We are pleased to publish our latest Think-Piece by Robyn Woronka, Postgraduate Researcher, Department of Geography & Environmental Science and researcher on the Oxford Road Storytelling pilot project in Reading…Read More >
Participation Lab
Whitley Researchers’ news
In their introduction to the newsletter, Sally Lloyd-Evans and John Ord share their thoughts on the Whitley Researchers’ achievements and challenges over the last year. As with many organisations, the…Read More >
Report on attitudinal barriers to disability and loneliness in Reading published!
We are pleased to publish a new Particpation Lab report on Attitudinal Barriers to Disability and the Loneliness and Social Isolation of Physically Disabled People in Reading, England. Guided by…Read More >
Joining-up specialist support and addressing the ‘volunteer gap’ is needed to tackle loneliness in Reading
In our latest Think-Piece, Olivia Bridger, recent Geography Graduate and Ruth Evans, Participation Lab Leader, reflect on our discussions with statutory, voluntary and community sector representatives about the recommendations of…Read More >
How can loneliness and social isolation best be prevented & tackled in Reading?
In our latest Think-Piece, Ruth Evans, Participation Lab Leader, discusses how loneliness and social isolation can best be prevented and tackled in Reading. The Participation Lab report, published today, is…Read More >
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 >
Impact award for Sally Lloyd-Evans, Whitley Researchers, Paul Allen and the Young Researchers
INSPIRE – research that has inspired children and young people For the second year running, Dr. Sally Lloyd-Evans, Participation Lab leader and the Whitley Researchers have been awarded a University…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 >
Developing a Science Shop in Reading
We are pleased to let you know about our latest Participation Lab project. Alice Mauchline, Lab Advisory Group member, in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development is exploring how…Read More >