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SUMMARY:Caring in migrant families: Key messages and film screening
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”30342″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Please join us for this event to hear about the key messages from our project on Care\, Inequalities and Wellbeing among Transnational Families in the UK\, Spain\, France and Sweden. \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. Families with children are welcome.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We will share the key messages from our research and launch the final report and recommendations. We will also show short films about the experiences of families involved in the research and the changes they want to see. The films were co-produced with family participants and Rank and File theatre.\nThemes include: \n\nlanguage barriers in accessing healthcare\nyoung caregiving and language brokering in transnational families\nchallenges of accessing English for Speakers of Other Language courses\nbarriers to family visits and family reunification.\n\nThere will be an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the project with team members from the University of Reading\, partner organisations and community researchers. \nEveryone is welcome\, just turn up – there is no need to register for this event. \nIf you have any access or dietary requirements\, or questions about the event\, please do not hesitate to contact Ruth Evans by email (r.evans@reading.ac.uk) or by phone 0118 378 7755 \nFor more information about the project please visit Transnational Families in Europe[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/caring-in-migrant-families-key-messages-and-film-screening/
LOCATION:Reading International Solidarity Centre\, Reading\, 35-39 London Street\, Reading\, RG1 4PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Climate and Finance Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are excited to announce the third edition of the Climate and Finance Conference\, which will take place at the ICMA Centre – Henley Business School on 20 September 2024. The conference aims to bring together researchers\, practitioners\, and experts in the intersection of climate change and finance. We invite submissions of papers or abstracts on a wide range of topics related to climate and finance. \nConference Details: \n\nDate: 20 September 2024\nVenue: ICMA Centre – Henley Business School\, University of Reading\nFormat: One-day conference with plenary sessions and a panel discussion\nAttendance: Both in-person and online participation are available. However\, we require conference speakers to attend in person.\n\nTopics of Interest (but not limited to): \n\nClimate adaptation and resilience\nNature finance and biodiversity\nExtreme weather hazards and finance\nTransition risk and transition planning\nScope 3 emission measurement and disclosure\nAccelerating the green economy\nSustainable investing\nCarbon pricing and emissions trading\nClimate finance policy and regulation\nEmerging trends in climate science and climate finance\nClimate finance challenges in emerging economies\n\nSubmission Guidelines: \n\nSubmission Deadline: 15 August 2024\nPlease send your papers or abstracts to s.varotto@icmacentre.ac.uk with the subject line “Climate and Finance Conference Submission.”\n\nAuthors of accepted papers will be notified by 28 August 2024. \nScientific Committee: \n\nProfessor Len Shaffrey\, NCAS and Meteorology Department\, University of Reading\nProfessor Simone Varotto\, ICMA Centre – Henley Business School\, University of Reading\n\nRegistration: The conference is free of charge\, but registration is required. Please register online at https://forms.office.com/e/A9yX8Cghxv by 9 September 2024. We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you at the conference![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/climate-and-finance-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Henley Business School
CATEGORIES:Environment,Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Inequalities: Interdisciplinary Symposium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThis interdisciplinary symposium aims to explore the relationship between migration\, care and intersecting inequalities within the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape of immobility regimes\, crisis-driven displacement\, care deficits and ageing populations. The symposium will reflect on how paid and unpaid caring arrangements are shaped by intersecting inequalities in diverse migration and transnational contexts. We are interested in papers that address caring practices across the lifecourse\, intersectionality and inequalities in access to formal care and social protection globally. \nWe invite papers (to be presented in person) that address the following themes (but are also open to other related topics): \n\n‘Proximate’ and ‘distant’ intergenerational care in transnational families\nPaid and unpaid care and intersecting social differences and inequalities (gender\, race\, ethnicity\, disability/ chronic illness\, ageing\, socio-economic status\, legal status\, multilingualism\, education and so on)\nChildren’s and young people’s caring responsibilities in diverse migration contexts\n(Im-)mobility and care regimes and differential welfare entitlements and rights\nForced transnationality\, agency and social protection among refugees and asylum seekers\nLanguage brokering\, literacy mediation and access to support\nCare ethics and cross-cultural understandings of care\, wellbeing\, health and illness\nMethodological and ethical approaches to researching caring relations\, migrant/transnational family lives and inequalities\n\nThese highly politicised and emotive issues pose key challenges and dilemmas for policymakers\, practitioners and family members\, as well as researchers and academics interested in transnational migration\, care and social protection. \nIn addition to in person paper presentations\, the Symposium will include: \n\nTransnational ageing: theorising digital kinning and the multi-directionality of care: Keynote lecture by Professor Loretta Baldassar\, Edith Cowan University\, Western Australia (hybrid – online access available)\nIntergenerational Care\, Inequalities and Wellbeing among Transnational Families in Europe: Plenary presenting key findings of the ‘Transnational Families in Europe research project\, led by Professor Ruth Evans\, University of Reading and Dr. Rosa Mas Giralt\, University of Leeds. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with leading academics\, practitioners and policymakers (hybrid – online access available).\n\nA selection of papers presented at the Symposium will be included in an Edited Collection (open access) on Care\, Inequalities and Wellbeing across Generations in Transnational Families. \nRegistration \nRegistration fee (includes lunch and refreshments): £30 \nA small number of bursaries are available for postgraduates and practitioners (please provide details of expected travel costs when enquiring about this). Contact: r.evans@reading.ac.uk. \nAbstract submission \nPlease send your paper title and abstract (maximum of 250 words)\, with author(s)\, email address and affiliations\, by 8 April 2024 to Jodie Ellis (j.ellis2@reading.ac.uk). \nPlease also indicate if you wish your paper to be considered for the Edited Collection on Care\, Inequalities and Wellbeing across Generations in Transnational Families. \nFurther information \nContact: Ruth Evans: r.evans@reading.ac.uk \nWeb: Transnational Families in Europe: Care\, Inequalities and Wellbeing\, https:/research.reading.ac.uk/transnational-families/ \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/inequalities-interdisciplinary-symposium/
