University News

Sustainable entrepreneurs in line for £100,000 Uni award

Hundreds of entrepreneurs submitted business ideas designed to create real global change.

Vice-Chancellor appointed CBE in New Year Honours

Professor Robert Van de Noort is appointed CBE for services to science, flood risk management, and sustainability

Christmas activities connect campus with community

Activities include the 17吃瓜 Rotary Santa Run, The Giving Tree project and events with local residents

£2m climate education expansion for England's young learners

All 30,000 education settings in England will be able to access the Climate Action Planning Sector Engagement and Support Service

17吃瓜 #1 in sustainable universities league table

The University has claimed the top spot in the People & Planet League table for 2023/2024

Maths professor appointed to two prestigious national roles

Prof Paul Glaister鈥檚 Royal Society and Mathematical Association roles will support national mathematical education

New £2.6m healthcare training facility opens at University

The new 拢2.6m training space will be shared by the University and Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Archaeologist of the Year nomination for inspiring teacher

Amanda Clarke has been聽helping students excavate sites up and down the UK since she joined 17吃瓜 in 1997.

Accounts show financial sustainability plan is working

The University has published its financial statement for 2022/23

17吃瓜 wins inaugural THE environmental leadership award

The University was praised for 'setting the agenda on one of the biggest issues of our time.'

European public health expert gets honorary degree

Stella Kyriakides has聽dedicated her career to advancing healthcare, patient advocacy and human rights

Climate stripes launched on Formula E race car at COP28

The new car will launch on Youth Day at COP28

Designer honoured for University and town contributions

Martin Andrews was honoured for his contributions to the University and 17吃瓜

University recognises BBC presenter for broadcasting career

Fiona Talkington was honoured at a ceremony on Wednesday, 6 December

17吃瓜 rises in QS sustainability rankings

The 17吃瓜 is 61 in the world in the latest QS sustainability rankings

Film expert appointed to UK Parliament film industry review

顿谤听Dominic Lees is Associate Professor of Film at the 17吃瓜鈥檚 Department of Film, Theatre and Television

AI boosts climate change action, postgrad course shows

Developing artificial intelligence to curb and adapt to climate change is the goal of a new University course.聽

COP28: 17吃瓜 climate science delivers deep insight in UAE

The Walker Institute and Space4Climate will represent the 17吃瓜 in Dubai.

University's Archive Service achieves national accreditation

Accredited Archive Services ensure the long-term collection, preservation and accessibility of our archive heritage.

Application for road supports Natural History Museum plans

The access road will support the proposed Natural History Museum development at Thames Valley Science Park

University鈥檚 £1 billion economic contribution

A new report shows that the University contributes approximately 拢1 billion to the UK economy

Emeritus Professor Tony Giles - obituary

Tony was Head of Department of Agricultural Economics and Management and made significant contributions beyond this

Thinking (and learning) about the Roman Empire

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? It could soon be a lot more...

Education expertise inspiring teachers to boost brains

The 17吃瓜 has provided a number of courses for teachers and students

鈥楢mazing鈥� mental health courses helping parents and carers

Hundreds of people have left high-scoring reviews of the University's mental health courses

17吃瓜 FC climate project puts 17吃瓜 on the map

The 17吃瓜 and 17吃瓜 FC were awarded a Pride of 17吃瓜 award for their climate stripes campaign

Climate, weather and sustainability courses 鈥榦pening eyes鈥�

The 17吃瓜 offers a range of courses in climate, food and farming education

Planning application submitted for new weather centre HQ

The new European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts will be located on the Earley Gate side of campus

A decade of innovation in online education at 17吃瓜

The 17吃瓜 has created more than 40 courses showcasing its world-class research and teaching

Business and Economics boost in global subject rankings

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024 have been released

#ShowYourStripes for forest biodiversity with WWF

The stripes were inspired by the 17吃瓜's climate stripes

Professor Virginie Ruiz obituary

Virginie joined Cybernetics in 1998 and spent nearly 20 years at the University, including as聽Head of the School of Systems Engineering

Law students get time at the bar in new mooting competition

The competition aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of legal professionals.

