It is a rarity that an email arrives which is cause for good cheer. The invitation to speak at the Cheltenham Literature Festival—on Ghetto: A Very Short Introduction— was one…Read More >
public engagement
In pictures: stimulating senses at the Berkshire show
Armed with a quad bike, chopped vegetables and some giant pollen grains, Reading academics took sensory-themed research to the public at the Berkshire Show on 21 – 22 September. Here…Read More >
University of Reading Engagement and Impact Awards
From securing African farmers’ futures to building the confidence of Reading mums who’ve been out of the job market for a while, 12 research projects making a real-world impact have…Read More >
British Science Week round-up
University of Reading scientists will be out and about throughout British Science Week (9 -16 March) telling the public about their research and inspiring the next generation of researchers. Here…Read More >
Much more than mud
Earlier this month a group of Reading soil scientists took their research to the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition to tell the public all about the importance of soil. Jeremy…Read More >
Open Farm Sunday
The University of Reading will participate in the national Open Farm Sunday event for the first time this year. Join us at Sonning Farm to learn more about where your…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 >
‘Engage openly’ during elections, academics urged
University of Reading academics should remain engaged in public debates, even while elections are imminent in the UK, says Professor Steve Mithen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor. This week there are a number of…Read More >
Save Our Soils: Soil science at UnEarthed, Edinburgh
NOTE: This event is part of the NERC UnEarthed event VENUE: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh The Soil Security Programme, based at the University of Reading, is running an interactive exhibit on…Read More >
Pharmacy seminar: Patient and Public Involvement
School of Pharmacy Research & Scholarship Seminar Thursday 16th November, 1pm – 2pm, Hopkins 101 Mildred Foster and Alison Provins, The Oxford Academic Health Science Network (Oxford AHSN) “Patient and…Read More >