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University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 3d

Henry VIII’s ‘Tudor Domesday Book’ to open to the public

Prof Adrian Bell, working on the project at Reading said: “The Valor Ecclesiasticus provides a unique opportunity to revisit key issues relating to the financial and economic history of the Tudor period"

Read more 🔗 https://rdg.ac/48ixROD

A photograph of Valor Ecclesiasticus, an open manuscript showing Latin text with ornate calligraphy and a colorful illuminated initial depicting figures in medieval attire.. The survey was commissioned by the crown in 16th Century England.

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 9d

Step into the spectacular world of Stonehenge with Professor Duncan Garrow at the next @uniofreading.bsky.social public lecture, 14 October at 6-8pm! 🪨🌄

Register to watch the livestream now: rdg.ac/4gQGWQV

Watch the trailer: youtu.be/Lrjh7jWYXEM

Into the World of Stonehenge - Trailer

YouTube video by University of Reading

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lawrence jones @lawrentian.bsky.social · 7d

I have my supervisors’ feedback on my thesis, so today I begin the process of editing my tome on EM Forster & Virginia Woolf. I discovered that the only way to do this work is to print out my thesis & work slowly through it page by page - with a mug of tea on hand.

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 4d

Interested to take your social sciences skills to the next level? Check out the SEDarc PhD studentships for 2026 at the University of Reading and the upcoming information session on 3 Nov. Opportunities available in a range of different subjects www.reading.ac.uk/doctoral-res...
#SocialSciences #PhD

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University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 8d

To celebrate Black History Month we're hosting a range of events throughout October, including a Community Fete in the centre of Reading, which will bring together local Black-owned businesses, artists, and community groups.

See the full calendar at: https://rdg.ac/46Qi6ft

University of Reading presents the Community Fete for Black History Month.

Friday 24 October 2025 from 11am to 3pm at the Broad Street Mall, Reading.

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 9d

Air pollution is quietly harming pollinators—while pests go largely unaffected.

Dr James Ryalls reveals how even pollution levels deemed “safe” are disruptive to bees and other beneficial insects, threatening biodiversity and global food security.

Air pollution is silently decimating pollinators – but barely harms pests - Connecting Research

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 11d

📣 Bookings now open for Doctoral and Researcher College autumn training. Over 80 interdisciplinary courses available for Reading doctoral researchers with relevant courses also open to early career research staff. Request a place on a course via the RISIS portal. (Details emailed)

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 11d

4-year BBSRC funded PhD with Unilever exploring oral sensitivity, perception of mouthfeel and product acceptability.

Starts late autumn 2025. Includes Unilever placement.

Apply by 22 October.

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

#FoodScience #OralSensitivity #Mouthfeel #FoodTaste #FoodResearch #PhD

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 16d

So proud that PhD researcher Vic Pickup is in the Three Minute Thesis national final! Vic will be sharing about her research on the hidden women authors of Mills & Boon at the finals on 1 Oct at 12 noon. Register to watch & vote at
👉 vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
#PhD #MillsandBoon #englishliterature

Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 16d

4-year funded PhD exploring how platelets are produced in the body. Excellent opportunity to develop skills in a wide range of cutting-edge techniques. Starts Jan 2026. Apply by 31 October!
👉 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOS587/p...

#platelets #cardiovascular #biomedicalresearch #PhD #pharmacy

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 21d

A study led by Professor Julie Lovegrove reveals that fibre intake across all UK age groups falls considerably short of dietary guidelines.

The authors call for systemic change to ensure sustainable availability of affordable, fibre-rich foods.

🔗 rdg.ac/46cVMO3

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 21d

🤩 A warm welcome to all the new doctoral students who are starting with us over the next few weeks!

You can find a range of welcome information at www.reading.ac.uk/essentials/w...

We look forward to meeting you at the Doctoral and Researcher College Induction on 15 October 2025

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 24d

Ancient Rome's legacy looms large in Italy's history, from colonising North Africa to Mussolini's fascist reign and modern anti-immigration movements

Historian @samagbamu.bsky.social explains the long, dark shadow cast by the imperial eagle.

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#AncientSky

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LEMONTREE @lemontree-uofr.bsky.social · 24d

📢We're hiring! The second position with the #lemontree team at the University of Reading is a PDRA in EEO Carbon Allocation Modelling. Closing date 30th Sept. Details 👇

jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in EEO Carbon Allocation Modelling:Whiteknights Reading UK

Interview date: 10 October 2026 (with the expectation that the appointment will start as soon as possible thereafter).

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 22d

🌊🛰️🌍 Congratulations Laura! 🥳🎉👏

Data Assimilation Research Centre @unirdg-darc.bsky.social · 23d

A big congratulations to DARC student Laura Risley, who defended her thesis yesterday, "Assimilation of future ocean current measurements using satellites", at the University of Reading.

Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 23d

Abiola Oyeboade Ayodeji PhD researcher in the Department of International Development, is exploring how intrahousehold gender dynamics impact food security in rural households in Southwest Nigeria www.facebook.com/UniRdgAPD/po...
#FoodSecurity #GenderDynamics #InternationalDevelopment #Nigeria #PhD

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Abiola Oyeboade Ayodeji, a PhD student in the Department of International Development, is researching how intrahousehold gender dynamics impact food security in rural households in Southwest Nigeria.....

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Richard Allan @rpallanuk.bsky.social · 25d

Dry, warm conditions persisted over UK in August 2025 with low river flows, groundwater, reservoir levels & soil moisture leading to #drought impacts; wetter September is alleviating surface water deficit but more sustained rainfall needed to replenish deeper supplies:
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Map showing below average August 2025 rainfall over UK

Map showing low river flows over UK in August 2025

Map showing low groundwater levels over much of the UK in August 2025

Map showing dry soils over parts of UK in August 2025

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 24d

PhD researcher Sayantani Ghosh unpicks whether India’s rates of gender violence have their source in deep-rooted gender discrimination and bias. Discover more about Sayantani's research bit.ly/drhighlights24
#India #GenderViolence #GenderBias #PhD

Article by PhD researcher Sayantani Ghosh entitled: Facing up to deeply rooted bias

Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 25d

UoR PhD alumnus Professor Victor Mlambo (left) was invited to present the University of Mpumalanga's (South Africa) inaugural lecture on Sustainable Animal Food Systems exploring the evolving challenges and opportunities in animal food systems www.ump.ac.za/News-and-Eve...

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · Sep 9

The UK govt. aims to build 1.5 million new homes in 5 years, but such rapid construction could gravely impact our countryside.

Urban-planning in 2025 and beyond must be nature-centric, argues ecologist and author @tom-oliver.bsky.social for @uk.theconversation.com

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Why building nature-centric housing involves a mindset shift - Connecting Research

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Juliette Waterman @juliettewaterman.bsky.social · Aug 18

We're welcoming reseach submissions (any article format) on stable isotope analysis of animals, especially linking present and past environments!

@frontiersin.bsky.social @icaz-news.bsky.social @uor-research.bsky.social #archaeology #archaeobirds #zooarchaeology #ecology #stableistopes

Frontiers | Applications of Stable Isotopes in Zooarchaeology and Historical Ecology

Stable isotope analyses of historical archives (e.g., tissues from specimens held in natural history collections and faunal remains recovered from archaeolog...

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 29d

"My supportive supervisory team have enabled me to develop scientific skills while tackling the complex challenges involved in interdisciplinary research” - Luke Barnes Crop Science #PhD researcher exploring peat-free alternatives www.facebook.com/UniRdgAPD/po...
#CropScience #Agriculture #PeatFree

Agriculture, Policy & Development at the University of Reading

Luke Barnes, PhD student in the Department of Crop Sciences, is exploring how peat-free alternatives influence the nutritional crop quality. He said: “Before beginning my PhD, I worked in vertical...

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Kathryn Murphy @kmurphster.bsky.social · Sep 9

I've written up some of @remade-uor.bsky.social's latest results for @uor-research.bsky.social! Check out the blog post to learn how the chemistry of the Cunetio Hoard coins is revealing details of the rebellions during the 3rd c. Crisis.
#archaeology #AncientSky 🏺

Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · Sep 9

Britannia, 274 AD. A rogue general has defied Rome to form a splinter state and, somewhere in Wiltshire, 55,000 coins are buried in the dirt.

Now, analysis of their alloys is letting archaeologist @kmurphster.bsky.social track an empire's rise & fall

Read our blog 🔗 rdg.ac/4notWE9
#AncientSky

Tracing rebellion in the chemistry of Roman coins - Connecting Research

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · Sep 9

Meet Abhin Pulloot, PhD student in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development who is researching how climate change affects the reproductive biology of the Cocoa tree. Read more about Abhin's research www.facebook.com/UniRdgAPD/po...
#Cocoa #CropScience #Agriculture

Agriculture, Policy & Development at the University of Reading

Abhin Pulloot, a PhD student in the Department of Crop Science, is working to understand how climate change impacts the reproductive biology of the Cocoa tree. He said: “Studying here has given me.....

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · Sep 8

Research at Reading is also helping teachers use storytelling to make maths lessons more engaging and effective! 🧮

Learn how @natthapoj.bsky.social, founder of mathsthroughstories.org/, is transforming how mathematics is taught across the Maldives. 🔗 rdg.ac/4licfFL

#BackToSchool #EduSky

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