The food we consume and its production has a huge carbon footprint – so should food be taxed according to the emissions it produces? On World Food Day, Dr Ariane…Read More >
Category: Food
Five tips to reduce your food waste
Around one third of the food we produce ends up in the bin, and household food waste counts for over 50% of that figure. Today is UN World Food Day 2018,…Read More >
We want your views on public engagement with research
The University is committed to supporting public engagement with research. We are now asking for the help of our colleagues with a survey to capture your views on the opportunities,…Read More >
Present your research in Parliament: apply for STEM for Britain 2019
Early-career and student research scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians have until 3 December to apply for STEM for Britain 2019. Shortlisted entries will be asked to present their posters at…Read More >
A simple way to inform parliamentary debate – submit your research to POST now!
The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), supports parliamentarians by providing concise up-do-date reviews on topics that are likely to be debated in parliament in the coming months. POST,…Read More >
Sharing the benefits of research
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 >
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 >
When soil and swing collide: science at the Big Band Big Lunch
On Sunday (3 June) the University brought together staff, students, and people in Reading for the Big Band Big Lunch. Jeremy Le Lean, communications officer of the Soil Security Programme,…Read More >