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As the University of Reading begins its year of Centenary celebrations, we are proud to commence our important new role as hosts to the International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA).
Learn more about the work of IUCA, at: https://rdg.ac/49JwbOb
Learn more about the work of IUCA, at: https://rdg.ac/49JwbOb
January 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM
As the University of Reading begins its year of Centenary celebrations, we are proud to commence our important new role as hosts to the International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA).
Learn more about the work of IUCA, at: https://rdg.ac/49JwbOb
Learn more about the work of IUCA, at: https://rdg.ac/49JwbOb
Welcome to the University of Reading's Centenary year.
Over the next 12 months we'll be celebrating 100 years of UoR by connecting our community, our actions and our impact through a series of events, shared stories and much, much more.
Visit https://rdg.ac/3MXzd8S to find out more.
Over the next 12 months we'll be celebrating 100 years of UoR by connecting our community, our actions and our impact through a series of events, shared stories and much, much more.
Visit https://rdg.ac/3MXzd8S to find out more.
January 5, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Welcome to the University of Reading's Centenary year.
Over the next 12 months we'll be celebrating 100 years of UoR by connecting our community, our actions and our impact through a series of events, shared stories and much, much more.
Visit https://rdg.ac/3MXzd8S to find out more.
Over the next 12 months we'll be celebrating 100 years of UoR by connecting our community, our actions and our impact through a series of events, shared stories and much, much more.
Visit https://rdg.ac/3MXzd8S to find out more.
Please join us in congratulating Professor Anna Horwood from UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences who has been appointed MBE in the New Year's Honours List for services to Orthoptics and Research in Visual Development.
Read the full article now: https://rdg.ac/4pXkOI5
Read the full article now: https://rdg.ac/4pXkOI5
December 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Please join us in congratulating Professor Anna Horwood from UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences who has been appointed MBE in the New Year's Honours List for services to Orthoptics and Research in Visual Development.
Read the full article now: https://rdg.ac/4pXkOI5
Read the full article now: https://rdg.ac/4pXkOI5
Are you a local organisation, performer or University of Reading researcher?
Then apply now to take part in our Centenary Community Festival on Saturday 16 May.
Submit your application by Friday 30 January at: rdg.ac/CommunityFestival
Then apply now to take part in our Centenary Community Festival on Saturday 16 May.
Submit your application by Friday 30 January at: rdg.ac/CommunityFestival
December 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Are you a local organisation, performer or University of Reading researcher?
Then apply now to take part in our Centenary Community Festival on Saturday 16 May.
Submit your application by Friday 30 January at: rdg.ac/CommunityFestival
Then apply now to take part in our Centenary Community Festival on Saturday 16 May.
Submit your application by Friday 30 January at: rdg.ac/CommunityFestival
Wishing our students, staff and members of our community who celebrate, a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year from everyone at the University of Reading 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Wishing our students, staff and members of our community who celebrate, a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year from everyone at the University of Reading 🎄
The University of Reading is closed for the Winter break and the Social Media team are taking a well earned rest.
While we're away, you can find everything you need to know about studying at Reading, as well as support for current students, at https://rdg.ac/45fkEDJ
📸by Edward Greville
While we're away, you can find everything you need to know about studying at Reading, as well as support for current students, at https://rdg.ac/45fkEDJ
📸by Edward Greville
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The University of Reading is closed for the Winter break and the Social Media team are taking a well earned rest.
While we're away, you can find everything you need to know about studying at Reading, as well as support for current students, at https://rdg.ac/45fkEDJ
📸by Edward Greville
While we're away, you can find everything you need to know about studying at Reading, as well as support for current students, at https://rdg.ac/45fkEDJ
📸by Edward Greville
UK climate planning has lacked tools to test extreme outcomes... Until now!
Scientists at University of Reading have developed worst case climate scenarios to help policymakers assess risks ranging from severe warming to Atlantic current collapse and rapid sea level rise.
👀: https://rdg.ac/48I6flK
Scientists at University of Reading have developed worst case climate scenarios to help policymakers assess risks ranging from severe warming to Atlantic current collapse and rapid sea level rise.
👀: https://rdg.ac/48I6flK
December 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
UK climate planning has lacked tools to test extreme outcomes... Until now!
Scientists at University of Reading have developed worst case climate scenarios to help policymakers assess risks ranging from severe warming to Atlantic current collapse and rapid sea level rise.
👀: https://rdg.ac/48I6flK
Scientists at University of Reading have developed worst case climate scenarios to help policymakers assess risks ranging from severe warming to Atlantic current collapse and rapid sea level rise.
👀: https://rdg.ac/48I6flK
The University welcomes today's announcement that the UK will rejoin Erasmus+ from 2027
Head of Mobility, Marcus Dowse provided his expert view on how it differs to the Turing Scheme, and the benefits it will provide to students, employers and the wider world.
Read more 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3MJRpmb
Head of Mobility, Marcus Dowse provided his expert view on how it differs to the Turing Scheme, and the benefits it will provide to students, employers and the wider world.
Read more 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3MJRpmb
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The University welcomes today's announcement that the UK will rejoin Erasmus+ from 2027
Head of Mobility, Marcus Dowse provided his expert view on how it differs to the Turing Scheme, and the benefits it will provide to students, employers and the wider world.
Read more 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3MJRpmb
Head of Mobility, Marcus Dowse provided his expert view on how it differs to the Turing Scheme, and the benefits it will provide to students, employers and the wider world.
Read more 🔗 https://rdg.ac/3MJRpmb
Roman urban life may have come at a cost to health.
New research reveals that people living in Roman towns experienced poorer health, while rural communities were largely unaffected.
