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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

We've had feedback over the last week that some people are unhappy with our plan to offer up to 14 scholarships to refugees living in the local area. To these people, we would like to say: Tough. Jog on.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

2 years

In this experiment Dr Rob Thompson of @UniRdg_Met shows just how long it takes water to soak into parched ground, illustrating why heavy rainfall after a #drought can be dangerous and might lead to flashfloods. @R0b1et @UniRdg_water

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

Good morning to everyone except people who think you can make our academics and researchers change their expert opinion about something by complaining to us on twitter 😘

Prof Kate Williams 💙

@KateWilliamsme

4 years

people writing that the university should fire me because I said Nigel Farage was a disgrace comparing #BlackLivesMattters , a movement of peace and justice, to the Taliban and because I said the statue of a slave trader belonged in the sea, thanks guys, will let the VC know.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

@CMaths3 @steadystuart Thanks mum

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

21 days

Sorry to rain on your parade @Telegraph 1. We haven't issued a denial 2. We aren't cloud seeding in UAE 3. Our weather and climate scientists are providing evidence-based comments to explain what happened 4. Read more from them at 5. Jog on

The Telegraph

@Telegraph

21 days

🔴 Reading University denies causing flooding in Dubai

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

When you don't like @KateWilliamsme opinion as a historian and Professor at @UniRdg_History so you demand to speak to a manager, but the manager backs his colleague 100%. Academic freedom and respect for experts? We do love to see it.

Robert Van de Noort

@vandenoort

4 years

Thanks for letting me know Kate. Sometimes, free speech and academic freedom are just too much for some people. Not for me. Carry on.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

This isn't 'woke'. Telling people about potentially upsetting content in advance is a basic courtesy that allows us to study and discuss hard topics sensitively.

Daily Mail Online

@MailOnline

3 years

Fury as University of Reading students are issued with 'woke' trigger warnings if classes contain 'distressing' content

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

@Psychomanager @maddy_woodman Thanks, but honestly, where would we park a second Ferrari?

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

Alright, which one of you did this? On the upside, now all our alumni are one degree from Kevin Bacon

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

No food market today because of high winds. Actually, this account always gets the blame for things outside our control so, why not, let's own this one. The social media team unilaterally cancelled the food market because we don't want anyone to be happy.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the terrible incident in Reading town centre this evening. Please stay safe tonight. Reading is strong and we will stand together.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

Yeah, poor planning by those refugees to... *checks notes* ...flee in desperation to try and rebuild their lives in a new country and then learn a new language to get by

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

We've been asked why we're making a political statement by providing free meals. To clarify: this isn't about politics. This is about kids who are hungry. As a university, we have resources we can use to help. It's not rocket science, it's being a good neighbour.

Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

Times are tough. More of us are struggling to make ends meet and the pandemic isn’t helping. So as part of the national campaign started by @MarcusRashford , we’re working with @ReadingCouncil and @BFfC_Child to make sure no child goes hungry this half term. #EndChildFoodPoverty

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

@peanutbr1ttle Sounds like a great idea - can we get back to you in the morning? All the sensible people have gone to bed

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

@Lindsay_Cobb8 @UniOfYork Nope:

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

7 years

How diverse was Roman Britain? Turns out some people are experts in this kind of thing, and we asked ours:

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

2 years

and just like that, we’re in the #UniversityChallenge final! 🎉 thank you to the @EdinburghUni team for a fantastic game.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

Times are tough. More of us are struggling to make ends meet and the pandemic isn’t helping. So as part of the national campaign started by @MarcusRashford , we’re working with @ReadingCouncil and @BFfC_Child to make sure no child goes hungry this half term. #EndChildFoodPoverty

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

This has been a burden in our social media team's lives for a few months now and finally they have got to the bottom of it.....

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

We're very proud of our work to make our campuses raptor-free, and we look forward to seeing this reflected in the Global University Dinosaur Safety Rankings 2020-2021

UniRdg_KTC

@UniRdg_KTC

4 years

Good news everyone; 6 months since the last update and we're still raptor-free. @UniofReading

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

1 year

"What are those sleeves?!" Ahead of @ReadingFC 's trip to @ManUtd in the @EmiratesFACup tonight, here's the full story behind the red and blue striped sleeves that got the football world talking about climate change. A thread... 🤔⬇️

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

11 months

White Cliffs of Dover display stark climate change message The cliffs have been illuminated to start conversations about climate change this #ShowYourStripesDay Created by @ed_hawkins at Reading, the stripes show temperature change in the UK since 1850.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

2 years

After a tense #UniversityChallenge quarter-final... We did it. Semi-finals, here we come!

