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SUMMARY:Deep Thinking on Systems and Complexity: What Are the Practical Insights for Transforming Food Systems?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPlease join us for an inaugural external-facing event of the University of Reading’s Systems and Futures Hub on Thursday 5th February 2026. \nThe event brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to explore how deeper conceptual thinking about systems and complexity can inform real-world action\, examining how complexity science\, systems practice\, and ecological insights can be applied to one of the world’s most pressing challenges: transforming food systems in adaptive\, inclusive\, and sustainable ways. \nTo confirm attendance\, please register using the following link: Deep Thinking on Systems and Complexity Event Registration \n\n\nAbout the Event: \nDeep Thinking on Systems and Complexity: What Are the Practical Insights for Transforming Food Systems? \nThursday\, 5 February 2026 | 15:00–17:00 (GMT) \nUniversity of Reading – Henley Business School\, Room G10\nDrinks reception to follow \nThis professional dialogue will explore how deeper conceptual thinking about systems and complexity can inform real-world action to transform food systems. This session will bring together leading thinkers and practitioners to discuss how complexity science\, systems practice\, and ecological insights can be applied to one of the world’s most pressing challenges. \nSpeakers \n\nDr. Jean Boulton – a complexity scientist\, strategic advisor and visiting academic at the University of Bath and Cranfield School of Management. With a background in theoretical physics\, she has spent over three decades helping organizations and policymakers apply complexity thinking to strategy\, sustainability and systemic change. She is lead author of Embracing Complexity and The Dao of Complexity\, and is widely recognized for translating complex systems theory into practical\, real-world insights.\nDr. Corinna Hawkes – is Director of the Division of Agrifood Systems and Food Safety at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)\, where she leads global initiatives to transform food systems for better nutrition\, health and sustainability. She previously directed the Centre for Food Policy at City\, University of London\, and is widely recognized for her work on food systems\, healthy diets and evidence-informed policy. Her leadership focuses on bringing systems thinking into practice to drive coherent and equitable food system change.\nDr. Tom Oliver – Professor of Applied Ecology at the University of Reading\, works at the interface of biodiversity\, environmental risk and complex systems. He has advised the UK government\, the European Commission and other expert bodies on environmental policy and resilience. Tom is also the author of the forthcoming book The Self Delusion\, which explores the science of interconnectedness and its implications for society and sustainability.\n\n\nProgramme:\n15:00 | Official Welcome – Professor Lisa Methven\n15:05 | Introduction – Dr. Jim Woodhill\, Director\, Agrifood Systems and Futures Hub\n15:10 | Presentation – Dr. Jean Boulton:  What Does Complexity Science and Systems Thinking Offer to Change Makers in Difficult Times\n15:25 | Presentation – Dr. Corinna Hawkes:  Putting Systems Approaches into Practice for Transforming the Food System – Challenges and Opportunities\n15:40 | Response – Professor Tom Oliver:  Implications for Our Work at Reading\n15:45 | Panel Discussion and Open Q&A\n14:45 | Final Reflections – Professor Carol Wagstaff\n17:00 | Close\, followed by drinks reception and networking – Blandford Room (Park House) \n\nTo confirm attendance\, please register using the following link: Deep Thinking on Systems and Complexity Event Registration \nWe hope you can join us for an engaging and forward-looking conversation. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/deep-thinking-on-systems-and-complexity-what-are-the-practical-insights-for-transforming-food-systems/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
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SUMMARY:The Conversation – training for researchers
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWould you like to build a media profile and take your research to a global public audience by writing for The Conversation? Register now for one of our upcoming training sessions.\n \nWhat is The Conversation?\nThe Conversation is an independent\, open-access news platform where academics work with professional journalists to produce research-based articles. Supported by over 80 UK and European universities\, it helps bring academic insights into public debate.\n\nThe Conversation’s global network generates 23 million monthly page views\, with a total monthly audience of at least 40.7 million reads including through republication. \nWhy attend this session? \n\n\nHear directly from an editor at The Conversation about what they look for in articles and how the editorial process works\nLearn what makes a compelling story and how to pitch your ideas successfully\nExplore article types and approaches with practical examples\nGet tips on writing in an accessible\, engaging style\nDiscuss your research with the editor and receive feedback on potential pitches\n\nTraining Dates & Registration \n\nTue 27 Jan\, 14:00–16:00 – Agriculture\, Food & Health – Register here\nThu 29 Jan\, 14:00–16:00 – Environment – Register here\nTue 3 Feb\, 14:00–16:00 – Heritage & Creativity – Register here\nThu 5 Feb\, 14:00–16:00 – Prosperity & Resilience – Register here\n\nPlease note that there are a limited number of places so the session is open to academic staff only. If you sign up and then are no longer able to attend\, please cancel your registration so that your place can be re-allocated to a colleague on the waiting list. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-conversation-training-for-researchers/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20250822T113637Z
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SUMMARY:Professor David Crystal “in conversation”: Celebrating 60 years of linguistics at Reading
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are delighted to celebrate 60 years of Linguistics at the University of Reading. To celebrate\, we are delighted to announce an event with Professor David Crystal. Professor Crystal is a world-renowned expert in linguistics and pioneered the study of linguistics and English Language in the United Kingdom. He worked at the University of Reading between 1965 and 1984\, holding a Chair in Linguistics at the university for 10 years. He has published over 100 books\, including The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language and the more recent Let’s Talk: How English Conversation Works. We are delighted to have Professor Crystal visit Reading to celebrate our 60th anniversary of linguistics. \nPlease join use for Professor David Crystal In Conversation\, an intimate conversation with one of the founding members of linguistics at Reading. Taking place from 4.30pm – 6.00pm on Wednesday September 10th\, 2025 at the University of Reading\, this is a free event open to all. \nIf you would like to attend\, please complete the registration form.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/david-crystal-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, G10
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109