Rebecca Pitt’s study highlights how early life stress shaped health across generations.
👀: https://rdg.ac/4j12sUa
New research reveals that people living in Roman towns experienced poorer health, while rural communities were largely unaffected.
Rebecca Pitt’s study highlights how early life stress shaped health across generations.
👀: https://rdg.ac/4j12sUa
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Roman urban life may have come at a cost to health.
New research reveals that people living in Roman towns experienced poorer health, while rural communities were largely unaffected.
Rebecca Pitt’s study highlights how early life stress shaped health across generations.
👀: https://rdg.ac/4j12sUa
New research reveals that people living in Roman towns experienced poorer health, while rural communities were largely unaffected.
Rebecca Pitt’s study highlights how early life stress shaped health across generations.
👀: https://rdg.ac/4j12sUa
Discussing farming and wrong'uns in Jane Austen's work with the Absolute Units podcast.
Tune in now to hear Reading's Dr Paddy Bullard and Isabel Hughes exploring Austen's farming heritage in The Museum of English Rural Life's Absolute Units podcast.
https://rdg.ac/4o0pZpn
#JanesAusten250
Tune in now to hear Reading's Dr Paddy Bullard and Isabel Hughes exploring Austen's farming heritage in The Museum of English Rural Life's Absolute Units podcast.
https://rdg.ac/4o0pZpn
#JanesAusten250
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Discussing farming and wrong'uns in Jane Austen's work with the Absolute Units podcast.
Tune in now to hear Reading's Dr Paddy Bullard and Isabel Hughes exploring Austen's farming heritage in The Museum of English Rural Life's Absolute Units podcast.
https://rdg.ac/4o0pZpn
#JanesAusten250
Tune in now to hear Reading's Dr Paddy Bullard and Isabel Hughes exploring Austen's farming heritage in The Museum of English Rural Life's Absolute Units podcast.
https://rdg.ac/4o0pZpn
#JanesAusten250
Wishing a very Happy Hanukkah to all members of our University community who are celebrating.
May this season of light bring peace, hope and warmth to you and your loved ones.
#Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah #GlobalUniversity
May this season of light bring peace, hope and warmth to you and your loved ones.
#Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah #GlobalUniversity
December 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Wishing a very Happy Hanukkah to all members of our University community who are celebrating.
May this season of light bring peace, hope and warmth to you and your loved ones.
#Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah #GlobalUniversity
May this season of light bring peace, hope and warmth to you and your loved ones.
#Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah #GlobalUniversity
We’re proud to retain our place in the Top 5 of the People & Planet League
This caps a standout year for Reading:
🏆 University of the Year for Scholarships & Bursaries
🌍 Top 30 globally in QS Sustainability Rankings
🔝 Now ranked 4th in the UK by People & Planet
Full story: https://rdg.ac/48Nivjs
This caps a standout year for Reading:
🏆 University of the Year for Scholarships & Bursaries
🌍 Top 30 globally in QS Sustainability Rankings
🔝 Now ranked 4th in the UK by People & Planet
Full story: https://rdg.ac/48Nivjs
December 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We’re proud to retain our place in the Top 5 of the People & Planet League
This caps a standout year for Reading:
🏆 University of the Year for Scholarships & Bursaries
🌍 Top 30 globally in QS Sustainability Rankings
🔝 Now ranked 4th in the UK by People & Planet
Full story: https://rdg.ac/48Nivjs
This caps a standout year for Reading:
🏆 University of the Year for Scholarships & Bursaries
🌍 Top 30 globally in QS Sustainability Rankings
🔝 Now ranked 4th in the UK by People & Planet
Full story: https://rdg.ac/48Nivjs
Climate Ambassador Scheme extended to 2027 with £1.9m in new DfE funding.
Created at Reading, the programme has already linked 1,000+ volunteers with 10,000+ education settings to support climate action in schools, nurseries and colleges.
Full story 👉 <https://rdg.ac/4pVgCbC
#ClimateEducation
Created at Reading, the programme has already linked 1,000+ volunteers with 10,000+ education settings to support climate action in schools, nurseries and colleges.
Full story 👉 <https://rdg.ac/4pVgCbC
#ClimateEducation
December 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Climate Ambassador Scheme extended to 2027 with £1.9m in new DfE funding.
Created at Reading, the programme has already linked 1,000+ volunteers with 10,000+ education settings to support climate action in schools, nurseries and colleges.
Full story 👉 <https://rdg.ac/4pVgCbC
#ClimateEducation
Created at Reading, the programme has already linked 1,000+ volunteers with 10,000+ education settings to support climate action in schools, nurseries and colleges.
Full story 👉 <https://rdg.ac/4pVgCbC
#ClimateEducation
“This matters for farm economics and the environment”
Reading's Professor Chris Reynolds has contributed to new research published in Science Magazine that shows that more diverse grasslands = higher crop yields + lower nitrogen use.
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/4a2kdjx
Reading's Professor Chris Reynolds has contributed to new research published in Science Magazine that shows that more diverse grasslands = higher crop yields + lower nitrogen use.
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/4a2kdjx
December 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“This matters for farm economics and the environment”
Reading's Professor Chris Reynolds has contributed to new research published in Science Magazine that shows that more diverse grasslands = higher crop yields + lower nitrogen use.
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/4a2kdjx
Reading's Professor Chris Reynolds has contributed to new research published in Science Magazine that shows that more diverse grasslands = higher crop yields + lower nitrogen use.
Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/4a2kdjx
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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Early November snowfall here in Reading [picture is taken at 50 mm on the
@uniofreading.bsky.social campus]. #uksnow
@uniofreading.bsky.social campus]. #uksnow
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