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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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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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SUMMARY:What really happened at COP28?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe 28th Conference of Parties\, COP28\, is currently in full swing in Dubai. With heated debates on the phase out of fossil fuel and climate finance currently happening on the ground\, we are yet to see the final outcomes of this year’s climate conference such as the Global Stocktake.    \n   \nWhat are the topics we have made progress on this year? How is it like to be at COP on the ground? Why do we need these climate conferences anyway? To explore some of these questions together\, we invite you to join our What really happened at COP28?event held on Friday\, December 15th at 11am in the Sutcliffe Theatre\, Brian Hoskins Building in the Department of Meteorology. Students and staff from the University of Reading who attended COP on the ground in Dubai and in the Newsroom in Reading\, will share their perspectives on the conference. We will cover the overall outcomes as well as specific topics that we have engaged with more deeply such as biodiversity\, loss and damages and the rights and perspective of indigenous peoples.  \n   \nThe event will showcase videos and other media output produced by students\, reflect on the role of the University at these climate conferences and provide a space for you to ask and discuss all the questions you have around COP28.   \n   \nWe hope to see many of you there\, \nThe COP Climate Action Studio Team of 2023 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/what-really-happened-at-cop28/
LOCATION:Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre\, Room GU01\, Department of Meteorology\, University of Reading\, Whiteknights\, RG6 6AH
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Making Mutants: How and Why We Break Genes on Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Louise Johnson from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Reading to explore how mutation in genetic research is helping to identify and understand the building blocks of life.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/making-mutants-how-and-why-we-break-genes-on-purpose/
LOCATION:Reading Museum\, Blagrave Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 1HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Heritage & Creativity
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SUMMARY:‘Don’t call me resilient again!’: the New Urban Agenda as immunology
DESCRIPTION:Join the Walker Institute for the inaugural session of the My Climate Risk Interdisciplinary Reading Group as part of the WCRP Lighthouse Activity.  \nColeen Vogel\, University of the Witwatersrand\, will present Maria Kaika’s paper: “Do not call me Resilient again”. \nColeen Vogel is a Distinguished Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand. She is a climatologist by training but has increasingly worked in the social dimensions of climate change\, focusing particularly on climate change adaptation. She obtained her PhD in the field of climate change in 1994. She currently serves on various local and international boards. She has\, for example\, chaired and been the vice chair of international global environmental change scientific committees (e.g. IHDP and LUCC and involved in the Earth System Science Programme)\, groups that preceded the current Future Earth developments. She was also one of the lead contributors to the preparation of the Disaster Management Act in South Africa. She has been Chapter Lead Author and co-author of chapters in the IPCC (4th and 5th assessment reports). She is now also involved as a lead author in the IPBES transformative assessment. She has also received the Burtoni Award for international excellence in adaptation research and received the University of the Witwatersrand Vice Chancellor’s  award for excellence in teaching. \nFind out more on the Walker Institute website\, and register to attend by filling out this form.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/dont-call-me-resilient-again-the-new-urban-agenda-as-immunology/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T160000
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SUMMARY:All eyes on ‘My Climate Risk’: Q-storming towards collective pathways to adaptation action\, from local to global
DESCRIPTION:The Walker Institute will be attending the conference Adaptation Futures taking place from October 2 to 6 this year. More than 1500 members of the climate change adaptation community from around the world gather in Montreal to share their knowledge on the challenges and opportunities of adaptation. \nA new approach that synthesises cross-disciplinary insight and information is needed to address the adaptation challenges of the climate emergency. This requires forward-looking analysis based on integrated data and evidence\, and a transformation in how natural and social scientists work alongside counterparts in the government\, non-government and community sectors. \nWatch this space for updates on upcoming events and presentations. \nSide event: All eyes on ‘My Climate Risk’: Q-storming towards collective pathways to adaptation action\, from local to global\nSession 285 – Governance & Finance \n5 October\, 16:00-17.30 (EDT) / 21:00-22:30 (BST) \nA new approach that synthesises cross-disciplinary insight and information is needed to address the adaptation challenges of the climate emergency. This requires forward-looking analysis based on integrated data and evidence\, and a transformation in how natural and social scientists work alongside counterparts in the government\, non-government and community sectors. \nThis hybrid ‘Q-storming’ session is designed to bring together representatives from all these communities\, to explore how we can bridge science and socio-political action\, addressing multiple risks while responding to local adaptation needs. It will draw on the break-through approach of a new World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Lighthouse