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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
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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:20260420T114047
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220705
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20220629T101457Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220518T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
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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:20260420T114047
CREATED:20220507T142152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220507T142152Z
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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:20260420T114047
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T113755Z
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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:20260420T114047
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20220302T153420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T153420Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20220302T150347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T150347Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20220302T153117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T153117Z
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SUMMARY:Royal Meteorological Society Masterclass: Extracting Causal Information from Climate Data
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Marlene Kretschmer\, University of Reading \nThere are large uncertainties when it comes to predicting extreme regional weather and climate events. A limited causal understanding of the physical drivers of extremes – such as connections to the North Atlantic Oscillation or Madden-Julian Oscillation – compounds the issue when interpreting climate model forecasts. Yet\, to justify taking critical actions in the light of uncertainty\, explanations are crucial because they provide decision-makers with a level of plausibility. \nTherefore\, weather and climate forecasting progress strongly depend on an improved causal understanding of the climate system by analysing the large data sets from observations and climate models. A physical knowledge of the underlying mechanisms and different statistical techniques is needed. \nIn this talk\, Dr Kretschmer will show how recent causality research advancements can help reconcile the two. A causal approach requires explicitly including expert knowledge in the statistical analysis\, allowing for quantitative conclusions. This session will illustrate some of the key concepts of this theory with concrete examples of well-known atmospheric teleconnections and will discuss the particular challenges and advantages these imply for climate science. \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-extracting-causal-information-from-climate-data/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20220302T151141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094157Z
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SUMMARY:Open Research Forum
DESCRIPTION:The next Open Research Forum will take place on Wednesday 9th March at 13.00-14.30. \nIf you want to get a flavour of the Open Research Champions community and listen to some great talks on Open Research topics\, come along to the next meeting of the Open Research Forum. We have a great line-up of talks: \n\nErsilia\, a hub of Open Source AI/ML models for infectious and neglected diseases (Gemma Turon\, Software Sustainability Institute Fellow/co-founder and CEO\, Ersilia Open Source Initiative)\nOne Image: Exploring Open Source Digital Imaging for Research (Eva Kevei\, Associate Professor\, Biomedical Sciences)\nAnnotating for Transparent Inquiry in qualitative research: making archival documents accessible (Joseph O’Mahoney\, Lecturer\, Politics\, Economics and International Relations)\n\nYou are welcome to dip in and out if a particular talk is of interest. \nVisit the event page for full details or book your place now at the Open Research Forum.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/open-research-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20220302T145703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094205Z
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SUMMARY:Together we can – an International Women’s Day symposium
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating our amazing community of students and staff who are striving to make the world a fairer place for all women.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers and events include: \n\nProfessor Parveen Yaqoob\,\nProfessor Rosa Freedman\nProfessor Robert Van De Noort\nWomen’s Choir\nCheerleading society performance\nStudent presentations and art works\nMusic\nRefreshments and time to chat\n\nBook your place on the Together we can event registration page.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/together-we-can-an-international-womens-day-symposium/
LOCATION:3sixty
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20220214T174951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094229Z
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SUMMARY:Become an Open Research Champion - information session
DESCRIPTION:There will an information session at 13.00-14.00 on Thursday 17th February for anyone interested in becoming an Open Research Champion. \nThe University is seeking researchers\, members of staff connected with research\, and research students (second year onwards) in any discipline who are willing to spend a few hours a month helping to build a culture of Open Research at the University. \nAs a Champion\, you will become part of a collaborative community working to promote open and reproducible research practices. \nThe main qualifications to be a Champion are enthusiasm for Open Research\, and a willingness to learn and share. You don’t need to be an expert – we will provide training ­– but knowledge and skills in specific open practices are welcome. \nThe call is open for applications until 11th March. \nThe information session will provide an overview of the Champions programme by Robert Darby\, Research Data Manager. Current Champions Auvikki de Boon (PhD student\, Agriculture\, Policy and Development) and Marzia Briel (Associate Lecturer/PhD student\, Law) will discuss their experiences of the programme. \nFor call details and to book your place at the information session\, visit this page.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/become-an-open-research-champion-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20220119T084741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094252Z
UID:23368-1644411600-1644426000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ECR Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in collaborative research? Looking to engage in ECR-led research? Have you got ideas that could benefit from others skills and expertise? Then this event is for you! \nCINNergies\, part of the the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN)\, is running an online ECR networking event on 9 February from 13:00-17:00. \nCINNergies has donated £2\,500 to support ECR-led collaborative pilot projects. \nApplications for this research funding must be interdisciplinary. This event is designed to help you build collaborations and make connections so that you can apply for this CINNergies research funding. \nThe CINNergies ECR networking event is an online event including round-robin structured networking\, elevator pitches for those looking for collaborators on a specific idea\, and an open networking session. You’re also welcome to join us at the SCR for a drink after. \nSo\, if you would like to meet other ECRs and exchange ideas… \nClick here to register for the networking event \nFor more information\, contact CINNergies@reading.ac.uk or see the event poster.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/ecr-networking-event/
LOCATION:gather.town
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20211116T142030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094259Z
UID:23051-1643810400-1643821200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:IFNH 4th Annual Forum - Sustainable and Nutritious Food: Are these values irreconcilable?
