Finding peace in a fragile world
Research by the University of Reading has been instrumental in the development of a new UK policy framework for building stability in fragile and conflict-affected states. With the steady rise...Read More >
Prosperity & Resilience
The value of stability
Neil Crosby’s work with colleagues in the Department of Real Estate and Planning has raised UK and international standards in property valuation. It has influenced global monetary policy towards improving…Read More >
Picturing challenges of life in paradise
Every day, island communities in the Maldives feel the impact of environmental change caused by humans. Alex Arnall empowered islanders to use photography to document these challenges and bring their…Read More >
Intelligent solutions to a costly issue
Missed appointments cost the NHS millions every year. Weizi Li and her team developed a computer model to predict which patients might miss their next check up, prompting a reminder….Read More >
Marvellous Mums
Marvellous Mums has brought together researchers and community partners to support disadvantaged women from local communities to recognise their own skills and strengths. Armed with new confidence and aspirations, many…Read More >
Learning maths through storytelling
Dr Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai’s ‘Maths Through Stories’ initiative has made it easier for teachers and parents worldwide to harness the power of storytelling to make maths learning more accessible and…Read More >
Priority setting in the NHS
For patients who are chronically or terminally ill, access to ‘last chance’ treatments can seem like a lottery. Professor Newdick’s advice as member of an independent inquiry committee has helped…Read More >
Marvellous mums, marvellous me (2019)
The ‘Marvellous Mums, Marvellous Me’ programme supports local, less socially advantaged women, many of whom have been out of work for some time. It’s building women’s confidence and self-esteem and…Read More >
Safeguarding children in conflict and crisis (2018)
Children in conflict zones are safer thanks to robust guidelines developed by Professor Rosa Freedman in partnership with the specialist organisation, Keeping Children Safe. The guidelines are transforming the way…Read More >
Whitley for Real (2018)
Reading, like many towns, appears prosperous, but some communities at its heart live with a legacy of social inequality. Since 2014, Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans has worked alongside residents in Whitley…Read More >