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SUMMARY:Agrifood - Systems and Futures College of Experts - Seminar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]if you are interested to hear about the broad aims for the College of Experts and some case studies of application of systems and futures approaches\, there will be a seminar on Wed 8th Jan. Sign up here for an Outlook invitation. \nAgenda \nWed 8th Jan 2025\, 1-2:30pm\, Room TBC in calendar appointment \nPart 1. What are systems and futures approaches? \n\nSystems approaches to inform environmental policy- case studies from an academic perspective  (Tom Oliver\, aPVC Research – Environment\, UoR)\nFutures approaches in Government 1- perspectives from Defra (Phil Tovey\, Head of Futures\, Defra)\nFutures approaches in Government 2- perspectives from GCHQ (Matthew Pritchard\, Former Head of Strategy and Futures\, GCHQ; Former Director of Sustainability\, Baringa)\n\nPart 2. Agrifood Systems and Futures College of Experts \n\nThe Agrifood Futures Strategy and opportunities for staff across the University\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/agrifood-systems-and-futures-college-of-experts-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T153655Z
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SUMMARY:Health Innovation Partnership (HIP) Collaboration Innovation Fund Call
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Health Innovation Partnership (HIP) Collaboration Innovation Fund Call (7th) Launch – DEADLINE 14 October 2024 5pm \nThe Health Innovation Partnership (HIP)\, a partnership between the University of Reading (UoR) and the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT)\, has launched the next Collaboration Innovation Fund (CIF) Competition. \nThis call is open to all staff members at RBFT and the University of Reading\, both clinical and non-clinical\, regardless of grade. We are seeking innovative ideas in the areas of Professional Services engagement\, Education\, and Research. Applications must include at least one collaborator from each institution\, demonstrating an existing or potential partnership between the RBFT and UoR. We particularly encourage applications from new teams and professionals\, as well as those who have not previously received funding. The deadline for applications is Monday 14 October 2024 at 5pm. \nFor more information about HIP and the programmes we run\, please visit readingHIP.co.uk. Further details on this event\, as well as instructions on how to apply for the CIF competition\, can be found using the links below. \nUseful links (on the HIP website): \n\nCIF Information\nApplication and Useful Documents\n\nIf you require additional information or support related to the upcoming CIF competition or the collaboration event\, please contact us at HIP@reading.ac.uk or reach out to the HIP Facilitator via sohail.akhtar@royalberkshire.nhs.uk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/health-innovation-partnership-hip-collaboration-innovation-fund-call/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20240419T120416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T120701Z
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SUMMARY:Landscapes or livelihoods? | Walker Institute
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe Walker Institute is inviting you to join in our immersive event on climate and cultural heritage: \nLANDSCAPES OR LIVELIHOODS?  \nFilling a climate knowledge gap and networking with the wider community of climate heritage action! \nWhen: 7 May 2024 from 2:30–4:30pm \nWhere: Allen Lab; room G09 \nWhat does it involve: Four snapshots from colleagues which will offer perspectives of different cultural contexts from Africa and South Asia\, through to the Middle East and the UK with colleagues from across the university as well as from visiting scientists joining from Nepal and Senegal. Then an interactive session to explore the issues from different stakeholders’ perspectives. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/landscapes-or-livlihoods-walker-institute/
LOCATION:Allen Lab\, Room G09
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20240222T153758Z
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UID:29164-1711557000-1711560600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Magic of Languages: A Journey of Linguistic Discovery
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know that most people in the world speak two or more languages? How do they do it? Join Professor Ludovica Serratrice on a journey of linguistic discovery that will take you from babbling babies to children juggling words and sentences in two languages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-magic-of-languages-a-journey-of-linguistic-discovery/
LOCATION:Edith Morley Building\, Van Emden Lecture Theatre\, Edith Morley Building\, University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
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SUMMARY:University of Reading and Natural History Museum Collaborative Research Fellowship Information Day
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7th March 2024\, 10:00 – 16:00\nPalmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, University of Reading \nAre you considering a Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant application in 2024? The partnership offers new opportunities for collaborative research across a broad range of disciplines. This event aims at attracting interest from high-potential ECRs who may wish to apply for an independent research fellowship to be held jointly at the University of Reading and Natural History Museum. \nThe partnership would like to invite applications to attend an Information Day from ECRs who may wish to apply for an independent research fellowship to be held jointly at the University of Reading and Natural History Museum*. In addition to support with fellowship applications and project design\, we offer the potential to work at two dynamic\, research-intensive organisations\, together with a programme of support which will help to establish successful applicants’ careers and independence as academic researchers.  \nApplicants are asked to complete a short application form to register their interest in attending and outline their proposed areas of research. Projects which could build meaningful collaborations between the organisations\, and which have strong potential in the sustainability/environmental science area\, are encouraged.  \nApplicants to attend must be considering a fellowship which has the potential to undertake meaningful research in an area of study which is of relevance to both organisations.  \nSome key areas of strength and research themes can be found here.  \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. Travel expenses from UK applicants can be covered.   \nPlease email your completed application form\, together with a brief CV\, to NHM-UoR-partnership@nhm.ac.uk by Sunday 11th February 2024. We will issue invitations to the event to all successful applicants no later than Friday 23rd February.  \nPlease use the same email address for any queries regarding the application process\, the Information Day or the partnership as a whole.  \nDownload the application form here. \nAgenda: \n\n10.00: Arrival with refreshments    \n10.30: Introduction to the UoR-NHM partnership\n10.45: Introduction to UoR’s research themes \n11.00: Introduction to NHM’s research themes \n11.15: My Experience as a Fellowship Holder talks \n12.00: Networking Lunch and chance to look around campus \n13.30: Supporting you with your Fellowship \n14.30: Q&A session (involving all presenters)   \n15.00: Closing remarks \n15.10: Informal networking session with refreshments \n16.00: End  \n\n*Target fellowship schemes include: UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship\, BBSRC Discovery Fellowship\, STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship\, NERC Independent Fellowship\, The Wellcome Trust Career Development Awards\, Royal Society University Research Fellowship\, Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship\, Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship\, Branco-Weiss Research Fellowship. 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/university-of-reading-and-natural-history-museum-collaborative-research-fellowship-information-day/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, University of Reading.