LOCATION:University of Reading\, RG6 6UR 
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Where Do We Go From Here? \n10 people\, one platform. A call for change but will change come? \nThrough missing a connection\, we find we have more in common than that which divides us. \nIn the breakdown of a system comes the opportunity for something new. \nDevised\, written\, and performed by asylum seekers\, refugees\, and those with lived experience of (dis)abilities or mental health challenges. This play speaks of our current times through the voices of people who often go unheard. Followed by post-show Q&A hosted by Fiona Talkington\, writer\, and broadcaster BBC Radio 3. \nThis performance will include BSL (British Sign Language) for the deaf community and AD (Audio Description) will be available. Wheelchair access is also available. This performance is suitable for 12+. If you need BSL interpretation and/or prefer to be near where the interpreters are more visible\, please enquire about this via the Front of House staff before the show and ask them for recommendations. We will also have a BSL interpreter before the show to help with this. \nWith special thanks to our partners: \nRefugee Support Group\, University of Reading\, LAMDA\, Reading Museum\, The Museum of English Rural Life\, Paff After the Emergency. \nSupported by The Arts Council England\, Reading Council and Berkshire Community Foundation\, thank you for your continued support. \nTicket Prices: \n£10 \n£5 Student Concessions[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Minghella Studios\, Minghella Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:The Magic of Languages: A Journey of Linguistic Discovery
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know that most people in the world speak two or more languages? How do they do it? Join Professor Ludovica Serratrice on a journey of linguistic discovery that will take you from babbling babies to children juggling words and sentences in two languages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-magic-of-languages-a-journey-of-linguistic-discovery/
LOCATION:Edith Morley Building\, Van Emden Lecture Theatre\, Edith Morley Building\, University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T160000
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SUMMARY:University of Reading and Natural History Museum Collaborative Research Fellowship Information Day
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7th March 2024\, 10:00 – 16:00\nPalmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, University of Reading \nAre you considering a Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant application in 2024? The partnership offers new opportunities for collaborative research across a broad range of disciplines. This event aims at attracting interest from high-potential ECRs who may wish to apply for an independent research fellowship to be held jointly at the University of Reading and Natural History Museum. \nThe partnership would like to invite applications to attend an Information Day from ECRs who may wish to apply for an independent research fellowship to be held jointly at the University of Reading and Natural History Museum*. In addition to support with fellowship applications and project design\, we offer the potential to work at two dynamic\, research-intensive organisations\, together with a programme of support which will help to establish successful applicants’ careers and independence as academic researchers.  \nApplicants are asked to complete a short application form to register their interest in attending and outline their proposed areas of research. Projects which could build meaningful collaborations between the organisations\, and which have strong potential in the sustainability/environmental science area\, are encouraged.  \nApplicants to attend must be considering a fellowship which has the potential to undertake meaningful research in an area of study which is of relevance to both organisations.  \nSome key areas of strength and research themes can be found here.  \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. Travel expenses from UK applicants can be covered.   \nPlease email your completed application form\, together with a brief CV\, to NHM-UoR-partnership@nhm.ac.uk by Sunday 11th February 2024. We will issue invitations to the event to all successful applicants no later than Friday 23rd February.  \nPlease use the same email address for any queries regarding the application process\, the Information Day or the partnership as a whole.  \nDownload the application form here. \nAgenda: \n\n10.00: Arrival with refreshments    \n10.30: Introduction to the UoR-NHM partnership\n10.45: Introduction to UoR’s research themes \n11.00: Introduction to NHM’s research themes \n11.15: My Experience as a Fellowship Holder talks \n12.00: Networking Lunch and chance to look around campus \n13.30: Supporting you with your Fellowship \n14.30: Q&A session (involving all presenters)   \n15.00: Closing remarks \n15.10: Informal networking session with refreshments \n16.00: End  \n\n*Target fellowship schemes include: UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship\, BBSRC Discovery Fellowship\, STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship\, NERC Independent Fellowship\, The Wellcome Trust Career Development Awards\, Royal Society University Research Fellowship\, Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship\, Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship\, Branco-Weiss Research Fellowship. 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/university-of-reading-and-natural-history-museum-collaborative-research-fellowship-information-day/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, University of Reading.
