Research at the University of Reading into Valladolid’s unsung cultural history is changing the way the city is perceived by its inhabitants and visitors alike. For years, the Spanish city…Read More >
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Empowering smallholder farmers to overcome climate challenges
An approach developed by a team of researchers at the University of Reading is being used to help farmers in the developing world adapt to and cope with climate change....Read More >
Border checks on the go
A smartphone app and innovative biometric technology developed at Reading is being used at border crossings to keep people moving while maintaining security. Robust border control is essential, but long...Read More >
Influencing communications to influence behaviour
Research from the Henley Business School is being applied to help government departments in the UK to communicate more effectively and more efficiently. Whether it’s convincing people to do something...Read More >
Sustainable development through natural resource management
In resource-rich emerging economies, local content policy could offer a mechanism for governments to drive long-term, sustainable development across the whole economy. Research at Henley Business School, University of Reading,…Read More >
Drought monitoring and early warning for African food security
A satellite-based rainfall estimation system and drought forecasting system developed at the University of Reading are generating data to support drought insurance and agricultural decision-making. These new approaches to drought...Read More >
Secretarial superpowers: the key to business success
The role of company secretary is often undervalued and misunderstood. But this has begun to change in recent years, thanks to research at the Henley Business School, University of Reading,...Read More >
Understanding uncertainties brings about better weather forecasts
Advances in the use of satellite and radar data led by Reading mathematicians are helping agencies across the world, from the UK Met Office to NASA, to make better weather...Read More >
Gaming therapy helps stroke patients recover
Recovering stroke and brain injury patients worldwide are benefiting from a unique, game-based rehab system which targets language and movement problems at the same time. The system has been developed...Read More >
Ensuring fair developer contributions for the community
Research at the University of Reading has led to important changes in planning policy and practice, preventing housing developers from ‘gaming the system’ to increase their own profits at the...Read More >