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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

4-year funded PhDs with enhanced stipend available at the University of Reading through the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in the Mathematics of our Future Climate. Apply now for a September 2027 start! 👉 www.reading.ac.uk/maths-and-st... #Mathematcs #climate #PhD #PhDposition #phdscholarship

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Oliver Hancox shares about how his PhD in Pharmacy at the University of Reading led the way to him becoming CEO of a healthcare technology company focused on improving antimicrobial treatment for patients. Discover more about Oliver’s story and other research at rdg.ac/drhighlights26 #PhD

Article entitled: A PhD...but what comes next? An interview with Dr Oliver Hancox.

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Funded #PhD opportunity available in Food and Nutritional Sciences investigating individual differences and preferences for sweetness within the UK. In partnership with Swansea University and Mondelēz International. Apply by 23 October www.findaphd.com/phds/project... #FoodScience #PhDScholarships

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Careers Service have organised a packed programme of events this autumn including JobFest and the Careers and Placements Fair. Take a look through www.reading.ac.uk/essentials/C...

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We still have some places left for our free community workshop on memoir writing for beginners taking place on 24 October. Find out more and register for your place now 👇

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🏆 Congratulations to PhD researcher Orla O’Neill on winning the Judges’ Prize for the best research poster at the 2026 #UoRPhDConf! #Mathematics #MathematicalResearch #PhDResearch #PhD

Orla O'Neill's prize-winning poster entitled: Modelling supply chain stock flow and climate change disruptions

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University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Some great news in the Guardian University Guide 2027 🥉 Reading is 3rd in the UK for Nutrition & Food Science 🌍 4th for Earth & Marine Sciences And there were strong results from Chemistry and Education to Marketing & PR and Film, Production & Photography. Find out more: rdg.ac/4itt9CM

University of Reading ranks 3rd in the UK for Nutrition & Food Science and 4th for Earth and Marine Sciences in the Guardian University Guide 2027.

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Not all #cancer cells communicate in the same way. #PhD researcher Jade Roberts is investigating how different kinds of cancer cells communicate. Improving understanding will enable researchers to improve treatments and patient outcomes. Discover more about Jade’s research at rdg.ac/drhighlights26

Article by PhD researcher Jade Roberts entitled: Microtubule mayhem - How tumours stay in touch

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

From PhD student to Head of Department, educator & volunteer, John Grainger's connection with the University of Reading spans almost 70 years. Having forged lifelong friendships & found love - Reading still holds a dear place in his heart. Read John's story 👇 sites.reading.ac.uk/connected/20...

John Grainger with his class during Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the University of Reading

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

💡 FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP - Materials & Memories: An introduction to memoir writing for beginners delivered by Sharla Attala, PhD researcher at the University of Reading. 13:30-16:00 | Saturday 24 October 2026 | Whiteknights BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE 👉 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/reading/ma... #Rdg

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Holly Joseph @drhollyjoseph.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

New open-access paper! We tracked how 50 multilingual children learned new words through reading using eye tracking. Reading times decreased with repeated encounters, while comprehension skill was the clearest predictor of learning. With Jiayin Li & Jeanine Treffers-Daller: doi.org/10.1016/j.je...

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Abraham Byamungu’s PhD research investigates why some countries with abundant resources can struggle to achieve meaningful development and how they can better harness resource revenues. 👉 Read more about Abraham's research at rdg.ac/drhighlights26 #InternationalDevelopment #Tanzania #PhDResearch

Image of article in Highlights publication entitled, 'Digging Deeper: Exploring why natural wealth still leaves so many countries in poverty'

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

💡 Research from Andrea Mobbs PhD researcher (Department of Archaeology) is featured in this article on a recently discovered high-status burial which offers rare insights into ancient funerary practices and Colchester's later Roman past the-past.com/feature/the-... #Archaeology #RomanBritain

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The Lexden Lady: Examining a rare lead coffin burial from Roman Colchester

A recently discovered high-status burial offers rare insights into ancient funerary practices and Colchester’s late Roman past. Carly Hilts spoke to Laura Pooley at a new exhibition about the finds.

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

📽️ 🔤 This informative reel made by Typography PhD researcher Hanny Imania was the Judges' Choice for the Your Research as a Reel Competition at the Doctoral Research Conference 2026. Well done Hanny! #Typography youtube.com/shorts/CHiZs...

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Lost in Type by Hanny Imania - Judges' Choice Winner - Your research as a Reel Competition 2026

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University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Would you be willing to pay a little more each week for higher farm animal welfare? New University of Reading research suggests many shoppers would. The findings are already helping inform government policy on future welfare standards. Read more: rdg.ac/4fBoWtr #Farm24 #FarmWatch

Close-up of a brown cow's face with text asking if viewers would pay more for improved farm animal welfare, featuring University of Reading branding.

