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Uncovering museums’ hidden stories

Researchers from the University of Reading are exploring creative approaches to public engagement with previously hard-to-reach archival and museum collections. Some historical materials are easier to curate and display than...Read More >
Uncovering museums’ hidden stories

Inspired by Beckett: New creativity from the archive

A new fellowship programme at the University of Reading highlights the continued relevance of the work of Samuel Beckett and the insights that can be gained from the engagement by...Read More >
Inspired by Beckett: New creativity from the archive

Widening access to cultural collections

A project based on research at the University of Reading is helping to make museum and heritage collections more inclusive and accessible, while facilitating valuable work experience and employment opportunities...Read More >
Widening access to cultural collections

Shaping law and policy on medical conscience

A Reading philosophy professor has shaped international law and policy for healthcare workers who are put under pressure to act against their ethical or religious principles. Wartime conscientious objectors, the…Read More >

Shaping law and policy on medical conscience

Fresh thinking on ethical business behaviour

Philosophy professors at the University of Reading are providing thought leadership on what businesses owe the societies they serve, shaping ethical business practice and regulation at local and national levels....Read More >
Fresh thinking on ethical business behaviour

Tackling teenage depression with short and effective therapy

Teenagers suffering from depression can now get treated faster thanks to an effective new form of therapy that takes just six to eight weeks. Depression in teenagers is unfortunately common,...Read More >
Tackling teenage depression with short and effective therapy

Spurring world action to save bees

The pollinating insects that we rely on for food crops have a more secure future thanks to the research and UN policy work of a Reading bee expert. Bees and...Read More >
Spurring world action to save bees

Powerful X-ray beam gets scientists closer to reality

The UK’s first ambient-pressure soft X-ray beamline is helping scientists understand what happens at the interface between solids, vapours, and liquids under near-real life conditions. At Diamond Light Source, the…Read More >

Powerful X-ray beam gets scientists closer to reality

Pioneering prebiotics for improved gut health

Reading food scientists have made great strides in our understanding of prebiotics – fuel for the ‘good’ bacteria in our guts – shaping health policy and benefiting the health of…Read More >

Pioneering prebiotics for improved gut health

New anxiety therapy brings help to thousands more children

More young people with anxiety are able to get help faster than before, thanks to a new parent-led treatment developed by Reading researchers. Up to one fifth of children and...Read More >
New anxiety therapy brings help to thousands more children

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