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20240124T103148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T154003Z
UID:29085-1708513200-1708520400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:My Mother Tongue: A celebration of community languages
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join the Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism (CeLM) to celebrate International Mother Language Day. The free\, family friendly event will showcase and celebrate some of the languages spoken in Reading. \nFree to attend. Light refreshments served. \nRegister using this Microsoft form.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/my-mother-tongue-a-celebration-of-community-languages/
LOCATION:Lifespring Church\, 143 Oxford Road\, RG1 7UY
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20231204T165515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T114854Z
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SUMMARY:Human vs machine: what can corpus linguistics contribute to our understanding of large collections of texts?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nKeynote Speaker: Professor Sylvia Jaworska\, Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics \nA collaboration between Heritage & Creativity and Prosperity & Resilience on Wednesday 7 February 2024 from 14:00-15.30. \nLocation: Palmer 103 and Online \n\n\n\n14.00\nWelcome and introduction\nDr Mara Olivia\, Digital Humanities Champion \nProfessor Roberta Gilchrist\, Research Dean\, Heritage & Creativity \nProfessor Adrian Bell\, Research Dean\, Prosperity & Resilience\n\n\n14.10\nKeynote address: Human vs machine: what can corpus linguistics contribute to our understanding of large collections of texts?\nProfessor Sylvia Jaworska\n\n\n14.40\nRoundtable\nDr Jonathan Golub (Politics & International Relations): “Treating the text of EU legislative proposals as data” \nDr Rachel Foxley (History): “A beginner’s project in textual analysis: political polarisation in the English Civil War” \nProfessor Mike Goodman (Geography & Environmental Science): “Analysing the texts of #CovidTwitter and getting students to de-normalise the world through frame analysis”\n\n\n15.10\nQ&A\n\n\n15.30\nWhat’s next for the Digital Humanities Community of Practice and Hub? and close.\nDr Mara Olivia\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nAbstracts\n[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Keynote Address by Professor Sylvia Jaworska” tab_id=”1701707611243-a4829d54-d289″][vc_column_text]In this talk\, I will first outline key principles underlying the linguistically informed approach of corpus linguistics which has been adopted to study discourse in large collections of texts (corpora). I will focus in particular on the analytical tools of frequency\, concordance\, collocation and keyword and the software programme Sketch Engine to show the benefits of this approach to identify and examine discourse patterns and topics in large text corpora. Examples will include collaborative work conducted with researchers from HBS\, SAGES and Pharmacy. The second part will compare the corpus approach with another popular method widely used in social sciences\, that of topic modelling\, which was developed in computer science. It will report on insights from a small quasi-experiment in which the two approaches were used to identify topics in a corpus of sustainability reports. The talk explores how the identified topics were similar and different and what this means for the analytical power of the two methods. I will conclude with a series of tentative observations regarding the benefits and limitations of each method and recommendations for researchers in choosing analytical technique to study large collections of texts available digitally.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Professor Sylvia Jaworska” tab_id=”1701707709188-51fab374-658f”][vc_column_text]Professor Sylvia Jaworska explores professional communication in (new) media\, business and health settings focusing predominantly (but not exclusively) on the ways in which language and other semiotic choices are used to construct identities and perpetuate social stereotyping\, biases and stigma. She examines discourse and communication using tools and techniques from corpus linguistics and discourse analysis as well as other quantitative and qualitative methods adopted in linguistics and social sciences including interviews\, focus groups and surveys.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dr Jonathan Golub” tab_id=”1701707709300-76f94e96-9b99″][vc_column_text]Dr Jonathan Golub is a political scientist using quantitative and qualitative methods to analyse decision making in the European Union. He is particularly interested in modelling the EU policymaking process and issues of institutional performance\, such as the role of formal versus informal rules\, the potential trade-off between efficiency and democratic legitimacy\, and the distribution of power between Member States and supranational actors. His research interests also include modelling UN Security Council decision making\, evaluating the effects of economic sanctions\, studying the determinants of national and global environmental policy\, and understanding judicial politics.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dr Rachel Foxley” tab_id=”1701707790995-b0c53051-44a1″][vc_column_text]Dr Rachel Foxley’s work focuses on the history of political language and political thought\, particularly in seventeenth-century England. Her PhD and first book were on the Levellers\, and looked at the way in which this remarkably audacious network of activists and pamphleteers adapted and reworked the less radical thought of the parliamentarian cause which they had supported. Her more recent and current work focuses particularly on the writings of the English republican writers of the seventeenth century\, including John Milton\, James Harrington\, Marchamont Nedham\, Henry Neville\, and Algernon Sidney. She is working on a book on their complex and perhaps conflicted treatments of the idea of democracy\, and have published several shorter pieces on them. She has an abiding interest in the reception of classical ideas in early modern Europe\, which is highly relevant to this project\, and she is co-editing the Brill’s Companion to the Legacy of Greek Political Thought with David Carter and Elizabeth Sawyer. She is also interested in the gendered aspects of political texts and political thought\, and hopes to focus on this more in future work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Professor Mike Goodman” tab_id=”1701707825866-10a6a91b-cf91″][vc_column_text]Professor Mike Goodman is an interdisciplinary\, critical human geographer focusing on the cultural politics of food\, humanitarianism and the environment. Research topics have included fair trade networks\, alternative food networks\, the rise of celebrity politics in the context of food\, climate change and global development and ways society is attempting to make life more just\, liveable and care-full in the Anthropocene. He is particularly interested in conceptualising how these issues and connections are framed in the media in order to understand their social and geographical significance to building more sustainable societies\, challenging existing structures of power and offering critical spaces for marginalised voices.