Acclaimed theatre director Walter D. Asmus visited Minghella Studies to talk about his collaborations with #SamuelBeckett at the 35th Beckett International Foundation research seminar 🔗 rdg.ac/3LspbMg @uorspeccoll.bsky.social @beckettreading.bsky.social #theatresky

Is democracy eroding or consolidating in African nations? With €4.6m in @erc.europa.eu funding, a team from @uniofreading.bsky.social, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social & partners in Ghana are monitoring Africa's political health. 🔗 rdg.ac/47ZNrhk

Environmental scientist Professor Sandy Harrison is part of a major new €12m @erc.europa.eu project exploring how fire, climate & people have shaped Africa's biodiversity over the last 6,000 years 🌍 Read our press release 🔗 rdg.ac/4qOVjJQ

We're excited to be hosting a symposium on the work of Professor Bernardine Evaristo, including an evening with the author herself! Organiser Dr Nicola Abram told us about researching Evaristo and her books' lasting impact on Black British identity #booksky @uniofreading.bsky.social

If you're a @uniofreading.bsky.social researcher looking to get your valuable work seen and cited, here are 10 quick wins you can do right now For more smart strategies, tips and advice, just check out our newly revised guide: 🔗 rdg.ac/46ZIc0U 🧵 1/3

Start 2026 with some practical learning - join our Introduction to UKCA Model course! 🗓️ 14 - 16 January, Leeds Apply today: ncas.ac.uk/course-intro... This course is free to attend.

The new #ChildrensBookerPrize will included translated works! Here are literature researchers @sophieheywood.bsky.social and Emma Page's 5 recommendations for excellent translated books to get kids passionate about reading! @thebookerprizes.com 🔗 rdg.ac/4qQHv1M

Popularity of plant-based meat has hit a slump, but this #WorldVeganDay, Dr Dimitris Balagiannis explains how @uniofreading.bsky.social's PLANTOMYC project is using cutting-edge techniques to bring the flavour! 🔗 rdg.ac/47te8tq

🚨New paper out at Journal of European Public Policy: Do Europeans want tariffs? No! Our conjoint experiments show that the mass public does not support tariffs, no matter how they are framed. Full paper below ⬇️ It was great to work on such a timely piece with a stellar team of co-authors ✨

Hurricane Melissa's deadly 'rapid intensification' is likely to become more common in future storms, warn Alexander Baker and Professor Liz Stephens of Reading Meteorology for The Conversation UK 🔗 rdg.ac/4oIJoeO

Is it time to rethink industrial farming approvals? Professor Chris Hilson of @unirdg-law.bsky.social explores a landmark legal case over pollution in the River Wye, which could set a precedent for environmental accountability across the UK.

Why do blood cells act as they do? Lead by Professor Ingo Bojak, a major new project will investigate how the purposes of biological systems can be determined, focusing on the blood clotting process. 🩸 https://rdg.ac/4nkb2ho

Spikes in energy prices for UK households are often caused by cold, still & cloudy days known in German as 'dunkelflaute' PhD candidate Ben Hutchens of National Centre for Atmospheric Science weighs up the options for a more resilient energy grid for The Conversation 🔗 rdg.ac/3L0mDoh

Where better to learn about Renaissance #medicine than the Old Operating Theatre Museum? Hear Dr Alanna Skuse talk about her new book 'The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack' on 23 October & learn how to stay alive if you're ever teleported to 16th C. England! #booksky 🔗 rdg.ac/470JzMG

On #AppleDay, discover how Dr Matt Ordidge of the National Fruit Collection is helping to save rare apple cultivars from extinction using DNA-science, citizen volunteers and heritage orchards to protect Britain’s fruit heritage. 🍏

Our new study finds that the upper atmosphere is becoming more sheared and less stratified because of climate change. Both these changes are making the air less stable and more conducive to turbulence. Published in the November issue of Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences. doi.org/10.1175/JAS-...

