By Professor Hannah Cloke, hydrologist, Water@Reading If you knew there was a strong chance that your local river was about to burst its banks and sweep away your house, you’d…Read More >
Prizewinning research: From bones to data – the evolution of dinosaur science
By Dr Manabu Sakamoto, palaeontologist, University of Reading Think of a palaeontologist. What comes to mind? You might be thinking of Sam Neill in the film ‘Jurassic Park’, Ross from…Read More >
Prizes awarded for outstanding research outputs
Dinosaurs, chickens and the Russian revolution were among the topics that won University of Reading academics prizes for their research last week. The five academics, one from each research theme,…Read More >
Will the ‘little boy’ of the Pacific bring disaster? Improving El Niño flood forecasts
By Rebecca Emerton, Water@Reading research group When an El Niño is declared, or even forecast, we think back to memorable past El Niños (such as 1997/98), and begin to ask…Read More >
Nutrition and Hydration Week: The importance of Hydration HEALTH
By Dr Faustina Hwang, Biomedical Engineering, University of Reading Most people know the importance of staying well hydrated on a hot sunny day. However, for vulnerable older adults, ensuring adequate…Read More >
Body of evidence: exploring Reading’s health research for British Science Week
By Tim Mayo, University of Reading press officer for health research Throughout British Science Week this week, University of Reading scientists from across the health research theme are presenting the…Read More >
Closing the loop between technology and people
By Inge Lasser, Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics, University of Reading Professor Doug Saddy’s lecture entitled “Augmented Humans: mind and machine” changed the way I think about myself and about…Read More >
Reading wins £3.3m in research grants in January
Researchers at the University of Reading secured more than £3.3 million in research grants and awards in January. A total of 25 research projects were confirmed in the first month…Read More >
Did climate change have a role in the West African floods of 2012?
By Hannah Parker, Walker Institute, University of Reading During the wet season of 2012 heavy rainfall across West Africa led to flooding with devastating impacts. More than 3 million people…Read More >
Votes for women – and £5m to celebrate, 100 years on
by Dr Jacqui Turner, Department of History, University of Reading This week was International Women’s Day and women were everywhere. We were in the media, online, on TV, and crowded…Read More >