When and where was the first Botanical University Challenge held?  The brainchild of the University of Reading’s very own Dr Jonathan Mitchley and Dr John Warren (Aberystwyth University), it was...Read More >

Ever sniffed a plant, whether nice or nasty and wondered: why do plants smell? Well, wonder no more, we have just the thing for you -  our “why are plants...Read More >

This is a fun-filled family event in the University of Reading's beautiful Harris Garden, entry is free and yes there will be bunting, it's a proper garden party! There will...Read More >

#MuseumWeek 2019 is taking place from 13 to 19 May, bringing together cultural institutions from all over the world based on the idea of “7 days, 7 themes, 7 hashtags”. It features various themes...Read More >

Following from our first successful "Why are plants smelly?" event for British Science Week (10th March) "Why are plants smelly 2” is our schools outreach event for the International Fascination...Read More >

Visit the University of Reading education stand and meet Tomos Jones PhD student at University of Reading. This NERC SCENARIO project investigates the possible impacts of climate change on the...Read More >

The Pint of Science festival aims to make science accessible to a wide public.  On Tuesday 21st May Dr M will take the role of MC for "Our Shared Planet" theme...Read More >

This is one of a series of summer science parties aimed at teachers from  Lambeth and the wider London area and held at the Garden Museum, Lambeth, on Tuesday 25th...Read More >

Celebrate 50 years and more of Reading Botany As Reading Botanists are aware, 2019 is the 50th anniversary of masters' botany teaching at the University of Reading and over 100 years of...Read More >