Proof I do read – just slowly
Another blog from our National Year of Reading blog series, Bonnie shares a thoughtful reflection on slow reading, the pressure…
6 May 2026
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I’m profoundly in love with Adrian Mole
As part of our National Year of Reading blog series, Jen shares a heartfelt ode to Adrian Mole, the books…
29 April 2026
Things the Internet likes arguing about when it comes to reading
As part of our National Year of Reading blog series, Lucy shares a light‑hearted rant about the internet’s favourite reading…
22 April 2026
Why Katabasis became my Standout Read of 2026
As part of our National Year of Reading blog series, this piece by Kayleigh Willis explores how Katabasis became her…
15 April 2026
A Celebration of Black and Asian UK LGBTQ+ Activists
In this blogpost, Evelyn celebrates Black & Asian UK LGBTQ+ Activists, whose voices and actions have helped to bring about…
18 February 2025
The babies’ manifesto – a response from the Childhood, Youth and Families team
In a follow-up to her latest opinion piece for the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network, Dr Helen Simmons blogs about…
14 June 2024
Menopause – What is it?
Sharing my experience of the going through the menopause, raising awareness, and sharing the support we have on offer at…
16 October 2023