Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles

Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Reading, working on community research projects and sits on the Race Equality and the University of Sanctuary strategy team. Her research uses a feminist and participatory action research approach that aims to improve community engagement and create, facilitate and highlight a diverse space that brings the concerns and priorities of communities seldom heard to have a voice so they can influence policies and decision-making. Her work includes the Ageing Well, Oxford Road Stories research project, leading to the publication of Lifespring Stories: The Many Faces of Oxford Road, Reading, UK. She is working on a community-led research pilot with the British Science Association and community groups. She has received numerous awards for her community work, volunteering, and was recently named one of the 2025 Leading Women to Watchᵀᴹ alongside women across many countries.