Research

World-wide recognition

The Department of Meteorology at Reading has achieved world-wide recognition for its research in the fields of weather, climate and the exploitation of Earth observation data.

Addressing critical environmental issues

Our research is tackling some of the most critical environmental issues facing society today. In particular we aim to understand and improve predictions of climate change, hazardous weather and air pollution.

Physics of weather and climate

Meteorology at Reading is known particularly for its pioneering research on the fundamental dynamics and physics of weather and climate and we have consistently achieved a 5* rating (the highest level) in the UK research assessment process.

Thriving research community

Our thriving community of over 200 research scientists is led by some of the world's best senior academics in weather and climate science. The Department is highly successful in attracting research funding, our current grants totaling £25M. Many members of the Department also play a leading role in defining national and international research agendas and science policy.

Our dynamic and productive research environment is enhanced by the long-standing presence of units from the UK Met Office, and major elements of the NERC funded National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS), National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and the NCAS climate variability and change group. We also work closely with the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) located close to the University.

Our Department is a major part of the University's Walker Institute for Climate System Research.

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