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20231127T165703Z
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SUMMARY:Future Health: Can nutrition and lifestyle combine to make a global impact? IFNH Annual Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 2024 IFNH Forum event will be held on 28 February (14:00-17:00). \nThis year the theme will look to the future to explore what new developments in nutrition and its interaction with lifestyle can help reduce the massive burden of some key non-communicable diseases including dementia. This will include how effects of food cultures can impact the need to change dietary habits and how the needed dietary changes can be affected by social inequalities and climate change. The Forum will probe key aspects of these substantial challenges. \nThe event is free to attend\, please Click Here to register your attendance and forward this invitation to colleagues you think may be interested. \nProgramme\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n14:00\nWelcome\nProf. Carol Wagstaff\, Research Dean for Agriculture\, Food and Health\, University of Reading\n\n\n14:05\nIFNH – activities and achievements of 2023\nProf. Ian Givens\, IFNH Director\, University of Reading\n\n\n14:15\nCognition and Dementia: Milk fat globule membrane\, supplementation for promotion of neurodevelopment in infants and prevention of neurodegeneration in ageing adults\nDr Javier Fontecha\, Head\, Food Lipid Biomarkers and Health\, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL\,CSIC) in the Autónoma University of Madrid\n\n\n14:45\nDietary fibre: How can we increase intake of this important dietary\ncomponent?\nProf. Julie Lovegrove\, Director Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition\, University of Reading\n\n\n15:05\nCognitive function and mood: The effects of flavonoid-rich blueberries\nin healthy children and adults\nProf. Claire Williams\, Chair of Neuroscience\, School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences\, University of Reading\n\n\n15:30\nObesity: Diet\, lifestyle and genes in an obesogenic environment\nProf. John Mathers\, Professor of Human Nutrition\, Human Nutrition & Exercise\nResearch Centre\, Newcastle University\n\n\n16:00\nFood culture: Dietary diversity and farm decision making for\nresilient agrifood systems in the Global South\nProf. Henny Osbahr\, Co-Head\, Department of International Development\, School of\nAgriculture\, Policy and Development\, University of Reading\n\n\n16:20\nDiet\, health\, and social inequalities: Adaptation and mitigation strategies with indigenous cooperatives in Latin America\nDr Claudia Murray\, Research Fellow\, Department of Real Estate and Planning\,\nHenley Business School\, University of Reading\n\n\n16:40\nQ&A\nChaired by Prof. Ian Givens and Prof. Vimal Karani\n\n\n17:00\nFormal close\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Download the programme \nDownload the speakers’ biographies[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/institute-for-food-nutrition-health-annual-forum-2024/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231220T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231220T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20231102T125846Z
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SUMMARY:The Reign of the Dinosaurs | Children's Christmas Lecture
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”28490″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.reading.ac.uk/events/Feed/2023/December/Childrens-Winter-Lecture”][vc_column_text] \nBook your place\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nHave you ever wondered how the dinosaurs came to rule the world? Join Dr Ciara O’Donovan as we travel back 230 million years to revisit the Mesozoic Earth.\nWe will meet the ancestor of all dinosaurs (who may surprise you!) and follow the dinosaurs as they spread across the globe. Journeying through time\, we’ll watch as one species evolved into hundreds with varying shapes and sizes. Finally\, find out what happened when the world was filled with dinosaurs and how a gigantic asteroid colliding with Earth ended their story. Or did it? \nAdmission is free. Booking essential\, reservations on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nSuitable for children 7-12 years. \nThe lecture will be interpreted in British Sign Language (BSL) by an interpreter.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-reign-of-the-dinosaurs-childrens-christmas-lecture/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, G10
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231124T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231124T142000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20231122T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T145341Z
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SUMMARY:IFNH: Funding outcomes showcase
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoin us at the IFNH dissemination event showcasing the funding outcomes from the awarded 2022 projects. The event will take place online on Friday 24th November at 13:00 – 14:30 via Teams. Click here to join the meeting and please share the invitation within your school/group. \n\n13:00 – 13:10 Welcome – Professor Ian Givens\, Director IFNH\n13:10 – 13:20 Presentation: SEE & EAT: Development of promotional materials to enhance user engagement by Natalie Ellison\, Research Assistant\, School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences\n13:20 – 13:30 Presentation: Qualitatively exploring the enablers and barriers for healthy  eating and attitudes towards a personalised nutrition app in UK University students by Michelle Weech\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Food & Nutritional Sciences\n13:30 – 13:40 Presentation: Agrinatura General Assembly in Prague presented by Jurgen Peci\, Graduate Teaching Assistant in Agricultural Economics\, Agri-Food Economics & Marketing\n13:40 – 13:50 Presentation: International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics Conference by Patricia Sanz Morales\, Research Student\, Food & Nutritional Sciences\n13:50 – 14:00 Presentation: ASN’s Nutrition 2023 by Kim Vogtschmidt\, Research Student\, Food & Nutritional Sciences\n14:00 – 14:10 Presentation: Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS) by Daniel James\, Research Student\, Food & Nutritional Sciences\n14:10 – 14:20 Presentation: 15th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium by Dimitra Zannidi\, Research Student\, Food & Nutritional Sciences\n14:20 – 14:30 Q & A\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/ifnh-funding-outcomes-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
