To mark International Day for Biodiversity, we can acknowledge both the rich biodiversity of the United Kingdom and also the challenges it faces. In the UK, we are lucky to…Read More >
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Hear me: young people’s experiences of exclusion from school
A report by the Whitley Researchers and the University of Reading explores experiences of school exclusion from the perspectives of young people. By centring the voices of young people and…Read More >
How can gardeners stop the spread of invasive species?
It’s Invasive Species Week (15–22 May 2023) and so a perfect opportunity to look at this issue as one of the top five threats to nature, and how gardeners can…Read More >
Surrogacy – what’s it all about?
Professor Thérèse Callus, expert in biomedical and family law issues at the University of Reading, explains the recent Law Commission proposals on reform of the law on surrogacy. The Law…Read More >
Owning houseplants can boost your mental health – here’s how to pick the right one
In both Europe and the US, people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. But spending so much time inside can have consequences for your mental health. The World Health Organization estimates that 5%…Read More >
Frozen and tinned foods can be just as nutritious as fresh produce – here’s how
The ongoing cost of living crisis and fruit and vegetable shortages have left many people worrying about how they’re going to get these important foods in their diet. Yet in spite of...Read More >
Health Innovation Partnership: Building a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative healthcare community in Berkshire and beyond
In 2021, we launched the Health Innovation Partnership, a joint venture between the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Reading, building on the solid foundations of the...Read More >
Food aid supply chains rely on a surplus – here’s what happens during a shortage
Many households in Britain have felt the impact of recent food shortages or, at the very least, noticed sparse shelves in the fresh produce aisle of their local shop. For...Read More >
Silicon Valley Bank: 19th-century financial crises show how today’s regulators could help repair the economy
A bank failure wipes out the money available to its customers and freezes any capital that’s already in circulation. Depositors, borrowers and owners or shareholders all suffer as a result,...Read More >
