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Reading Students Join Thai Summer Exchange Programme
Students from the University of Reading immersed themselves in Thai culture, sustainability, and global collaboration this summer as they joined peers from across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America for the 2025…Read More >
Researchers Receive Prestigious British Academy Awards
Two University of Reading staff members have recently received British Academy (BA) small research grants to support projects that aim to explore the future of technology and society. Smartphones and…Read More >
Behind Every Meal: Uncovering the Gender Dynamics of Hunger in Rural Nigeria
University of Reading PhD Scholar Abiola Oyeboade Ayodeji explores how household power relations shape food access and security in rural farming communities. When Abiola Oyeboade Ayodeji began her academic journey…Read More >
Championing Climate Services for Smallholder Farmers in Malawi
From the fertile research fields of Bvumbwe to the academic halls of Reading and beyond, Maurice Mantchombe stands at the intersection of science, development, and grassroots empowerment. With over two…Read More >
PhD scholars showcase groundbreaking research
The School of Agriculture, Policy and Development hosted a high-impact international conference that drew PhD researchers from around the world under the theme ‘Advancing International Development through Innovative Research.’ Organised…Read More >
Regenerative Agriculture Project Takes Off in Reading
The School of Agriculture, Policy and Development (SAPD) at the University of Reading has launched a major new initiative to transform farming across Eastern Europe. The Knowledge and Innovation in…Read More >
Postgraduate students share a taste of living in harmony
Postgraduate students from the School of Agriculture Policy and Development Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics (GIIDAE) brought global perspectives and cultural richness to this year’s University of…Read More >
Digging Deeper: Abraham Byamungu’s mission to transform resource-rich communities
“The poor Tanzanians with rich possessions.” It’s a phrase Abraham Byamungu once used to describe the paradox of communities sitting on vast natural wealth while living in poverty. Today, that…Read More >
Plastics Remain Indispensable on UK Farms, New Study Finds
Plastics are proving difficult to replace in UK agriculture, according to early findings from a major new study. According to the report, plastics continue to be vital for British farmers…Read More >