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SUMMARY:PhD to Head of Department: Deepa Senapathi | Career Champions Event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join Reading’s BAME+ allies network and Women@Reading+ allies network for an inspiring event with expert and guest speaker\, Dr Deepa Senapathi. \nDr Senapathi’s journey in academia is testament to her commitment\, expertise and excellence. Primarily Deepa’s research centres on environmental change/impact on biodiversity and ecosystems\, in particular climate change and land-use change on avian populations and insect pollinator communities. \nThe talk will take place on Wednesday 15 November from 1300-1400 at room G27\, Edith Morley building. All welcome. Accessible online. Booking essential. Light lunch provided. \nFor more information\, contact bame.network@reading.ac.uk and womensnetwork@reading.ac.ukLearn about Staģ Networks at www.reading.ac.uk/diversity/getting -involved/networks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/phd-to-head-of-department-deepa-senapathi-career-champions-event/
LOCATION:Edith Morley\, Room G27
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T090713Z
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SUMMARY:Armistice Lecture: Medical care and medical pacifism
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Fiona Reid for this year’s annual Armistice lecture to unveil the history of medical pacifism during and after the Great War.  \nThe First World War was a machine war which lasted for over four years. Approximately 8 million soldiers died while about 20 million were wounded\, and many millions were either disabled or debilitated for the rest of their lives. During the war\, men and women responded to these casualty rates by working with military-medical services or with voluntary organisations such as the Red Cross or the Friends Ambulance Unit. They were motivated by the firm belief that ‘Our duty is to save’ and that ‘binding the wounds of war’ was a humanitarian act. Yet others interpreted military-medical service differently\, and saw wartime medical work as somehow complicit with militarism. \nAfter the war\, a small but vocal medical pacifist movement emerged to argue that all medics should refuse completely to co-operate with military-medical services on any level. Interwar medical pacifism did not succeed in preventing future wars and few now support the idea of a ‘medical strike’ but their debates raised questions which remain pertinent now: What should medics do during wartime? To what extent does their work alleviate the pain of war and to what extent does it prolong war? \nAbout the speaker \nDr Fiona Reid is an historian of the social and cultural history of war and has written widely about the First World War in Europe and about refugees and displaced people in the Second World War. She is particularly interested in the consequences of war trauma and in the coping mechanisms of combat troops\, medical personnel and civilians both during war and afterwards.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/armistice-lecture-medical-care-and-medical-pacifism/
LOCATION:Edith Morley\, Room G27
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230715
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230207T140158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T170159Z
UID:26496-1688947200-1689379199@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Workshop in Videographic Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:Following a successful debut in 2022\, we are pleased to announce a second Summer Workshop in Videographic Research Methods. Last year’s workshop was advertised to researchers across Reading’s Arts and Humanities disciplines – this time we are inviting expressions of interest from UoR colleagues working in all research areas. \nContext \nThe digital reworking of sound and image is an exciting and rapidly developing research practice. This workshop is designed to make these methods available to researchers at Reading\, across a variety of disciplines. A major ambition of the workshop is to develop the skills of researchers beyond film and television studies\, where these approaches are now firmly established. We believe there are significant and underexplored opportunities in applying videographic approaches to other subjects. \nThe workshop \nThe workshop will take place in Minghella Studios\, July 10th – 14th 2023. It will involve: \n\nbasic technical training in non-linear editing and related technologies\nproducing and sharing feedback on a series of exercises in response to briefs designed to engage with different and videographic approaches\ndiscussion of existing video essays and debates in the wider field of videographic scholarship\nreflection on videographic analysis and archival material\nplanning a longer audiovisual essay\, with opportunities for feedback later in the vacation\nlunch and refreshments.\n\nParticipants will nominate and work with an item of audiovisual material or material object relevant to their research\, as a means of ‘testing out’ how to develop critical ideas through editing. No prior experience or equipment is required (computers with appropriate software will be available at the workshop). \nThe workshop will once again be led by Screen Working Group / CFAC Co-Director Adam O’Brien and H&C Research Dean John Gibbs\, an audiovisual essayist with several years’ experience of teaching videographic criticism. It will also draw on expertise from colleagues in Special Collections and the wider videographic field. \nApplications \nIf you are interested in taking part\, please complete the expression of interest form and return it to adam.obrien@reading.ac.uk by Friday March 3rd. \nThe form invites you to confirm your availability for the dates and duration of the workshop\, to provide information about your research context\, and to identify an object of study\, indicating what potential there might be for working with it through audiovisual means. \nRSVP by Friday March 3rd.  \nPlease contact Screen Work Group Lead Adam O’Brien with any questions (adam.obrien@reading.ac.uk). \nTestimonials from 2022 \n“This was the most productive skills event I have encountered during my almost 15 years of working at the University. Its tight focus\, collegiality\, mix of academic and practical expertise\, and its lecturer-centered approach were especially welcome.” \n“Working in cultural studies\, I work across a range of different media. The workshop gave me the opportunity to work with audiovisual material in a different way\, improving my aesthetic analysis\, and also to think about different types of research output I can produce.” \n“The workshop surpassed my expectations and enabled me to develop new skills which will be useful in both teaching/research. The atmosphere was very supportive\, constructive and encouraging. It was also beneficial to be able to engage with colleagues beyond my department and breakdown the silos that can characterize research at a university.” \nExplore videographic methods… \nIf you are not yet familiar with videographic work\, these examples may help to illustrate the exciting potential and variety of the approach: \nPasta as prologue: the Spaghetti House siege on film (Charlie Shackleton): Two different dramatisations of the 1975 siege of a Knightsbridge restaurant by Black British radicals remind us that history also needs its agitators. \nThe Elephant Man’s Sound\, Tracked (Liz Greene): A deep archival dive into sound design\, David Lynch and creative-labour politics. \nThe Mighty Maestro on Screen (Evelyn Kreutzer): A study of gesture\, movement and music\, through the figure of the on-screen orchestral conductor. \n‘Say\, have you seen the Carioca?’ (John Gibbs): Moving between film\, popular music\, histories of dance and cinema exhibition practice; looking afresh at relationships between different historical periods and national cinemas. \nMediated Auscultation (Emilija Talijan): Stethoscopes\, bodies\, sounds\, modernism\, still and moving images.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/workshop-in-videographic-methods-23/