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]If you are not already a member\, you are welcome to join the Digital Humanities Community of Practice via our MS Teams channel. (This link will take you to the Teams channel. If you are not already a member\, you will be presented with a dialogue box that says ‘Join’. Click this to send a request\, which will be approved if you are a member of the University of Reading. If you are already a member of the Team\, this link just takes you directly to the ‘General’ channel.) or email the DH Champion\, Dr Mara Oliva (m.oliva@reading.ac.uk) \nWithin the COP\, you will be able to introduce yourself\, share your research\, and access information about funding opportunities\, support\, and events. Read more here. \nOur events are open to all researchers\, staff\, and PGRs from any subject – we welcome interdisciplinary collaboration![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/human-vs-machine-what-can-corpus-linguistics-contribute-to-our-understanding-of-large-collections-of-texts/
LOCATION:Palmer 103
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
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SUMMARY:Algorithmic Contracts and Consumer Law – thoughts from ELI’s Guiding Principles and Model Rules for Algorithmic Contracts project
DESCRIPTION:Exciting technological developments offer increased potential for contract automation. After much excitement about “smart contracts”\, the focus has now shifted to contract automation through algorithmic decision making (ADM) based on artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms\, especially deep-learning algorithms. \nImagine a new form of “digital assistant” which would not only assist a consumer in identifying possible purchase options (as is already the case with digital voice assistants and some chatbots) but take over the conclusion of routine contracts for a consumer. Would taking a consumer out of the decision-making loop altogether pose new challenges for (consumer) contract law? The European Law Institute (ELI) is part-way through a project exploring the many legal implications of utilising AI-driven ADM in contracting. Its first\, interim\, output focuses on testing the ADMreadiness of the current EU consumer law acquis. This paper will sketch the main elements of this interim report and suggest pointers for the continuing debate around algorithmic contracting. \nAbout the speaker \nProfessor Christian Twigg-Flesner LL.B. PCHE Ph.D. (Sheffield) is professor of Contract and Consumer Law at the University of Warwick. His research and teaching interests are in the areas of Contract\, Consumer and Commercial Law\, with a particular focus on the implications of digitalisation. His research covers English\, European and International dimensions. \nBook your free place on the University Store.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/algorithmic-contracts-and-consumer-law/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, Room 103
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T130000
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SUMMARY:Emotional Labour: provenance\, politics and practice
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Jenna Ward (Dean of Coventry Business School) for a workshop seminar on emotional labour as part of Dr Simon Willems (Reading School of Art\, Henley Business School) interdepartmental fellowship research project. \nWith a focus on marginalised voices\, Jenna employs innovative arts-based research methods to explore emotionality within organizations and management. Her research spans various sectors and has led to her working with organisations such as the Department of Health\, the National Trust\, the City of London\, NHS\, Samaritans and\, most recently\, England Netball. \nTea & coffee and light refreshments will be available at 9:30 (lunch is included). \nView the seminar flyer for more information. \nPlease contact Simon Willems to RSVP.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/emotional-labour-provenance-politics-and-practice/
LOCATION:Henley Business School\, Room G03\, Henley Business School\, University of Reading\, Reading\, RG6 6UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
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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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UID:27869-1693393200-1693396800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2024 applicant webinar
DESCRIPTION:AHRC and the BBC have announced the latest call for New Generation Thinkers 2024\, which offers early-career researchers the opportunity to develop programmes for the BBC. Finalists in the competition will be able to workshop ideas with BBC producers\, get media and public engagement training\, and a platform for informing and influencing public opinion\, policy and practice. 60 applicants will be invited to BBC workshops\, from which 10 will be selected as New Generation Thinkers and will then experience a year of focused activity and development from the BBC and AHRC. \nWebinars are being run by AHRC for anyone interested in applying to the AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2024 scheme. \nWebinars will take place on the following dates. Please click the links to reserve a space. Once you register\, you will be sent joining instructions so you can take part in the webinar. \n\nWednesday 26 July at 2:00pm UK time\nWednesday 30 August at 11:00am UK time\n\nThe webinar will cover: \n\nan overview of the scheme and what to expect\nsome hints and tips for making your application\nhow to use the online application system\na chance to ask questions about applying\, the scheme\, and more.