Uni expert in research project Reading Evening Post, p 6, 12 July 2007 A CLIMATE expert at The University of Reading has been chosen from among hundreds to take part in a major research project. Dr Paul Williams, a Natural Environment Research Council fellow at the university, will take part in the Crucible Programme - a project designed to encourage young researchers to take risks within their areas of expertise. He is one of 30 researchers who will take part in laboratory sessions run by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts.