University of Reading
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About University of Reading
According to Wikipedia, The University of Reading is a public research university in Reading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as University College, Reading, a University of Oxford extension college. The institution received the power to grant its own degrees in 1926 by royal charter from King George V and was the only university to receive such a charter between the two world wars. The university is usually categorised as a red brick university, reflecting its original foundation in the 19th century.
What Is University of Reading Known For?
University of Reading is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Communications
- Business
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Literature
- History
- Education
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Political Science
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Medical
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Law
- Sociology
- Religious Studies
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
University of Reading's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Reading's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Reading ranks #203 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Reading ranks #315 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Reading ranks #226 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Reading ranks #348 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Reading ranks #352 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Reading ranks #218 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Reading ranks #502 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Reading ranks #439 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Reading ranks #627 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Reading ranks #435 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Reading ranks #542 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Reading ranks #90 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Reading ranks #359 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Reading ranks #739 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Reading ranks #342 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Reading ranks #401 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Reading ranks #521 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Reading ranks #720 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Reading ranks #246 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Reading ranks #810 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Reading ranks #436 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Reading ranks #520 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Reading ranks #1349 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
University of Reading ranks #785 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are University of Reading's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Reading's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Communications, and History. Here are some of University of Reading's most famous alumni:
- Wilfred Owen
- An English poet and soldier .
- Michael Rosen
- A British children's author and poet.
- Avi Shlaim
- An Israeli-British historian .
- David Marks
- A British psychologist.
- Julian Baggini
- An English philosopher.
- Clive Ponting
- A British historian .
- Malcolm Garrett
- A British graphic designer.
- Stephen Baxter
- A British writer.
- Stephen J. Hunt
- A British sociologist.
- Michael Cox
- A British academic.
- Shah M. Faruque
- A Medical researcher.
- Richard Holmes
- A Military historian and TV presenter .
Who Are University of Reading's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Reading's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Earth Sciences, Communications, and History. Here are some of University of Reading's most famous faculty:
- Constantine Sandis
- A British philosopher.
- Wendy Barclay
- A British virologist.
- Piers Forster
- A British climate scientist and professor.
- Mary Lewis
- A British archaeologist.
- Michael Drew
- A British chemist.
- Jonathan M. Gregory
- A British climate modeller. Jonathan M. Gregory is Professor at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science in the University of Reading.
- Katherine Harloe
- A Professor of Classics at the University of Reading.
- Kate Williams
- A British historian.
- Rosa Freedman
- A Human rights researcher and professor.
- Christoph Hartmut Bluth
- A Scholar of international relations.
- Josephine Pemberton
- A British evolutionary biologist.
- Ed Hawkins
- A Climate scientist.