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Food\, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) is delighted to invite you to the 4th Annual Forum on Wednesday 2 February 2022 at 14.00 – 17.00 (GMT) which will be held online via Microsoft Teams. \nThe theme of this year’s Forum is about the potential conflict between the environmental cost of food and its importance as a source of important nutrients\, including the importance of good public communications and the consumer attitudes on this topic. \nWe will have a range of speakers including two externals from the Cranfield University and University of Aberdeen. \nPlease download a copy of the event programme. \nThe event is free to attend. \nFor further information\, please contact Elena Carp\, Executive Administration Manager\, Institute for Food\, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) at E.Carp@reading.ac.uk
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/ifnh-4th-annual-forum-sustainable-and-nutritious-food-are-these-values-irreconcilable/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220108
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20211215T104732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094317Z
UID:23190-1641513600-1641599999@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open Hardware Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Open Hardware Hackathon and make a digital microscope! Teams will build a sophisticated microscope using Open Source designs and low-cost parts (all equipment provided). There will be prizes. This is an opportunity to learn about open hardware and get involved with the emerging UoR maker community. \nThe Hackathon is organised face-to-face (if at all possible)\, and further information about venues and time will be communicated closer to the time as they depend on the number of participants registered. Book your place here. \nAll are welcome to join the UoR Open Lab Team. Contact Al Edwards for enquiries. \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/open-hardware-hackathon/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211217T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20211104T095531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T095552Z
UID:22777-1639758600-1639762200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Children’s Christmas Lecture: Elephants on the Move
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Christmas Lecture: Elephants on the Move \nElephants are always on the move! Looking for food or water\, going to meet friends or moving away from danger. \nJoin Dr Vicky Boult\, an expert in all things elephant\, on a journey alongside a family of elephants over the course of a year in their lives. We’ll meet the members of the herd\, explore why and where they move and how this is changing. Expect drama\, difficult decisions and lots of laughs along the way! \nAll welcome\, places are free. Booking is essential
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/childrens-christmas-lecture-elephants-on-the-move/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, G10
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20211118T112243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T163829Z
UID:23090-1637764200-1637775000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Walker Institute / Microsoft UK collaboration launch and COP26 next steps
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join the Walker Institute to celebrate the launch of our new collaboration with Microsoft UK and explore how public-private partnerships can better build climate-resilient societies\, particularly in the Global South. A panel of experts from different disciplines and backgrounds will reflect on the outcomes of COP26 and the implications it has for the future of climate-change risk management. With a focus on public climate partnerships and the role of research\, technology and capacity-building\, we will consider how we can help people manage climate risk in a sustainable way. \nRegistration and full programme. \nRegistering for this event via the Eventbrite website means that your personal data will be processed by Eventbrite\, Inc. in accordance with their privacy policy[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/microsoft-uk-walker-institute-collaboration-launch-and-cop26-next-steps/
LOCATION:ICMA Centre\, Large Lecture Theatre
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210916T075620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T081037Z
UID:22348-1634742000-1634747400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Meteorological Society Masterclass Tropical Cyclones in the Climate System
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SPEAKER | Professor Pier Luigi Vidale\, University of Reading \nThis session is part of the Royal Meteorological Society’s Masterclass Series The Oceans and Atmosphere: Maritime Meteorology and Climate\, strengthening our understanding of the interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere in partnership with the University and sponsored by Fleetweather. \nThis Masterclass Series will cover broad topics relevant to marine meteorology such as tropical cyclone\ndevelopment and the latest science relating to conceptual models; changes in Arctic sea ice and future\nprojections that will impact marine routing through the Arctic; and recent developments in ocean modelling\nand atmospheric/ocean coupling in numerical weather prediction. \nPlease register to attend the seminar.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/rmets-masterclass-tropical-cyclones-in-the-climate-system/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211013T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210916T080416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T080416Z
