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 >
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Celebrating women working in the Whitley Researchers’ team for International Women’s Day
Women from the Whitley Researchers team talk about their work and inspirations, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2021. Thanks Alice Mpofu-Coles, Sally Lloyd-Evans, Sonia Duval, Bethany Brown for your…Read More >
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 >
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 >
New Think-Piece: Does a Participatory Action Research approach work with diaspora communities?
In our latest Think-Piece, Alice Mpofu-Coles asks, does a Participatory Action Research approach work with diaspora communities? I have been involved in local community work with refugee and diaspora groups…Read More >
New Think-Piece: including men within research on informality?
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 >
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 >
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 >
