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ONE of the most intensive neighbourhood-based research exercises ever conducted in south Reading has shown Whitley residents and school pupils are driven to overcome challenges to reach their dreams. The Whitley for Real initiative (W4R) was developed by Reading Borough Council, the University of Reading… Read more

The University of Reading and Reading Community Learning Centre (RCLC) has completed joint research into the needs of ethnic minority women living in Reading. The project was funded by Comic Relief. The findings and final report were presented by the researchers at a packed meeting of statutory and voluntary organisations held at RCLC on 19 July, in the presence of the Mayor of Reading… Read more

The Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2018 aim to recognise and reward staff at the University of Reading who have achieved extraordinary things by engaging and interacting with people outside of academia to drive better understanding of research and to influence change. Our work with the Young Researchers lead to us receiving the Inspire Award… Read more

Since 2014, Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans has worked alongside residents of Whitley, a relatively deprived area of Reading, to tackle economic and social exclusion. The Whitley Researchers work with Reading Borough Council to engage with schools, young people and parents to raise aspirations and discuss barriers faced by residents… Read more

Outstanding examples of Reading research that are making a difference in the world were showcased at an awards ceremony on Wednesday. Six research projects won awards at… Read more

Whiltey schoolchildren created huge structures out of giant Lego blocks as part of a project to build a better future for the area they live in. The Whitley For Real scheme saw architect students from the University of Reading visit pupils at John Madejski Academy (JMA) in Hartland Road to help with the big build… Read more