The MERL is playing at farming

A new 鈥楳odel Farming鈥� gallery featuring over 150 farm toys has opened at The Museum of English Rural Life.

Valerie Walker obituary

Valerie spent more than 15 years at the university, in secretary roles within Schools and as a Senior Invigilator

Volunteer community projects win extra University support

18 community projects across the Thames Valley have been awarded more than 拢67,000 in total

Celebrating teaching success at 17吃瓜

Event recognises outstanding teaching and learning practices and projects, and awards won by University staff

Prof Irene Philippaki-Warburton (1938-2023)

Irene worked at the University from 1970-2004, spending almost two decades as Professor of Linguistics

Screen Berkshire launched

Screen Berkshire will support the ongoing growth and development of film and TV production industry talent in the region

Knowledge exchange strengths highlighted in latest KEF

The University scored particularly well in the 'Working with business' and 'Continuing professional development and graduate start-ups' categories

TEF Silver award for 17吃瓜

The 17吃瓜 was awarded silver overall, and silver for student experience and student outcomes.

17吃瓜 at 26 in the UK in THE World University Rankings

The University is ranked at 201-250 overall in the world ranking

Have your say on road to proposed museum research centre

The consultation takes place on Wednesday, September 27.聽

QS Europe University Rankings puts 17吃瓜 in top 100

The University is ranked at 71 in Europe, and 28 in the UK

Top marks for sustainability in Times Good University Guide

The 17吃瓜 is ranked 34 out of 134 UK universities, and gets five out of five for sustainability

Local residents invited to University鈥檚 Community Forum

The Autumn Community Forum will take place on 17 October at The Pavilion, Oxford Road, 17吃瓜

17吃瓜 rises in Guardian University Guide 2024

The 17吃瓜 has risen 17 places to 44 in the UK

Daily Mail University Guide shows 17吃瓜's strengths

The 17吃瓜 is ranked at 38 in the UK, in the inaugural Daily Mail University Guide

Natural History Museum invites residents to public event

The Museum is running two drop-in events at TVSP on Thursday 14 September

Climate action wins 17吃瓜 two THE Awards 2023 nominations

Professor Hannah Cloke was nominated for聽Outstanding PhD supervision

Fairtrade award recognises University鈥檚 ethical activities

The University has received a two-star Fairtrade University and College status award

Weather scientist features in underground art exhibition

Photographic portrait recognises Giles Harrison鈥檚 work to advance weather recording

17吃瓜 joins London Higher universities group

17吃瓜 has strengthened ties with universities in London with membership of London Higher

Record number of undergraduate places accepted at 17吃瓜

Record numbers of undergraduates have been offered a place to study at the 17吃瓜 in 2023.

Students highly satisfied with teaching and support - survey

Data from the 2023 National Student Survey has been released

New University steering group to shape community engagement

The University is seeking two members of the local community to join the Steering Group

17吃瓜 lecturers win for outstanding teaching

Professors Cindy Becker (English) and All谩n Laville (Psychology) are 17吃瓜鈥檚 newest National Teaching Fellows.

Thirteenth Green Flag Award for Whiteknights campus

The Green Flag Award scheme recognises the UK's best public outdoor spaces

Graduation honours for supporters of study and research

Real estate provider and former 17吃瓜 academic inducted to University鈥檚 College of Benefactors

Ugandan nutrition pioneer awarded honorary degree

Professor Joyce Kikafunda was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science at a ceremony on 19 July

Local business leader honoured by University

Simon Carter, of Carter and Son Ltd, was awarded a Distinguished Fellowship at a ceremony on Tuesday 18 July

Veteran local councillor receives honorary degree

Councillor Tony Page was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters on 20 July

17吃瓜 humanities boost with new British Academy Fellows

Two leading academic experts in arts and humanities at the 17吃瓜 have been elected to the Fellowship of the British Academy

School children鈥檚 artwork demonstrates values on campus

The values banner trail runs from 25 July to 1 September on the Whiteknights campus

