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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190520T213000
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UID:17578-1558380600-1558387800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:That Gut Feeling: We Are Not Alone - Pint of Science
DESCRIPTION:Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival that takes place 20-22 May and brings researchers to your local pub to present their scientific discoveries. \nWe have trillions of bacteria living in our bodies\, together known as the microbiome. From birth\, they play a vital role in keeping our bodies healthy\, in protecting against pathogens and preventing diseases. They are greatly influenced by what we eat and here we will find out how to feed them and what it takes to keep them happy.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/that-gut-feeling-we-are-not-alone-pint-of-science/
LOCATION:The Three Guineas – Firefly Cellar Rooms\, Station Approach\,  Reading RG1 1LY
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190520T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190520T125000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190502T111948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T122254Z
UID:17716-1558353600-1558356600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Northern Hemisphere monsoon response to mid‐Holocene orbital forcing and greenhouse gas‐induced global warming
DESCRIPTION:Monday Departmental Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department \nRoberta D’Agostino\nMPI Hamburg
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/northern-hemisphere-monsoon-response-to-mid%e2%80%90holocene-orbital-forcing-and-greenhouse-gas%e2%80%90induced-global-warming/
LOCATION:GU01\, Department of Meteorology
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190521
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190502T105219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T105219Z
UID:17691-1558310400-1558396799@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:"Targeting and imaging G-quadruplex DNA with metal complexes" - Professor Ramon Villar\, Imperial College London
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry Research Colloqium \n“Targeting and imaging G-quadruplex DNA with metal complexes” – Professor Ramon Villar\, Imperial College London
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/targeting-and-imaging-g-quadruplex-dna-with-metal-complexes-professor-ramon-villar-imperial-college-london/
LOCATION:Reading
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190518T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190518T135000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190502T113246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T122306Z
UID:17736-1558184400-1558187400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Using a new scattering approximation for ice aggregates to perform polarised radiative transfer simulations and compare to remote-sensing retrievals.​
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department \nKarina McCusker
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/using-a-new-scattering-approximation-for-ice-aggregates-to-perform-polarised-radiative-transfer-simulations-and-compare-to-remote-sensing-retrievals-%e2%80%8b/
LOCATION:Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre\, Room GU01\, Department of Meteorology\, University of Reading\, Whiteknights\, RG6 6AH
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190502T085830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T091519Z
UID:17563-1558137600-1558223999@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Botany Events - Fascination of Plants Day 2019
DESCRIPTION:Alongside fellow plant scientists across the globe\, we will be opening our botanical doors to celebrate this year’s Fascination of Plants Day. \nFind out more at readingbotany.net \nTime and location TBA.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/botany-events-fascination-of-plants-day-2019/
LOCATION:Reading
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190515T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190515T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190410T142712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T122521Z
UID:17445-1557941400-1557945000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Public Lecture: Sooner or Later: Shifting the Timing of Electricity Demand
DESCRIPTION:Jacopo Torriti\, Professor of Energy Economics and Policy\, School of the Built Environment \n\n\nWhen we all consume electricity at the same time\, energy suppliers have to activate dirty old power plants with excessive greenhouse gas emissions and high system costs. Shifting the timing of electricity demand is critical for balancing the grid when consumption is high and when there are drops in supply from renewables. However\, little is known about the extent to which pricing and new technologies will enable a higher level of demand-side flexibility. In this inaugural lecture\, Jacopo Torriti presents research on the timing of electricity demand\, peaks\, people’s activities and demand-side flexibility. \nThe lecture is free to attend and open to all. Registration is required in advance by emailing Sue Flanders (s.m.flanders@reading.ac.uk).
