University of Reading
University of Reading is number 612 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 65.3. It published about 8,489 research works in 2024 and 2025, which drew 31,466 citations in those years, and its h-index is 655.
Part of the 311 University Innovation Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
Economic statistics for United Kingdom in the 311 Nations Index.
Spin-out companies
University of Reading has 7 spin-out companies reported to UK Research and Innovation, 3 of them founded since 2020: Astratus, Reading Ancient Schoolroom, OBJECT Bio Ltd, 3D Bio-Tissues, CellRev, Atelerix, Capillary Film Technology.
Source: UKRI Gateway to Research. Counts only UKRI-funded spin-outs, so it is a minimum.
Other leading universities in United Kingdom
- University College London (#7)
- University of Oxford (#11)
- University of Cambridge (#12)
- Imperial College London (#13)
- University of Glasgow (#45)
- University of Birmingham (#56)
- University of Edinburgh (#57)
- King's College London (#60)
- University of Manchester (#66)
- Queen Mary University of London (#95)
- University of Liverpool (#129)
- Cardiff University (#137)
- Newcastle University (#142)
- University of Bristol (#146)
- University of Exeter (#160)
Questions and answers
How innovative is University of Reading?
University of Reading is number 612 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 65.3.
How much research does University of Reading publish?
University of Reading published about 8,489 research works in 2024 and 2025.
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