Heritage & Creativity
Destigmatising self-injury through art
Designing fonts for a global audience
By transforming the approach to digital font design for ‘non-Latin’ scripts, researchers at the University of Reading are improving the reading experience of millions of people and promoting understanding of…Read More >
Exploring Brazil’s artistic and political history through cinema
Protecting and exhibiting Iraq’s cultural heritage
Iraq’s invaluable heritage assets have been subject to a range of negative impacts including looting and theft. Following the US/UK-led invasion in April 2003, thousands of valuable artefacts were looted…Read More >
Inspiring students through hands-on Roman school experience
The Reading Ancient Schoolroom brings to life research findings about ancient society and their approach to learning, enabling modern students to find out first-hand what an ancient school was like….Read More >
Bringing ancient Rome to life
Nancy Astor MP: from commemoration to activism
By encouraging recognition and discussion of the UK’s first female MP to sit in the House of Commons, researchers at the University of Reading are challenging outdated narratives about the…Read More >
Using design to spread the word about superbugs
A Reading Typography professor has brought together architects, designers and pharmacists to harness the power of design in tackling the global problem of antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotics have saved millions of…Read More >