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University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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Centuries-old collections. Millions of objects. AI unlocking discoveries their original collectors could never have imagined. What could we learn next? Join experts from UoR, the British Museum & Natural History Museum for Fossils to Futures Live. 📆 7 Aug | 14:00 BST 🎟️ rdg.ac/fossilstofutureslive

Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Day 3 of the UK's largest annual gathering of philosophers – all six symposia now presented at Reading, including an invited paper from our own Prof David Oderberg.🧠 Open Sessions still to come this afternoon. What a three days. #JointSession2026

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Yesterday, we're delighted to welcome delegates to Reading as the Joint Session got underway.🎉Highlights included Inaugural Address by Prof Rosanna Keefe and a historical roundtable celebrating 100 issues of the Supplementary Volume. Let the philosophy continue!🧠 sites.google.com/view/2026-jo...

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2026 Joint Session - Programme

There's a WhatsApp group for delegates. See the link on the logistics page, or the QR code on your printed programme. This programme is subject to change, but the 'live' or most up-to-date version wil...

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

Hylomorphism. Kantian climate justice. The opacity of grief. The semantics of evaluative language. This week's Joint Session covers the full sweep of contemporary philosophy – with Prof David Oderberg presenting one of the invited symposium papers. Full programme 👉 sites.google.com/view/2026-jo...

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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...

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

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

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

Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Something special is coming to Reading this week🎓The 100th Joint Session by @aristotsoc.bsky.social and Mind Association – the UK's largest annual gathering of philosophers – arrives on campus Wed-Fri in a landmark year. We couldn't be more proud to host. 🧠 sites.google.com/view/2026-jo...

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2026 Joint Session

Welcome to the 100th Joint Session of the Aristotelian Society and the Mind Association!* There's lots of Information for attendees and presenters (including a link to join a WhatsApp group) on the lo...

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The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Into folk culture and film? Come see Peter Treherne's 'Matter of Britain' at @uniofreading.bsky.social on Monday evening! The film documents an English country village’s performance of the Holy Grail myth. Stuff of legend. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-...

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Screening of 'Matter of Britain'

Matter of Britain is an ethnographic fantasy which documents an English country village’s performance of the Holy Grail myth.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

New research shows just 60 minutes of exposure to woodsmoke, cleaning‑product aerosols and diesel exhaust trigger different lung and cognitive responses. ncas.ac.uk/just-one-hou...

An older person wearing a beige coat and using a walking stick crosses the road in front of a queue of traffic in a city.

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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

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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Dr James O'Donoghue 🪐 @interplanetary.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I'm happy to share that I've been awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan Medal! As someone who has enjoyed investing lots of time in communicating science, and as an enormous fan of the work of Dr. Sagan, this means a great deal to me. Big thank you to my colleagues! www.reading.ac.uk/news/2026/Un...

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Richard Allan @rpallanuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Condensation trails (contrails) from aircraft produce a greenhouse heating effect only partially offset by their solar shading cooling & this dominates their warming influence on climate in the short term while their CO2 emissions leave a lasting legacy of heating theconversation.com/heres-what-w...

picture of extensive contrail formation in March 2009 following an aircraft manoeuvre through a contrail forming region over the North Sea highlighted by Haywood et al. (2009) JGR https://doi.org/10.1029/2009JD012650

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Historian Dr Dina Rezk features on the new Channel 4 documentary 'Suez: 24 Hours that broke the British Empire' to talk about the long lasting effects of 6 November 1956. Watch online now: rdg.ac/4vGUzsX

Suez: 24 Hours That Broke the British Empire

The dramatic inside story of the Suez Crisis, which changed Britain forever

Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

How do we thread the needle of preserving nature and feeding 8+ billion people? Hear how protecting bioversity can be a win-win for both humanity and endangered species in Professor Deepa Senapathi's upcoming public lecture. Watch the trailer ⏯️ rdg.ac/3O9Ic7O

Classics@UnivReading @uorclassics.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

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Don't forget our Race, Empire, and Decoloniality #research #seminar with Dr. Dylan James (University of Reading) on "Indigeneity and Local Guides in Classical Greek Historiography" today at 4pm! Joining link: bit.ly/4tcFQ73

