
2025 News


In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 8 May

Our Students
Best year yet for rowers at Europe’s top student event

Research
Electric cloud research joins UK climate cooling programme

In the Community
Volunteers celebrated at University annual awards

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 7 May
Coverage of the papal conclave and why Brits remain cautious about AI

Comment
Conclave history and process explained by papal expert

Comment
Trump film tariffs: Screen experts call for urgent action

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 6 May

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 2 May

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 1 May

Research
Emerging sustainability researchers secure EU funding
Three early career researchers at the University have been awarded postdoctoral fellowships under the Horizon Europe funding programme.

Research
Climate stripes expand to show warming oceans and atmosphere

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 30 Apr

Spain and Portugal: Expert comments on power outages

Research
Freelancer exodus from film and TV threatens UK growth

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 29 Apr

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 28 Apr

Research
Flower strips could save apple farmers pest control costs

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 25 Apr

Comment
Expert comment: What Pope Francis’s funeral will look like

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 24 Apr

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 23 Apr

In the Community
17³Ô¹Ï scientists bring their research to the community

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 22 Apr

Comment
Pope Francis: His legacy and what happens next

Our Students
Men's mental health in focus at student film festival

Comment
Trump proposes scrapping UN peacekeeping funding

Research
Holiday flights could carry fewer passengers as world warms

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 16 Apr

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 15 Apr

Comment
European State of the Climate report: expert comments

Research
Extreme marine heatwaves have tripled over the past 80 years
The study found that rising global temperatures are making extreme ocean heat events last longer and become more intense.

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 14 Apr
Sustainable farming in drought conditions,Ìýworking from home might be better for business, and more news featuring the University.

Our Campus
MERL cafe is in Guardian top 50

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 11 Apr

Our Students
International students praise 17³Ô¹Ï’s green values
17³Ô¹Ï ranks top in UK for eco-friendly attitude in latest survey of international students
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Our Staff
Back British film now, says report created with expert’s aid

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 10 Apr
A variety of news coverage, featuring the University and our experts.

Our Staff
Evolutionary secrets of flowering plants earn top prize

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 9 Apr

University News
Minister is Climate Ambassador number 1,000

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 7 Apr

Comment
Stock market crash: expert comments

Heart attack and stroke research wins academy funding

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 4 Apr

Research
'Some insects are declining - what’s happening to the 99%?'

Solar wave squeezed Jupiter’s bubble to unleash heat

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 3 Apr

Medical spin-out to revolutionise cardiovascular testing

In the Community
Applications open for University Charity of the Year

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 2 Apr

In the Community
Family-friendly festival to be hosted on University campus

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 1 Apr

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 31 Mar
The dirty mirror effect, and more from the University in the news, today

University News
Gender pay gap reduces, as targeted action planned
Professor Elizabeth McCrum, UEB Champion for Sex Equality, outlines ongoing work to help address our gender pay gap as we publish our 2024 figure

Secret fees case for motor industry - Expert Comment
The Supreme Court will address a potential 'PPI 2.0' scandal involving undisclosed commissions paid to car dealers by finance firms

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 28 Mar
Strange phenomenon in the sky is not a UFO.

Ceasefire needed to get aid to Myanmar - Expert Comment
Professor Rosa Freedman comments on the challenges of getting aid to Myanmar, following today's earthquake.

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 27 Mar
Neptune's auroras, strange Space X phenomenon, and more out-of-this world news featuring the University

Research
Space telescope captures Neptune’s auroras for first time

Research
Time to ‘Raise the Pulse’ of the UK diet
Higher intakes of beans, peas and lentils (pulses) in the UK population are associated with better nutrition and lower environmental impactÌý

In the Community
Community Iftar brings people together

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 26 Mar

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 25 Mar

University News
Initiative launches to boost AI innovation in Thames Valley

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 24 Mar
Warmest start to spring for 35 years, and more media coverage of our stories and expert commentary.
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In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 21 Mar

Comment
Warmest start to spring in 35 years on Thursday
Thursday's maximum temperature at the University was 20.4 degrees Celsius, around 9 degrees higher than the seasonal norm.