Activity\, entitled ‘My Climate Risk’ (MCR).The title reflects the need to embed climate risk within its unique local and social context. Eight WCRP MCR hubs have been established globally and are going ‘broader and deeper’ in their work with local counterparts to assess risk and implement credible and effective climate actions. Examples will be presented as part of the Q-storming session. \nQ-storming is designed to come up with well-stated questions and problem formulations\, not easy answers. To reach actionable solutions\, we need first to identify obstacles\, then map out local pathways to overcome them. Our virtual and in-person colleagues will contribute to this process\, following short case-study presentations. The session builds on our AF2018 Q-Storm experience and introduces the use of Facilitated Q-Storming Tables using Mural Boards. \nParticipants \n\nProf. Rosalind Cornforth\, Walker Institute\, University of Reading\, UK\nDr. Celia Petty\, Walker Institute\, University of Reading\, UK\nProf. Abdou\, AGRHYMET\, Niger\nDr. Chi Huyen Truong\, Himalayan University Consortium\, ICIMOD\, Nepal\nProf. Amadou Gaye\, University of Cheikh Anta Diop University\, Dakar\nProf. Iain Stewart\, Royal Scientific Society\, Jordan\nProf. Ted Shepherd\, Co-Chair\, “My Climate Risk” Lighthouse Activity\, World Climate Research Programme/ Department of Meteorology\, University of Reading\, UK\nProf. Regina Rodrigues\, Co-Chair\, “My Climate Risk” Lighthouse Activity\, World Climate Research Programme/ Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina\, Brazil\nDr. Narelle Van Der Wel\, My climate Risk\, World Climate Research Programme\, Switzerland\n\nFind out more on the Walker Institute website.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/my-climate-risk-adaptation-futures/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:All Eyes on 'My Climate Risk': Q-Storming towards Collective Pathways to Adaptation Action\, from Local to Global
DESCRIPTION:From October 2nd to 6th\, 2023\, over 1\,500 members of the climate change adaptation community from more than 80 countries will gather in Montreal to share their cutting-edge knowledge and contribute to the global momentum for adaptation. \nWith 180 sessions\, the 7th edition of the international conference Adaptation Futures will cover several key areas of adaptation research\, planning and action. \nAs one of the appointed World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) ‘My Climate Risk” (MCR) Regional Global Hubs\, The Walker Institute will be joining with 3 other WCRP MCR hubs from Nepal\, West Africa and Jordan to host a session on Thursday 5th October entitled: All Eyes on ‘My Climate Risk’: Q-Storming towards Collective Pathways to Adaptation Action\, from Local to Global. \nFind out more and register for the conference on the Adaptation Futures website.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/all-eyes-on-my-climate-risk/
LOCATION:Palais des Congrès de Montréal\, 201 Av. Viger O\, Montréal\, QC H2Z 1X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T130000
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SUMMARY:Climate and Finance Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are pleased to announce a half-day conference on climate and finance to be held at the ICMA Centre – Henley Business School on Thursday 5th October 2023 from 9:00am to 1pm. The aim of this event is to bring together UoR researchers in the area of climate change and finance to foster the development of joint research activities. \nThe conference will include two plenary sessions and a panel discussion. Speakers will present in person. \nParticipants can attend in person by registering for free by 25 September 2023 or online via this Teams link. \nView the full programme here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/climate-and-finance-conference/
LOCATION:ICMA Centre\, Henley Business School
CATEGORIES:Environment,Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Life Cycle Assessment of Transportation
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to a dynamic and insightful workshop on “Life Cycle Assessment as a Circular Economy Solution to Transport.” This engaging event\, organized in collaboration with University of Reading\, Northampton Council\, University College London\, University of Portsmouth\, and the BarcelonaTech (UPC)\, aims to bring together industries\, public organizations\, and academics to collectively discuss and explore the innovative potential of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in promoting circular economy practices within the transport sector. \nDuring this workshop\, we aim to: \n\nGain comprehensive insights into the current and ideal practices of LCA in road transport.\nFacilitate meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange among industry professionals\, academics\, and public organizations.\nIdentify innovative approaches and solutions to foster circular economy principles in the transport sector.\nFocus on the missing links in LCA carbon accounting\, with particular emphasis on consumer behaviour and its impact on carbon emissions.\nAddress the significance of waste management in the context of LCA\, exploring strategies for reducing environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.\n\nThe workshop will feature: \n\nKeynote presentations from industry experts and academics\nPanel discussions with Q&A sessions\nInteractive workshops and group activities\nNetworking opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals.\n\nThis workshop is designed for professionals and stakeholders involved in: \n\nLife cycle Assessment\nTransportation and logistics\nSustainability and environmental management\nCircular economy initiatives\nResearch and academia\n\nRegister for free here. \nFor any inquiries or further information\, please reach out to: \nEmail: n.darvish@reading.ac.uk \nPhone: 07952930092 \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this transformative LCA workshop on September 29th at the Blandfords\, Park House\, University of Reading\, RG6 6UR. Free parking will be available at the University Campus. \nLet’s shape a sustainable future for the transport industry together!