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Our current culture is destroying the planet and a shock to the system is needed to avoid ecological collapse, argues Professor Tom Oliver author of the new book 'The Nature Delusion' that is out today on Bristol University Press Read the blog to learn more 🔗 rdg.ac/4sC1hi2

Why we need a culture shift to address the nature crisis - Connecting Research

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This #WorldMetDay, Professor Prof Hannah Cloke spoke to Regius Professor Keith Shine FRS & alumna Dr Jolene Cook OBE (Dept. for Energy Security and Net Zero) about their routes into meteorology and the University of Reading role in shaping modern climate science Listen now 🔊 rdg.ac/4lI4OZi

Discover Reading: World Meteorology Day 2026

Experts from the UK government and the University of Reading discuss making climate information accessible for future generations

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Suzanne Graham @suzannegraham.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We have a few places left at our free Primary Languages Conference on 26 March - do join us to find out answers to some important questions! #MFLBluesky Sign up at shorturl.at/HBQ6b

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University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

What would life without bees be like? Tune into Alan Davies' BBC Radio 4 show today and hear Reading's Professor Simon Potts explaining how bees impact our diets, and what would be missing from our lives if they were no longer around. Listen today at 14:45: rdg.ac/4bGWwNS

BBC Radio 4 - Life Without, Life Without Bees

No more buzzing, no more honey, no more bees – so then what?

Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Why are long‑term climate decisions so difficult to make? 🌍 A new piece from Dr Luke Elson unpacks the psychological and political barriers that keep societies from planning for the future — and what it takes to overcome them.

Why long‑term climate choices are hard to make – a philosopher explains - Connecting Research

A philosophical puzzle can help explain why some people and governments aren’t acting quickly enough to tackle climate change.

Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

As we reflect on the last 100 years - the legacies we have built, the futures we are growing and the connections that span continents - we look forward to what’s next with an enduring sense of hope, inspired to face the challenges of the century ahead.

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100 Years of the University of Reading - What's next?

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

In 2021, an immigration raid was shut down by residents of a Glasgow neighbourhood. Professor Trish Reid writes for The Conversation on a new film 'Everybody to Kenmure Street' that examines the protest and the city's legacy of working class social activism 🔗 rdg.ac/4cXez3H

University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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When storms approach the UK or solar activity threatens satellites, the science behind the response often involves researchers at UoR. That will continue as our partnership with the Met Office has been renewed for four more years. Find out more 🔗https://rdg.ac/3NGpm7U #MetOffice #ClimateScience

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University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We’re 100 today. On 17 March 1926, the University of Reading was granted its Royal Charter. Now, we wake up 100 years later as a global university, shaped by generations of students, staff, alumni and partners who have built something extraordinary together. Happy 100th anniversary to us. #UoR100

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Today we’re in the House of Commons for a special #BSW2026 showcase engaging policymakers on the challenges facing global food systems. @unitedamh.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social @rothamsted.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @anhacademy.bsky.social rdg.ac/4un8mUC

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

“This is the reality for many women in research.” For #IWD2026, hear Dr Karen Jones on Nature Careers discuss how insecurity, parental leave and fertility pressures affect women's careers in academia. 🔗 rdg.ac/4rNc3Bs

Academia’s parent trap: the struggles faced by researcher mothers

How effective is the sector at supporting early career scientists hoping to start a family, including those who face fertility challenges?

University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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As #BritishScienceWeek begins, we've joined leading UK research institutions in calling on the Government to prioritise investment in nutrition and food systems, in a letter published The Guardian today. Read it now: rdg.ac/3OQTTjH Research at Reading | United Against Malnutrition & Hunger

Quote from Professor Parveen Yaqoob emphasizing the need to improve global food systems to combat hunger and obesity through sustainable diets.