UID:22351-1634137200-1634142600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Meteorological Society Masterclass Understanding Marine Environments
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SPEAKER | Dr Samantha Lavender\, Director\, Pixalytics Ltd \nThis session is part of the Royal Meteorological Society’s Masterclass Series The Oceans and Atmosphere: Maritime Meteorology and Climate\, strengthening our understanding of the interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere in partnership with the University and sponsored by Fleetweather. \nThis Masterclass Series will cover broad topics relevant to marine meteorology such as tropical cyclone\ndevelopment and the latest science relating to conceptual models; changes in Arctic sea ice and future\nprojections that will impact marine routing through the Arctic; and recent developments in ocean modelling\nand atmospheric/ocean coupling in numerical weather prediction. \nThe webinars are free of charge but please register to attend.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/royal-meteorological-society-masterclass-understanding-marine-environments/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210916T080958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T080958Z
UID:22359-1633532400-1633537800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Meteorological Society Masterclass Sea Ice in the Climate System
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SPEAKER | Dr David Schroeder\, Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling\, University of Reading \nThis session is part of the Royal Meteorological Society’s Masterclass Series The Oceans and Atmosphere: Maritime Meteorology and Climate\, strengthening our understanding of the interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere in partnership with the University and sponsored by Fleetweather. \nThis Masterclass Series will cover broad topics relevant to marine meteorology such as tropical cyclone\ndevelopment and the latest science relating to conceptual models; changes in Arctic sea ice and future projections that will impact marine routing through the Arctic; and recent developments in ocean modelling\nand atmospheric/ocean coupling in numerical weather prediction. \nThe webinars are free of charge but please register to attend.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/royal-meteorological-society-masterclass-sea-ice-in-the-climate-system/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210911T115539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T152222Z
UID:22327-1631700000-1631705400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open Research Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the University’s Open Research Champions to learn about and discuss Open Research. All members of the University are welcome to attend. Visit the event page for details and booking. \nWe have two excellent talks lined up for our September meeting: \nOrganising ourselves for world domination: how junior academics can work together to improve research culture (Jess Butler\, Senior Research Fellow at Centre for Health Data Science\, University of Aberdeen) \nWe are delighted to welcome Jess Butler\, who will discuss how funders and grassroots organisations are seeking to change research culture\, and how early career researchers can be empowered to promote change in their own universities. Jess is a passionate advocate for research improvement and an inspiring communicator. \nThe UNESCO Open Science Recommendation\, Open Research and ethics (Marzia Briel\, PhD student\, School of Law) \nOpen Research Champion Marzia Briel will discuss the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science (in draft). The Recommendation defines shared values and principles for Open Science\, and identifies measures on Open Access and Open Data\, with proposals to bring citizens closer to science and commitments to facilitate the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge around the world. Marzia will bring her expertise in research ethics and the law to bear on discussion of this important legal instrument. \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/open-research-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210707T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210625T085343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T152312Z
UID:22153-1625652000-1625655600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open Research Forum
DESCRIPTION:Members of the University are invited to join the University’s first Open Research Forum\, a regular meeting for our recently appointed Open Research Champions and other members of the research community to share Open Research experience and ideas. \nThis is an opportunity for you to meet our Open Research Champions\, and hear about some of their projects! We have a great programme for our first Forum\, with four 15-minute talks from some of our Champions\, and plenty of opportunity for discussion: \n\nOpen Research survey (Auvikki de Boon and Sophie Read)\nElectronic lab notebooks pilot project (Cristiana Bercea)\nAn open hardware community for the University (Al Edwards)\nOpen data and land corruption (Marcello De Maria)\n\nMore details and registration at https://research.reading.ac.uk/open-research-champions/event/open-research-forum/.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/open-research-forum/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210706T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210623T101514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T152320Z
UID:22142-1625570100-1625576400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Research into action: Learning from REF 2021
