Current Projects
Here you can find out about ongoing research projects at the University of Reading and their engagement & impact activities.
Professor Adrian Bell has compiled a database of medieval soldiers through records of pay, a unique insight into armies that fought over 600 years ago. Find out more about the project and how you can support the growing database.
Learn about Dr Walter Veit’s research into animal welfare ethics and philosophy, including how you can support his work.
Researchers at the University of Reading, led by Professor Carmel Houston-Price, are exploring how visual familiarity can encourage young children to eat more vegetables. Through picture books, eBooks and hands-on...Read More >
What happens when communities don’t just “take part” in research but lead it? An independent evaluation of the University of Reading’s Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP) shows that when communities are trusted...Read More >
Research with 220 UK stakeholders provides a roadmap for scaling up agroforestry, starting with trusted advice and real farm examples. Research with 220 UK stakeholders, led by Dr Amelia Hood...Read More >
Innovative interdisciplinary research at the University of Reading combing participatory photography and farm yields shows both the effectiveness and motivations for adoption of national farming transition in Andhra Pradesh, India....Read More >