\n\nAbout AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2024  \nTo apply for the New Generation Thinkers scheme\, you must be: \n\na UK resident\nover the age of 18\ncurrently working or studying at a UK research organisation that is eligible to receive funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (see ‘your organisation’s eligibility’)\nstudying a relevant area of research (see ‘your research’)\n\nYou must also be either: \n\ncurrently studying for your first PhD and having made considerable progress on your research\, for example within one year of submission\nwithin eight years of the award of your first PhD\, excluding any period of career break such as parental leave\, caring responsibilities\, health reasons\, or reasons consequent upon the COVID-19 pandemic\nwithin six years of your first academic appointment at an organisation that is eligible to receive funding from UK Research and Innovation\, excluding any period of career break such as parental leave\, caring responsibilities\, health reasons\, or reasons consequent upon the COVID-19 pandemic. This must be a paid contract of employment\, either full-time or part-time\, which lists research or teaching as the primary function\, including research assistantships\n\nYou do not need to have a permanent contract of employment to be eligible\, provided you meet the conditions at the time of your application. \nIf you have applied to the scheme before\, you may apply again provided you have never been selected as a New Generation Thinker in any given year. \nYour research must have a primary focus in the arts and humanities. Your research could be bringing together arts and humanities research with other non-AHRC funded disciplines\, provided you can demonstrate suitable links to the world of arts and humanities and that arts and humanities remains a primary focus. The main topic areas are: archaeology; classics; cultural and museum studies; development studies; history; information and communication technologies; law and legal studies; library and information studies; philosophy; political science and international studies; theology\, divinity and religion; dance; design; drama and theatre studies; media; music; languages and literature; linguistics; visual arts \nThe deadline for applications is 3 October 2023 4:00 pm UK time. \nFor further information\, please visit: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/develop-research-for-bbc-platforms-new-generation-thinkers-2024/
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/ahrc-and-bbc-new-generation-thinkers-2024-applicant-webinar/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20230719T144045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T144343Z
UID:27866-1690380000-1690383600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2024 applicant webinar
DESCRIPTION:AHRC and the BBC have announced the latest call for New Generation Thinkers 2024\, which offers early-career researchers the opportunity to develop programmes for the BBC. Finalists in the competition will be able to workshop ideas with BBC producers\, get media and public engagement training\, and a platform for informing and influencing public opinion\, policy and practice. 60 applicants will be invited to BBC workshops\, from which 10 will be selected as New Generation Thinkers and will then experience a year of focused activity and development from the BBC and AHRC. \nWebinars are being run by AHRC for anyone interested in applying to the AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2024 scheme. \nWebinars will take place on the following dates. Please click the links to reserve a space. Once you register\, you will be sent joining instructions so you can take part in the webinar. \n\nWednesday 26 July at 2:00pm UK time\nWednesday 30 August at 11:00am UK time\n\nThe webinar will cover: \n\nan overview of the scheme and what to expect\nsome hints and tips for making your application\nhow to use the online application system\na chance to ask questions about applying\, the scheme\, and more.\n\nAbout AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2024  \nTo apply for the New Generation Thinkers scheme\, you must be: \n\na UK resident\nover the age of 18\ncurrently working or studying at a UK research organisation that is eligible to receive funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (see ‘your organisation’s eligibility’)\nstudying a relevant area of research (see ‘your research’)\n\nYou must also be either: \n\ncurrently studying for your first PhD and having made considerable progress on your research\, for example within one year of submission\nwithin eight years of the award of your first PhD\, excluding any period of career break such as parental leave\, caring responsibilities\, health reasons\, or reasons consequent upon the COVID-19 pandemic\nwithin six years of your first academic appointment at an organisation that is eligible to receive funding from UK Research and Innovation\, excluding any period of career break such as parental leave\, caring responsibilities\, health reasons\, or reasons consequent upon the COVID-19 pandemic. This must be a paid contract of employment\, either full-time or part-time\, which lists research or teaching as the primary function\, including research assistantships\n\nYou do not need to have a permanent contract of employment to be eligible\, provided you meet the conditions at the time of your application. \nIf you have applied to the scheme before\, you may apply again provided you have never been selected as a New Generation Thinker in any given year. \nYour research must have a primary focus in the arts and humanities. Your research could be bringing together arts and humanities research with other non-AHRC funded disciplines\, provided you can demonstrate suitable links to the world of arts and humanities and that arts and humanities remains a primary focus. The main topic areas are: archaeology; classics; cultural and museum studies; development studies; history; information and communication technologies; law and legal studies; library and information studies; philosophy; political science and international studies; theology\, divinity and religion; dance; design; drama and theatre studies; media; music; languages and literature; linguistics; visual arts \nThe deadline for applications is 3 October 2023 4:00 pm UK time. \nFor further information\, please visit: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/develop-research-for-bbc-platforms-new-generation-thinkers-2024/
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/ahrc-and-bbc-new-generation-thinkers-2023-applicant-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230715
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20230207T140158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T170159Z