Our Staff
Government trade and youth roles for 17³Ô¹Ï Chancellor
The ceremonial head of the 17³Ô¹Ï, Paul Lindley, has been appointed to two UK Government advisory roles on trade and youth policy.

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 20 Mar

In the Community
Residents invited to plant trees in Swallows Meadow
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University News
17³Ô¹Ï joins national campaign to showcase economic value
The #UnisStartUptheUK initiative showcases the vital role that universities play in driving economic growth through spin-outs and start-ups.

University News
Climate expertise helps shape new school curriculum

University News
New prize to commemorate distinguished Professor

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 19 Mar

In the Community
Student filmmakers focus on community groups

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 18 Mar
Should the sugar tax be extended to cover all high sugar, high salt processed foods? This and more from the University, in the news.

Research
Parliament presentation for scientist’s India rainfall study
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Research
How to stop being surprised by extreme weather - study

Research
Penalty-takers prioritise perception, winning study suggests

Tax sugar and salt in food to improve health - report
Introducing a new salt levy is one proposal put forward in a comprehensive set of recommended regulations

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 17 Mar

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 14 Mar
The latest news featuring the 17³Ô¹Ï and our experts

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 13 Mar
Lessons from the PG Tips chimp, Loddon Garden Village latest, and more news featuring the university.

BBC Question Time returns to Great Hall

Our Staff
Women in science: international prize for 17³Ô¹Ï professor

PG Tips chimp had troubled childhood, bones study shows

In the News
Agriculture number 1 in UK: QS subject rankings

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 12 Mar

Sunny Sunday was among warmest early Spring days

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 11 Mar
A serious collision in the North Sea raises environmental concerns. This, and more commentary from the 17³Ô¹Ï in today's news.
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Earth's 'dirty mirror' effect is accelerating climate change
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University News
Consultation begins on new garden village for Wokingham

‘North Sea oil spill environmental impact could be severe’

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 10 Mar

Explore Roman town with 17³Ô¹Ï archaeologist’s guided tour

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 7 Mar
Dr Carmen Silvestri (Education) discusses the rise of tougher language requirements for European national citizenship.

Research
Archaeologist to give flagship British Academy lecture

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 6 Mar

Public match experts in blossom watch – now help track 2025

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 5 Mar

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 4 Mar

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 3 Mar

In the Community
Spring events on campus open to all

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 27 Feb

Comment
‘UK AI copyright policy is wrong and based on fading ideas’

Our Students
17³Ô¹Ï’s scullers secure second at UK rowing competition

Comment
'US sanctions could damage ICC’s investigation abilities’

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 26 Feb

Research
Urgent action needed to protect children's right to play

Comment
ECMWF AI forecasts become operational: expert comments

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 25 Feb

Research
University takes interactive science to local Science Bazaar

Research
Bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief
The findings challenge "Peto's paradox", which suggested there was no link between an animal's size and its cancer risk.

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 24 Feb

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 21 Feb
A new study from Professor Claire Williams and Dr Lynne Bell shows eating walnuts for breakfast can enhance brain function.

Research
Eating walnuts for breakfast may boost your brain function

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 20 Feb

In the News
Media report - Wed 19 Feb

Research
Hurricanes to hit Atlantic harder and more often, study says

Flood forecasting science at Festival of Tomorrow 2025

Our Campus
Plans submitted to upgrade iconic campus building

Research
Plastic bottles easier to recycle with new degradable glue

Comment
Ukraine war: ‘UK and NATO readiness starkly exposed’

