The University of Reading recently took part in a Universities UK (UUK) and ITN Productions film exploring the positive impact that universities have on people’s lives, and on the prosperity of the…Read More >
Agriculture, Food & Health
Alzheimer’s researcher invited to the Captains’ table in San Marino
A University of Reading researcher has been honoured with a reception in his home country of San Marino. On the 13th of August 2018, the Most Excellent Regent Captains of…Read More >
DRC may provide model for containing future Ebola outbreaks
Ebola is back in the Democratic Republic of Congo – but thanks to a new vaccination strategy there’s no reason that a situation like the 2014 Ebola outbreak need ever…Read More >
Sight loss research in focus as national campaign launches
A Fight for Sight campaign is to launch this weekend, to raise awareness of eye health and the need for vital eye research. Former House of Commons Speaker the Rt…Read More >
Medicines: is it time to challenge the throw away culture?
We throw away or destroy millions of unused medicines each year, at an estimated cost of £300m to the NHS. But could they be safely re-used? Reading’s Dr Parastou Donyai…Read More >
Discovering dopamine’s role in the brain: Arvid Carlsson’s important legacy
If it had not been for the discoveries of Arvid Carlsson we would have no drugs for Parkinson’s disease. In a recent post for The Conversation, Reading neuroscientist Dr Patrick Lewis explores the…Read More >
Cannabis oil for epilepsy – what you need to know
When Billy Caldwell’s medicinal cannabis oil was recently seized at Heathrow Airport, the drug was put back in the spotlight. Reading’s Professor Gary Stephens investigates the effects of cannabis-derived compounds…Read More >
Life-changing research: shortlist announced for Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2018
Research that is helping to save children’s lives in rural India, protecting endangered species in Africa, and opening children’s eyes to science in the UK are among those shortlisted for…Read More >
Sharing the benefits of healthy hay (Sainfoin)
Sainfoin is a plant that’s been grown by farmers for centuries to feed livestock, but its use has declined in recent decades. Research led by Professor Irene Mueller-Harvey and others has investigated…Read More >
Global projects win funding among latest research awards
Researchers working across national borders feature prominently in the latest group of University of Reading academics to be awarded research funding. In total, £12.5 million of funds were awarded during…Read More >