LOCATION:Minghella Studios\, Minghella Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230703T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230703T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230627T133226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T140209Z
UID:27748-1688376600-1688378400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneurs Scheme 2023: online briefing
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”27749″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]YES23 is open for applications! Take part this autumn to gain commercial awareness and business skills from leading entrepreneurs and practitioners. \nYour Entrepreneurs Scheme (YES) is open to Master and PhD students\, postdoctoral researchers\, research fellows and technicians at UK and international universities. \nYES will: \n\nCultivate business acumen\nDevelop enterprise skills\nCommunicate research with impact\nNetwork with industry experts\nExplore your career options\nEnhance your CVs\n\nYES is a hybrid learning experience with a mixture of face-to-face and online delivery. \nPlease use your university email address to register for this FREE webinar. \nYES is organised in partnership with The University of Nottingham’s Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HGI)\, BBSRC\, GSK\, Midlands Innovation – TALENT\, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst and Syngenta. \nWe will be using the Microsoft Teams platform. Depending on when you register\, the link will be sent out each day\, four days out from the session and 25 minutes beforehand. \nThere is also an online briefing being held on 17 July at 12.30. \n#UnleashYourIngenuity #YES23 #careers #transferableskills #knowledgeexchange[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/young-entrepreneurs-scheme-2023-online-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230531T183038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200754Z
UID:27596-1687942800-1688058000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:IFNH Free Statistics and R Programme Workshops
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The aim of the statistics and R training workshops is to support our ECRs and PhD students with their research and for their professional development. The workshops will take place on Wednesday 28th June and Thursday 29th June and below you can find the programme for each course. More information\, including link access and location details will follow after your registration. \nPlease note that your registration using the University of Reading email address is mandatory.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The workshops are being organised by the University of Reading’s Institute for Food\, Nutrition and Health (IFNH)\, an interdisciplinary research centre that brings together the University’s world-leading expertise in food\, nutrition\, agriculture\, health and the environment to understand how improvements in food production\, processing and nutrition can help deliver better diets and health.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/ifnh-free-statistics-and-r-programme-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230323T101254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T161019Z
UID:27209-1686787200-1686959999@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Reading Emotions
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”27244″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text] \nFluctuation and Change\nImplications for Neurocognitive Development and Psychopathology\nThis year’s edition of Reading Emotions explores how we measure and understand the fluctuations in neural and psychological components of thought and behaviour\, across development and through the course of disorder. \n\nKeynote lectures will examine central themes and latest developments in theory\, methods\, and application\nEarly career researchers will present ongoing work in short talks\nPoster presentations will facilitate the informal exchange of ideas\, with opportunities for feedback and collaboration\nTraining workshops will address empirical and theoretical aspects of the challenge of fluctuation and change\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\n\nAnastasia Christakou (Chair)\nUniversity of Reading\n\n\nEiko Fried\nLeiden University\n\n\nRogier Kievit\nDonders Institute\, Nijmegen\n\n\nDavid Lydon-Staley\nUniversity of Pennsylvania\n\n\nArgyris Stringaris\nUniversity College London\n\n\nPatrik Vuilleumier\nUniversity of Geneva\n\n\n\n\nSchedule (TBC)\n\nSubmit an abstract for Reading Emotions\n\nRegister for Reading Emotions\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Plus ECR short talks\, research posters\, workshops and debates. \nSubmit your work and/or register to let us know you are coming (free for UoR staff and students). For details: https://sites.google.com/site/readingemotions/ \nWhat: We established Reading Emotions as a small\, specialist symposium in affective neuroscience with an interdisciplinary outlook in 2012. We tackle a different theme every year\, typically inspired by our current research and/or compelling emerging ideas in the field. We host in the region of 100-150 participants\, although hundreds more have been joining online in recent years. The intimate set-up encourages deep dives in theory and current experimental work\, practical and clinical applications where relevant\, and usually includes an explicit ECR/student training component. Past contributors have included BJ Casey\, Irene Tracey\, Hugo Critchley\, Elaine Fox\, Karl Friston\, Mara Mather\, Randy McIntosh\, Russ Poldrack\, Essi Viding\, Tor Wager\, as well as clinical practitioners\, philosophers\, and on occasion artists and architects. You can read about Reading Emotions\, including the themes and speakers of previous years\, here. \nWhen: The symposium typically takes place over two days in mid- to late June\, with the first day devoted to keynotes and ECR presentations\, and the second day devoted to training workshops and methods presentations. This year’s symposium is on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th June. \nWhere: This year we meet in person at Whiteknights\, our beautiful campus in Reading\, and encourage deeper interactions with our students\, colleagues\, and visitors.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”27214″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”27215″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/reading-emotions-2/
LOCATION:University of Reading\, RG6 6UR 
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230303T180242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T135128Z
UID:26997-1686664800-1686675600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:2023 Research Awards