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/public-lecture-sooner-or-later-shifting-the-timing-of-electricity-demand/
LOCATION:London Road\, Building LO22\, Room G01\, University of Reading\, London Road campus\, Reading\, RG1 5AQ
CATEGORIES:Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="School%20of%20the%20Built%20Environment":MAILTO:architecture@reading.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190515T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T115002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T161316Z
UID:6588-1557914400-1557914400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Research Data Management: An Introduction (Research Staff Development Opportunity)
DESCRIPTION:The aim of this course is to introduce general principles and practices of research data management that will be applicable to researchers at all stages of their careers working with research data in any discipline\, whether in the sciences\, social sciences or humanities. The course will cover: public funders’ and the University’s research data policies and requirements; data management plans for funding applications; ethics and legal compliance; storage\, organisation and documentation of data; ownership and rights in data; data preservation and sharing.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/research-data-management-an-introduction-3/
LOCATION:Reading
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190514T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190514T135000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190502T112817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T122537Z
UID:17726-1557838800-1557841800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Atlantic transports from free model runs\, reanalyses and coupled simulations​
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department \nDavi Mignac Carneiro
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/atlantic-transports-from-free-model-runs-reanalyses-and-coupled-simulations%e2%80%8b/
LOCATION:Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre\, Room GU01\, Department of Meteorology\, University of Reading\, Whiteknights\, RG6 6AH
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190513T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190513T125000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190502T111653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T122548Z
UID:17713-1557748800-1557751800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Hydro-JULES: Next generation hydrological and land surface predictions
DESCRIPTION:Monday Departmental Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department \nSimon Dadson\nCEH Wallingford
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/hydro-jules-next-generation-hydrological-and-land-surface-predictions/
LOCATION:GU01\, Department of Meteorology
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190514
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190502T105109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T105130Z
UID:17689-1557705600-1557791999@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Chemistry Research Colloquium - Dr György Hantal\, University of Vienna
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry Research Colloquium – Dr György Hantal\, University of Vienna \nTitle TBA
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/chemistry-research-colloquium-dr-gyo%cc%88rgy-hantal-university-of-vienna/
LOCATION:Reading
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190507T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190507T125000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190502T111515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T121509Z
UID:17711-1557230400-1557233400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The challenge to predict rainfall in West Africa
DESCRIPTION:Monday Departmental Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department \nAndreas Fink\nKarlsruhe Institute of Technolo
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-challenge-to-predict-rainfall-in-west-africa/
LOCATION:Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre\, Room GU01\, Department of Meteorology\, University of Reading\, Whiteknights\, RG6 6AH
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190425T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20180703T082959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T175409Z
UID:3057-1556215200-1556218800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Smart City Cluster in the Thames Valley – How can smart city thinking make a difference in Reading and other parts of the Thames Valley?
DESCRIPTION:Rob McDonald\, Director of Smart Infrastructure at Peter Brett Associates will deliver the next Reading 2050 lecture. Here he outlines the main themes of his presentation. \nWe are living through a time of unprecedented change both in terms of the rate of change in technology but also in the challenges we face. Council budgets are under increasing financial pressure to deliver their core services with worse to come with an aging population and Reading is no exception. At the same time climate has come to the fore and Reading has joined a large number of authorities across the UK in declaring a climate emergency with the aim to be carbon neutral by 2030\, a challenge of a scale which should not be underestimated. \nA smart city approach to thinking needs to be at the core of our response to these challenges\, tackling our big challenges from a wide range of perspectives\, breaking down the silos between specialisms and better engaging with the people who live\, shop and work in our town. Whilst there in an inference that smart cities are all about the technology\, the optimum solution may not be technology led. \n \nReading Borough Council is the lead authority for the Thames Valley Berkshire\, Smart City Cluster project which is acting as a catalyst to accelerate smart city thinking\, building on existing cross authority and cross sector working within the authorities. It is a £1.73m internet of things (IoT) based project funded by Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). This lecture will set out how the project has formed in the way that it has\, balancing the need of the authorities with available funding opportunities. It will set out where we are\, give an overview of the first round of challenges issued to industry and the next steps with the project. \nRob is a Director of Smart Infrastructure at Peter Brett Associates\, now part of Stantec. He has over 25 years of experience in transport planning and ITS with a key focus on research\, innovation and knowledge sharing through UK and European funding. In recent years Rob had developed his focus from intelligent transport systems to a wider smart cities approach\, recognising the need to break out of individual siloes to deliver the places that we want to live in in the future. Rob secured funding and is now leading a LEP funded Smart City Cluster project in Berkshire that will be calling on industry\, in the first instance\, to address challenges around Council services for vulnerable people. Rob is also a keen advocate of embracing disruptive technology changes that will influence the way we travel and is working with his new colleagues in Stantec to bring in their leading-edge experience such as in shared autonomous vehicles. \nThe lecture is part of the ‘Economy and Employment’ theme of the Reading 2050 lecture series\, which provide a platform to discuss how Reading should evolve into a smarter and more sustainable city by 2050 (www.reading2050.co.uk ) \nAdmission to the lecture is free. \nThe SBE\, Barton Wilmore and Reading UK\, established the Reading 2050 group in 2013. The Reading 2050 lecture series is structured around three themes\, which underpin the Reading 2050 vision: \n*Place and Environment\n*People and Lifestyle\n*Economy and Employment \nIn 2017\, the School brought together expert speakers to discuss Reading’s heritage and history\, the future of its transport and energy and the impact of climate change and floods. A discussion on Reading’s Art and Culture was facilitated in 2018\, and there are other Reading 2050 events planned for 2019. \nhttps://livingreading.co.uk/publications-events
