The University of Reading is among the world’s top 50 universities in its support of sustainable global development, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Global Impact Rankings 2025. Reading ...

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

Erupting volcano: The Independent and Chronicle Live include expert comment from Dr Stuart Black (Geography and Environmental Science), warning that Mount Etna’s powerful eruption may disrupt air ...

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 ...

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 ...

This guidance aims to provide clarity on the University's expectations for staff when using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in day-to-day general working practice. It is in addition to the ...

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 ...

Earth is absorbing more sunlight and trapping more heat than it releases into space, causing our planet to warm up at an increasing rate. New research shows that cloudy areas over oceans are ...

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 ...

Improving scientists' ability to assess the risk and consequences of crossing tipping points in the North Atlantic and Greenland is the goal of a major new research project led by the National Centre ...