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to 2023 Research Awards event \nWe are pleased to invite you to our 2023 Research Awards event on Tuesday 13 June 2023 from 1.45pm. The event will begin with a showcase of projects shortlisted for this year’s Research Awards and ECR Research Output Prize\, followed by the announcement of the winners. The event will conclude with afternoon tea and posters and is an ideal opportunity to find out what research is going on across the University and for networking. A list of the shortlisted projects can be found here. \nIf you would like to attend\, please click on the following image (or click the link in the attached PDF). Spaces are limited so please RSVP as soon as possible and before 29 May.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/2023-research-awards/
LOCATION:Meadow Suite\, Park House\, Meadow Suite\, Park House\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230424T104808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T141453Z
UID:27344-1683217800-1683221400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Spring Children's Lecture: Wind of Change\, Curbing Cow Burps to Fight Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”27345″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text] \nWind of change curbing cow burps to fight climate change\nMilk comes from cows and cows eat grass everyone knows that. But along with milk\, the average dairy cow also burps out over 600 litres of methane\, every day. That’s enough to fill more than 40 party balloons. And methane is a powerful greenhouse gas\, which is making climate change worse. \nThat’s why the University of Reading’s Centre for Dairy Research gave our cows a different menu. We swapped out some of their grass for things like seaweed\, garlic and herbs. \nWhat happened next? Can farmers tackle climate change? Will cow’s milk be more planet friendly? And could a cow be trained to burp the National Anthem? Find out at our Spring Children’s Lecture\, with dairy science expert Professor Chris Reynolds. \nAdmission free. Booking essential. \nSuitable for children 7 to 12 years. \nTo book your place visit www.reading.ac.uk/events[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/spring-childrens-lecture-wind-of-change-curbing-cow-burps-to-fight-climate-change/
LOCATION:JJ Thomson Ditchburn Lecture Theatre
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230406
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20221213T093502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T093552Z
UID:25814-1680480000-1680739199@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:MonoGram Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25818″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://research.reading.ac.uk/monogram-2023/”][vc_column_text] \n\n\nThe School of Agriculture at the University of Reading has a varied and exciting programme in development for Monogram 2023\, encompassing inspiring keynote speakers\, thematic sessions\, poster and flash presentations\, and early career awards. We want the meeting to appeal to all the sector of the Monogram community\, and we therefore welcome contributions from all cereal crops and grass research. \nLectures will be taking place in our 250-seater Madejski Auditorium in the School of Agriculture\, Policy and Development\, on Whiteknights campus. \nWe understand that some people will be unable to attend an in-person event and therefore are offering the opportunity to join the Monogram conference remotely through live-streaming of the talks. However\, all presentations need to be in person. \nPlease submit your abstract for either an oral or poster presentation to monogram2023@reading.ac.uk\, specifying under which of these six scientific sessions you would like it to be considered. \nPhysiology and resource use (response to abiotic stress and nutrient use efficiency) \n\nBioinformatics and genomics\nInteractions with pathogenic and beneficial organisms\nDevelopmental processes\nEnd use quality and nutrition\nSustainable systems\n\n\n\n\n\nKey dates \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudent attendance bursary application deadline\n6 January 2023\n\n\nRegistration for in-person attendance closes\n8 February 2023\n\n\nAbstract submission deadline\n8 February 2023\n\n\nMonoGram Early Career Excellence Awards (MECEA) application deadline\n31 January 2023\n\n\nAbstract notification\n28 February 2023\n\n\nRegistration for virtual attendance closes\n9 March 2023\n\n\nConference\n3–5 April 2023\n\n\n\nVisit the Monogram Conference 2023 website\nRegister via the University of Reading booking system\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/monogram-conference/
LOCATION:University of Reading\, RG6 6UR 
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230331T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230303T174629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T175745Z
UID:26987-1680264000-1680264000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:2023 Research Awards - Deadline for entries
DESCRIPTION:New University Research Awards have been launched to celebrate the work of research and associated professional services staff. \nWork that showcases research excellence or fosters a positive research culture and environment is eligible in four new categories: \n\nPublic Engagement with Research\nOpenness in Research\nExternal Collaboration and Partnerships\nResearch Impact\n\nThe Awards are open to both researchers and associated professional services staff and entries are actively encouraged from all research themes and associated functions across the University. \nEntries can be from individuals or groups and activities of any scale will be welcome but must have taken place in the last three years (i.e. since January 2020). Shortlisted applicants will showcase their projects at an in-person Awards event on Tuesday 13 June from 2pm and winners will receive £1000 towards their next engagement activity. \nFurther information can be found on the 2023 Awards page and in the guidelines and eligibility criteria. Applications via this online form must be submitted no later than 12 noon on Friday 31 March. \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/2023-research-awards-deadline-for-entries/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230221T154847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T091825Z
UID:26770-1679596200-1679601600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Edith Morley Annual Lecture: Coping with Cancer: Support\, Research\, Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On average\, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 10 minutes in the UK. \nThe 2023 Edith Morley event will be led by Professor Nazanin Derakhshan\, who brings progressive and step-change research to the forefront of support systems for those with breast cancer. \nStudents\, colleagues\, alumni\, community groups and members of the public are invited to join us for an in-depth discussion on Coping with Cancer. With lived experience as our cornerstone\, we’ll explore support structures\, cognitive research\, and personal empowerment.Nazanin is the founder and chair of BRiC (Building Resilience in Breast Cancer Centre) which is positioned and energised to help those in need. As globally-leading experts and a collective of women with either a primary or secondary breast cancer diagnosis\, they seek to discover new and improved ways to practice resilience. BRiC has an impressive track-record creating accessible resources and tools to help people manage anxiety and depression after a cancer diagnosis. As a welcoming collective\, the centre provides a safe haven for all and seeks to improve quality-of-life\, using cutting-edge neuroscience research. \nFree to attend. Book via the University of Reading Events page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/coping-with-cancer-support-research-empowerment/
