Local community

Molli Cleaver, Community Relations Manager

Molli started this role in May 2022 but has been at the University since 2016. Prior to this she has worked in the Commercial Function at the University, was Reading University Students’ Union President 2019-20 and an undergraduate student at the University from 2016-19. 

Liz Butler, Neighbourhood Complaints Officer

Liz is likely to be the first person you’ll speak to when you contact the University about a Neighbourhood Complaint.  Liz has been in the role since January 2021, but prior to that has held positions within the higher education sector over her career.  Liz’s hours are normally 7.30-1.30 Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow

Sally is a key driving force in working with local communities to understand the issues that matter to them most through community-led research. Sally was responsible for setting up the Whitley Researchers, a partnership between Whitley Community Development Association, local residents and the University of Reading, empowering local residents to conduct their own research, voice their own needs and devise solutions to local issues.

Alice Mpofu-Coles, Community Action Research Assistant – Alice works with Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow, and the University’s Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Dr Alan Laville on the EDI strategy, Community Engagement, Inclusion, and other community research projects. She recently finished her PhD research on Identity, Intergenerational & Transnationalism of young immigrants from Zimbabwe in Human Geography.

Molli Cleaver, Community Relations Manager

Molli started this role in May 2022 but has been at the University since 2016. Prior to this she has worked in the Commercial Function at the University, was Reading University Students’ Union President 2019-20 and an undergraduate student at the University from 2016-19. 

Liz Butler, Neighbourhood Complaints Officer

Liz is likely to be the first person you’ll speak to when you contact the University about a Neighbourhood Complaint.  Liz has been in the role since January 2021, but prior to that has held positions within the higher education sector over her career.  Liz’s hours are normally 7.30-1.30 Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow

Sally is a key driving force in working with local communities to understand the issues that matter to them most through community-led research. Sally was responsible for setting up the Whitley Researchers, a partnership between Whitley Community Development Association, local residents and the University of Reading, empowering local residents to conduct their own research, voice their own needs and devise solutions to local issues.

Alice Mpofu-Coles, Community Action Research Assistant

Alice works with Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow, and the University’s Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Dr Alan Laville on the EDI strategy, Community Engagement, Inclusion, and other community research projects. She recently finished her PhD research on Identity, Intergenerational & Transnationalism of young immigrants from Zimbabwe in Human Geography.