Meteorology awards for University weather expert quartet

The Royal Meteorological Society awards were announced on Wednesday, 19 July

Taking the lead on student mental health 鈥� VC

A recording of the Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 financial update for all staff, and responses to your questions

New funding to help shift when UK uses energy

The scheme is part of a 拢53 million investment in six research hubs and centres aiming to help the UK meet its net zero target by 2050

PhD bursaries boost prospects for local students

Funding awards help PhD applicants in 17吃瓜 area or already in work to begin next chapter of their studies

Relay and researchers come together for climate action

A climate action relay will pass through campus as a major weather research conference takes place

Bee hotels can help boost buzz for pollination at home

A team from the 17吃瓜 are supporting support Bees鈥� Needs Week聽

Show Your Stripes Day 2023: World turns blue and red

The climate stripes appeared far and wide on #ShowYourStripes Day 2023

University of Sanctuary award for 17吃瓜

The 17吃瓜 has been recognised as a University of Sanctuary

17吃瓜 rises to 169 in QS World University Rankings 2024

The results for the QS World University Rankings 2024 put 17吃瓜 as the 26th highest-ranked UK university

Careers award for innovation in placement management

The 17吃瓜 won the prize for Strategic Innovation at the AGCAS Awards for Excellence

Future Uzbekistani experts to get 17吃瓜 study support

An agreement with the El-yurt Umidi Foundation in Uzbekistan was signed to support students studying in 17吃瓜.

Celebrating 17吃瓜's unsung hero colleagues

Five stories from across the University show colleagues making a difference to life at 17吃瓜

Windrush anniversary sparks community celebrations on campus

Members of the 17吃瓜 Golders Luncheon Club attended a celebration lunch with the Vice-Chancellor

National Meadows Day to be celebrated at Langley Mead

National Meadows Day is Saturday 1 July

White Cliffs of Dover display stark climate change message

The UK landmark was highlighted to celebrated Show Your Stripes Day 2023

Art trail to mark legacy of slavery seeks support

The globes were created for The World Reimagined initiative

Sustainable property design secures award for star student

Her submission was described by the judges as being 鈥榲ery engaging and thoroughly researched.鈥�

Student satisfaction up in latest league table

The University is ranked at number 34 in the UK, according the the Complete University Guide Rankings 2024

Pope starts climate conversation with stripes inspiration

Pope Francis was presented with a stripes scarf on World Environment Day

Top 100 for 17吃瓜 in THE Global Impact Rankings 2023

17吃瓜 is ranked at 61 equal in the world, out of 1625 participating institutions worldwide

Animal welfare expert to advise government at all levels

Professor Richard Bennett, Professor of Agricultural Economics, will sit on the newly-formed Animal Sentience Committee

17吃瓜 Climate Festival: Uni events to empower people

The University is working with partners to deliver this year鈥檚 17吃瓜 Climate Festival (10-21 June)

Global LGBT+ inclusion the focus at annual lecture

The Wolfenden Lecture returns for 2023

Online programmes to be offered in new partnership

A select range of online Master's programmes will be developed to launch in 2024

Cricket match celebrates new Shinfield sports facility

The University helped deliver the Manor Ground cricket pitch and pavilion

Superstar rowing students bring home a huge haul

Hard-working students balancing rowing with revision will have extra motivation for their upcoming exams after winning big

Decarbonising the University SportsPark

A grant award will help the University install a low-carbon heating system at the University SportsPark

Universities team up to boost agricultural research impact

The 17吃瓜 is ranked as the top institution for agriculture and forestry in the UK by QS

Nature Park set to boost outdoor education experiences

The University is taking part in the Department for Education's National Education Nature Park initiative

Community Festival brings University and town together

Thousands of people turned out for the University's first ever Community Festival

Labs鈥� carbon savings will turn a new leaf for University

Scientists carrying out vital research at the 17吃瓜 are helping the world in more ways than one

One hundred-mile walk for cancer research

Estates colleague begins challenge after being moved by personal stories of friends and co-workers