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/life-cycle-assessment-of-transportation/
LOCATION:Blandford’s\, Park House\, University of Reading\, Reading\, RG6 6EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Extreme Science with Dr Nicola Fox
DESCRIPTION:Join NASA’s chief scientist Dr Nicola Fox at the 10th Annual Edith Morley Seminar hosted by the School of Mathematical\, Physical and Computational Sciences on 28 September to uncover the secrets of the universe. \nThe scientist leading NASA’s missions to uncover the secrets of the universe will share her story and experiences as Associate Administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. \nDr Fox leads a portfolio of around 100 scientific missions for the Agency. From understanding the impact of space hurricanes to exploring the possibility of benefiting from untapped lunar resources\, her work seeks to protect and improve life on Earth\, and in space. \nOriginally from the UK\, Dr Fox studied Physics at Imperial College London and the University of Surrey. She joined NASA in 2018 as the Science Mission Directorate’s Director of the Heliophysics Division\, before being appointed Associate Administrator at the NASA Directorate in February this year. \nFind out more and register to attend.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/extreme-science-with-dr-nicola-fox/
LOCATION:150 – LLT ICMA Centre
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230715
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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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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:20230613T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T170000
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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:20230331T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
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:20230313T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20221107T144943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T093628Z
UID:25397-1674057600-1674064800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Reading Latin American and Caribbean (R-LAC) Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 18th January\, 4-6pm\, in-person (Blandford’s\, Park House\, Whiteknights Campus) with the option to join online via zoom. \nThe aim of this event is to bring together members of Reading’s Latin American and the Caribbean research network (R-LAC)\, as well as other interested colleagues from across the University. \nThe event will showcase the findings from R-LAC’s recent grant success (Natural Environment Research Council\, NERC)\, which enabled the network to run a series of disciplinary-hopping workshops focusing on climate change and adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean. \nThe event will also outline R-LAC’s future plans\, launch the newly created website\, and provide a space for networking between UoR staff and PhD/PostDoc students working on Latin America and the Caribbean\, with the aim of facilitating future interdisciplinary collaboration across the university. \nRefreshments will be provided\, so please register for catering purposes on our Eventbrite page. \nFor online attendance please email Dr Elston (c.elston@reading.ac.uk) to receive a Zoom link.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/reading-latin-american-caribbean-networking/
LOCATION:Blandford’s\, Park House\, University of Reading\, Reading\, RG6 6EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20221019T091446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T090528Z
UID:25150-1668686400-1668688200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Tackling air pollution through citizen science (Posters in the Library)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Thursday 17 November at 12pm\, Hong Yang and Marta O’Brien will be discussing how they are helping communities to breathe healthier air by equipping schools and families with tools and skills to identify and tackle air pollution. \nAs part of our Posters in the Library series\, from 12pm each weekday between Tuesday 15 and Friday 18 November\, you can learn more about how research at Reading is addressing twenty-first century challenges. \nEach day\, in an informal ten-minute presentation\, one of the finalists from the University’s Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2022 will present their life‑changing work and answer any questions you might have.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/tackling-air-pollution-through-citizen-science-posters-in-the-library/
LOCATION:Library Foyer
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20221019T085132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T094138Z
UID:25136-1668513600-1668515400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Reducing risk of glacial floods in Central Asia (Posters in the Library)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Tuesday 15 November at 12pm\, Maria Shahgedanova will be discussing her research which has helped to mitigate the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change in Central Asia. \nAs part of our Posters in the Library series\, from 12pm each weekday between Tuesday 15 and Friday 18 November\, you can learn more about how research at Reading is addressing twenty-first century challenges. \nEach day\, in an informal ten-minute presentation\, one of the finalists from the University’s Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2022 will present their life‑changing work and answer any questions you might have[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/reducing-risk-of-glacial-floods-in-central-asia-posters-in-the-library/
LOCATION:Library Foyer
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20221018T133500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T093740Z
