What does a University press office do? As part of Marketing, Communications and Engagement (MCE), there is sometimes a misunderstanding that communications at a university is only about recruiting students….Read More >
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Research engagement – how does your network grow?
At our summer event to celebrate the University’s collaborative effort in our submission to REF2021, Professor Rosa Freedman talked about her work and how she engages with a wide range…Read More >
Research engagement – the importance of listening
As lead author on one of the University’s REF impact case studies, Carola Hillenbrand reflects on the team effort which characterised their work and what she has learned about engaging…Read More >
Creating space for engagement alongside research
Deepa Senapathi, a researcher in the University’s ‘bee team’, reflects on her experience working in a large integrated team with a wide range of stakeholders, and suggests reasons why their…Read More >
YES! Unleashing postgraduate and postdoctoral ingenuity at Reading
From the depths of research it can sometimes be hard to see the opportunities of the world outside academia or how research can make a real-world difference. The Young Entrepreneurs…Read More >
How do you like them apples? Seriously, what’s your problem?
The power of accurately defining problems can be transformative in shaping the direction of research to maximise benefit to society, economy and the environment. We share one experience here that…Read More >
Navigating the industry route for successful policy engagement
When considering how research can inform policy, the challenge is to understand the myriad of different routes of engagement. Research engagement by the Department of Real Estate and Planning at…Read More >
REF is coming – grab every chance to promote your research
As 2020 begins, the the Research Excellence Framework submission date is on the horizon. Professor Parveen Yaqoob, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research, outlines how to make use of every available opportunity…Read More >
Smooth ride: air turbulence research shortlisted for NERC Impact Award
Climate change is increasing in-flight air turbulence: bad news for nervous flyers. But Dr Paul Williams has developed an algorithm to predict turbulence up to 18 hours ahead, resulting in…Read More >
