2021 Archives - Engagement and Impact

We Make Film: filmmaking, creativity and disability in urban India

An 80-minute feature documentary produced by Reading’s Dr Shweta Ghosh as part of her practice-led research is being used to highlight the urgent need for more inclusive and accessible filmmaking...Read More >

Improving flood prediction to provide humanitarian support before a disaster

Researchers from the University of Reading have played a major role in improving flood forecasting, so that humanitarian aid can be delivered before the flood, before the disaster strikes. Flood…Read More >

Polytunnel research comes to fruition

The commercial success of a collaborative research project at the University of Reading is demonstrating how applied science has the potential to revolutionise the global agricultural sector, by bridging the...Read More >

Taking polymer technology into the field

Research by chemists at the University of Reading is being used to develop new materials for commercial polytunnels with the potential to improve the quality, yield, and resilience of soft…Read More >

Safeguarding children in conflict and crisis

An approach developed at the University of Reading is being used by international peacekeeping organisations to facilitate the protection and safeguarding of children in conflict and crisis zones around the...Read More >

Empowering smallholder farmers to overcome climate challenges

An approach developed by a team of researchers at the University of Reading is being used to help farmers in the developing world adapt to and cope with climate change....Read More >

Border checks on the go

A smartphone app and innovative biometric technology developed at Reading is being used at border crossings to keep people moving while maintaining security. Robust border control is essential, but long...Read More >

Influencing communications to influence behaviour

Research from the Henley Business School is being applied to help government departments in the UK to communicate more effectively and more efficiently. Whether it’s convincing people to do something...Read More >

Sustainable development through natural resource management

In resource-rich emerging economies, local content policy could offer a mechanism for governments to drive long-term, sustainable development across the whole economy. Research at Henley Business School, University of Reading,…Read More >

Drought monitoring and early warning for African food security

A satellite-based rainfall estimation system and drought forecasting system developed at the University of Reading are generating data to support drought insurance and agricultural decision-making. These new approaches to drought...Read More >