Our first event of the year is now live on our website! UoR colleagues are invited to join us on 6th November for an event focusing on the built environment and climate change: research.reading.ac.uk/latin-americ... @uor-research.bsky.social

Polar bears, emperor penguins, colossal squid: colder climates climates equals larger animals, right? Biologist Jacob Gardner decided to see if this rule held true to dinosaurs - and the results were surprising! 🦕 #dinosky #edusky 🔗 rdg.ac/3VTdQGQ

To celebrate Black History Month we're hosting a range of events throughout October, including a Community Fete in the centre of Reading, which will bring together local Black-owned businesses, artists, and community groups. See the full calendar at: https://rdg.ac/46Qi6ft

Step into the spectacular world of Stonehenge with Professor Duncan Garrow at the next @uniofreading.bsky.social public lecture, 14 October at 6-8pm! 🪨🌄 Register to watch the livestream now: rdg.ac/4gQGWQV Watch the trailer: youtu.be/Lrjh7jWYXEM

Air pollution is quietly harming pollinators—while pests go largely unaffected. Dr James Ryalls reveals how even pollution levels deemed “safe” are disruptive to bees and other beneficial insects, threatening biodiversity and global food security.

On #WorldVegetarianDay learn about the nutritional and environmental benefits of incorporating faba beans into bread. Our #RaisingthePulse project led by Julie Lovegrove, Director of Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition, aims to improve our diet and the planet one bite at a time! #PlantBasedLiving

Our new study published this month finds that climate change will tend to create more noise around airports across Europe. The lift generated by a departing aircraft is less in warmer air, reducing climb angles by up to 7.5%. Study: doi.org/10.3390/aero... www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

Smart packaging could cut household food waste by 63%! @uniofreading.bsky.social is helping test the “Bump Tag” — a label that changes texture to show real freshness. #FoodWaste #IDAFLW 🔗 rdg.ac/3XboWY1

From travel and commerce to nature and ecology, rivers are the lifeblood of so many important parts of our lives. This #WorldRiversDay, @hancloke.bsky.social dives into 7 important questions our water research aims to answer! 💧 rdg.ac/4pHJ15v

From travel and commerce to nature and ecology, rivers are the lifeblood for so many important parts of our lives. This #WorldRiversDay, @hancloke.bsky.social dives into 7 important questions our water research aims to answer! 💧 rdg.ac/4pHJ15v

Our latest blog is up! Read about Lucy Reed's research @uor-research.bsky.social tracing continuity and change in herbal practices in Britain #herbalism #histmed herbalhistory.org/home/placing...

Why do China’s biggest cities restrict building heights—even as housing becomes less affordable? Dr Xiaolun Yu of Henley Business School reveals the surprising fiscal dynamics behind urban planning.

When we think of Alzheimer’s, we picture memory loss in older adults. But young-onset Alzheimer’s often looks different and is frequently missed. In this blog Dr Samrah Ahmed explains how simple tests could help identify it earlier. #WorldAlzheimersDay

A study led by Professor Julie Lovegrove reveals that fibre intake across all UK age groups falls considerably short of dietary guidelines. The authors call for systemic change to ensure sustainable availability of affordable, fibre-rich foods. 🔗 rdg.ac/46cVMO3

Food reform led by residents provides real health benefits Community engagement enables co-creation of change-making research with people who are traditionally ‘hard to reach’. 🔗 rdg.ac/4pB3vNA

This week marked the conclusion of the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Community Led Research Pilot, led by Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans & @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social. We celebrated the achievements of six community groups who shared learnings through case studies, videos and final report. 🔗 rdg.ac/47QUUQo

New post for @justsecurity.org by Professor @mikeschmitt.bsky.social.

