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June 2010

Climate experts from the University of Reading's Walker Institute involved in IPCC 5th Assessment Report (press release 24/06/2010)

Linking business and science to address climate and weather risk (press release 09/06/2010)

 

May 2010

Willis Chair in Climate and Weather Risk for Insurance announced at Walker Institute (press release 13/05/2010)

 

April 2010

Heavy snowfall over Himalayas makes drought over India more likely (press release 22 April 2010)

UK may experience more cold winters (press release 15 April 2010

 

February 2010

Professor appointed as DFID's new Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor (press release 10 February 2010)

 

January 2010

Climate research focuses on London buildings (press release 25 January 2010)

 

December 2009

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions could avoid a half to two-thirds of the impacts of climate change on food and water (Press release 9/12/09). See coverage.

 

November 2009

More action needed to protect wild plants in Europe against climate change (Press release 26/11/09)

 

August 2009

Costs of adapting to climate change significantly under-estimated. Press release (20/08/09). See press coverage.

Erratic Indian monsoon could be a sign of things to come. Press release (20/08/09) See press coverage.

Targeted investments in climate science could present enormous economic savings for the UK and Europe. Press release (19/08/09) See press coverage.

 

June 2009

Climate phenomenon catches England cricketers out down under. Press release (26/06/09)

 

May 2009

Professor Keith Shine becomes Fellow of the Royal Society. Press release (15/05/09)

 

March 2009

Indian monsoon rains could become less reliable. Press release (24/03/09)

Heat related deaths due to climate change may be underestimate. Press release (10/03/09)

University of Reading targets positive reaction from local children during Science Week. Press release (6/03/09)

 

February 2009

Avoiding dangerous climate change - a new research programme launched by government. Press release (26/02/09)

 

October 2008

Oceans may provide clues to future rainfall. Press release (24/10/08).

Smoother flights ahead. Our research could improve forecasts of turbulence during flights. Press release (02/10/08)

September 2008

London's overheating buildings and skyline must adapt to climate change. Press release (23/09/08).

August 2008

Predictions of heavier rainfall under climate change may be underestimated. Press release (8/08/08)

July 2008

University hosts joint UK/China workshop on climate change. (29/07/08)

June 2008

Prof Julia Slingo, our founding director, awarded OBE for services to climate science. (18/06/08)

May 2008

19/05/08: Silver medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.

06/05/08: Scientists from the University of Reading make major contribution to World Climate Modelling Summit

March 2008

03/03/08: Prof. Sir Brian Hoskins appointed to the new Committee on Climate Change

December 2007

12/12/07: New role for University of Reading Professor forges climate links with Imperial College

November 2007

20/11/07: Walker Institute scientists ready to comment on the publication of the IPCC Synthesis report.

October 2007

15/10/07: University of Reading's contribution to the IPCC process.

September 2007

26/09/07: Walker Institute joins forces with Deloitte to advise on the impacts of climate change on business.

July 2007

25/07/07: What happened to the summer of 2007?

06/07/07: Reading climate researcher joins crucial Crucible.

June 2007

18/06/07: Knighthood for one of our top scientists.

May 2007

29/05/07: New Director for Walker Institute.

April 2007

02/04/07: Walker Institute comments on latest UN IPCC Report.

March 2007

28/03/07: Walker Institute joins forces with Queensland government.

13/03/07: Comment on Climate Change bill.

February 2007

02/03/07: Walker Institute contributes to UN climate change report.

January 2007

22/01/07: Joint UK/India Project to predict Indian monsoon rains.

17/01/07: Sweltering summers will become the norm.

10/01/07: Major Saharan dust storms can block out the Sun.

09/01/07: Major shifts in weather patterns over the Indian and Pacific Oceans disrupt El Nino.

November 2006

29/11/2006: Crops under threat from climate change.

02/11/2006: Walker Institute is launched.


 

 

 
 
 

 
 

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