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/reading-2050-smart-city-cluster-in-the-thames-valley/
LOCATION:London Road\, Building LO22\, Room G01\, University of Reading\, London Road campus\, Reading\, RG1 5AQ
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="School%20of%20Architecture":MAILTO:architecture@​reading.ac.uk 
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190404T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190220T153813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T161346Z
UID:17137-1554368400-1554397200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open Practice 2019 - opportunities and challenges. A multidisciplinary open research conference for university staff and research students
DESCRIPTION:This conference will explore the opportunities and practical challenges presented to researchers and the University by Open Research. The programme will feature: \n  \nKeynotes from Open Research champions Dr Danny Kingsley (Cambridge) and Professor Stephen Curry (Imperial College London) \n  \nPresentations from University of Reading academics who are implementing open practices in their work \n  \nLightning talks from entrants in the University’s inaugural Open Research Award competition* (winner to be announced on the day) \n  \nA panel discussion on an Open Research plan for the University\, led by Professor Parveen Yaqoob\, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/open-practice-2019-opportunities-and-challenges-a-multidisciplinary-open-research-conference-for-university-staff-and-research-students/
LOCATION:Edith Morley Building\, Van Emden Lecture Theatre\, Edith Morley Building\, University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190328T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20180702T155703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T175556Z
UID:3055-1553796000-1553799600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Reading 2050: The Future of the Reading Diamond in the Thames Valley
DESCRIPTION:Please join Professor Kathy Pain from the School of Real Estate and Planning\, for a lecture: ‘The Future of the Reading Diamond in the Thames Valley’ \nThe lecture is part of the ‘Economy and Employment’ theme of the Reading 2050 lecture series\, which provide a platform to discuss how Reading should evolve into a smarter and more sustainable city by 2050 (www.reading2050.co.uk ) \nAdmission to the lecture is free. \nThe SBE\, Barton Wilmore and Reading UK\, established the Reading 2050 group in 2013. The Reading 2050 lecture series is structured around three themes\, which underpin the Reading 2050 vision: \n*Place and Environment\n*People and Lifestyle\n*Economy and Employment \nIn 2017\, the School brought together expert speakers to discuss Reading’s heritage and history\, the future of its transport and energy and the impact of climate change and floods. A discussion on Reading’s Art and Culture was facilitated in 2018\, and there are other Reading 2050 events planned for 2019. \nhttps://livingreading.co.uk/publications-events
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/reading-2050-the-future-of-the-reading-diamond-in-the-thames-valley/
LOCATION:L022 G01\, L022 G01\, London Road Campus\, Reading\, RG1 5AQ
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="School%20of%20Architecture":MAILTO:architecture@​reading.ac.uk 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190325T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T140247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T151800Z
UID:8083-1553527800-1553531400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Chemistry Research Colloquium - Presenter TBC
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry Research Colloquia. \nPresenter TBC
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/chemistry-research-colloquium-presenter-tbc/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre G\, Chemistry\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190318T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190318T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T140229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T140618Z
UID:8081-1552923000-1552926600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Chemistry Research Colloquium - Professor Nora de Leeuw\, Cardiff University
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry Research Colloquia. \nProfessor Nora de Leeuw\, Cardiff University
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/chemistry-research-colloquium-professor-nora-de-leeuw-cardiff-university/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre G\, Chemistry\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190311T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190311T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190311T120106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T120106Z
UID:17225-1552323600-1552327200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Self Delusion:  How a Maladaptive Self-Identity Threatens our Personal and Planetary Health - Professor Tom Oliver
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-self-delusion-how-a-maladaptive-self-identity-threatens-our-personal-and-planetary-health-professor-tom-oliver/
LOCATION:Edith Morley\, Room G27
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190311T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190311T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T140220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T140556Z
UID:8078-1552318200-1552321800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Chemistry Research Colloquium - Dr Agi Brandt-Talbot\, Imperial
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry Research Colloquia. \nDr Agi Brandt-Talbot\, Imperial
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/chemistry-research-colloquium-dr-agi-brandt-talbot-imperial/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre G\, Chemistry\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190310T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T163927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T103846Z
UID:11042-1552215600-1552219200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Why are Plants Smelly?