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

We're going to assume he's talking about us, in which case, stop it you 😊

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

We interrupt regular #UoRGrad2018 coverage with breaking news - we are getting unconfirmed reports of a dog in full graduation robes somewhere on the London Road campus. Rumoured to be a good dog.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

Our plans 2020

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

Some days the overnight report from the campus security team is wild. Whoever left 50 packets of biscuits under the trees near Pepper Lane, we have them. Please come and claim your 40 packets of biscuits ASAP.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

@adamclarkitv @itvmeridian Sure, we’ll get someone from @UniRdg_News to get in touch, we can only speak 280 characters at a time

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

Stop trying to compare buildings on the Whiteknights campus! The Library is SHINY AND NEW Foxhill is BEAUTIFUL Edith Morley is MYSTERIOUS BUT REWARDING Carrington is USEFUL URS Park House is HISTORIC

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

Plastic traffic cones aren’t very eco-friendly so we’re moving to a more organic solution for reserving parking spaces.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

People on social media who are criticising a parent, one of our colleagues, for sharing a picture of a child’s drawing should, quite frankly, get a grip on reality. This is a drawing. By a child.

Julia Hartley-Brewer

@JuliaHB1

4 years

What a delightful little boy you are raising there, Adam. And how lovely it is to see a father being so proud of his son. 👀

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

Every snow often, Whiteknights takes our breath away. 📸: Emma Tumman (ejtumman on Instagram)

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

Our designers created this for us to use, but we want to share it with everyone. Please take this and spread it around, to show that Reading is Together. #rdguk #Readinguk

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

Last week, we welcomed HRH The Earl of Wessex to our Whiteknights campus. He spoke with colleagues working on COVID-19, met some of our @ReadingBioSci students - and even found time to visit @ColeZoology . Read the full story:

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

The murder of #GeorgeFloyd reminds us that the experience of black, Asian, and minority ethnic people in our own communities is blighted by a deep-rooted, pervasive racism that cannot be allowed to thrive in 2020. We condemn racist violence. #BlackLivesMatter .

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

1 year

The announcement comes as the University pauses its membership of Stonewall's workplace diversity scheme due to concerns over the reporting process used to judge institutions on their equality progress and after consideration of how best to bring about genuine change.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

WHAT?

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

@natasharose_xo @TomCastleWDR @BGazeley That's correct, in particular a bursary for students from low-income families:

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

Aldershot, Bracknell. Didcot, Yateley. You know. Winnersh. Taplow.

Penguin Classics

@PenguinClassics

3 years

What's something that ISN'T reading, but still FEELS like reading?

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

We are making our car parks at London Road and Whiteknights campuses available to the #NHSheroes at @RBNHSFT . We're working with our local partners and neighbours to see how best the combined expertise and facilities of the University can support them in the #COVID ー19 outbreak.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

@suerudge To be honest, the scholarships team are probably in bed at the moment and we're just the AI which runs the twitter account. Can we get back to you in the morning?

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

We are deeply saddened that Thames Valley Police have confirmed the tragic loss of a member of our University community and our thoughts are with the family and friends of Daniel Williams.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

@TheMERL @juliacarneyFM ...for now

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

2 years

We know that lots of you struggle to find your way out of Edith Morley Building, and we've been working on solutions. To help you exit the building quickly and easily, we've installed giant slides off of the second floor balconies.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

@Davidm1969 @WingsScotland @JamesBlunt We’re beautiful, it’s true

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

2 years

✅ 100% from recycled bottles ✅ Kit is completely recyclable ✅ Highlights climate change in Reading @ReadingFC is doing its bit to fight climate change, and we're delighted to support them. #ShowYourStripes #HoopsForTheFuture More on our climate work:

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

Love the view from the URS Building because there’s a pretty low chance that you’ll have to see the URS building

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

We would urge people who feel the need to pile in on anyone on Twitter with their unasked for opinion, to remember that they are directing their hatred at a real person and a real family. Please: be kind or shut up.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

@CVFry Stop it, you 😚

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

Is there any other way to celebrate #ChristmasCardDay than to share this masterpiece from @TheMERL ? Available as Christmas cards in all good gift shops*. *all good gift shops in the Museum of English Rural Life

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

"All women who marry into the royal family are attacked. But Meghan has had it worse, because coverage of her has been infused with racism." Britain has learned nothing from Princess Diana's treatment, says @KateWilliamsme . #OprahMeghanHarry

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

We are very sad to share the news that officers searching the campus have found a body. We don't have any further details but we will continue to work with @TVP_Reading on the investigation, and with @UniRdg_Student to support our community.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

@TheMERL @juliacarneyFM Don't leave, you're the only thing keeping us up the twitter algorithm

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

It's about time we got some respect around here.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

@SaulPeb Sorry, a solution to the Middle East conflict is slightly above the social media pay grade. We can talk about live streaming or analytics if you want?

