
Leaping into the global Top 30 of the QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026
A strong recognition of our research, policy influence and community-wide sustainability work, University of Reading is now 17th in Europe & 12th in the UK from over 2000 institutions worldwide.
👉 https://rdg.ac/43CYvhY
A strong recognition of our research, policy influence and community-wide sustainability work, University of Reading is now 17th in Europe & 12th in the UK from over 2000 institutions worldwide.
👉 https://rdg.ac/43CYvhY
November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Leaping into the global Top 30 of the QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026
A strong recognition of our research, policy influence and community-wide sustainability work, University of Reading is now 17th in Europe & 12th in the UK from over 2000 institutions worldwide.
👉 https://rdg.ac/43CYvhY
A strong recognition of our research, policy influence and community-wide sustainability work, University of Reading is now 17th in Europe & 12th in the UK from over 2000 institutions worldwide.
👉 https://rdg.ac/43CYvhY
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November 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Early November snowfall here in Reading [picture is taken at 50 mm on the
@uniofreading.bsky.social campus]. #uksnow
@uniofreading.bsky.social campus]. #uksnow
AI-generated faces pose real security risks. They are used to make fake profiles, bypass identity verification systems and create false documents.
Now, scientists have found that 5 minutes of training can significantly improve people's ability to spot the fakes.
Read more 👉 https://rdg.ac/4p9rDpt
Now, scientists have found that 5 minutes of training can significantly improve people's ability to spot the fakes.
Read more 👉 https://rdg.ac/4p9rDpt
November 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
AI-generated faces pose real security risks. They are used to make fake profiles, bypass identity verification systems and create false documents.
Now, scientists have found that 5 minutes of training can significantly improve people's ability to spot the fakes.
Read more 👉 https://rdg.ac/4p9rDpt
Now, scientists have found that 5 minutes of training can significantly improve people's ability to spot the fakes.
Read more 👉 https://rdg.ac/4p9rDpt
As global attention turns towards the future of our planet, we are delighted to launch The Pearl - a new interdisciplinary research group that brings together scientists, policymakers and communities to turn climate research into practical action.
Learn more: https://rdg.ac/47YqNoC
#COP30
Learn more: https://rdg.ac/47YqNoC
#COP30
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
As global attention turns towards the future of our planet, we are delighted to launch The Pearl - a new interdisciplinary research group that brings together scientists, policymakers and communities to turn climate research into practical action.
Learn more: https://rdg.ac/47YqNoC
#COP30
Learn more: https://rdg.ac/47YqNoC
#COP30
It has arguably never been more vital to hold our leaders to account when it comes to climate change.
Sign up for our brilliant new online course 'Planet Partners: Tackling the Climate Crisis Together' and start advocating for our planet now: https://rdg.ac/3LsqvyF
#COP30
Sign up for our brilliant new online course 'Planet Partners: Tackling the Climate Crisis Together' and start advocating for our planet now: https://rdg.ac/3LsqvyF
#COP30
November 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
It has arguably never been more vital to hold our leaders to account when it comes to climate change.
Sign up for our brilliant new online course 'Planet Partners: Tackling the Climate Crisis Together' and start advocating for our planet now: https://rdg.ac/3LsqvyF
#COP30
Sign up for our brilliant new online course 'Planet Partners: Tackling the Climate Crisis Together' and start advocating for our planet now: https://rdg.ac/3LsqvyF
#COP30
Environment, climate and energy experts from Reading will contribute to vital climate conversations at COP30, including Prof. Emmanuel Essah, Head of the School of Built Environment, who is present at the UN’s climate conference as an official observer.
More on UoR at COP30: https://rdg.ac/3LS4j0N
More on UoR at COP30: https://rdg.ac/3LS4j0N
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Environment, climate and energy experts from Reading will contribute to vital climate conversations at COP30, including Prof. Emmanuel Essah, Head of the School of Built Environment, who is present at the UN’s climate conference as an official observer.
More on UoR at COP30: https://rdg.ac/3LS4j0N
More on UoR at COP30: https://rdg.ac/3LS4j0N
Helping to save the soil behind the world’s supply of chocolate.
A #UniversityOfReading project has been nominated for the #THEAwards for a simple, scalable solution - turning cocoa waste into compost and biochar, boosting yields and supporting cocoa farmers in West Africa.
https://rdg.ac/4oR6MHk
A #UniversityOfReading project has been nominated for the #THEAwards for a simple, scalable solution - turning cocoa waste into compost and biochar, boosting yields and supporting cocoa farmers in West Africa.
https://rdg.ac/4oR6MHk
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Helping to save the soil behind the world’s supply of chocolate.