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United Against Malnutrition & Hunger @unitedamh.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Leaders of UK institutions pioneering research into nutrition urge the Government to sustain investment in their work. Malnutrition drives instability, migration, & conflict. Solutions to it deliver benefits here & abroad. #BritishScienceWeek @theguardian.com bit.ly/4rgLKCO

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University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Helping shape the UK’s future nutrition policy We are delighted that Professor Julie Lovegrove, Director of the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition at University of Reading, has been appointed Chair of the UK’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition. Find out more: rdg.ac/3NmWWj8

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

A quiet revolution is reshaping legal thinking: the global rise of rights of nature. Join Monica Feria‑Tinta to explore how Indigenous knowledge and Latin American legal innovations are helping protect life on Earth. 🔗 rdg.ac/4swGlbQ

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University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Book now for the University of Reading's FREE Centenary Community Festival 2026! Join us for a two-day extravaganza this May to celebrate 100 years of UoR, featuring research talks, live music and the return of our historic RAG Parade. Visit rdg.ac/centenaryfestival to register now. #UoR100

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Reading Museum @readingmuseum.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Ludus latrunculorum, you say? Archaeologist Tim Penn from @uniofreading.bsky.social gives some background on this popular Roman game, whose name means the Game of the Little Soldiers. Come see our example, on display in the Silchester Gallery! #romangames #ancientgames #archaeology #rdg

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Dr. Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai @natthapoj.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🏆 Delighted to share that my MathsThroughStories.org initiative has been announced as a joint winner of the USD 10,000 Math Power! Prize, awarded by the mEducation Alliance. This recognition affirms our innovative research-based maths learning approach: www.mathsthroughstories.org/news/dr-natt...

Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Hearing the words 'facial mites' might make you feel a bit... well, itchy. But biologist Alejandra Perotti knows that these tiny creatures are harmless and really quite helpful! Read her piece in The Conversation UK and listen to her on the Strange Health podcast 🔗 rdg.ac/4ayOAfT

Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

It's been mercifully dry today here in Reading, but it's been a record-breaking spell of unbroken rain for us and much of the UK! To scientist Prof Hannah Cloke these wetter winters - and hotter summers - are a sign of accurate climate change predictions. 🔗 rdg.ac/3ZCdCpz

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Playing boardgames brought Ancient Romans together and studying them centuries years later did the same for historians Dr Tim Penn and Dr Summer Courts! Read about how Roman hearts were won on the roll of dice in their new piece for The Conversation UK 🔗 rdg.ac/4kzrNp1 Classics@UnivReading

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Disasters like the 2021 European floods slip through the cracks because current systems are built to wait for absolute certainty. Jeff Da Costa details how this cause governments to act slowly in the face of a sudden emergency for The Conversation UK 🔗 rdg.ac/3OgKiST

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Workshops for the IPCC are currently underway at University of Reading and indigenous knowledge is at the core of the agenda! Prof Hannah Cloke explains the importance of listening to community voices on the crucial climate issues they face to formulate better responses 🔗 rdg.ac/4ktzXPz

IPCC @ipcc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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Two #IPCC workshops, Engaging Diverse Knowledge Systems & Methods of Assessment, opened at the @uniofreading.bsky.social today. Over the next 3 days, 90 experts will discuss & produce guidance for the #IPCC leadership and authors working on IPCC's Seventh Assessment Report.

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LEMONTREE @lemontree-uofr.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🚨The 2nd post with the team is also @uniofreading.bsky.social for a PDRA in EEO Fire Modelling with Prof Sandy Harrison. Deadline is the 27th Feb! Details below: jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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PDRA in EEO Fire Modelling:Whiteknights Reading UK

Full time, fixed term contract (initially for 15 months with the potential for extension subject to funding)

Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Celebrate the diversity of #language on 23 Feb! 🌍 Join CeLM at @uniofreading.bsky.social for International Mother Language Day. Explore how we communicate through speech, sign and symbols, and meet researchers working on multilingualism. Free & open to the community. Register now: bit.ly/4qooHFm

Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

For the first time in 14 centuries, the Church of England has a female Archbishop of Canterbury. Modern historian Dr Melanie Khuddro writes on the historical significance of this and how Dame Sarah Mullally came to be elected. 🔗 rdg.ac/4qhGdv2 #historysky

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

In the currents of the oceans and the clouds in the sky, the unfortunate climactic consequences of human activity are evident. For The Conversation UK, Ed Hawkins discusses how we might wipe clean our fossil fuel 'fingerprints' from the atmosphere if we act now. 🔗 rdg.ac/4ayZ544