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

Very pleased to announce that we’ve received our eighth consecutive Green Flag Award for our beautiful Whiteknights campus!

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

bagel man

Jen

@antijenic

3 years

What's a single word or a two word phrase that would instantly give away where you're from?

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

21 days

Reading University denies causing rainfall in Rawalpindi 🌧️ #PAKvsNZ

Pakistan Cricket

@TheRealPCB

21 days

Rain delay ☔ Just when we were getting ready for the first ball, it has started pouring down in Rawalpindi ⛈️ #PAKvNZ | #AaTenuMatchDikhawan

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

It's a snowy morning on Whiteknights campus ❄️

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

2 years

We made these for the world. A proud day as @GretaThunberg launches her new book #TheClimateBook , with the covers prominently displaying the climate stripes, created at Reading by @ed_hawkins . The book shares the realities of the climate crisis and outline what we need to do.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

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It's now official; Manchester is red. @ManUtd , these are your local #climatestripes . Ahead of tonight's #FACup match, will you join @ReadingFC and share this post to raise awareness of climate change in your area? 👊 #mufc #ManchesterIsRed #showyourstripes

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

Congratulations to our very own Prof @hancloke who received her OBE from HRH Prince Charles on Friday for services to flood forecasting and development of early warning systems

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

Maybe we should live tweet this book, one page per day, until it's either finished or we get fired.

Mauricio Villamayor

@mauriplz

6 years

An ex-flatmate of mine found this in the Library of the University of Reading and I'm can't get it out of my head, need to read it!

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

Good morning to all the women who earned their doctorate from UoR or use theirs to work with us every day. You earned those letters. Use them proudly.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

2 years

We’re thrilled that @ECMWF are set to build their new HQ here at Reading - which will make our campus home to the largest cluster of weather and climate scientists in the world. Read the full story: #PlanetPartners

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

4 years

#dollypartonchallenge for the real big name on campus

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

It's our birthday! 🎉 95 years ago today, we were granted our Royal Charter - the only university to be awarded a charter between the two world wars. Here's to the next 95 years (and beyond) ❤️

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 (that's 9 years in a row we've been voted one of the best green spaces in the UK) Read more:

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

@Lindsay_Cobb8 @UniOfYork Thanks for our new favourite saying!

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@UniofReading

5 years

Thanks to whoever took a little bit of time out of their day to help someone who needed it. Life can be hard - the least we can do is look out for each other.

Gem

@gemma_rymer

5 years

I was upset earlier today and a stranger who works for the uni saw me sat crying on the phone and asked if I was okay, then got me a cup of tea and gave me a hug. I couldn't be prouder to be a student at @UniofReading , little acts of kindness go a hell of a long way❤️

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

2 years

**SPOILER ALERT** What an incredible performance in our first ever University Challenge Final. To the whole team - Sylvian, Margaret, Michael, Kira, Alex and Sarah, we are so proud of everything you have achieved this year. You've done the University so very proud.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

Thanks to all the people in our mentions who have used their extensive hour or so of youtube research into climate science to let us know that they are right and the scientific consensus is wrong.

Ed Hawkins

@ed_hawkins

5 years

Thank you @RouReynolds & @ENTERSHIKARI for communicating so effectively about climate change during your festival performances this summer. Amazing to see #showyourstripes used like this!

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

So, we have a baby llama. He's an unexpected arrival for the llama family but we love him anyway. The problem is, he doesn't have a name, so we need your help... @animalresearch

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

So it looks like this is a thing that is happening on campus. If anyone happens to be rummaging through a troll-hoard and finds a small Elvish blade, please pass it on to Security before they have to go out on their rounds. In the meantime, stay out of the forest.

1871simon

@1871simon

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The invasion of earth by giant green spiders gets off to a slow start, just one reported so far lurking at @UniofReading #nothingtofear

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

Currently on hold to our lawyers to ask if we can trademark this joke and make a fortune.

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@UniofReading

5 years

Gathering in Hope: A Vigil for Daniel The Department of Computer Science and Chaplaincy invite students and colleagues to gather in solidarity and hope for Daniel Williams’ safe return. Members of the University community will gather at 5.15pm in 3Sixty on Whiteknights Campus.

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@UniofReading

5 years

Some reports of slow traffic in places around campus. Plan your journeys accordingly and allow extra time for photos and video.