UID:26496-1688947200-1689379199@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Workshop in Videographic Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:Following a successful debut in 2022\, we are pleased to announce a second Summer Workshop in Videographic Research Methods. Last year’s workshop was advertised to researchers across Reading’s Arts and Humanities disciplines – this time we are inviting expressions of interest from UoR colleagues working in all research areas. \nContext \nThe digital reworking of sound and image is an exciting and rapidly developing research practice. This workshop is designed to make these methods available to researchers at Reading\, across a variety of disciplines. A major ambition of the workshop is to develop the skills of researchers beyond film and television studies\, where these approaches are now firmly established. We believe there are significant and underexplored opportunities in applying videographic approaches to other subjects. \nThe workshop \nThe workshop will take place in Minghella Studios\, July 10th – 14th 2023. It will involve: \n\nbasic technical training in non-linear editing and related technologies\nproducing and sharing feedback on a series of exercises in response to briefs designed to engage with different and videographic approaches\ndiscussion of existing video essays and debates in the wider field of videographic scholarship\nreflection on videographic analysis and archival material\nplanning a longer audiovisual essay\, with opportunities for feedback later in the vacation\nlunch and refreshments.\n\nParticipants will nominate and work with an item of audiovisual material or material object relevant to their research\, as a means of ‘testing out’ how to develop critical ideas through editing. No prior experience or equipment is required (computers with appropriate software will be available at the workshop). \nThe workshop will once again be led by Screen Working Group / CFAC Co-Director Adam O’Brien and H&C Research Dean John Gibbs\, an audiovisual essayist with several years’ experience of teaching videographic criticism. It will also draw on expertise from colleagues in Special Collections and the wider videographic field. \nApplications \nIf you are interested in taking part\, please complete the expression of interest form and return it to adam.obrien@reading.ac.uk by Friday March 3rd. \nThe form invites you to confirm your availability for the dates and duration of the workshop\, to provide information about your research context\, and to identify an object of study\, indicating what potential there might be for working with it through audiovisual means. \nRSVP by Friday March 3rd.  \nPlease contact Screen Work Group Lead Adam O’Brien with any questions (adam.obrien@reading.ac.uk). \nTestimonials from 2022 \n“This was the most productive skills event I have encountered during my almost 15 years of working at the University. Its tight focus\, collegiality\, mix of academic and practical expertise\, and its lecturer-centered approach were especially welcome.” \n“Working in cultural studies\, I work across a range of different media. The workshop gave me the opportunity to work with audiovisual material in a different way\, improving my aesthetic analysis\, and also to think about different types of research output I can produce.” \n“The workshop surpassed my expectations and enabled me to develop new skills which will be useful in both teaching/research. The atmosphere was very supportive\, constructive and encouraging. It was also beneficial to be able to engage with colleagues beyond my department and breakdown the silos that can characterize research at a university.” \nExplore videographic methods… \nIf you are not yet familiar with videographic work\, these examples may help to illustrate the exciting potential and variety of the approach: \nPasta as prologue: the Spaghetti House siege on film (Charlie Shackleton): Two different dramatisations of the 1975 siege of a Knightsbridge restaurant by Black British radicals remind us that history also needs its agitators. \nThe Elephant Man’s Sound\, Tracked (Liz Greene): A deep archival dive into sound design\, David Lynch and creative-labour politics. \nThe Mighty Maestro on Screen (Evelyn Kreutzer): A study of gesture\, movement and music\, through the figure of the on-screen orchestral conductor. \n‘Say\, have you seen the Carioca?’ (John Gibbs): Moving between film\, popular music\, histories of dance and cinema exhibition practice; looking afresh at relationships between different historical periods and national cinemas. \nMediated Auscultation (Emilija Talijan): Stethoscopes\, bodies\, sounds\, modernism\, still and moving images.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/workshop-in-videographic-methods-23/
LOCATION:Minghella Studios\, Minghella Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230619T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20230322T134553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T135357Z
UID:27202-1687165200-1687280400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The first Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace Conference will be held in person at the University of Reading\, UK on 19–20 June 2023. \nThis interdisciplinary conference is aimed at academics\, practitioners and employers interested in issues of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and their implications for workplace practice. \nSubmissions of theoretical\, experimental\, quantitative and qualitative empirical work on any aspect of diversity in the workplace from any field are invited. \nThere is no conference registration fee. \nSubmit your abstract (max 500 words) by midnight on Sunday 23 April. \nKeynote speaker: Dr Krystal Wilkinson\, Reader in Human Resources Management\, Manchester Metropolitan University. \n \n\nRead Bio >\n\nThe first set of results from Prof. Jewell and Prof. Longhi’s ‘Maternal well-being\, infant feeding and return to paid work decisions‘ project\, funded by the Nuffield Foundation\, will be discussed at the conference. \nInformation on registration will follow soon. \nVisit the University of Reading website for details on travelling to the University\, staying on campus and campus maps. \nIf you have queries\, please contact the local organisers: Professor Sarah Jewell (s.l.jewell@reading.ac.uk) or Professor Simonetta Longhi (s.longhi@reading.ac.uk).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/accommodating-diversity-in-the-workplace-conference/
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr%20Sarah%20Jewell":MAILTO:s.l.jewell@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20230519T085232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T085232Z