DESCRIPTION:Ever sniffed a plant\, whether nice or nasty and wondered: why do plants smell? Well\, wonder no more\, we have just the thing for you – our “why are plants smelly” British Science Week event. Total immersion in smelly plants\, both sweet and stinky\, scratching and sniffing them\, discussing the chemical basis of the aromas\, their roles in plant defence and pollination\, and the human dimensions: food\, medicines and health. Join us for a botanical aromatic extravaganza for all the family! \nAn event for British Science Week 2019 and part of the University’s Botany@50 events.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/why-are-plants-smelly/
LOCATION:Harris Gardens
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190304T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T140210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T140542Z
UID:8075-1551713400-1551717000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Chemistry Research Colloquium - Dr Martin Lear\, University of Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry Research Colloquia. \nDr Martin Lear\, University of Lincoln
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/chemistry-research-colloquium-dr-martin-lear-university-of-lincoln/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre G\, Chemistry\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190228T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20180702T115015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T175442Z
UID:3047-1551376800-1551380400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Reading 2050: Digital Visualisation - Understanding the Past and Revealing the Future
DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Dr. Ian J. Ewart and Dr. Dragana Nikolic\, School of the Built Environment \nIn this lecture we will explore the concept of virtual realities and digital visualization\, examining how perceptions of new digital technologies influence our efforts to harness them. In applying these technologies to the urban environment we will show that it is possible to uncover the past by using evidence from sources such as archives and archaeology to recreate an environment that no longer exists\, with some degree of certainty. We will describe the work done in recreating the sights\, sounds and smells of Roman Silchester\, and how data from surveys and 3D modelling could be used to better understand the Reading Abbey quarter. \nIn keeping with the theme of this lecture series\, we will then discuss the potential for digital technologies to shape the urban future of towns and cities like Reading. Modelling alternative futures allows us to explore consequences and make informed decisions\, so we will discuss and demonstrate some of the tools that are already available to help us do this\, such as our ongoing digital mapping of Reading. Simulations at different scales\, from the national to regions and cities\, and down to individual interactions with small urban areas can offer insights into how our future looks. But we end with a note of caution\, tempering our enthusiasm for digital technologies by recognizing that they need to be relevant and useful\, and applied with a specific objective in mind. \nThe lecture is part of the ‘People and Lifestyle’ theme of the Reading 2050 lecture series\, which provide a platform to discuss how Reading should evolve into a smarter and more sustainable city by 2050 (www.reading2050.co.uk ) \nAdmission to the lecture is free. \nThe SBE\, Barton Wilmore and Reading UK\, established the Reading 2050 group in 2013. The Reading 2050 lecture series is structured around three themes\, which underpin the Reading 2050 vision: \n*Place and Environment\n*People and Lifestyle\n*Economy and Employment \nIn 2017\, the School brought together expert speakers to discuss Reading’s heritage and history\, the future of its transport and energy and the impact of climate change and floods. A discussion on Reading’s Art and Culture was facilitated in 2018\, and there are other Reading 2050 events planned for 2019. \nhttps://livingreading.co.uk/publications-events
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/reading-2050-digital-visualisation/
LOCATION:Reading
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="School%20of%20Architecture":MAILTO:architecture@​reading.ac.uk 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190104T102552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T102552Z
UID:4353-1551295800-1551301200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Public lecture: Space Blitz: Discovering the hidden impacts of World War 2 bombing raids
DESCRIPTION:The bombing of cities during the Second World War is still fiercely contested. To some\, the Blitz against British cities and Allied raids over Germany were necessary battles\, weakening the ability of an enemy to wage war. For others\, the destruction of cultural landmarks and the deaths of around a million civilians worldwide were war crimes. \nCoinciding with the anniversary of the British raid on Dresden\, historian Patrick Major and space scientist Chris Scott will explore two different impacts of Second World War bombing raids. Using documents and images from the National Archives\, Professor Major will describe what it was like to be on the ground during the chaos and destruction of an air raid. Professor Scott will explain how a new analysis of wartime records by scientists at the Radio Research Station near Slough has helped Reading researchers today conduct an ‘experiment in the past’ showing how the blast waves from the bombs shook the edge of space.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/public-lecture-space-blitz-discovering-the-hidden-impacts-of-world-war-2-bombing-raids/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, Room G10\, Palmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, Reading\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Heritage & Creativity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T163136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T163149Z
UID:10950-1551207600-1551211200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Annual Edith Mary Gayton Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:By Jeremy Moody\, Secretary and Adviser to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). His lecture will provide an insight into the recent challenges and opportunities for the agricultural sector and agricultural land management with a focus on the new generation of farming.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/annual-edith-mary-gayton-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:Agriculture Building\, Madejski Lecture Theatre\, RG6 7BE
