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SUMMARY:Locus Ludi: Anyone can play!
DESCRIPTION:The Ure Museum and Classics Department are delighted to announce the launch of its latest major exhibition — Locus Ludi: Anyone can play!—on display at the Ure Museum from 6 September until 30 November\, 2023. This exhibition\, inspired by the European Research Council funded project Locus Ludi: The Cultural Fabric of Play and Games in Classical Antiquity\, led by Professor Véronique Dasen\, is an opportunity to explore the rich collections relating to games and play in antiquity that are available not only at the Ure Museum but at other UK museums. We are most grateful to Colchester and Ipswich Museums\, Reading Museum\, The British Museum and the University of Reading’s Special Collections for the loan of important artefacts from their collections. \nRelated activities include: \n\n16 September\, 10am–4pm: Unwrap ancient games for Heritage Open Days (fun for the whole family; all welcome but please follow the first link to book)\n30 September\, 12–2pm: Summer Olympots to celebrate National Sporting Heritage Day (bring the children but again\, please book via the first link)\n6 October\, 5pm: More than just fun and games: Why study board games in Roman society? A lecture from Dr Tim Penn (Oxford). Edith Morley G44\n16 October\, 5pm: Play or cheat? Games in Greek and Roman antiquity. The James E. Gordon Lecture\, from Prof. Véronique Dasen (Fribourg). Edith Morley G44\n\nFind the full programme of activities on the Classics at Reading blog.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/locus-ludi-anyone-can-play-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology\, Department Of Classics\, Whiteknights\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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SUMMARY:Up in Arms: posters for protest\, solidarity\, engagement and action
DESCRIPTION:Up in Arms: posters for protest\, solidarity\, engagement and action puts posters of protest front and centre. \nThe exhibition has been curated to align with our annual conference\, ‘Publishing Anti-fascism’ convened and organised by Ellen Pilsworth. \nThe exhibition includes material from the collection of twentieth-century posters from the Lettering\, Printing and Graphic Design Collections in the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication. It displays posters from a range of sources\, some designed by well-known designers including Robin Fior and David King. The exhibition was curated and designed by Clara Fidler-Brown as part of her experience as a Collections Assistant\, with support from Ellen Pilsworth\, Emma Minns\, Sue Walker and Geoff Wyeth. \n\nThe Up in Arms exhibition space in the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/up-in-arms-posters-for-protest/
LOCATION:Department of Typography & Graphic Communication\, TOB 2\, Earley Gate\, Whiteknights Campus\, University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 7BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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SUMMARY:In the Company of Monsters: New Visions\, Ancient Myths
DESCRIPTION:Free exhibition \n23 September 2023 – 24 February 2024 \nReading Museum \nIn the Company of Monsters: New Visions\, Ancient Myths will be an exhibition of the works of the contemporary artists Eleanor Crook and Paul Reid\, alongside objects\, texts\, and artworks from the University of Reading and Reading Museum. Brought together for the first time\, these detailed and striking works share an interest in retelling ancient myths of body difference\, diversity\, and hybridity. Inspired by the enduring dreams\, or nightmares\, of bodily ‘otherness’\, the weird and wonderful creatures portrayed in this unique exhibition will ask vital questions about humanity’s place in nature\, the biological and artistic meanings of diversity and difference\, and the vital role that history plays in our understandings of the dynamic workings of natural history. \nEleanor Crook is a British sculptor with a special interest in mortality\, anatomy and pathology\, who exhibits internationally in fine art and medical and science museum contexts. She studied Classics and Philosophy at Oxford before training in sculpture at Central St Martins and the Royal Academy Schools in the early 90s\, where she specialised in wax modeling\, lost wax bronze casting and other lifelike media. She pieced together a knowledge of Anatomy from London’s medical museums and the dissection room as a medical artist\, finding figurative art to be not in favour at the time; even so\, her Classical background meant that communing with statues\, and therefore the body\, were second nature. Crook considers her work ‘more effigy than statue’\, as they are imbued with a convincing sense of life. She has developed close\, long-term collaborations with medical museums and historic anatomical wax collections such as the Gordon Museum of Pathology\, Guy’s Hospital\, Ghent University Museum\, and the Vrolik Museum Amsterdam\, where she continues wax modeling traditions and combines research through human dissection and studying the history of anatomical model-making. Most recently\, she has worked with museum project partners on creating a genre of anatomical Expressionism\, uncanny yet rooted in medical investigation\, mythology\, and the mysteries of the mind. To learn more about Eleanor Crook\, her work\, and find selected art for sale\, visit https://www.eleanorcrook.net  \n \nPaul Reid was born in Scone\, Perth\, in 1975.  Between 1994 and 1998\, he studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art\, Dundee\, where he obtained First Class honours in drawing and painting.  Since then his work has been part of a number of major exhibitions\, in Scotland and northern England in particular\, but also in Europe.  He has accompanied the then Prince of Wales on visits to Italy\, Turkey\, Jordan and Canada\, drawing and painting the landscapes and people encountered.  He is firmly established as an artist who combines technical mastery with striking new visions of ancient myths. On the face of it\, Reid’s work is traditional in medium (oil; charcoal)\, though he has more recently moved into the use of digital technology.  Within the traditional aesthetic\, however\, lies a world of the unexpected: uncanny hybrids of human and animal; juxtapositions of ancient myths with modern landscapes\, faces\, buildings.  Central to every work is storytelling: characters from Greek mythology are caught at tense moments in their narrative\, at some point of shocked discovery or on the very edge of violence; or else they pause in strange stillness\, allowed a moment’s repose even as the next (perhaps final) act of the mythical drama impends.  The seated Minotaur is a perfect example: he sits easily\, casually\, but the ancient story dictates what is shortly to befall him.  To work with ancient myths is to work with stories that have been told and retold for millennia.  This is not to say that they cannot be reshaped; they always have been.  Reid’s reshapings are subtle\, but they leave the viewer in no doubt that ancient men\, women\, monsters and gods have a place in the modern world as they did in the distant world that first created them.To learn more about Paul Reid and his work\, and find selected art for sale\, visit: https://www.paulreidart.co.uk/