A #UniversityOfReading project has been nominated for the #THEAwards for a simple, scalable solution - turning cocoa waste into compost and biochar, boosting yields and supporting cocoa farmers in West Africa.
https://rdg.ac/4oR6MHk
A #UniversityOfReading project has been nominated for the #THEAwards for a simple, scalable solution - turning cocoa waste into compost and biochar, boosting yields and supporting cocoa farmers in West Africa.
https://rdg.ac/4oR6MHk
The University of Reading has submitted a hybrid planning application for part of the land within the proposed Loddon Garden Village, a new community that will bring together homes, schools, jobs and community facilities.
Find out more 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4hMRvFd
Find out more 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4hMRvFd
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The University of Reading has submitted a hybrid planning application for part of the land within the proposed Loddon Garden Village, a new community that will bring together homes, schools, jobs and community facilities.
Find out more 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4hMRvFd
Find out more 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4hMRvFd
Reading researchers developed an explainable AI model with ~92% accuracy, helping the #NHS cut high-risk non-attendance by 40% and offer personalised support, improving care and reducing costs.
Proud that this project is shortlisted for #THEAwards2025.
👉https://rdg.ac/4qIiqpE
Proud that this project is shortlisted for #THEAwards2025.
👉https://rdg.ac/4qIiqpE
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Reading researchers developed an explainable AI model with ~92% accuracy, helping the #NHS cut high-risk non-attendance by 40% and offer personalised support, improving care and reducing costs.
Proud that this project is shortlisted for #THEAwards2025.
👉https://rdg.ac/4qIiqpE
Proud that this project is shortlisted for #THEAwards2025.
👉https://rdg.ac/4qIiqpE
Are meat alternatives set to make a delicious comeback?
Drawing on their expertise in chemistry, sensory and consumer sciences, Reading scientists are playing a central role in the PLANTOMYC consortium which aims to create meat substitutes using fermentation processes.
👀: https://rdg.ac/47te8tq
Drawing on their expertise in chemistry, sensory and consumer sciences, Reading scientists are playing a central role in the PLANTOMYC consortium which aims to create meat substitutes using fermentation processes.
👀: https://rdg.ac/47te8tq
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Are meat alternatives set to make a delicious comeback?
Drawing on their expertise in chemistry, sensory and consumer sciences, Reading scientists are playing a central role in the PLANTOMYC consortium which aims to create meat substitutes using fermentation processes.
👀: https://rdg.ac/47te8tq
Drawing on their expertise in chemistry, sensory and consumer sciences, Reading scientists are playing a central role in the PLANTOMYC consortium which aims to create meat substitutes using fermentation processes.
👀: https://rdg.ac/47te8tq
A new tool for measuring the economic value of farm animal welfare improvements has been developed by researchers from the School of Agriculture, Policy & Development, potentially transforming how supermarkets, shoppers and government evaluate animal welfare policies.
Read 🔗 https://rdg.ac/47wHua6
Read 🔗 https://rdg.ac/47wHua6
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A new tool for measuring the economic value of farm animal welfare improvements has been developed by researchers from the School of Agriculture, Policy & Development, potentially transforming how supermarkets, shoppers and government evaluate animal welfare policies.
Read 🔗 https://rdg.ac/47wHua6
Read 🔗 https://rdg.ac/47wHua6
Two University of Reading climate experts have contributed to the latest 10 New Insights in Climate Science 2025/26 report, produced by 70 globally renowned scientists. The report was published today ahead of COP30, 10 years since the Paris Agreement.
Read the full report: https://rdg.ac/47BqEHq
Read the full report: https://rdg.ac/47BqEHq
October 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Two University of Reading climate experts have contributed to the latest 10 New Insights in Climate Science 2025/26 report, produced by 70 globally renowned scientists. The report was published today ahead of COP30, 10 years since the Paris Agreement.
Read the full report: https://rdg.ac/47BqEHq
Read the full report: https://rdg.ac/47BqEHq
Today, Dr Helen Hooker from Reading’s Department of Meteorology spoke to DW News about the science behind Hurricane Melissa - what triggered it, why storms are becoming more extreme, and how climate change is increasing the likelihood of powerful weather events.
