By Andy Willimott, Lecturer in Modern Russian and Soviet History, University of Reading With the centenary of the 1917 October Revolution approaching, historians who focus on this period, like me,…Read More >
Heritage & Creativity
Sir Peter Hall’s encounters with Godot
Professor Anna McMullan, Film, Theatre and Television, University of Reading. The death of Sir Peter Hall on 11th September marks the passing of a major theatre director who shaped post-World…Read More >
From persecution to Pride: Share your memories of fight for LGBT+ equality
By Katherine Harloe, Associate Professor in Classics and Intellectual History, University of Reading & Jessica Stevens-Taylor, LGBT+ Heritage Officer, Support U An appeal for personal stories from members of the LGBT+ community…Read More >
How diverse was Roman Britain?
By Dr Matthew Nicholls, Department of Classics, University of Reading A heated conversation arose on social media on Wednesday surrounding the question of the racial diversity of Roman Britain, or…Read More >
Jane Austen on money: How new face of £10 note should be remembered
By Dr Rebecca Bullard, Department of English Literature, University Reading Jane Austen would, I think, have been delighted to feature on the new £10 note. Many of her novels are…Read More >
‘Shakespeare and us’ – University professor to give prestigious Sam Wanamaker Fellowship Lecture at the Globe theatre
By Professor Grace Ioppolo, English Literature professor at the University of Reading, and 2017 Sam Wanamaker Fellow at Shakespeare’s Globe Although the Sam Wanamaker Fellowship Lecture was scheduled several months…Read More >
Philosopher Alain Badiou coming to UoR film conference this November
One of the most significant philosopher of our time, Alain Badiou, is heading to the University of Reading this November for the The Moving Form of Film: Exploring intermediality as…Read More >
Sacred Heritage to be explored at prestigious archaeology lectures
Professor Roberta Gilchrist, Professor of Archaeology and Research Dean at the University of Reading, will present the prestigious Rhind Lectures 2017, at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, from 19-21…Read More >
Talking about Open Research at the University of Reading
Are you an Open Researcher? Do you support or promote Open Research? Did the conference convert you? If you’ve got an Open Research story to tell and would like to…Read More >
Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2017: Enter now!
The University of Reading’s Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2017 are open to all Reading researchers, with entries open until Friday 5 May. The awards are intended to recognise and reward those who…Read More >