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 >
Environment
Saving lives and reducing damage with flood early warnings
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 >
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 >
How Reading research helped the BBC uncover ‘The Secrets of Your Food’
By Stephanie Bull, food scientist, Chemistry Food & Pharmacy Reading is known as one of the world’s leading centres for the study of food and health. We have outstanding facilities…Read More >
Weather forecasters face storm of criticism – so is it time for a new look?
By Dr Andrew Charlton-Perez, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading Former BBC weather forecaster Bill Giles’ criticism of weather forecasts raises questions about how weather is communicated generally. Mr Giles…Read More >
What reproducibility crisis? Open research may have the answers
By Dr Robert Darby, research data manager One of the pillars of all empirical research is that the findings of experiments should not just be one-offs. Anyone with the ability…Read More >