UID:27487-1686834000-1686837600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Adolescent reading habits
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism (CeLM) are happy to announce the speakers for the CeLM Seminar Series for the upcoming year. P \nPlease find information below\, including the date and time\, CeLM theme and location of each talk\, along with the speaker and talk title. \nIf you are interested in attending an online talk and are not at the University of Reading\, please email Holly Joseph (h.joseph@reading.ac.uk) for a joining link. \n15th June\, 2023 (1-2pm\, Language and Literacy\, online)\nBeverley Jennings (University of Reading)\nAdolescent reading habits \nUpcoming CeLM seminars: \n17th July\, 2023 (tbc) (6-7pm\, Health\, online)\nBetty Yu (San Francisco State University)\nDeconstructing bi/multilingualism\, social communication\, and autistic sociality with a focus on clinical application[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/adolescent-reading-habits/
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T195703Z
UID:27602-1686751200-1686758400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Shifting the focus of the global warming agenda to deal with adaptation and loss & damage (AL&D)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIn this workshop\, Dr Terry Cannon\, Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies\, will be presenting a paper and leading a discussion on the global political realities of policies and practices relating to climate change adaptation and loss and damage (AL&D). It should be a lively and provocative discussion so please come along. Please RSVP to a.h.arnall@reading.ac.uk by Wed 7 June to confirm attendance. \nEveryone attending the workshop will be sent Terry’s short paper in advance. The paper has been discussed by a group at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute\, by a group from Toronto\, York and Montreal Universities in Canada\, and now at Reading and soon at Cambridge.  There are many additions and some corrections to be made following the earlier discussions\, and Terry hopes that new ideas and responses will emerge at Reading. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/shifting-the-focus-of-the-global-warming-agenda-to-deal-with-adaptation-and-loss-damage-ald/
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20230303T180242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T135128Z
UID:26997-1686664800-1686675600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:2023 Research Awards
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to 2023 Research Awards event \nWe are pleased to invite you to our 2023 Research Awards event on Tuesday 13 June 2023 from 1.45pm. The event will begin with a showcase of projects shortlisted for this year’s Research Awards and ECR Research Output Prize\, followed by the announcement of the winners. The event will conclude with afternoon tea and posters and is an ideal opportunity to find out what research is going on across the University and for networking. A list of the shortlisted projects can be found here. \nIf you would like to attend\, please click on the following image (or click the link in the attached PDF). Spaces are limited so please RSVP as soon as possible and before 29 May.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/2023-research-awards/
LOCATION:Meadow Suite\, Park House\, Meadow Suite\, Park House\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20230519T084919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T090605Z
UID:27485-1685019600-1685023200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bilingualism and Intersection of Race\, Disability and Nation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism (CeLM) are happy to announce the speakers for the CeLM Seminar Series for the upcoming year. P \nPlease find information below\, including the date and time\, CeLM theme and location of each talk\, along with the speaker and talk title. \nIf you are interested in attending an online talk and are not at the University of Reading\, please email Holly Joseph (h.joseph@reading.ac.uk) for a joining link. \n25th May\, 2023 (1-2 pm\, Health\, online)\nVishnu Nair (University of Reading)\nBilingualism and Intersection of Race\, Disability and Nation \nUpcoming CeLM seminars: \n15th June\, 2023 (1-2pm\, Language and Literacy\, online)\nBeverley Jennings (University of Reading)\nAdolescent reading habits \n17th July\, 2023 (tbc) (6-7pm\, Health\, online)\nBetty Yu (San Francisco State University)\nDeconstructing bi/multilingualism\, social communication\, and autistic sociality with a focus on clinical application[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/bilingualism-and-intersection-of-race-disability-and-nation/
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230331T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20230303T174629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T175745Z
UID:26987-1680264000-1680264000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:2023 Research Awards - Deadline for entries
DESCRIPTION:New University Research Awards have been launched to celebrate the work of research and associated professional services staff. \nWork that showcases research excellence or fosters a positive research culture and environment is eligible in four new categories: \n\nPublic Engagement with Research\nOpenness in Research\nExternal Collaboration and Partnerships\nResearch Impact\n\nThe Awards are open to both researchers and associated professional services staff and entries are actively encouraged from all research themes and associated functions across the University. \nEntries can be from individuals or groups and activities of any scale will be welcome but must have taken place in the last three years (i.e. since January 2020). Shortlisted applicants will showcase their projects at an in-person Awards event on Tuesday 13 June from 2pm and winners will receive £1000 towards their next engagement activity. \nFurther information can be found on the 2023 Awards page and in the guidelines and eligibility criteria. Applications via this online form must be submitted no later than 12 noon on Friday 31 March. \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/2023-research-awards-deadline-for-entries/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T135000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20230202T111610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T145846Z
UID:26442-1679317200-1679320200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Hybrid Rurality and migration in China
