The University of Reading is among the world’s top 50 universities in its support of sustainable global development, ...

AI in universities: BBC News and BBC Radio Berkshire interviewed Professor Keiichi Nakata (Henley Business School) discussing how AI is changing universities and supporting organisations in adapting ...

An international research collaboration involving scholars from several countries has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) systems, particularly those enhanced with specialised forensic ...

Warzones, microplastics and light pollution pose serious new risks to bees and other pollinators over the next decade, according to a landmark report on today’s World Bee Day. The report from Bee:wild ...

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May), and this year’s theme is community. With exams and deadlines approaching, it’s more important than ever to look after your mental health and stay ...

Cardinals will begin voting to elect a new pope in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, 7 May. Professor Rebecca Rist, papal expert at the University of Reading, provides insights into how the conclave ...

The climate stripes show the change in average annual global temperatures since 1850. Red stripes indicate hotter years and blue stripes indicate cooler years. The study, led by Professor Hawkins, ...

Plant flowers on farms: The Observer exclusively reports (in print) on a new study by Dr Charlotte Howard (Agriculture) that found farmers could save money by planting flower strips on their farms.

Pope Francis has died aged 88, The Vatican has announced. Professor Rebecca Rist, expert on the Papacy, comments below on Pope Francis’s legacy and what comes next following the Pope’s death. Read ...

Helping communities predict extreme weather events that have never been recorded in modern history is the focus of a new study published in Nature Communications. A team from the Climate Adaptation ...

The UK government should extend its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to cover all types of foods, according to a major new report published today (Monday, 17 March). The Transforming UK Food Systems ...

Eating walnuts for breakfast could improve brain function throughout the day for young adults, a new study has shown. Researchers at the University of Reading found that eating 50g of walnuts (a ...