UID:25119-1668470400-1668815999@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Posters in the Library
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDiscover how research at Reading is addressing twenty-first century challenges \nWinners and finalists from the University’s Engagement and Impact Awards 2022 will be discussing their outstanding work during a series of short talks from 12pm each weekday between Tuesday 15 and Friday 18 November. \nThe talks will take place in the library foyer and will be followed by a short Q&A session. Each event will last no longer than 30 minutes. \nThe Engagement and Impact Awards celebrate excellence in our research\, highlighting projects that address real world problems and change the world around us. They recognise individuals and teams at the University who make an outstanding contribution to engaging the wider world with their work and making an impact. In 2022 we received 28 entries from across a wide spectrum of disciplines and from researchers at different stages of their careers. Eleven high-quality applications were selected and four winners chosen. \nEach of the projects that will be presented during Posters in the Library week address a significant challenge and engage individuals\, organisations or communities to bring about positive change locally\, nationally and internationally. \nDetails of the programme are shown below with links to further information on each topic:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nTuesday 15 November\n12pm and 1pm[/vc_column_text][vc_masonry_grid post_type=”ids” item=”25176″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1666267070849-b8d74130-335f-4″ include=”25136\, 25143″][vc_column_text] \nWednesday 16 November\n12pm and 1pm[/vc_column_text][vc_masonry_grid post_type=”ids” item=”25176″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1666267070850-612b97b3-4c7d-2″ include=”25145\, 25148″][vc_column_text] \nThursday 17 November\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]12pm and 1pm[/vc_column_text][vc_masonry_grid post_type=”ids” item=”25176″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1666267070851-be560a67-d4f2-4″ include=”25150\, 25152″][vc_column_text] \nFriday 18 November\n12pm and 1pm[/vc_column_text][vc_masonry_grid post_type=”ids” item=”25176″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1666267070852-1e6631a9-d22a-8″ include=”25154\, 25156″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/posters-in-the-library-2022/
LOCATION:Library Foyer
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20220823T091214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T093804Z
UID:24481-1667383200-1667404800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Natural History Museum Research Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 2 November\, 10:00-16:00\, Palmer building\, Whiteknights campus \nResearch colleagues are invited to attend an open day to learn how the University and Natural History Museum are aiming to develop research and training together. \nThe University and Natural History Museum will jointly launch the first phase of a long-term research collaboration. They will present initial ideas on how we might develop research and training together\, as well as using the day as a forum for seeking others’ ideas. \nThe collaboration provides significant opportunities for researchers in all disciplines\, whether it be new arts research\, ensuring food security\, tracking genetic responses to climate change or the emergence and spread of infectious diseases. While a link to natural history and/or the NHM collections will be a requirement\, work could involve any discipline. \nAs well as anticipating partnerships across Reading’s scientific research themes\, the Museum’s researchers are enthusiastic about Reading’s expertise in creative approaches to collections and their histories and engagement with intangible cultural heritage. \nSenior figures at the University will be joined at the event by members of the Museum’s senior leadership\, researchers\, laboratory heads and members of their digital\, data and informatics team. \nPlans to move 28 million specimens and research capability to the University’s Thames Valley Science Park were announced in May 2022. Its potential scope is across all NHM collections and research. \nReserve your place \nOpen to University of Reading colleagues only. \nPlease note that spaces are limited so please book your place by 12pm Wednesday 19th October using this online form. Much of the event will be recorded and made available online. Lunch will be provided. \nFor further information\, visit the NHM’s page about their new science and digitisation centre. \nResearch Open Day schedule\n10.00 – 10.30     Refreshments on arrival \n10.30 – 10.45     Welcome and opening remarks (Robert Van de Noort\, Vice-Chancellor) \n10.45 – 11.30     Vision for NHM research and collections\, and the TVSP\, followed by Q&A (Tim Littlewood\, Director of Research\, NHM) \n11.30 – 12.15     Building collaborative research followed by Q&A (Ken Norris\, Deputy Director of Science\, NHM & Phil Newton\, Research Dean) \n12.15 – 12.30     Partnership with University of Reading (Doug Gurr\, Director\, NHM) \n12.30 – 13.30     Networking lunch \n13.30 – 14.30     Parallel Session 1: Science Facilities (NHM Laboratory Heads) \n13.30 – 14.30     Parallel Session 2: Heritage & Creativity: Collections & Culture (John Gibbs / Roberta Gilchrist\, Research Deans & Sandra Knapp\, Collections & Culture Research Lead\, NHM) \n14.30 – 15.15     Opportunities in Digital and Data Science (NHM / University of Reading) \n15.15 – 16.00     Networking opportunity with refreshments \n16.00                  Close
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/natural-history-museum-research-open-day/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, University of Reading.