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us on Tuesday 6 July from 11.15 to 13.00 for our annual celebration of research engagement and impact across the University. \nOur usual Research Engagement and Impact Awards have been postponed this year because lockdown disrupted so much activity. Instead we are taking the timely opportunity to reflect on our submission to REF2021\, our impact case studies\, and the work of some of our Early Career Researchers. \nThis online celebration will feature an overview of our REF submission and its strengths and highlights from Professor Dominik Zaum\, followed by presentations and discussion of best practice case studies from REF across all our research themes. There will also be a discussion of how we can support engagement and impact in future as part of the new research strategy. We will finish off with the award of the 2021 Early Career Research Output Prizes. \nBook your place now at the Research Engagement and Impact online celebration. A link to log in to the event will be sent nearer the time. \nOutline programme \n\n\n\n1115\nWelcome and Overview of REF Submission \nProfessor Dominik Zaum\, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)\n\n\n1130\nImpact case studies: Engagement as best practice\n\n\n1210\nPanel discussion: Pathways to impact – learning from REF 2021\n\n\n1240\nEngaged Research and Excellence: Following on from the REF \nProfessor Parveen Yaqoob\, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) \nECR Output Prize Awards presentation\n\n\n1255\nEnds\n\n\n\n  \nPrizes for Early Career Research Outputs 2021 \n\nAgriculture\, Food & Health: Az Alddien Natfji for his article\, ‘Conjugation of haloperidol to PEG allows peripheral localisation of haloperidol and eliminates CNS extrapyramidal effects’\, (Journal of Controlled Release 322 227-235)\nEnvironment: Gyorgy Geher for his article\, ‘Coexistency on Hilbert Space Effect Algebras and a Characterisation of Its Symmetry Transformations’ in Communications in Maths and Physics 379\, 1077–1112 (2020).\nHeritage & Creativity: Lisa Woynarski for her monograph\, Ecodramaturgies: Theatre\, Performance and Climate Change (Palgrave Macmillan\, 2020).\nProsperity & Resilience: Lisa Schopohl for her article\, ‘Female CFOs\, leverage and the moderating role of board diversity and CEO power’ in the Journal of Corporate Finance 101858 (2020) (with Andrew Urquhart and Hanxiong Zhang).\n\n  \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/research-into-action-learning-from-ref-2021/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210218T123645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T152431Z
UID:21588-1617031800-1617037200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ECR Dragons' Den
DESCRIPTION:ECR Dragons’ Den – Monday 29th March 15.30-17.00 \nDo you have a really great idea for a collaborative project? Have you been planning to write a grant but don’t have the pilot data to support your idea? Here is your big chance!  \nThe ECR interdisciplinary group CINNergies\, and the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences Research Committee have each donated £2\,500 (that’s a total of £5\,000) to support ECR-led collaborative pilot projects. Just like the real Dragons’ Den\, our panel of “Dragons” will be sitting on piles of money (figuratively) and will choose to support the projects they feel have potential. \nProjects must be collaborative and interdisciplinary! So\, if there is a project that you’ve got your heart set on and you know of another ECR that you’ve been dying to work with… the time is now!! Spaces are limited so if you would like to apply\, please submit a 500 word summary of your project proposal here. Applications will close on the 15th March at 12pm. \nThose who are selected to go through to the next round will be required to give a short oral presentation at the event 15:30-17:00 on Monday 29th March. \nClick here to join the Dragons’ Den event
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/ecr-dragons-den/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210208T120337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T120439Z
UID:21558-1616598000-1616603400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Meteorological Masterclass: Heatwaves and Climate Change in Urban Microclimates
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 24 March 2021: Heatwaves and climate change in urban microclimates\nProfessor Sue Grimmond\, University of Reading \nThe focus of this talk is on heatwaves and how urban areas can exacerbate their impact because of the well-known canopy layer urban heat island effects\, and why cities and their residents are particularly vulnerable. Impacts of heatwaves have been very significant if people are not appropriately prepared (as witnessed during the 2003 heatwave across Europe). Attention will be directed to the important impact of scale and an understanding of the dynamics of urban climate\, challenges in predictions and advance warning\, and strategies and interventions for heat stress mitigation. \nPart of the University of Reading /Royal Meteorological Society Masterclass Series: Anticipating floods\, droughts and heatwaves. Other dates include: \nWednesday 24 February 2021: Flood forecasting hours to months ahead\nDr Linda Speight: University of Reading \nThis Masterclass will discuss the very latest work in probabilistic hydrometeorological forecasting – hours to months ahead – and the use and communication of flood forecasts to support decision-making. It will look at how well we can forecast floods at a range of scales and how we can balance lead time and uncertainty to answer the important operational question “when and where will impact occur?”