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190225T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T140203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T140527Z
UID:8073-1551108600-1551112200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Chemistry Research Colloquium - Professor David Eckersall\, University of Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry Research Colloquia. \nProfessor David Eckersall\, University of Glasgow
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/chemistry-research-colloquium-professor-david-eckersall-university-of-glasgow/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre G\, Chemistry\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190221T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190220T155436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T160815Z
UID:17142-1550741400-1550754000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Research Staff Conference
DESCRIPTION:Aim: greater awareness of UoR support for appearing in the media and on social media\, and practical advice on dealing with the media from professional journalists and science communicators. \nAudience: open to all research staff at UoR\, aimed at postdoctoral research assistants
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/research-staff-conference/
LOCATION:Reading
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190215T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T142731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T114045Z
UID:8470-1550246400-1550250000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Newton-Girard and Waring-Lagrange theorems for two non-commuting variables (Department of Mathematics and Statistics - Distinguished Colloquium)
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Distinguished Colloquium. \nNicholas Young (Leeds University) \nFurther information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/maths-and-stats/news/DistinguishedColloquium-new.aspx
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/newton-girard-and-waring-lagrange-theorems-for-two-non-commuting-variables/
LOCATION:M314
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190201T131808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T131808Z
UID:17012-1550066400-1550070000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Changing Face of Climate Science
DESCRIPTION:The Changing Face of Climate Science \nWednesday 13th February\, 14:00 – 14:45 – Slingo Lecture Theatre\, JJThomson Building \n \nThe University of Reading is delighted to host this special event\, celebrating the opening of the Slingo Lecture Theatre. This is in honour of Dame Julia Slingo DBE and Professor Anthony Slingo\, both esteemed scientists and valued members of the University of Reading community. Dame Julia Slingo DBE will be talking about the evolution seen in Climate Science over the last 45 years followed by a Q&A chaired by Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Van de Noort. \n \nDame Julia served as Chief Scientist of the UK Met Office from 2009 until retirement where she led a team of more than 500 scientists\, they worked on a broad portfolio of research. This research underpinned weather forecasting\, climate predictions and climate change projections. Through her career\, she has worked at the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts\, the US National Centre for Atmospheric Research and the University of Reading. \nAmongst other awards\, Dame Julia was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2015 and Foreign Member of the US National Academy of Engineering in 2016. In her retirement\, she has taken on a number of advisory roles\, including Special Advisor on Science to the Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organisation\, and is now a member of the new National Environment Research Council under UK Research and Innovation. \nDame Julia has brought innovative approaches to understanding and modelling weather and climate. She has developed and used complex weather and climate models to deliver new insights into how the atmosphere and climate system works\, as well as significant advances in predictive skill and climate services. \nAdmission free\, booking advisable. \nTo book your place visit www.reading.ac.uk/events
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-changing-face-of-climate-science/
LOCATION:Slingo Lecture Theatre\, JJ Thompson Building
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190211T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T140154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T140504Z
UID:8071-1549899000-1549902600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Double Kinetic Resolution in the Enantioselective Synthesis of Tetrathiohelicenes
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry Research Colloquia. \nDr Richard Stephenson\, UEA
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/double-kinetic-resolution-in-the-enantioselective-synthesis-of-tetrathiohelicenes/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre G\, Chemistry\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190206T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T142833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T142833Z
UID:8467-1549458000-1549461600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:MPE Wednesday - Adam Griffin (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology)
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mathematics and Statistics – MPE Wednesday. \nAdam Griffin (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology)
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/mpe-wednesday-adam-griffin-centre-for-ecology-and-hydrology/
LOCATION:Slingo Lecture Theatre\, JJ Thompson Building
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190204T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T051216
CREATED:20190116T140149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T140426Z
UID:8068-1549294200-1549297800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Chemistry Research Colloquium - Professor David Scanlon\, UCL
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry Research Colloquia. \nProfessor David Scanlon\, UCL
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/chemistry-research-colloquium-professor-david-scanlon-ucl/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre G\, Chemistry\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
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