Ancient Rome's legacy looms large in Italy's history, from colonising North Africa to Mussolini's fascist reign and modern anti-immigration movements Historian @samagbamu.bsky.social explains the long, dark shadow cast by the imperial eagle. 🔗 rdg.ac/467hym7 #AncientSky

📢We're hiring! The second position with the #lemontree team at the University of Reading is a PDRA in EEO Carbon Allocation Modelling. Closing date 30th Sept. Details 👇 jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Delighted to feature in the latest issue of Political Insight! My piece describes how data-driven campaigning works in practice, challenges the dystopian narratives surrounding it, and outlines key safeguards to ensure that these techniques enhance - rather than undermine - democracy.

Video games are great, but sometimes you just need to go old school. Really, really old school. Tim Penn and Naomi Miller have been taking ancient #boardgames to the classroom and teaching kids how to play, chat, & cheat like the Romans ▶️ rdg.ac/47GnTGn #BackToSchool #EduSky

Struggling to get kids to eat their veggies? Reading a free SEE & EAT ebook developed by @uniofreading.bsky.social psychology researchers for just a few minutes a day can make all the difference when those greens appear on the plate! #BackToSchool #EduSky rdg.ac/42eFtgf

We're welcoming reseach submissions (any article format) on stable isotope analysis of animals, especially linking present and past environments! @frontiersin.bsky.social @icaz-news.bsky.social @uor-research.bsky.social #archaeology #archaeobirds #zooarchaeology #ecology #stableistopes

The UK govt. aims to build 1.5 million new homes in 5 years, but such rapid construction could gravely impact our countryside. Urban-planning in 2025 and beyond must be nature-centric, argues ecologist and author @tom-oliver.bsky.social for @uk.theconversation.com 🔗 rdg.ac/4pewS87

We hold the world's largest Samuel Beckett Collection, and frequently welcome researchers, actors and dramatists. In April, this included the cast of the upcoming Jamie Lloyd Co production of Waiting for Godot – including actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter! www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t...

Check out the latest @uor-research.bsky.social blog post to learn more about how REMADE's analysis of the Cunetio Hoard coins is revealing details of rebellion & uprising during the Roman Empire's Third Century Crisis 🪙 #AncientSky #Archaeology #RomanEmpire 🏺

Britannia, 274 AD. A rogue general has defied Rome to form a splinter state and, somewhere in Wiltshire, 55,000 coins are buried in the dirt. Now, analysis of their alloys is letting archaeologist @kmurphster.bsky.social track an empire's rise & fall Read our blog 🔗 rdg.ac/4notWE9 #AncientSky

Project Soothe - led by Stella Chan and colleagues from @uniofreading.bsky.social - combines world-leading research & public engagement to build a bank of soothing images that support mental health & wellbeing. #BackToSchool #edusky 📸 projectsoothe.com

Research at Reading is also helping teachers use storytelling to make maths lessons more engaging and effective! 🧮 Learn how @natthapoj.bsky.social, founder of mathsthroughstories.org/, is transforming how mathematics is taught across the Maldives. 🔗 rdg.ac/4licfFL #BackToSchool #EduSky

TalkRichTeaching© brings #oracy into classrooms to support multilingual learners. @uniofreading.bsky.social Institute of Education research shows how talk-oriented lessons boost English skills & provide teachers with free resources and support. #BackToSchool #EduSky 🔗 rdg.ac/4mLaktO

How do children learn languages in primary school? Dr Rowena Kasprowicz's project “Progression in Primary Languages” finds pupils are positive about #languagelearning but motivation declines over time. #BackToSchool #edusky 🔗 rdg.ac/3WyIBBM

As the new school year begins, we’re showcasing @uniofreading.bsky.social research that supports education, learning and #studentwellbeing. From classroom innovations to mental health, discover how our research helps students thrive! #BackToSchool #EduSky👇

Satire seeks to dissect society with the scalpel of humour, but is modern political comedy actually punching up or just deepening existing divides? For @theconversation.com, Samuel Clark put the focus on the satirists. rdg.ac/4p2StjI

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