Theatre audiences are used to being told to put their phones away when they arrive for a show, but a new performance led by the University of Reading encourages precisely…Read More >
Heritage & Creativity
Digital archive of ‘Punk in the East’ puts the pogo back into punk
A new website that catalogues punk memorabilia from the 70s and 80s is set to become the UKs largest digital archive of punk ephemera. It’s the latest development from Professor…Read More >
American tennis, coconut shies and Millicent Fawcett – a garden party I’d like to have attended.
90 years ago this week, Nancy Astor, the first female British MP to take her seat, held a garden party at Cliveden House to celebrate the passing of the Act…Read More >
Sick of Sickness! Recovering a Happier History
The NHS turns 70 this year, giving us the chance to appreciate the fact it is there to turn to whenever we get ill. But what did people do before…Read More >
Life-changing research: shortlist announced for Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2018
Research that is helping to save children’s lives in rural India, protecting endangered species in Africa, and opening children’s eyes to science in the UK are among those shortlisted for…Read More >
Global projects win funding among latest research awards
Researchers working across national borders feature prominently in the latest group of University of Reading academics to be awarded research funding. In total, £12.5 million of funds were awarded during…Read More >
How Ludwig Wittgenstein’s secret boyfriend helped deliver the philosopher’s seminal work
In a new post for The Conversation, John Preston looks at how the work of 20th century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein was shaped by his love for a young mathematician, who…Read More >
There will be another Alfie Evans. Experts need to engage
Academics have a duty to speak to the media, especially in tragic and complex cases, argues Tom Sheldon, Senior Press Manager at the Science Media Centre. “How many more Charlies and Alfies…Read More >
Beckett Creative Fellowship – Eimear McBride blog Part 7
Last month the moment I’d been putting off finally arrived and it was time to write. How is it that the blank page upon which something influenced by time spent…Read More >
‘Engage openly’ during elections, academics urged
University of Reading academics should remain engaged in public debates, even while elections are imminent in the UK, says Professor Steve Mithen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor. This week there are a number of…Read More >