Author Archives: Met Department

University research presented in the U.S. Senate

Posted on 23 September, 2013 by Met Department

Several news agencies have recently focused their attention and climate change reports on the apparent lack of global surface warming since 1998 and whether the simulated temperature changes are too warm. This period has been described as a ‘slow-down’, ‘pause’ … Continue reading →

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Interesting times in the Arctic

Posted on 16 September, 2013 by Met Department

As the Arctic summer comes to an end, focus has returned to sea-ice as it reaches its annual minimum coverage. Last year (2012), there was a record low sea-ice coverage, so scientists, the media and the public are watching closely … Continue reading →

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Conference season in Reading

Posted on 15 September, 2013 by Met Department

The University of Reading has recently hosted five prestigious meteorological conferences covering a broad range of topics with participants from all over the world. The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) chose Reading as the location for its annual Student Conference, giving … Continue reading →

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Student perspective of studying meteorology

Posted on 27 August, 2013 by Met Department

Learn more about a degree in Meteorology and Climate Science directly from Matt Brown, a student currently studying at Reading:

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Academia: making flexible working work

Posted on 31 July, 2013 by Met Department

Professor Ellie Highwood, Head of Department of Meteorology has joined the Guardian Newspaper blogging team on Higher Education lives. In her first blog, Professor Highwood discusses the pressures of working in academia and the mindset that to be successful you … Continue reading →

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University intern programme for the space industry

Posted on 16 July, 2013 by Met Department

The University of Reading has launched an innovative internship programme giving students a unique insight into the space industry. The University’s Space@Reading unit is running the scheme on behalf of the space industry and has placed undergraduates from 22 universities … Continue reading →

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28 new research appointments in climate & environment

Posted on 3 July, 2013 by Met Department

A new cohort of climate and environment experts have joined the University of Reading as part of a £50 million investment programme to further knowledge in research areas of critical global importance. The 28 appointments, recruited over the last 12 … Continue reading →

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New guide to explain uncertainty in science

Posted on 27 June, 2013 by Met Department

University of Reading scientists have contributed to a new guide on scientific uncertainty, launched today at the World Conference of Science Journalists in Helsinki. The guide from Sense about Science stresses that uncertainty is an inherent component of all science … Continue reading →