Marie Aronsson-Storrier

@MarieA_St

5 years

Rush hour at @UniofReading campus. #maybankholiday

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

Yesterday, we shared this piece by @KateWilliamsme . Prof Williams is an expert in royal history. She's written extensively on the topic. You might have even heard some of her commentary at the start of the Sussexes' interview. Our job is to help her share that knowledge.

Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

"All women who marry into the royal family are attacked. But Meghan has had it worse, because coverage of her has been infused with racism." Britain has learned nothing from Princess Diana's treatment, says @KateWilliamsme . #OprahMeghanHarry

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@UniofReading

5 years

It's been drawn to our attention that we were mean about the appearance of the URS Building yesterday. That's it. That's the tweet.

Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

Love the view from the URS Building because there’s a pretty low chance that you’ll have to see the URS building

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5 years

"Were"?

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5 years

Front cover of the 2020 Prospectus: just this tweet

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@UniofReading

4 months

New stripe added for 2023... ...and it represents the hottest year yet. The climate stripes, designed here at the University, show rising average annual temperatures across the world and @ed_hawkins says last year was "off the end of the scale.” More:

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

Teslimat Bello, graduating with a law degree, with some very proud parents 😊 🇳🇬

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@UniofReading

5 years

Strange compliment of the year so far comes from @guardiannews ' description of @TheMERL . Good thing MERL know their audience and have turned out some new banners pretty sharpish to capitalise on it.

Neil Hegarty

@nphegarty

5 years

'Today, Beckett’s English-language archive is housed in one of the most surreal research centres in Britain': NEVER knew this, @TheMERL

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

6 years

Unfortunately we aren't putting on an official fireworks display this year, but we do have a big stack of draft social media policies, a box of matches, and a third-floor office with a window. We can make this happen. Just saying...

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

“I wish we had a metropolitan campus” said no Reading staff or students ever

Dr Claire Ryder

@DustyCRyder

5 years

@UniofReading Yes!

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

We are aware of the alleged incidents against a member of staff and we are investigating them. The safety of students and staff is our top priority and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or intimidation, but until we know more detail we cannot say anything further.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

3 years

Is there any other reaction to Whiteknight's Canada geese?

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@UniofReading

6 years

Thanks so much to everyone who got in touch with us about the refugee scholarships! We're working on fundraising options for anyone who wants to donate, so please stay tuned for updates.

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Uni of Reading

@UniofReading

5 years

Cowards

Bantshire University

@BantshireUni

5 years

Too hot to bants

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@UniofReading

6 years

All true - Reading is for everyone. Thanks @natlibscot , we had no idea you felt this way about us 😘

National Library of Scotland

@natlibscot

6 years

Reading can make you laugh Reading can make you cry Reading can give you questions Reading can give you answers Reading can *be* the answer Reading is for you Reading is for me Reading is for *everyone* 🤓 #Tuesdaythoughts #Librariesmatter

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@UniofReading

2 years

ugly Christmas jumper: URS edition

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@UniofReading

4 years

Some literal breaking news from Whiteknights: baby swans! Thanks to @debrakpage for her updates, they've been helping us feel connected to the campus while we're away.

Debra Page

@debrakpage

4 years

Breaking news!!! The swan is hatching.....still some eggs to go!! ⁦ @UniofReading ⁩

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@UniofReading

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Here's Professor Maarten Ambaum, a meteorologist at the University of Reading speaking to @SkyNews about the intense weather system that caused the flooding.

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@UniofReading

5 years

The most exciting story about planning permission you'll read today: the @britishmuseum has been approved to build a significant new archaeological collection storage and research facility in partnership with, and right near... us! Read more:

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@UniofReading

4 years

Wherever our Reading community are around the world, join us online at 10am for one minute's silence to pay our respects to the victims of Saturday's attack in Forbury Gardens. #WeAreReading #RDGUK

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@UniofReading

4 years

Everyone always says it's unbelievably expensive around Oxford, but apparently we're living there rent free 😘

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@UniofReading

3 years

“Next you’ll tell me there’s a University of Writing!” 🚩

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@UniofReading

4 years

We stand together, united in mourning and solidarity. We have a connection to James Furlong, the first victim to be named, and we have paid tribute to him here:

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@UniofReading

5 years

We're a bit late to this green campus humblebrag-fest because we had to double check. Turns out we've got 20,000 trees on the Whiteknights campus. Get planting, @sheffielduni and @UniversityLeeds . Any other universities have an advance on 20,000?

The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Not bad @UniversityLeeds ... although we have over 10,000 trees here on the @sheffielduni campus 😉

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