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Partnerships for global development
On 9 December, the University held an event to showcase the rich and varied work taking place right across the disciplines to address issues of inequality, social justice, resilience and…Read More >
Methods for Participatory Development and Communications
Global Research Division workshop Using visual methods to enable participatory action-research: women and Zero-Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh, India – Henny Osbahr and Grady Walker We use participatory photography when…Read More >
Methodologies for Global Development Research,
A Global Development Research Division workshop Ethnographic perspectives on the drug trade – Tom Grisaffi How can you collect data on illegal activities? Tom will give a brief history of ethnographic…Read More >
Human Geography Seminar Series
Human Geography Seminar Series – Autumn 2020 All sessions will be held on Microsoft Teams. Please email Ruth Evans (r.evans@reading.ac.uk) for more information. Sessions: 29 October 1-2pm: ‘The Trepidations of…Read More >
COVID-19 and grappling with the uncertainties of a ‘new normal’ for researchers
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing significant changes to the ways in which we operate as global development academics and practitioners. This new context requires both creative research methods and a…Read More >
Female military peacekeepers left feeling overwhelmed after inadequate training
UN peacekeeping missions often involve dealing with cases of violence and rape. Georgina Holmes’ research has shown that female military peacekeepers are often inadequately prepared to help survivors of conflict…Read More >
Stronger justice to keep children safe
Although most UN peacekeeping personnel perform their jobs with courage, dedication and professionalism, a few commit sexual offences that can ruin lives and betray the trust of those that they…Read More >
Bonding over books could help children across the globe
The shared experience of poring over the pictures in a book with a child can feel like a luxury for many parents and carers as they juggle the responsibilities of…Read More >
