News - Global Development Research

Open Access Book Explores Migration, Belonging and European Cemeteries

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6 May 20266 May 2026

A major open access research book co-edited by Avril Maddrell, Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Reading, continues to offer timely insight into questions of migration, identity...Read More >

Dr Anna Jackman Contributes to National Discussions on the Future of UK Drone Policy (News)

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29 April 20266 May 2026

Anna Jackman, Associate Professor of Human Geography at the University of Reading, recently contributed to two major national discussions examining the future of drone policy, regulation and innovation in the UK. On...Read More >

BBC Radio 4 Features University of Reading Research on Indian Indentured Labour

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27 April 20266 May 2026

Dr Neha Hui, Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Reading, appeared as a panelist on In Our Time on 23 April 2026, contributing to a discussion on the...Read More >

PICSA in 2025: Reflections and Key Learnings from Scaling Climate Services

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18 April 2026

Farming depends on the timing and reliability of the rains. But with the dual challenges of climate variability and climate change, many smallholder farmers face difficult decisions: when to plant, which crops to grow,...Read More >

British Science Week: University of Reading Brings Andhra Pradesh Natural Farming Research to UK Parliamentarians

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13 April 202618 April 2026

As part of British Science Week, United Against Malnutrition and Hunger (UAMH), the University of Reading showcased it's research on nutrition and development at the House of Commons, London on 11th...Read More >

Global Development Research Division Convenes High-Level Workshop on Bihar’s Development Challenges

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19 March 202618 April 2026

On 5 March, the Global Development Research Division hosted a high-level engagement workshop bringing together academics and policymakers to discuss pressing development challenges in India, with a particular focus on...Read More >

100 Years of Impact: Celebrating a Centenary of Global Changea

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17 March 202618 April 2026

Today marks the University of Reading’s 100th birthday. To celebrate, School staff recently joined Alumni in New Delhi for a week of events showcasing the University’s global sustainable solutions for...Read More >

Driving New Thinking in Development Economics

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27 February 2026

Stefania Lovo and Uma Kambhampati attended the Future of Development Economics Conference at the University of Manchester. Professor Uma Kambhampati delivered a keynote lecture titled “The Relevance of Development Economics in the...Read More >

Doctoral Researchers Showcase Interdisciplinary Global Development Research

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5 February 202620 February 2026

On 4 February 2026, Doctoral Researchers within the Global Development Research Division came together to share emerging research, exchange methodological insights, and explore opportunities for collaboration across themes and regions. The session...Read More >

Sharing Progress and Discoveries in Global Development Research

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27 January 202620 February 2026

On 21 January 2026, the Global Development Research Division convened a showcase event bringing together researchers working across participatory methodologies, environmental sustainability, and interdisciplinary global development. The event highlighted not only the...Read More >