Blogs Archives - Oxford Road Stories

Oxford Road Research Project – Next Steps by Immy Lawlor

Growing up Reading, I didn’t realise how strong the ‘town and gown’ divide was until I started working in the university outreach team. I left Reading for my university studies,...Read More >

New book celebrates the diverse stories of Oxford Road

A new book titled, Lifespring Stories: The Many Faces of Oxford Road, captures the rich and diverse experiences of a vibrant community in Reading. Often called ‘The United Nations of Reading’,...Read More >

A year in the life of a researcher: from community engagement to Buckingham Palace

Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles reflected on her year as a community researcher, activist and advocate for refugees (2023).

Zero-Tolerance: Reflections on race and research ethics in a community project

“’You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is not a generational excuse for racist comments, attitudes and behaviours.” Robyn Woronka’s thinkpiece for Connecting Resarch.