University of Reading
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Official account of the UK's Sustainable University of the Year 2025 (The Times). We're inspiring the next generation of climate and environmental leaders, with world-class research, incredible students achieving their potential + geese. www.reading.ac.uk
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
The European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite, the first conceived by UoR's Professor Anthony Illingworth has been in orbit for 16-months.
From seeing inside clouds in unprecedented detail to tracking wildfires we're v.proud of its achievements. Read more https://rdg.ac/3VWS3Ox #SpaceStars
From seeing inside clouds in unprecedented detail to tracking wildfires we're v.proud of its achievements. Read more https://rdg.ac/3VWS3Ox #SpaceStars
October 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite, the first conceived by UoR's Professor Anthony Illingworth has been in orbit for 16-months.
From seeing inside clouds in unprecedented detail to tracking wildfires we're v.proud of its achievements. Read more https://rdg.ac/3VWS3Ox #SpaceStars
From seeing inside clouds in unprecedented detail to tracking wildfires we're v.proud of its achievements. Read more https://rdg.ac/3VWS3Ox #SpaceStars
The Alumni Centenary Census has gone global, and there’s still time to add your voice.
From the UK to Australia, the United States to India, alumni from 146 countries have shared their journey with us so far.
Add yours by 23:59 on Friday 10 October 👉 rdg.ac/censusln
From the UK to Australia, the United States to India, alumni from 146 countries have shared their journey with us so far.
Add yours by 23:59 on Friday 10 October 👉 rdg.ac/censusln
October 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Alumni Centenary Census has gone global, and there’s still time to add your voice.
From the UK to Australia, the United States to India, alumni from 146 countries have shared their journey with us so far.
Add yours by 23:59 on Friday 10 October 👉 rdg.ac/censusln
From the UK to Australia, the United States to India, alumni from 146 countries have shared their journey with us so far.
Add yours by 23:59 on Friday 10 October 👉 rdg.ac/censusln
We're ranked in the UK’s top 30 universities in THE World University Rankings 2026
We're also proud that University of Reading rose significantly in the Teaching category - up to 287th worldwide - reflecting our commitment to educational excellence.
Full story 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4q7cE0w
We're also proud that University of Reading rose significantly in the Teaching category - up to 287th worldwide - reflecting our commitment to educational excellence.
Full story 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4q7cE0w
October 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We're ranked in the UK’s top 30 universities in THE World University Rankings 2026
We're also proud that University of Reading rose significantly in the Teaching category - up to 287th worldwide - reflecting our commitment to educational excellence.
Full story 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4q7cE0w
We're also proud that University of Reading rose significantly in the Teaching category - up to 287th worldwide - reflecting our commitment to educational excellence.
Full story 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4q7cE0w
Speaking at a Leadership event at Henley Business School Africa, the founder of Ella's Kitchen & Chancellor of University of Reading, Paul Lindley joined CEO of Lesaka Technologies, Lincoln Mali to discuss strategies for building purpose-driven businesses that last.
Read now https://rdg.ac/42uEgT1
Read now https://rdg.ac/42uEgT1
October 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Speaking at a Leadership event at Henley Business School Africa, the founder of Ella's Kitchen & Chancellor of University of Reading, Paul Lindley joined CEO of Lesaka Technologies, Lincoln Mali to discuss strategies for building purpose-driven businesses that last.
Read now https://rdg.ac/42uEgT1
Read now https://rdg.ac/42uEgT1
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
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
October 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
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
📢 New Event: This November, join Professor Kathy Pain, with Professor Antoni Chan for a thought provoking public lecture that explores how urban environments shape our health for better or worse.
📆 19 November 2025, 18:30-20:00
📍 Whiteknights campus + Online
Book now https://rdg.ac/4gYxGtO
📆 19 November 2025, 18:30-20:00
📍 Whiteknights campus + Online
Book now https://rdg.ac/4gYxGtO
October 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
📢 New Event: This November, join Professor Kathy Pain, with Professor Antoni Chan for a thought provoking public lecture that explores how urban environments shape our health for better or worse.
📆 19 November 2025, 18:30-20:00
📍 Whiteknights campus + Online
Book now https://rdg.ac/4gYxGtO
📆 19 November 2025, 18:30-20:00
📍 Whiteknights campus + Online
Book now https://rdg.ac/4gYxGtO
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
See the full calendar at: https://rdg.ac/46Qi6ft
October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
See the full calendar at: https://rdg.ac/46Qi6ft
New research by Reading Students Union shows students in private rented accommodation are being sold 'unlimited' utilities contracts costing £2,200 more on average than traditional energy contracts.
But a new Energy Advice Service is here to help students fight back
Read 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3VKx2qm
But a new Energy Advice Service is here to help students fight back
Read 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3VKx2qm
October 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
New research by Reading Students Union shows students in private rented accommodation are being sold 'unlimited' utilities contracts costing £2,200 more on average than traditional energy contracts.
But a new Energy Advice Service is here to help students fight back
Read 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3VKx2qm
But a new Energy Advice Service is here to help students fight back
Read 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3VKx2qm
Things you love to see!
200+ future sustainability leaders 💚 1 pioneering scholarship
Our Global Sustainability Leaders Scholars gathered on campus last week, to be officially welcomed as the inaugural recipients of one of the UK’s largest climate-focused scholarships.
🔗 https://rdg.ac/4mJ8RUi
200+ future sustainability leaders 💚 1 pioneering scholarship
Our Global Sustainability Leaders Scholars gathered on campus last week, to be officially welcomed as the inaugural recipients of one of the UK’s largest climate-focused scholarships.
🔗 https://rdg.ac/4mJ8RUi
September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Things you love to see!
200+ future sustainability leaders 💚 1 pioneering scholarship
Our Global Sustainability Leaders Scholars gathered on campus last week, to be officially welcomed as the inaugural recipients of one of the UK’s largest climate-focused scholarships.
🔗 https://rdg.ac/4mJ8RUi
200+ future sustainability leaders 💚 1 pioneering scholarship
Our Global Sustainability Leaders Scholars gathered on campus last week, to be officially welcomed as the inaugural recipients of one of the UK’s largest climate-focused scholarships.
🔗 https://rdg.ac/4mJ8RUi
📢 Join us for our next Community Forum on 20 November.
Hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, it will also feature a special panel discussion with local council leaders, Thames Valley Police and Reading Students' Union.
Free & open to all (includes buffet).
Find out more: https://rdg.ac/4729Da8
Hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, it will also feature a special panel discussion with local council leaders, Thames Valley Police and Reading Students' Union.
Free & open to all (includes buffet).
Find out more: https://rdg.ac/4729Da8
September 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
📢 Join us for our next Community Forum on 20 November.
Hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, it will also feature a special panel discussion with local council leaders, Thames Valley Police and Reading Students' Union.
Free & open to all (includes buffet).
Find out more: https://rdg.ac/4729Da8
Hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, it will also feature a special panel discussion with local council leaders, Thames Valley Police and Reading Students' Union.
Free & open to all (includes buffet).
Find out more: https://rdg.ac/4729Da8