Watch now https://rdg.ac/4qxSz3D
Watch now https://rdg.ac/4qxSz3D
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Today, Dr Helen Hooker from Reading’s Department of Meteorology spoke to DW News about the science behind Hurricane Melissa - what triggered it, why storms are becoming more extreme, and how climate change is increasing the likelihood of powerful weather events.
Watch now https://rdg.ac/4qxSz3D
Watch now https://rdg.ac/4qxSz3D
A quarter of the UK’s chickens are produced close to the River Wye, but how does this affect the waterways and the people nearby?
Director of the Centre for Climate Justice, Prof. Chris Hilson explores a major pollution lawsuit, shining a light on the plight of our rivers.
🔗 https://rdg.ac/4o4csO7
Director of the Centre for Climate Justice, Prof. Chris Hilson explores a major pollution lawsuit, shining a light on the plight of our rivers.
🔗 https://rdg.ac/4o4csO7
October 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A quarter of the UK’s chickens are produced close to the River Wye, but how does this affect the waterways and the people nearby?
Director of the Centre for Climate Justice, Prof. Chris Hilson explores a major pollution lawsuit, shining a light on the plight of our rivers.
🔗 https://rdg.ac/4o4csO7
Director of the Centre for Climate Justice, Prof. Chris Hilson explores a major pollution lawsuit, shining a light on the plight of our rivers.
🔗 https://rdg.ac/4o4csO7
Bridging ideas, building futures: Knowledge exchange matters
In his latest blog, Chancellor Paul Lindley OBE explains how his personal experience of partnering with the University has led to a shared determination to change the world for the better.
To read the full blog: https://rdg.ac/476xXI5
In his latest blog, Chancellor Paul Lindley OBE explains how his personal experience of partnering with the University has led to a shared determination to change the world for the better.
To read the full blog: https://rdg.ac/476xXI5
October 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Bridging ideas, building futures: Knowledge exchange matters
In his latest blog, Chancellor Paul Lindley OBE explains how his personal experience of partnering with the University has led to a shared determination to change the world for the better.
To read the full blog: https://rdg.ac/476xXI5
In his latest blog, Chancellor Paul Lindley OBE explains how his personal experience of partnering with the University has led to a shared determination to change the world for the better.
To read the full blog: https://rdg.ac/476xXI5
Human-driven climate change driving increase in scale of wildfires, according to the annual State of Wildfires report, co-authored by Fiona Spuler and wildfire experts from the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology.
Read the full story at: https://rdg.ac/3KUUY8l
Read the full story at: https://rdg.ac/3KUUY8l
October 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Human-driven climate change driving increase in scale of wildfires, according to the annual State of Wildfires report, co-authored by Fiona Spuler and wildfire experts from the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology.
Read the full story at: https://rdg.ac/3KUUY8l
Read the full story at: https://rdg.ac/3KUUY8l
Last week, our grounds team planted 2,000 crocus bulbs next to the Library, kindly donated by the Rotary Club of Reading Abbey.
Part of Rotary club’s Purple4Polio campaign, they’ll bloom as a bright reminder of the power of community, and the campaigns efforts to end polio.
Part of Rotary club’s Purple4Polio campaign, they’ll bloom as a bright reminder of the power of community, and the campaigns efforts to end polio.
October 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Last week, our grounds team planted 2,000 crocus bulbs next to the Library, kindly donated by the Rotary Club of Reading Abbey.
Part of Rotary club’s Purple4Polio campaign, they’ll bloom as a bright reminder of the power of community, and the campaigns efforts to end polio.
Part of Rotary club’s Purple4Polio campaign, they’ll bloom as a bright reminder of the power of community, and the campaigns efforts to end polio.
Employment? Further study? Travelling?
If you graduated from the University of Reading between May and July 2024, then fill in the #GraduateOutcomes survey that you’ve been sent via email and share what you’ve been up to since your time in higher education.
Find out more at https://rdg.ac/43au7Mr
If you graduated from the University of Reading between May and July 2024, then fill in the #GraduateOutcomes survey that you’ve been sent via email and share what you’ve been up to since your time in higher education.
Find out more at https://rdg.ac/43au7Mr
October 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Employment? Further study? Travelling?
If you graduated from the University of Reading between May and July 2024, then fill in the #GraduateOutcomes survey that you’ve been sent via email and share what you’ve been up to since your time in higher education.
Find out more at https://rdg.ac/43au7Mr
If you graduated from the University of Reading between May and July 2024, then fill in the #GraduateOutcomes survey that you’ve been sent via email and share what you’ve been up to since your time in higher education.
Find out more at https://rdg.ac/43au7Mr