British Film Institute funding to support Berkshire talent

The University is working with a number of local partners to help further develop production crew in the region

Chancellor: Celebrating the joy of volunteering

Chancellor Paul Lindley writes about the important role volunteers play in our community

Heat pump grant to help University cut carbon by 10%

The 拢2.2m grant from the Government's Green Heat Network Fund will be match funded by the University

Royal Garden Party invite for climate education champion

A key colleague in the University's work around national climate education attended the Buckingham Palace celebration

Baby llama named in honour of King Charles

The cria was born in April and named following a vote

King鈥檚 coronation: a new era of British history

Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort shares a message for King Charles III

Community Festival line-up revealed

Live music, theatre, sports, family yoga and research-themed activities are all on offer

Raise a glass to local businesses at drinks festival

A range of local beverages will be on offer at the University's first drinks festival

Volunteers celebrated at inaugural University event

The Celebration of Volunteering awards recognised staff, students and members of the community who give their time to volunteer

New Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) appointed

Key role will support the university鈥檚 vital international activities

Met Office partnership lead appointed

Professor Helen Dacre has been appointed as Met Office Joint Chair

Business angels scheme first for social sciences in UK

Business ideas from researchers working in the arts, humanities and social sciences will be matched with private investors, thanks to an innovative university scheme.

UK cities warming up fast, new climate stripes reveal

Climate stripes graphics have been released for 13 cities in the UK

Campus careers showcased during homelessness charity visit

Launchpad members visited the University to learn about work on campus

Community projects fund expanded to cover Thames Valley

Up to 拢30,000 is available for use in the forthcoming academic year (2023/24) as part of the University's Community Fund initiative

£200m for new Natural History Museum facility in Shinfield

The new state-of-the-art collections and research facility will be based at the Thames Valley Science Park

Shinfield has its say on sport and recreation plans

The University has provided a summary of the feedback received on its consultation in Shinfield, including next steps

17吃瓜 archaeologist wins Royal Society of Edinburgh medal

Professor Richard Bradley wins Walter Scott medal for his outstanding and sustained contribution to Scottish prehistoric archaeology.

New approach to addressing our gender pay gap

As the University publishes its latest gender pay gap figure, new plans are outlined to help address the issue

Ukraine research links in food and farming win funding

The University has secured funding through the UK-Ukraine Research and Innovation Twinning Grants Scheme

Cycling Professor to raise funds for cancer charity

David Brayshaw overcame Hodgkins Lymphoma after an initial diagnosis in 2016

Putting menopause on the agenda

Professor Elizabeth McCrum writes聽about the importance of keeping equality for women across the university community at the top of the agenda.

Humans need to see themselves as part of nature - EEA study

The European Environment Agency took inspiration from experts at the 17吃瓜

World-famous Earth artwork coming to 17吃瓜

The artwork will arrive as part of 17吃瓜 Climate Festival thanks to a partnership involving the University.聽

World Met Day - Shaping the future of meteorology

World Meteorological Day takes place on Thursday, 23 March

Archaeologist helps to launch Glastonbury Abbey AR app

The app will take users on a quest around the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey.

Scholarship scheme to help refugee students

Applications for the Sanctuary Scholarship scheme close on 26 May

World Met Day - How 17吃瓜鈥檚 experts are helping the world

World Meteorological Day takes place on Thursday, 23 March

Law, Business, Computer Science up in world subject rankings

The QS World University Rankings by Subject have been published聽

World Met Day - Understanding how our climate has changed

World Meteorological Day takes place on Thursday, 23 March

Free community festival coming to campus in May

The Community Festival will be held on the Whiteknights campus on Saturday 13th May

Shadow Education Secretary visits Institute of Education

Ms Bridget Phillipson MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education, visited the Institute of Education.

