Earthworms are soil ecosystem engineers. They are the key soil organisms that influence soil biology, nutrient availability and soil physical structure; and their abundance has been linked to significantly improving…Read More >
Agriculture, Food & Health
We’re running out of one of the essentials for all life on earth #GSW17
Phosphorus (P) is essential to all living things. Every single cell in plants, animals and microbes, down to our very own DNA requires P to survive and grow. Modern agriculture…Read More >
The four Alternative Food Network trends, and how they are changing the way we eat
By Professor Mike Goodman, Professor of Environment and Development/Human Geography, University of Reading. Professor Goodman appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today on Monday (8 May), to discuss the growth…Read More >
Talking about Open Research at the University of Reading
Are you an Open Researcher? Do you support or promote Open Research? Did the conference convert you? If you’ve got an Open Research story to tell and would like to…Read More >
Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2017: Enter now!
The University of Reading’s Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2017 are open to all Reading researchers, with entries open until Friday 5 May. The awards are intended to recognise and reward those who…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 >
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 >