Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles
@dralicempofucoles.bsky.social
Research Associate UniofReading| Deputy Mayor/Councillor🌹Whitley Ward Reading|Trustee CityofSanctuary🧡 ACREReading|
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We will remember them. 🙏🏽
November 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We will remember them. 🙏🏽
Reposted by Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles
This week marked the conclusion of the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Community Led Research Pilot, led by Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans & @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social.
We celebrated the achievements of six community groups who shared learnings through case studies, videos and final report.
🔗 rdg.ac/47QUUQo
We celebrated the achievements of six community groups who shared learnings through case studies, videos and final report.
🔗 rdg.ac/47QUUQo
September 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This week marked the conclusion of the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Community Led Research Pilot, led by Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans & @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social.
We celebrated the achievements of six community groups who shared learnings through case studies, videos and final report.
🔗 rdg.ac/47QUUQo
We celebrated the achievements of six community groups who shared learnings through case studies, videos and final report.
🔗 rdg.ac/47QUUQo
Reposted by Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles
Powerful racial justice talks at our Black History Month panel, co-hosted with Race Equity Network. A lecturer from @uniofreading.bsky.social @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social and our activists spoke about the need for action asylum seekers and racial justice
@refugeeaction.bsky.social
@refugeeaction.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Powerful racial justice talks at our Black History Month panel, co-hosted with Race Equity Network. A lecturer from @uniofreading.bsky.social @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social and our activists spoke about the need for action asylum seekers and racial justice
@refugeeaction.bsky.social
@refugeeaction.bsky.social
Leafletting Whitley News after a long walk in the Berkshire countryside.
Serving the community at all times 🧡
Serving the community at all times 🧡
August 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Leafletting Whitley News after a long walk in the Berkshire countryside.
Serving the community at all times 🧡
Serving the community at all times 🧡
This morning, I was honoured to lead a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day in Reading Town and a 2 minute silence. May they be peace and understanding in the world ✌🏽🧡
#vjday
#vjday
August 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This morning, I was honoured to lead a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day in Reading Town and a 2 minute silence. May they be peace and understanding in the world ✌🏽🧡
#vjday
#vjday
Today's citizenship ceremony for new British citizen in Reading was special as I doubled it with my boss at work the Vice Chancellor of University of Reading who is also a Deputy Lieutenant of Berkshire civic duties at its best. A young person inspired by politics. Serving the community.
August 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Today's citizenship ceremony for new British citizen in Reading was special as I doubled it with my boss at work the Vice Chancellor of University of Reading who is also a Deputy Lieutenant of Berkshire civic duties at its best. A young person inspired by politics. Serving the community.
July 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Reading together. May we honour them 🙏🏽
June 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Reading together. May we honour them 🙏🏽
Reposted by Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles
Adversity, resilience & forging new communities on Reading’s Oxford Road.
Over 4yrs, researchers @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social and Robyn Woronka spoke with residents – including refugees – about their lives, struggles and resettling in the UK
#RefugeeWeek 🔗 rdg.ac/3Nv1u3r
Over 4yrs, researchers @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social and Robyn Woronka spoke with residents – including refugees – about their lives, struggles and resettling in the UK
#RefugeeWeek 🔗 rdg.ac/3Nv1u3r
June 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Adversity, resilience & forging new communities on Reading’s Oxford Road.
Over 4yrs, researchers @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social and Robyn Woronka spoke with residents – including refugees – about their lives, struggles and resettling in the UK
#RefugeeWeek 🔗 rdg.ac/3Nv1u3r
Over 4yrs, researchers @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social and Robyn Woronka spoke with residents – including refugees – about their lives, struggles and resettling in the UK
#RefugeeWeek 🔗 rdg.ac/3Nv1u3r
Reading Amateur Regatta with schools, college & university teams. Thank you to visitors from USA.
#mayorofreading
#regatta
#mayorofreading
#regatta
June 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Reading Amateur Regatta with schools, college & university teams. Thank you to visitors from USA.
#mayorofreading
#regatta
#mayorofreading
#regatta
The Berkshire Archives yesterday was able to show how historically the Thames River is important to our livelihood & environment. Caring for the river is important & no to sewage in the river.
#thamessriver
#water
#Sustainability
#environment
#mayorofreading
#thamessriver
#water
#Sustainability
#environment
#mayorofreading
June 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Berkshire Archives yesterday was able to show how historically the Thames River is important to our livelihood & environment. Caring for the river is important & no to sewage in the river.
#thamessriver
#water
#Sustainability
#environment
#mayorofreading
#thamessriver
#water
#Sustainability
#environment
#mayorofreading
Community cohesion is the theme of speech by the Lord Lieutenant at the Berkshire Summer reception at Windsor before the flower show with all the 6 Mayor's of the county, MPs and former Prime Minister.
June 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Community cohesion is the theme of speech by the Lord Lieutenant at the Berkshire Summer reception at Windsor before the flower show with all the 6 Mayor's of the county, MPs and former Prime Minister.
Yesterday, I was honoured to attend a service for VE Day with the Mayor of Reading, Local Councillors, MPS, and local residents. I pray that all we need in the world is peace. With 56 conflicts happening around the world, kindness and love are the way.
May 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Yesterday, I was honoured to attend a service for VE Day with the Mayor of Reading, Local Councillors, MPS, and local residents. I pray that all we need in the world is peace. With 56 conflicts happening around the world, kindness and love are the way.