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🎓 Huge congratulations on your achievement Lawrence and Pritha! 🥳🎉👏👏

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REMADE - Roman & Early Medieval Alloys Defined @remade-uor.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join us for the 2026 REMADE conference - Science & Society: Archaeometallurgy in UK Heritage! The conference is taking place on Sept. 15, both in person at the @uniofreading.bsky.social & online, and is free to attend. For full details & to register, visit: tinyurl.com/REMADE2026 #Archaeology

A conference poster with a white background and an image of a copper alloy Roman lamp. Along the bottom of the poster are the logos for the REMADE project, the University of Reading and UK Research and Innovation.

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Hybrid Day Conference in Reading and Online
Tuesday 15th September 2026, 10:00 to 16:30
Conference Title: Science and Society - Archaeometallurgy in UK Heritage

Roman and Early Medieval Alloys Defined (REMADE)

Attendance is free and open to all

In person (refreshments included): University of Reading
Meadow Suite, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR
Online: MS Teams

Speakers include:
Keynote by Carl Heron (British Museum), Barbara Birley (Vindolanda Trust), Peter Bray (Reading), Glynn Davis (Yorkshire Museums Trust), Tasha Fullbrook (PAS, Reading), Owen Humphreys (Reading), Jane Kershaw (Oxford), Katie Manby (Reading), Michael Marshall (MOLA), Frances McIntosh (English Heritage), Kathryn Murphy (Reading) and Rob Symmonds (Fishbourne Roman Palace)

Register via Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/REMADE2026

For more information, email: j.n.beales@reading.ac.uk

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🏭 ☔ Monsoon rainfall levels may depend on where air gets cleaner. Ankhit Bhandekar PhD researcher in Meteorology is lead author on new research investigating the relationship between air pollution and rainfall. 👉 Read more about this research www.reading.ac.uk/news/2026/Re... #PhDresearch

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University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

One of the UK's finest green spaces. Proudly home. Our Whiteknights campus has received its 16th consecutive Green Flag Award, recognising it as one of the UK's best-managed and most environmentally sustainable green spaces. It's a place we're proud to care for and share. 👉 rdg.ac/44vddrq

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

As we battle through another heatwave, Dr Rory Jones writes for @uk.theconversation.com on how the rarity of air conditioning in UK homes could become a new climate inequality, reflecting the country's existing socioeconomic divisions. 🔗 rdg.ac/4yedfSe

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The cooling divide: how air conditioning is creating a new climate inequality

About 4% of UK homes have air conditioning, concentrated in wealthier households.

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Reading has hosted the Joint Session before – in 1924, and again in 1992. Now in our centenary year, we welcome it back for its most milestone edition yet: the 100th Supplementary Volume, hosted by our Philosophy Department. Some anniversaries are worth the wait.✨ sites.google.com/view/2026-jo...

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Jamie Thompson @jamiet-42.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

New paper now out in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society @botjlinnsoc.bsky.social 🌼 Student-led, by Elizabeth Forward! Hummingbirds nearly double the diversification rate of bromeliads, the pineapple family @leverhulme.ac.uk @uor-research.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/botl...

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The origins and diversification of hummingbird pollination in Bromeliaceae

Abstract. Bromeliaceae are a model group for understanding explosive Neotropical diversification, combining remarkable ecological breadth and high species

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Crocus-DLA @crocus-dla.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We are pleased to offer two additional undergraduate Research Experience Placement opportunities funded by NERC, together with AI-INTERVENE. Please share widely with your students: blogs.reading.ac.uk/crocus-dla/c... Applications are accepted until Monday 13 July, 4pm BST.

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Delighted to be able to share more photos from the recent Doctoral Research Conference! Some great moments from a fantastic afternoon celebrating doctoral research from across the UoR. Thank you for making it such a brilliant Conference! 👏 📸 See full Facebook album bit.ly/UoRPhDConf0626 #UoRPhDConf

4 photos from Doctoral Research Conference 2026

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Delighted to be hosting the UoR Early Career Researcher Conference 2026 today! Professor Adrian Williams welcomed researchers before introducing Professor Steve Cross who will be facilitating this morning’s activities

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🏆 What an inspiring and varied afternoon it has been! There were 9 different competitions and various prizes up for grabs. Congratulations to all who took part and especially this afternoon’s prize-winners! #UoRPhDConf