LOCATION:Edith Morley Building\, Van Emden Lecture Theatre\, Edith Morley Building\, University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230124T145236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T093610Z
UID:26173-1679304600-1679414400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Hope into Action: Social Sciences Impact Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”26174″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Hope into Action: Social Sciences Impact Conference\, 20-21 March 2023 | FREE\, Early-bird registration opens to University of Reading delegates. \nResearchers\, doctoral students and professional services colleagues across the O²RB Partnership (University of Oxford\, Oxford Brookes University\, University of Reading\, and The Open University) can get early bird access to Hope Into Action: Social Sciences Impact Conference 2023 from Tuesday 24 January ahead of tickets going on general sale. Attendance is FREE to delegates from O²RB Partner universities\, but spaces are limited\, so book your place today! \nThis two-day conference – packed with workshops\, panel discussions\, skills sessions\, and special guest speakers – will celebrate engaged and impactful social sciences research\, and provide inspiration and support for researchers hoping to create change for the better through their work. \nO²RB delegates: Register on the University of Oxford’s Social Science webpage for FREE\, early-bird registration (enter ‘ImpactConferenceO2RB’ at checkout for full discount on conference registration fee. Please note this code will only work with your O²RB institutional email address. This discount is not applicable to the optional Monday night dinner). \nNot a member of the O²RB Partnership? Tickets go on general sale from 30 January 2023. \nRegistration closes: 28 February 2023 \nQueries to impact@socsci.ox.ac.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/social-sciences-impact-conference-2023/
LOCATION:St Anne’s College\, Oxford
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230124T163125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094357Z
UID:26233-1678971600-1678975200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Protection and Removal of Information in Working Memory
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Professor Jarrod A. Lewis-Peacock will be delivering a seminar entitled: ‘Protection and Removal of Information in Working Memory’. \nAbstract: Protecting information in working memory from distraction is essential to goal-directed behavior. Discarding information from working memory may be just as important\, as outdated information consumes precious storage capacity and can interfere with current goals. In this talk\, I will discuss both of these abilities. First\, I will review recent advances in cognitive psychology and neuroscience that have produced new insights into the nature of working memory and its ability to resist distraction. This includes our recent findings which demonstrate that the benefits associated with prioritization in working memory include a “bend but don’t break” policy for enduring distraction. Second\, I will describe our recent neuroimaging work focused on intentionally removing information from working memory. We’ve identified distinct strategies for removal that have unique but stable patterns of brain activity with surprising consequences on the encoding of new information. \nYou can also join the seminar virtually on Microsoft Teams.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/protection-and-removal-of-information-in-working-memory/
LOCATION:Harry Pitt Building\, G79
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
ORGANIZER;CN="School%20of%20Psychology%20and%20Clinical%20Language%20Sciences":MAILTO:pcls@reading.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230307T160620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T160737Z
UID:27028-1678726800-1678734000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Knowledge Transfer Partnerships: Collaboration and Innovation event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This event is an information and networking evening with the University of Reading’s KTP Team. \nThe event is taking place on Monday 13 March 2023 from 5–7pm at Henley Business School\, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UD. \nDuring the event\, the University of Reading’s KTP Team will provide: \n\nAn in-depth overview of KTPs and how they can help your business.\nHelp and support on how to make a successful application.\nQ&A session\, to answer your specific questions.\nNetworking with the team and academic colleagues.\n\nKTPs with the University of Reading are a great way to access our academic expertise and skills to address your business need. They are a unique three-way collaboration\, with grant funding\, between a business and a university\, employing a graduate to work at the company on a specific project. \nTo register please contact Sarah Glanville (s.j.glanville@reading.ac.uk).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/knowledge-transfer-partnerships-collaboration-and-innovation-event/
LOCATION:Henley Business School
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213350
CREATED:20230208T092400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094019Z
UID:26526-1678212000-1678219200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Fairbrother Lecture - Behind Electric Eyes: Facial Recognition Surveillance in Public Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Automatic facial recognition technology is increasingly used by both public and private sector organisations to manage and police public spaces. The operation of facial recognition in public spaces – and our access to the right to privacy – shifts depending on whether it is a public or a private sector organisation that is watching us. But does it make a difference who is watching and why? And what does it mean for our right to privacy? \nFacial recognition surveillance is used to identify and verify people in real time but without any obligation to gain their consent. While public sector surveillance must be justified by the public interest\, the private sector is able to use facial recognition in pursuit of a range of commercial interests. These interests extend beyond criminal acts and could include activities that might result in an individual being banned from private property\, such as smoking\, walking a dog or taking photos. To complicate matters\, we are often unaware of crossing thresholds into spaces where surveillance is privately controlled. Does the introduction of facial recognition provide us with increased protections\, or hold hidden pitfalls? \nJoin socio-legal researcher William Page to be guided through the growing use of this technology\, what it means for human rights\, the relevance of recent political developments surrounding the potential withdrawal of the Human Rights Act 1998\, and the changing nature of contemporary public spaces. This free public lecture will provide an introduction to the issue\, look at recent research and consider important future questions. Do we understand our rights when under the gaze of electronic eyes? \nThe Fairbrother Lecture is a University public lecture named after Jack Fairbrother who in 1929 became one of the first students to be awarded a PhD from the University. The lecture is an annual event at which a Reading doctoral researcher presents their research to a wider audience. \nRegister to attend.