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/in-the-company-of-monsters-new-visions-ancient-myths/
LOCATION:Reading Museum\, Blagrave Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 1HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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SUMMARY:Climate and Finance Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are pleased to announce a half-day conference on climate and finance to be held at the ICMA Centre – Henley Business School on Thursday 5th October 2023 from 9:00am to 1pm. The aim of this event is to bring together UoR researchers in the area of climate change and finance to foster the development of joint research activities. \nThe conference will include two plenary sessions and a panel discussion. Speakers will present in person. \nParticipants can attend in person by registering for free by 25 September 2023 or online via this Teams link. \nView the full programme here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/climate-and-finance-conference/
LOCATION:ICMA Centre\, Henley Business School
CATEGORIES:Environment,Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:All Eyes on 'My Climate Risk': Q-Storming towards Collective Pathways to Adaptation Action\, from Local to Global
DESCRIPTION:From October 2nd to 6th\, 2023\, over 1\,500 members of the climate change adaptation community from more than 80 countries will gather in Montreal to share their cutting-edge knowledge and contribute to the global momentum for adaptation. \nWith 180 sessions\, the 7th edition of the international conference Adaptation Futures will cover several key areas of adaptation research\, planning and action. \nAs one of the appointed World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) ‘My Climate Risk” (MCR) Regional Global Hubs\, The Walker Institute will be joining with 3 other WCRP MCR hubs from Nepal\, West Africa and Jordan to host a session on Thursday 5th October entitled: All Eyes on ‘My Climate Risk’: Q-Storming towards Collective Pathways to Adaptation Action\, from Local to Global. \nFind out more and register for the conference on the Adaptation Futures website.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/all-eyes-on-my-climate-risk/
LOCATION:Palais des Congrès de Montréal\, 201 Av. Viger O\, Montréal\, QC H2Z 1X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:All eyes on ‘My Climate Risk’: Q-storming towards collective pathways to adaptation action\, from local to global
DESCRIPTION:The Walker Institute will be attending the conference Adaptation Futures taking place from October 2 to 6 this year. More than 1500 members of the climate change adaptation community from around the world gather in Montreal to share their knowledge on the challenges and opportunities of adaptation. \nA new approach that synthesises cross-disciplinary insight and information is needed to address the adaptation challenges of the climate emergency. This requires forward-looking analysis based on integrated data and evidence\, and a transformation in how natural and social scientists work alongside counterparts in the government\, non-government and community sectors. \nWatch this space for updates on upcoming events and presentations. \nSide event: All eyes on ‘My Climate Risk’: Q-storming towards collective pathways to adaptation action\, from local to global\nSession 285 – Governance & Finance \n5 October\, 16:00-17.30 (EDT) / 21:00-22:30 (BST) \nA new approach that synthesises cross-disciplinary insight and information is needed to address the adaptation challenges of the climate emergency. This requires forward-looking analysis based on integrated data and evidence\, and a transformation in how natural and social scientists work alongside counterparts in the government\, non-government and community sectors. \nThis hybrid ‘Q-storming’ session is designed to bring together representatives from all these communities\, to explore how we can bridge science and socio-political action\, addressing multiple risks while responding to local adaptation needs. It will draw on the break-through approach of a new World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Lighthouse Activity\, entitled ‘My Climate Risk’ (MCR).The title reflects the need to embed climate risk within its unique local and social context. Eight WCRP MCR hubs have been established globally and are going ‘broader and deeper’ in their work with local counterparts to assess risk and implement credible and effective climate actions. Examples will be presented as part of the Q-storming session. \nQ-storming is designed to come up with well-stated questions and problem formulations\, not easy answers. To reach actionable solutions\, we need first to identify obstacles\, then map out local pathways to overcome them. Our virtual and in-person colleagues will contribute to this process\, following short case-study presentations. The session builds on our AF2018 Q-Storm experience and introduces the use of Facilitated Q-Storming Tables using Mural Boards. \nParticipants \n\nProf. Rosalind Cornforth\, Walker Institute\, University of Reading\, UK\nDr. Celia Petty\, Walker Institute\, University of Reading\, UK\nProf. Abdou\, AGRHYMET\, Niger\nDr. Chi Huyen Truong\, Himalayan University Consortium\, ICIMOD\, Nepal\nProf. Amadou Gaye\, University of Cheikh Anta Diop University\, Dakar\nProf. Iain Stewart\, Royal Scientific Society\, Jordan\nProf. Ted Shepherd\, Co-Chair\, “My Climate Risk” Lighthouse Activity\, World Climate Research Programme/ Department of Meteorology\, University of Reading\, UK\nProf. Regina Rodrigues\, Co-Chair\, “My Climate Risk” Lighthouse Activity\, World Climate Research Programme/ Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina\, Brazil\nDr. Narelle Van Der Wel\, My climate Risk\, World Climate Research Programme\, Switzerland\n\nFind out more on the Walker Institute website.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/my-climate-risk-adaptation-futures/
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CATEGORIES:Environment
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