University News
17³Ô¹Ï in top 150 of THE World Reputation Rankings

Research
Climate tipping points risks to be tested by next-gen models

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 17 Feb

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 14 Feb

Research
Blood test paves the way for better heart attack prevention

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 13 Feb

Research
Virtual reality technology helps Berkshire stroke patients

University News
17³Ô¹Ï graduate gives Wolfenden Lecture
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Research
Ukraine war forces planes to take longer routes, raising CO2

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 12 Feb

Research
Celebrating linguistic diversity in 17³Ô¹Ï

Research
Botanical quiz brings budding plant scientists together

In the News
Media report - Tue 11 Feb

Our Staff
Scottish pop documentary features 17³Ô¹Ï professor

Research
Major new project to assess impact of pollinator decline
The University is leading a new €6.5 million project to investigate how declining pollinator populations could affect societies and economies across Europe.

Research
Deer poo probe presents promise for woodland plant growth
The researchers spent two years studying the diet of a fallow deer population in the Elwy Valley in Denbighshire.

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 10 Feb

Comment
US foreign aid cuts: expert comments

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 7 Feb

Our Staff
Obituary: Emeritus Professor Keith Watson

Research
Alien ocean could hide signs of life from spacecraft

University News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 6 Feb

Comment
UK flooding spending ‘addresses 1% of the problem’

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 5 Feb

In the News
Media report - Tue 4 Feb

In the News
Media report - Mon 3 Feb

In the News
Media report - Fri 31 Jan

Comment
Reservoirs ‘desperately needed’ as past ‘neglect’ hits bills

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 30 Jan
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Research
Ancient Amazonians’ water wisdom kept families fed all year

Comment
Heathrow third runway: ‘Environmental impact up in the air’
Professor Chris Hilson says the government may encounter multiple environmental challenges in the road to expansion.Ìý

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 29 Jan

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 28 Jan

Research
Ocean-surface warming four times faster now than late-1980s
Ocean temperatures are now increasing at 0.27 degrees Celsius per decade.Ìý

In the Community
University volunteer awards open for nominations

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 27 Jan

Comment
'Storm Éowyn's winds turn everyday objects into missiles’

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 24 Jan

Comment
'Unprecedented wildfires show no sign of stopping' - expert

Comment
Storm Éowyn 'rapidly intensifying' as it approaches UK

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 23 Jan

Research
Rare pterosaur fossil reveals crocodilian bite 76m years ago

Research
17³Ô¹Ï tests plan for community heat network in £5.7m study

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 22 Jan

Teaching and Learning
17³Ô¹Ï to invest £34m in green leader scholarships

Comment
'Trump presidency may be more bark than bite on climate'

University News
Psychology, education and social sciences up in rankings

Research
Volunteering could help you feel less depressed
Helping young people find meaning in their lives could be key to treating depression.

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 21 Jan

In the Community
New £7m community facility opens near Shinfield

Heatwaves could worsen as soil moisture changes - study

Our Campus
Weather centre construction to begin on University campus
Contractor appointed by Government for new ECMWF headquarters, with work due to start within weeks

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 20 Jan

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 17 Jan

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 16 Jan

Research
Ancient birds of prey lived off menu of medieval waste
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Research
Met Office vs BBC Weather – which weather app is best?

In the Community
Air quality experiments teach school pupils about pollution

Comment
‘LA wildfires could continue unless weather changes - expert

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 15 Jan

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 14 Jan

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 13 Jan

Comment
AI Action Plan: ‘Govt proposals sideline creative sector’

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Fri 10 Jan

Comment
Expert reaction: 2024 hottest year on record

International
Climate stripes show how 2024 reached 1.5°C warming

University News
Vice-Chancellor to lead new Oxfordshire flooding group

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Thu 9 Jan

In the News
17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Wed 8 Jan

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Tue 7 Jan

17³Ô¹Ï in the news - Mon 6 Jan
Media coverage of the 17³Ô¹Ï from 20 Dec 2024 to 6 Jan 2025

Research
17³Ô¹Ï researchers exhibit video essays in New York
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