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Press freedom linked to greater financial stability, finds global study

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11 April 202511 April 2025

Press freedom is widely considered to be a cornerstone of democracy. It brings accountability, transparency and access to reliable information. But beyond its democratic role, press freedom is also a vital...Read More >

Do African MPs reflect the people who vote for them? We studied 17 countries to find out

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10 April 202510 April 2025

By the end of 2025, 42 African countries will have held national elections in the previous 24 months. But do these elections produce parliaments that accurately reflect the societies they serve? Aside...Read More >

Many families may not feel welcome at library storytimes – here’s how to ensure everyone benefits from them

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18 March 202525 March 2025

Research shows that children who have books in their home and who talk about stories or learn letters with their families, are more likely to do well at school – not...Read More >

The care ceiling: How precarious employment and maternity leave shape women’s careers in academia

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7 March 202525 March 2025

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s vital to reflect on the persistent challenges women face in academia. Research has long highlighted gender inequalities in higher education. In this blog,...Read More >

Why the British army is so unprepared to send troops to Ukraine

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21 February 202525 February 2025

British soldier, Photo by Cpl Jamie Hart, Crown copyright 2019, CC BY 2.0, no changes Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Britain is “ready and willing to contribute to security guarantees...Read More >

15 months on, our LGBTQ+ Travel Tool continues to inform and shape work travel policies

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18 February 202518 February 2025

In this blog, Frances Hamilton, Associate Professor in the School of Law, provides a further update on the LGBTQ+ International Travel for Work Policy Development Tool that she co-created with...Read More >

The courage gap: Why schools, not students, should be leading on LGBTQ+ inclusion

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6 February 20256 February 2025

LGBT+ History Month celebrates the achievements of LGBTQ+ people throughout history. It was started in 2005 by Schools OUT, a charity that has worked for over 50 years to reduce...Read More >

Car dealers took secret fees for recommending finance – and consumers could be owed billions

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20 January 20253 February 2025

Photo by Antoni Shkraba on Pexels Decades after tens of millions of consumers were mis-sold payment protection insurance, banks are facing another potential scandal in what has been dubbed PPI 2.0. In...Read More >

Launch of the Care, Inequalities, and Wellbeing in Transnational Families in Europe Report – Event Highlights

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19 December 202419 December 2024

The launch of the Care, Inequalities, and Wellbeing in Transnational Families in Europe report was held on 5th November 2024 at the Reading International Solidarity Centre, bringing together community leaders, practitioners,...Read More >

Bresignation: British people are ready to turn a page on the EU referendum vote

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5 December 202419 December 2024

Much is made of the alleged state of Bregret – the idea that even those who voted for Brexit now regret their decision. It is true that a majority (54%) now think Britain...Read More >

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