Projects - Community-based Research

Celebration of Women at the University of Reading – 100 Years of Courage, Legacy and Changemaker, Shining a Light

This post has been written by Ramandeep Nijjar, Final year BSc Zoology student at the University of Reading. I had such a wonderful evening on the Thursday 26th March attending...Read More >

FoodSEqual Community Researcher Reflections

This blog is written and contributed by Patricia Douglin, Community Researcher on the FoodSEqual project, funded by UKRI. So, you're thinking of becoming a community researcher? When I became a...Read More >

Paper: Examining Factors Facilitating Fast Food Consumption in Whitley

FoodSEqual is part of the UKRI-funded 'Transforming the UK Food Systems for Healthy People and a Healthy Environment' Strategic Priorities Fund. The project seeks to transform the UK food system...Read More >

Student Voice: Participatory Action Research & Food Systems in Undergraduate Study

Alex Kelk is currently studying for an MSc in Urban Analytics at the University of Glasgow, having completed a BSc in Human and Physical Geography at the University of Reading....Read More >

Community Led Research Pilot: Reflective Summary & Learnings

The Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP) was a collaboration between the University of Reading (UoR), the British Science Association, and community groups across Reading and Slough between 2022 and 2025,...Read More >

What does ‘Good’ Ethical Practice look like? Navigating everyday ethics in PAR & Community Led Research

Background Participatory Action Research (PAR) has been delivered and developed at the University of Reading for more than 10 years. Through a dedicated team of academic and community researchers, PAR...Read More >

Working with Students on PAR: Reflections and Recommendations

Students make significant contributions to Participatory Action Research (PAR) projects at the University of Reading. At the same time, providing them the opportunity to learn and develop skills, as their...Read More >

Exploring Black Identity Through Hair, Science, and Community: Triybe’s Ongoing Legacy

This Black History Month, I was proud to reflect on the ongoing work of Triybe — a Black heritage-led organisation rooted in identity, culture, and healing. Under the leadership of...Read More >

FoodSEqual Policy Brief – Accessing healthy food in Whitley, Reading: The Voice of the Community

This policy brief was generated as part of the FoodSEqual partnership, between University of Reading, University of Sussex, and the Whitley Community Development Association (WCDA). It has also been shared…Read More >

Community Engagement & Chemistry – The Impact of Black Hair Care Products

As part of the Community Led Research Pilot, delivered by University of Reading (UoR), the British Science Association (BSA) and six Berkshire-based community groups, Reading-based organisation TRIYBE co-designed and delivered…Read More >