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220721
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20220314T171217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T171217Z
UID:23723-1658102400-1658361599@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Mathematical Models in Ecology and Evolution 2022
DESCRIPTION:The 8th edition of the Mathematical Models in Ecology and Evolution conference will be held at the University of Reading\, UK from 18th July 2022 to 20th July 2022. \nThis University of Reading edition follows seven successful meetings held at the University of Sussex (2007)\, the University of  Bristol (2009)\, the University of Groningen (2011)\, the University of York (2013)\, College de France in Paris (2015)\, City University of London (2017)\, and the University of Lyon (2019). \nSimilar to previous editions\, MMEE 2022 aims at promoting the uses of mathematical approaches to answer a wide range of ecological and evolutionary questions. Researchers at any stage of their career are encouraged to attend. Early career and next generation of researchers such as PhD students postdocs are particularly encouraged to attend and present their results. MMEE 2022 is committed to promote diversity in its broadest sense\, and so researchers from all under-represented groups are encouraged to attend and present. \nPlease visit the MMEE2022 website for programme and registration details.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/mathematical-models-in-ecology-and-evolution-2022/
LOCATION:Henley Business School
CATEGORIES:Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr%20Shovonlal%20Roy":MAILTO:registration@venuereading.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220705
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20220629T101457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T101457Z
UID:24184-1656892800-1656979199@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Just Transitions Action Launch
DESCRIPTION:Just Transitions Action Launch\, Department of Real Estate and Planning\, Henley Business School. \nJust Transitions Action is a PhD research lab that examines place-based behavioural\, socio-cultural\, and political factors driving competing claims as well as visions for more sustainable and resilient urban futures. The research of the lab spans several topical areas of relevance to urban policy and governance\, exploring both human and non-human relations associated with the social\, economic and environmental challenges facing cities globally. \nThe lab will be launching on July 4 with the aim to discuss how it will move forwards with the aim to co-produce a framework for interdisciplinary research collaboration across the University\, and is open to contributions from PhD researchers. The launch will allow participants the opportunity to get involved\, meet other PhD research students\, and make a lasting contribution to how the lab moves forward. It will also include a guest talk from Professor Tom Oliver\, Research Division Leader\, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, on knowledge architectures for sustainability transitions. \nPlease email r.j.nunes@henley.reading.ac.uk to register your interest.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/just-transitions-action-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="Richard%20Nunes":MAILTO:r.j.nunes@henley.reading.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220518T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20220507T133311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T093834Z
UID:24018-1652882400-1652889600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:An introduction to open peer review
DESCRIPTION:This Open Research Forum will provide an introduction to open peer review. Come along to learn about some different models and discuss their pros and cons. \nProfessor Stephen Pinfield of the Research on Research Institute will discuss its recent report on the future of peer review. Publishers F1000Research and eLife will present their peer review models\, and Dr Remi Tailleux (Meteorology) and Professor Angelique Chettiparamb (Real Estate and Planning) will talk about their experiences from the perspectives of an author\, reviewer\, and journal editor. We will conclude with a panel discussion featuring our guest speakers. \nFull details and booking are at https://research.reading.ac.uk/open-research-champions/event/open-research-forum-5/.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/an-introduction-to-open-peer-review/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220511T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20220507T142152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220507T142152Z
UID:24022-1652277600-1652284800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Research frontiers in climate services: perspectives from the Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP)
DESCRIPTION:Part of Met Office Climate Services Week \nPlease join us for a set of talks and lively discussion on advancing research frontiers in climate services. As part of Met Office Climate Services Week\, this online event will showcase past and present collaborative work\, reflect on priority research areas to support climate services\, and highlight future opportunities to staff and students at MOAP partner universities and beyond. \nHosted by Joe Daron\, Fai Fung and Verity Payne from the Met Office with contributions from: \n\nDr Marta Bruno Soares – University of Leeds\nProf Ros Cornforth – University of Reading\nProf Michael Davies – University College London\nDr Rachel James & Dr Francesca Pianosi – University of Bristol\nProf Richard Betts – University of Exeter\nProf Tim Woollings – University of Oxford