Inequalities in maternity healthcare 鈥� a panel discussion

The online event will take place on Thursday 23 March, 12.30-2pm

Coping with breast cancer: the Annual Edith Morley Lecture

The Annual Lecture will take place at Whiteknights campus on Thursday 23 March

Silver gender equality award for Technical Services

Professional services team the first in UK to get the accolade

HM The King receives Berkshire鈥檚 Loyal Address

Professor Parveen Yaqoob represented the University at the Buckingham Palace event on 9 March

Women鈥檚 History Month: Story of a 17吃瓜 education pioneer

University archives help reveal 'forgotten' woman's pioneering work in outdoor learning

New climate service launches with helping hand from 17吃瓜

The service will enable the UK to聽create, maintain and expand regional and global climate data from space

Air quality school initiative secures government funding

17吃瓜 scientists will work with 17吃瓜 Council to deliver an air quality education programme in schools

Sticky stuff chemist wins fellowship for drug development

Research into sticky substances wins prestigious fellowship grant for industry collaboration

NFU President will talk net-zero farming in public lecture

Tuesday 7 March: Farm management and policy approaches to support the journey to net-zero聽farming

OBE presentation at Palace for Deputy VC

A trip to Buckingham Palace for Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Parveen Yaqoob, confirming her appointment as OBE.

Smile! You鈥檙e on CCTV: Fairbrother Lecture preview

This year鈥檚 Fairbrother Lecture will have echoes of Big Brother

Ukraine links provide support on invasion anniversary

Staff and students are taking action to support Ukraine to mark one year since Russia's invasion

Nominations open to celebrate University volunteers

Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 5 March

Storytelling in different languages helps improve literacy

Money from the Community Fund has enabled nursery children in 17吃瓜 to listen to stories in different languages

Early apple blossom sparks new FruitWatch science plea

FruitWatch received 6,000 submissions from the public in its first phase in 2022

Turkey-Syria earthquake: 17吃瓜's global community responds

One 17吃瓜 alumni is working hard to get aid to where it is needed most

LGBT+ inclusion the focus of new University fund

The new scheme will support projects that aid understanding and practical help for LGBT+ communities.

#ShowYourStripes for new electric food lorry

The lorry, which will deliver to pubs, restaurants, education facilities, care homes and other food venues around 17吃瓜

University community shows support for Turkey and Syria

More than 拢2,000 has already been raised for victims of the earthquake

Seaweed idea helps 17吃瓜 students win YES22 competition

17吃瓜's entrepreneurs win prestigious national titles with ingenious business plans

Sexual harassment: it's #NeverOK

Vice-Chancellor calls on colleagues to take a stand against unacceptable behaviours as campaign launches

Shinfield residents helping to shape sport and recreation

More than 100 people attended the community consultation event

Partners aim for advances in long-range weather forecasting

17吃瓜 has partnered with聽the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, the Met Office and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science

Free climate education scheme hits major milestone

The scheme, which offers crash courses in climate change issues for teachers, launched in April 2022

鈥楳anchester is red鈥�, climate data shows before FA Cup tie

Professor Ed Hawkins shares new stripes ahead as Manchester United take on 17吃瓜 in the FA Cup

Race equality commitment recognised with award

17吃瓜's action plan commits to making improvements in areas such as staff and student recruitment and awarding and pay gaps

Student mock protest opens art exhibition at Thames Tower

Artwork created by students from the 17吃瓜 School of Art is on display until June 2023

New climate stripe shows 鈥榮tark鈥� global warming

Stripes now include data for 2022

Obituary: Prof Ian Mills, whose work redefined the kilogram

One of the University's longest-serving and most influential scientists has died at the age of 92

Professor Philip Stratton-Lake (1959-2022)

A tribute piece for Professor Philip Stratton-Lake, Department of Philosophy, who has passed away aged 63

Grassroots sport and green space in Shinfield

The University and Shinfield Parish Council are jointly seeking views from residents on future sport and recreation facilities in the area

Hours of taped talks with Samuel Beckett get new home

The interviews were recorded聽over several meetings at Beckett鈥檚 Paris retirement home in 1989聽

Advancing Global Goals: report highlights commitment to SDGs

A new report details the diverse contributions of the 17吃瓜 in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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