. It will also cover how flood forecasting can be used in locations with limited data to support early action and will close with a discussion on what the future research directions are for flood forecasting. \n  \nWednesday 10 March 2021: Representing convection in Numerical Weather Prediction models and its implications\nProfessor Bob Plant\, University of Reading \nThe forecasting of convective precipitation remains among the most challenging and mosst stubborn problems in meteorology. In this talk\, Bob will review the fundamental scientific challenges\, discuss recent progress and advances being made in this field\, and highlight some of the implications for operational forecasting. \nAbout the series\nThese masterclasses are intended to provide additional training for professionals working in Meteorology and Climate Science\, and its operational application. \nEach masterclass webinar will run from 3pm to 4.30pm\, starting with a presentation followed by the opportunity for questions and discussion with the speaker. While the webinars are part of a series\, delegates can choose which seminars they attend (attendance at all three is not compulsory). \nRegistration:  Member: £20.00 | Non-member: £25.00 \nLast year we welcomed 542 delegates throughout the series – view all three seminars on the RMetSoc YouTube channel here. \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/meteorological-masterclass-heatwaves-and-climate-change-in-urban-microclimates/
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210317T170527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T170527Z
UID:21738-1616072400-1616076000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Human Geography online research seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Human Geography online research seminar tomorrow 18th March\, 1-2pm\, with Dr. Alex Sexton\, University of Sheffield: Feeding the world Silicon Valley-style: Place\, protein and promise\, with Dr. David Rose as discussant. \nJoin via Teams here \nHGRC Alexandra Sexton 18.3.21
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/human-geography-online-research-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210128T165343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T115754Z
UID:21527-1615388400-1615393800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Meteorological Masterclass: Representing Convection in Numerical Weather Prediction models and its Implications
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 10 March 2021: Representing convection in Numerical Weather Prediction models and its implications\nProfessor Bob Plant\, University of Reading \nThe forecasting of convective precipitation remains among the most challenging and mosst stubborn problems in meteorology. In this talk\, Bob will review the fundamental scientific challenges\, discuss recent progress and advances being made in this field\, and highlight some of the implications for operational forecasting. \nPart of the University of Reading /Royal Meteorological Society Masterclass Series: Anticipating floods\, droughts and heatwaves. Other dates include: \nWednesday 24 February 2021: Flood forecasting hours to months ahead\nDr Linda Speight: University of Reading \nThis Masterclass will discuss the very latest work in probabilistic hydrometeorological forecasting – hours to months ahead – and the use and communication of flood forecasts to support decision-making. It will look at how well we can forecast floods at a range of scales and how we can balance lead time and uncertainty to answer the important operational question “when and where will impact occur?”. It will also cover how flood forecasting can be used in locations with limited data to support early action and will close with a discussion on what the future research directions are for flood forecasting. \nWednesday 24 March 2021: Heatwaves and climate change in urban microclimates\nProfessor Sue Grimmond\, University of Reading \nThe focus of this talk is on heatwaves and how urban areas can exacerbate their impact because of the well-known canopy layer urban heat island effects\, and why cities and their residents are particularly vulnerable. Impacts of heatwaves have been very significant if people are not appropriately prepared (as witnessed during the 2003 heatwave across Europe). Attention will be directed to the important impact of scale and an understanding of the dynamics of urban climate\, challenges in predictions and advance warning\, and strategies and interventions for heat stress mitigation. \nAbout the series\nThese masterclasses are intended to provide additional training for professionals working in Meteorology and Climate Science\, and its operational application. \nEach masterclass webinar will run from 3pm to 4.30pm\, starting with a presentation followed by the opportunity for questions and discussion with the speaker. While the webinars are part of a series\, delegates can choose which seminars they attend (attendance at all three is not compulsory). \nRegistration:  Member: £20.00 | Non-member: £25.00 \nLast year we welcomed 542 delegates throughout the series – view all three seminars on the RMetSoc YouTube channel here. \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/masterclass-series-anticipating-floods-droughts-and-heatwaves%e2%80%8b/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210304T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T114047
CREATED:20210302T143119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T114554Z
UID:21648-1614862800-1614866400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Human Geography Online Seminar: Matej Blazek\, 4 March 1-2pm
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next Human Geography online research seminar on Thursday 4 March\, 1-2pm\, with Matej Blazek\, Newcastle University: “A riot in Shoeton”: Violence\, insecurity and post-socialist geographies of racism. \nHG seminar Matej Blazek \nJoin via Teams here
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/human-geography-online-seminar-matej-blazek-4-march-1-2pm/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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