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From ambition to action: drone use by Local Government in England

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19 June 202523 July 2025

Dr Mariela de Amstalden, Dr Anna Jackman and Professor Michael Lewis explore how Local Government across England are using drones, sharing the benefits they're seeing and the challenges they face...Read More >

What’s it like being a raven or a crow?

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27 May 202527 May 2025

Many of us as children may have wondered what’s going on inside the mind of an animal – what are they thinking and feeling? Most animal researchers study science because...Read More >

Beyond the roots: exploring the link between black hair and mental health

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15 May 202515 May 2025

In this blog for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, Claudette Maharaj, Director at TRIYBE, reflects on the complex relationship between Black hair and the mental well-being of those who wear...Read More >

Supporting family literacy through community-led initiatives

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15 May 2025

Professor Holly Joseph and Dr Daisy Powell, Institute of Education, explain how a collaboration between researchers, community organisations and a local library helped to instil a love of reading in...Read More >

WH Smith once shaped the travel experience – and now it’s returning to its roots

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29 April 202528 April 2025

After 124 years as a familiar fixture to generations of customers, there will no longer be a place for WH Smith on UK high streets. Modella Capital – a specialist...Read More >

Reading the world differently: eight books to broaden your mind

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28 April 202528 April 2025

Expand your reading list this spring and summer with some thought-provoking new works! Throughout the past month, our #readingatReading campaign has explored recently published books by University of Reading researchers....Read More >

Press freedom linked to greater financial stability, finds global study

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11 April 202512 May 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 202512 May 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 202529 April 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 >

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