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/research-frontiers-in-climate-services-perspectives-from-the-met-office-academic-partnership-moap/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220511T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20220324T113755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T113755Z
UID:23785-1652265000-1652286600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Women in Mathematics Day
DESCRIPTION:11 May 2022\, Edith Morley Van Emden Theatre\, University of Reading \nTo coincide with the International Celebration of Women in Mathematics\, the London Mathematical Society\, and the Mathematics of Planet Earth Centre for Doctoral Training\, and University of Reading present a day with invited guest speakers: \n\nRenee Hoekzema (Postdoctoral Researcher\, Mathematical Institute\, University of Oxford)\nHua Lu (Research Scientist\, Atmosphere Ice and Climate\, the British Antarctic Survey\, Cambridge)\nCeline Maistret (Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow\, School of Mathematics\, University of Bristol)\nAlmut Veraart (Professor of Statistics\, Imperial College London)\nplus posters and talks from Early Career Mathematicians.\n\nThe hosts of the meeting are Jennifer Scott (Professor of Mathematics at University of Reading and Director at Reading\, the Mathematics of Planet Earth Centre for Doctoral Training); and Rachel Newton (Reader in Number Theory and Future Leaders Fellow\, King’s College London). \nThis celebration of Women in Mathematics event is sponsored by the London Mathematical Society and the EPSRC Mathematics of Planet Earth Centre for Doctoral Training. \nThis is a hybrid event (in person and online) with all contributed talks and posters in person. \nAlthough celebrating Women in Mathematics\, EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND (including undergraduate students) and the talks will be aimed at those with an interest in mathematics. \nCall for Abstracts from Early Career Mathematicians who would like to give a talk or poster is now open and will close on midnight 24 April. To apply\, complete the relevant section during registration and include an abstract of approximately one paragraph. Small travel bursaries will be available to those in need of support. To apply\, complete the relevant section in registration. \nMore information about the event can be found here and here. Or by emailing j.e.fillingham@reading.ac.uk. \nThere is no registration fee\, and refreshments and lunch will be provided free of charge. \nRegistration is now open and will close at 23.30 on 03 May 2022. Register on the Women in Mathematics Day event booking page.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/women-in-mathematics-day/
LOCATION:Edith Morley Building\, Van Emden Lecture Theatre\, Edith Morley Building\, University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet%20Fillingham":MAILTO:j.e.fillingham@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T011526
CREATED:20220302T153721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T153721Z
UID:23650-1648652400-1648657800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Meteorological Society Masterclass: Data Assimilation and Crowdsourced Observations in Numerical Weather
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Sarah Dance\, University of Reading \nWeather forecasts are obtained by combining weather observations with computational predictions using a data assimilation process. Forecast accuracy relies on accurate estimates of the uncertainty in these weather observations. Professor Dance will introduce data assimilation\, the observations used in numerical weather prediction and how observation uncertainty is dealt with in the data assimilation process. \nNew\, inexpensive crowdsourced observations are being investigated for numerical weather prediction to fill gaps in existing scientific observing networks. However\, the uncertainty comparisons between crowdsourced observations and numerical model predictions are not well understood. For example\, the measurements will be affected by their local environment (e.g. a temperature measurement in a sheltered street will give a different reading to one made on the top of a skyscraper). Therefore\, data assimilation algorithms must take account of the discrepancy in space and time scales represented by the model and those observed in the actual process. \nExamples will be given from recent research\, including temperature and wind observations from air traffic control reports and temperature observations from private cars. This talk will also discuss how modern deep learning techniques could be used alongside these datasets to improve numerical weather predictions in the future. \nAbout RMetS and University of Reading Meteorological Masterclasses \nContinuing our online Meteorological Masterclasses in partnership with the University of Reading\, we are pleased to announce a new Masterclass series in “Advances in weather and climate forecasting”. \nDuring this series\, three leading experts from the University of Reading will discuss the latest scientific advances for understanding and predicting weather\, climate and its impacts. Topics to be covered include data assimilation and machine learning; identification of causal pathways in atmospheric teleconnections; and modelling advances in resolution and parameterization for weather forecasting. \nThese masterclasses are intended to provide support for professionals working in Meteorology and Climate Science\, and its operational applications who wish to remain up to date on recent scientific developments in the field. \nMasterclasses will run weekly on Wednesday’s 16th\, 23rd and 30th March 2022 from 3 pm to 4.30 pm (UTC)\, consisting of a presentation followed by the opportunity for questions and discussion with the speaker. Whilst the webinars are part of a series\, attendance at all three events is not compulsory.