Monthly Archives: November 2014

University wins Sustainability Leaders Award!

Posted on 28 November 2014 by jennyberger

The University scooped the energy efficiency award at the Sustainability Leaders Awards. The awards, run by edie.net and hosted by comedian Alistair McGowan, recognise outstanding sustainability achievements in businesses throughout the UK.  The University’s entry focussed on the successful fume cupboard … Continue reading →

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Climate-KIC Innovation Festival, Valencia, 29-31 October 2014

Posted on 27 November 2014 by marypothitou

The University of Reading as a Climate KIC affiliate provided us with the opportunity to attend a different experience to a traditional academic conference, so that we could benefit from networking with entrepreneurs in the field of climate innovation.   … Continue reading →

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World Sustainable Building 2014

Posted on 26 November 2014 by stephenrichardson

            Last month I presented a poster at the WSB14 conference in Barcelona. This was the first time I’ve presented in this format and I have to confess to having a prejudice against posters. Some … Continue reading →

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