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🎤 Having enjoyed the fantastic research displays we are now moving into a packed lecture theatre for around 30 short-format presentations including: Making a Difference | Three Minute Thesis | Bedtime Story | Research Reel | Poetry, Rhyme & Rap – bring it on! #UoRPhDConf

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🗳️ All attendees at #UoRPhDConf have an important democratic responsibility during the afternoon! To vote online for their favourite competition entries for the Peoples’ Choice awards. Will the judges agree with you?!! 😀

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🏃 Come and hear about the incredible research our UoR doctoral researchers are doing! Head to the Palmer Building (1.15 – 2pm today), browse the different displays & chat to researchers about their work. Research Images | Life in Pictures | Research Posters | Research Object #UoRPhDConf

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🤩 The scene is set and we’re super excited about today’s Doctoral Research Conference in Palmer! It’s going to be a fantastic afternoon jam-packed with fascinating doctoral research – we can’t wait! #UoRPhDConf

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🥳 Fantastic news - congratulations Lawrence! 🎉👏🎓

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🤩 Only 5 more sleeps until #UoRPhDConf 2026! UoR doctoral researchers have you booked your place? Cheer on your fellow researchers, hear about new UoR research from outside your field, make new connections – and have fun! 👉https://www.reading.ac.uk/doctoral-researcher-college/events/phd-conference

Montage of photos from Doctoral Research Conference 2025

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Interested to know more about the PhD application process and requirements? Register for our webinar next Monday when we will share a range of information about what to consider and answer questions register.gotowebinar.com/register/816...

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Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We have a new blog! Dr. Meryt Ramble-Wallace writes about her experience doing #PhD research at the intersection of Ancient Greek and statistics. Read more here: blogs.reading.ac.uk/classics-at-... @unirdg-phd.bsky.social

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From Data to Discovery: Reflecting on My PhD

How rigorous methods and 17,000 data points revealed patterns in ancient Greek grammar This blog was written by Dr. Meryt Ramble-Wallace, who recently completed her PhD at Reading Classics. Having …

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Carien van Reekum @carien.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Deadline for abstracts for poster/talk at #ReadEmo26 is approaching (22 May). Please share and join us. Thanks!

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Connor Sharp @magicmicrobe.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

What determines who wins in bacterial competition? We review how the environment can influence bacterial warfare! Hopefully interesting for anyone who likes Bacteriocins (my favorite), T6SS, or CDIs! portlandpress.com/essaysbioche...

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Bacterial weaponry and the ecological factors of competitive success

Abstract. Bacteria have evolved complex protein systems known as bacterial weapons to inhibit or kill their competitors. These bacterial weapons are a remarkably diverse arsenal that influence the com...

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Dr James O'Donoghue 🪐 @interplanetary.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We have a PhD project opportunity starting in September 2026 led by @lukebarnard.bsky.social, supported by me and @mathewjowens.bsky.social It's on Solar Wind - Magnetosphere Coupling at the Giant Planets. Deadline is June 12th. You can apply here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🌊 Interested in working at the interface of #maths, #statistics, & #ClimateModelling, using rare-event simulation & machine learning to explore possible tipping point transitions in the North Atlantic? Check out this funded #PhD at the University of Reading. ⏰22/05 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Amazon drone deliveries have begun in Darlington; will there be a widespread rollout or will resident concerns about the divisive technology hamper the tech giant's plans? Anna Jackman writes for The Conversation UK 🔗 rdg.ac/3PfasGG

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Prof Paul Williams @profpaul.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Team Turbulence (me and two of my PhD students) at EGU in Vienna last week.

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Huge congratulations James! A well-deserved accolade for your excellent work in sci comms!

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🤩 Our latest doctoral research highlights publication has arrived! Check out the short articles written by a range of doctoral students from across the University. From tumour communication to poverty and inequality there is a fascinating mix! 👉 rdg.ac/drhighlights25 #PhD #PhDResearch #Research

Cover of magazine with text: Doctoral Research: Highlights Centenary Edition - Supporting research for 100 years

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

📷 We've put together some photos from last week's excellent #FairbrotherLecture presented by PhD researcher @vicpickup.bsky.social with engaging research displays from fellow PhD researchers @amyloulongmuir.bsky.social, Oyinkansola Olotu and Okiemua Okoror 👇 www.facebook.com/DoctoralColl...

PhD researchers Vic Pickup, Amy Longmuir, Oyinkansola Olotu and Okiemua Okoror with Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert van de Noort and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Parveen Yaqoob at the Fairbrother Lecture.

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Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🦠🔬 Join Dr Connor Sharp for a funded PhD in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Reading. Apply by 29 May! #EColi #PhDScholarship #PhDPosition

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