Serving the community at all times 🌹today at Kennet Island Councillors surgery & door knocking talking to residents 🧡
April 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Serving the community at all times 🌹today at Kennet Island Councillors surgery & door knocking talking to residents 🧡
Open Access research book of Reading Town Oxford Road Stories of local people written & told in a simple language in their own voices for all to understand. Their voices matter.
#substanceabuse
#OpenAccess
#AcademicTwitter
#rdguk
#Refugees
#domesticabuse
#substanceabuse
#OpenAccess
#AcademicTwitter
#rdguk
#Refugees
#domesticabuse
An inspiring collection about adversity, community and connection, ‘Lifespring Stories’ captures the stories of Oxford Road residents, collected by participatory action research.
@dralicempofucoles.bsky.social
#readingatReading #booksky
Available open access:🔗rdg.ac/4j8dxl2
@dralicempofucoles.bsky.social
#readingatReading #booksky
Available open access:🔗rdg.ac/4j8dxl2
April 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Open Access research book of Reading Town Oxford Road Stories of local people written & told in a simple language in their own voices for all to understand. Their voices matter.
#substanceabuse
#OpenAccess
#AcademicTwitter
#rdguk
#Refugees
#domesticabuse
#substanceabuse
#OpenAccess
#AcademicTwitter
#rdguk
#Refugees
#domesticabuse
Reposted by Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles
The Oxford Road Stories #participatoryresearch project captures the diverse stories of the community through activities aimed at breaking down barriers & embedding community needs into #urbandevelopment.
@dralicempofucoles.bsky.social
rdg.ac/4eSFD1S
@dralicempofucoles.bsky.social
rdg.ac/4eSFD1S
March 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The Oxford Road Stories #participatoryresearch project captures the diverse stories of the community through activities aimed at breaking down barriers & embedding community needs into #urbandevelopment.
@dralicempofucoles.bsky.social
rdg.ac/4eSFD1S
@dralicempofucoles.bsky.social
rdg.ac/4eSFD1S
Reposted by Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles
Today we're highlighting @uniofreading.bsky.social research in #globaldevelopment.
Sally Lloyd-Evans & @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social are leading @britsciassoc.bsky.social Community Led Research Pilot which aims to make research more accessible and to address community needs.
rdg.ac/4bCAHgX
Sally Lloyd-Evans & @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social are leading @britsciassoc.bsky.social Community Led Research Pilot which aims to make research more accessible and to address community needs.
rdg.ac/4bCAHgX
Community Led Research Pilot
A pilot based in Reading and Slough is putting communities at the heart of the research process – inviting them to develop and deliver their own research. The Community Led Research Pilot is part of o...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
March 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Today we're highlighting @uniofreading.bsky.social research in #globaldevelopment.
Sally Lloyd-Evans & @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social are leading @britsciassoc.bsky.social Community Led Research Pilot which aims to make research more accessible and to address community needs.
rdg.ac/4bCAHgX
Sally Lloyd-Evans & @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social are leading @britsciassoc.bsky.social Community Led Research Pilot which aims to make research more accessible and to address community needs.
rdg.ac/4bCAHgX
Shortlisted for our research about Oxford Road Stories.
March 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Shortlisted for our research about Oxford Road Stories.
EXCITING NEWS! I am honoured to be named one of the 2025 Leading Women to Watchᵀᴹ alongside an inspiring group of change-makers, innovators, and trailblazers.
This WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH recognises that each one of us makes small changes in our own way.
#womenmonth
This WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH recognises that each one of us makes small changes in our own way.
#womenmonth
March 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
EXCITING NEWS! I am honoured to be named one of the 2025 Leading Women to Watchᵀᴹ alongside an inspiring group of change-makers, innovators, and trailblazers.
This WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH recognises that each one of us makes small changes in our own way.
#womenmonth
This WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH recognises that each one of us makes small changes in our own way.
#womenmonth
Celebrating International Mother Language Day on Friday University ofReading & how multilingualism has changed in Reading a research with Dr Holly Joseph. Exceptional beautiful poem that touched everyone's heart by Vishnu Nair, & it brought out how profound languages are to identity.
February 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Celebrating International Mother Language Day on Friday University ofReading & how multilingualism has changed in Reading a research with Dr Holly Joseph. Exceptional beautiful poem that touched everyone's heart by Vishnu Nair, & it brought out how profound languages are to identity.
Onward 🌹 Local Counciĺlor Surgery morning in Kennet Island, knocking on doors, Lulworth children play area painting, walkabout with Church ward & Shinfield Parish Cllrs Ian & Zoran - collaborative work.
Serving the community at all times 🌹
#rdguk
#councillor
Serving the community at all times 🌹
#rdguk
#councillor
February 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Onward 🌹 Local Counciĺlor Surgery morning in Kennet Island, knocking on doors, Lulworth children play area painting, walkabout with Church ward & Shinfield Parish Cllrs Ian & Zoran - collaborative work.
Serving the community at all times 🌹
#rdguk
#councillor
Serving the community at all times 🌹
#rdguk
#councillor
Reading Town, a place to visit. Home to Reading FC
Good museums
Green Uniniversity of Reading and Parks
Historic places
#rdguk
#visit
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2490110...
Good museums
Green Uniniversity of Reading and Parks
Historic places
#rdguk
#visit
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2490110...
10 places in Reading everyone needs to visit at least once
What are the bucket list spots essential to see and do in our fine Berkshire county?
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
February 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Reading Town, a place to visit. Home to Reading FC
Good museums
Green Uniniversity of Reading and Parks
Historic places
#rdguk
#visit
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2490110...
Good museums
Green Uniniversity of Reading and Parks
Historic places
#rdguk
#visit
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2490110...