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-fairbrother-lecture-behind-electric-eyes-facial-recognition-surveillance-in-public-spaces/
LOCATION:Meadow Suite\, Park House\, Meadow Suite\, Park House\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Farm management and policy approaches to support the journey to net-zero
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Minette Batters\, NFU’s president\, is invited to deliver the 2023 Annual Edit Mary Gayton lecture and present her views on the farm management and policy approaches that are needed to support the journey to net-zero farming without compromising food security and quality. \nThe NFU has set the ambitious goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the whole of agriculture in England and Wales by 2040. This NFU’s contribution to the UK’s ambition of net zero by 2050. Agriculture is uniquely placed to be part of the solution\, as both an emissions source and a sink. The NFU’s assessment is that we can only deliver net zero if we act across a range of internationally recognised inventories. \nThere is no single answer to this problem. To achieve this goal a range of measures are needed that fall under three broad headings: \n\nImproving farming’s productive efficiency;\nImproving land management and changing land use to capture more carbon;\nBoosting renewable energy and the wider bioeconomy\n\nThis is a hybrid event. The in person session will be held in the School of Agriculture\, Policy and Development\, University of Reading. To book a place for the in-person event please email Teresa Hicks at t.m.hicks@reading.ac.uk. \nTo book a place on the virtual event\, register via Eventbrite. \nFor joining us online please use the following link: \nhttps://tinyurl.com/2wmnnx5s – The virtual room will be open at 18:55[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/farm-management-and-policy-approaches-to-support-the-journey-to-net-zero/
LOCATION:School of Agriculture\, Policy and Development
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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SUMMARY:Farm management and policy approaches to support the journey to net-zero farming without compromising food security and quality
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nThe 36th Annual Edith Mary Gayton Memorial Lecture titled “Farm management and policy approaches to support the journey to net-zero farming without compromising food security and quality” will be held on Tuesday 7th March 2023.\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to welcome National Farmers Union (NFU) President Minette Batters\, who runs a tenanted family farm in Wiltshire and campaigns on behalf of NFU members about the importance of British food and farming\, to give the lecture. Minette Batters\, NFU\, will present her views on management and policy approaches required to support the journey to net-zero farming.\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Madejski Lecture Theatre\, Agriculture Building\, University of Reading\n\n\n\n\nTime: 18:00\, with nibbles and drinks offered at 17:30\n\n\n\n\nTo register for the in-person event please email Teresa Hicks at t.m.hicks@reading.ac.uk.\n\n\n\n\nTo attend online please register via Eventbrite.\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome!\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/farm-management-and-policy-approaches-to-support-the-journey-to-net-zero-farming-without-compromising-food-security-and-quality/
LOCATION:Agriculture Building\, Madejski Lecture Theatre\, RG6 7BE
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T140000
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SUMMARY:IFNH 5th Annual Forum: Shaping sustainable food systems for future generations
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Institute for Food\, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) is delighted to invite you to our 5th Annual Forum\, which will take place online on Wednesday 8th  February 2023 from 14.00 – 17.00 (GMT). \nThis year’s theme is about shaping sustainable food systems for future generations\, including the combination of improved knowledge and innovative policies to enhance behaviour change by food producers\, food processors\, food distributors\, and consumers. \nThe event is free to attend\, please register your attendance and share this with your networks.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nDownload the programme of events (PDF)\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/ifnh-5th-annual-forum-shaping-sustainable-food-system-for-future-generations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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SUMMARY:The dark side of prediction: Pervasive false memories for nouns predicted but not seen
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dr Katja Haeuser from Saarland University is delivering a seminar entitled: ‘The dark side of prediction: Pervasive false memories for nouns predicted but not seen.’ \nAbstract: An accumulating body of research has shown that predictability modulates online language processing\, in that language users anticipate semantic features\, and sometimes word forms\, of upcoming linguistic material. In contrast\, there is a shortage of studies addressing the longer-term memory consequences of having predictions confirmed or disconfirmed. In this talk\, I will show how my work has helped inform research on the conditions that enable word form prediction during reading\, and that promote learning following prediction error. In particular\, I will highlight how psycholinguistic concepts can inform theories on memory consolidation and error-driven language learning. I will conclude with an outlook on my current research agenda that investigates memory illusions rooted in predictive processing from a lifespan perspective. \nJoin the online seminar on Microsoft Teams.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-dark-side-of-prediction-pervasive-false-memories-for-nouns-predicted-but-not-seen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
ORGANIZER;CN="School%20of%20Psychology%20and%20Clinical%20Language%20Sciences":MAILTO:pcls@reading.ac.uk
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