In our latest Think-Piece, Nathan Salvidge, Doctoral Research Student in Geography & Environmental Science at the University of Reading, discusses his recent research on gender relations in informal work in…Read More >
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The needs of ethnic minority women in Reading: important research co-produced with women learners
Dr. Sally Lloyd-Evans and Dr. Lorna Zischka from the Participation Lab worked with women connected to Reading Community Learning Centre (RCLC) to co-produce research into the needs of ethnic minority…Read More >
Deathscapes and Diversity research project
We are pleased to welcome the Deathscapes and Diversity research project, led by Dr. Avril Maddrell, as one of the Participation Lab’s growing portfolio of projects. Deathscapes and Diversity: Making space…Read More >
A Science Shop for the University of Reading?
Members of the ‘Participation Lab’ have been investigating the possibility of developing a Science Shop at the University of Reading (UoR). Research collaborations between universities and communities have the potential…Read More >
New Think-Piece: Law in the Time of Cholera
We are pleased to publish our latest Think-Piece blogpost by Prof. Rosa Freedman (University of Reading) and Dr Nicolas Lemay-Hebert (University of Birmingham): Law In The Time Of Cholera: Seeking Justice…Read More >
Registration OPEN for our Second Annual Workshop
Participation for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: a one day workshop The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a global plan of action “for people, planet and prosperity”, encompassing…Read More >
Students build giant lego house to highlight key community issues
Students at the John Madejski Academy (JMA), Reading built a life-size house out of giant Lego blocks with the help of architects, as they constructed a vision of their ideal ‘home’….Read More >
Youth Wellbeing Network
We are pleased to launch the Youth Wellbeing Network, a global network of policymakers, practitioners, researchers and youth supporting a holistic approach to young people’s psychosocial wellbeing, care and support….Read More >
New Think-Piece: Making science democratic
We are pleased to publish our latest blogpost, ‘Making science democratic: is that possible or even desirable?’, by Dr. Sonia Bussu, Research and Learning Coordinator, Local Trust and Participation Lab…Read More >