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/royal-meteorological-society-masterclass-data-assimilation-and-crowdsourced-observations-in-numerical-weather/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T150000
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SUMMARY:Royal Meteorological Society Masterclass: How do we use the "Weather" in "Numerical Weather Prediction"?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Peter Clark\, University of Reading \nWe have been forecasting using computer models for well over 50 years. However\, while we soon became used to the idea that so-called ‘NWP’ (Numerical Weather Prediction) models predict the synoptic-scale meteorology\, such as the position and strength of low- or high-pressure regions\, they still lacked the resolution or sufficiently sophisticated representation of physical processes to forecast the ‘weather’ such as rain\, cloud\, fog without additional help from some post-processing or interpretation by meteorologists. \nVast increases in computer power have led\, in part at least\, to increases in model resolution and sophistication\, pioneered in regional models to the extent that they now represent much of the ‘weather’ directly. Model horizontal grid lengths of 1-2 km are now standard\, and some centres are investigating resolutions 10 times higher\, such that some of the motions we would label as ‘turbulence’ are explicitly simulated. This has contributed to considerable improvements in forecasting\, but\, paradoxically\, smaller scales are less predictable than larger scales\, so we are faced with a real dilemma over what we can believe in models and how we extract the best information. \nThis talk and discussion will highlight these issues and discuss some of the work that is happening to help us make the best use of these advances. \nAbout RMetS and University of Reading Meteorological Masterclasses \nContinuing our online Meteorological Masterclasses in partnership with the University of Reading\, we are pleased to announce a new Masterclass series in “Advances in weather and climate forecasting”. \nDuring this series\, three leading experts from the University of Reading will discuss the latest scientific advances for understanding and predicting weather\, climate and its impacts. Topics to be covered include data assimilation and machine learning; identification of causal pathways in atmospheric teleconnections; and modelling advances in resolution and parameterization for weather forecasting. \nThese masterclasses are intended to provide support for professionals working in Meteorology and Climate Science\, and its operational applications who wish to remain up to date on recent scientific developments in the field. \nMasterclasses will run weekly on Wednesday’s 16th\, 23rd and 30th March 2022 from 3 pm to 4.30 pm (UTC)\, consisting of a presentation followed by the opportunity for questions and discussion with the speaker. Whilst the webinars are part of a series\, attendance at all three events is not compulsory.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/royal-meteorological-society-masterclass-how-do-we-use-the-weather-in-numerical-weather-prediction/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:The Great Debate 2022: The Future for Residential Heating
DESCRIPTION:The UK government has published its Heat and Buildings Strategy\, a plan to replace fossil-fuelled\nheating like gas boilers with low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps. This is a comprehensive and groundbreaking strategy that flags a range of complex issues involved in solving a problem like decarbonising heat. \nNatural gas boilers are seen as one of the biggest barriers to the net zero target — they produce 58.5 million tons of carbon dioxide a year\, compared to 27 million cars emitting 56 million tons annually\, the National Housing Federation says. \nWith a ban on new build natural gas fired domestic boilers not far off\, there is considerable uncertainty about what will happen and what the best options are for individual circumstances. \nThe aim of this year’s Great Debate event is to update the audience on these issues and to provide a forum for those attending to ask questions of the experts. \nThe topics to be covered will include:\n1. Why do we need to change the residential heating\n2. Electrical based alternatives\n3. Hydrogen Systems Implications\n4. Ensuring new build delivers carbon reductions \nTime: 19:00 – 21:00\, online\nAdmission free. Booking essential via The Great Debate booking page.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-great-debate-2022-the-future-for-residential-heating/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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