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nClark Ke Liu\, PhD student at distance (based in New York/working for UN)\, will be delivering a seminar entitled: ‘Hybrid Rurality and migration in China .’ \nJoin us in the Frank Parkinson room (Agriculture building) or via Microsoft Teams from 1–1.50pm on Monday 20 March.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/hybrid-rurality-and-migration-in-china/
LOCATION:Frank Parkinson room\, Agriculture\, Whiteknights\, RG6 7BE
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
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:20260530T192519
CREATED:20230307T160620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T160737Z
UID:27028-1678726800-1678734000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Knowledge Transfer Partnerships: Collaboration and Innovation event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This event is an information and networking evening with the University of Reading’s KTP Team. \nThe event is taking place on Monday 13 March 2023 from 5–7pm at Henley Business School\, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UD. \nDuring the event\, the University of Reading’s KTP Team will provide: \n\nAn in-depth overview of KTPs and how they can help your business.\nHelp and support on how to make a successful application.\nQ&A session\, to answer your specific questions.\nNetworking with the team and academic colleagues.\n\nKTPs with the University of Reading are a great way to access our academic expertise and skills to address your business need. They are a unique three-way collaboration\, with grant funding\, between a business and a university\, employing a graduate to work at the company on a specific project. \nTo register please contact Sarah Glanville (s.j.glanville@reading.ac.uk).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/knowledge-transfer-partnerships-collaboration-and-innovation-event/
LOCATION:Henley Business School
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T135000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20230202T111222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T111222Z
UID:26440-1678712400-1678715400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Community Based Marine Conservation in Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDr Alfian Helmi\, IPB University\, Bogor\, Indonesia\, will be delivering a seminar entitled: ‘Community Based Marine Conservation in Indonesia.’ \nJoin us in the Frank Parkinson room (Agriculture building) or via Microsoft Teams from 1–1.50pm on Monday 13 February.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/community-based-marine-conservation-in-indonesia/
LOCATION:Frank Parkinson room\, Agriculture\, Whiteknights\, RG6 7BE
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192519
CREATED:20221219T170709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T170709Z
UID:25930-1678370400-1678374000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Ghandhi Research Seminar Series: Prof Dapo Akande
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Global Law at Reading (GLAR) is one of the leading groups of expert staff researching and teaching global law at any university in the UK. As Reading’s research hub for public international law\, EU law and human rights law it has a proud international reputation for research excellence in these areas. The series was launched in 2015. It is named in honour of Professor Sandy Ghandhi\, who taught at the School of Law from 1978 to 2013 and remains an emeritus professor at Reading.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Thursday 9 January \n14.00–15.00 \nChancellor’s G04[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Prof Dapo Akande (University of Oxford) \nChanges in Treaty Interpretation – the ICRC’s revised commentaries to the Geneva Conventions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/ghandhi-research-seminar-series-prof-dapo-akande/
LOCATION:Chancellor’s Building\, Room G04\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:The Fairbrother Lecture - Behind Electric Eyes: Facial Recognition Surveillance in Public Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Automatic facial recognition technology is increasingly used by both public and private sector organisations to manage and police public spaces. The operation of facial recognition in public spaces – and our access to the right to privacy – shifts depending on whether it is a public or a private sector organisation that is watching us. But does it make a difference who is watching and why? And what does it mean for our right to privacy? \nFacial recognition surveillance is used to identify and verify people in real time but without any obligation to gain their consent. While public sector surveillance must be justified by the public interest\, the private sector is able to use facial recognition in pursuit of a range of commercial interests. These interests extend beyond criminal acts and could include activities that might result in an individual being banned from private property\, such as smoking\, walking a dog or taking photos. To complicate matters\, we are often unaware of crossing thresholds into spaces where surveillance is privately controlled. Does the introduction of facial recognition provide us with increased protections\, or hold hidden pitfalls? \nJoin socio-legal researcher William Page to be guided through the growing use of this technology\, what it means for human rights\, the relevance of recent political developments surrounding the potential withdrawal of the Human Rights Act 1998\, and the changing nature of contemporary public spaces. This free public lecture will provide an introduction to the issue\, look at recent research and consider important future questions. Do we understand our rights when under the gaze of electronic eyes? \nThe Fairbrother Lecture is a University public lecture named after Jack Fairbrother who in 1929 became one of the first students to be awarded a PhD from the University. The lecture is an annual event at which a Reading doctoral researcher presents their research to a wider audience. \nRegister to attend.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-fairbrother-lecture-behind-electric-eyes-facial-recognition-surveillance-in-public-spaces/
LOCATION:Meadow Suite\, Park House\, Meadow Suite\, Park House\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Geographies of conscientisation in the post-disaster space: 'they have become more political after the tsunami’
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDr Sophie Blackburn\, Lecturer in Human Geography\, University of Reading\, will be delivering a seminar entitled: ‘Geographies of conscientisation in the post-disaster space: ‘they have become more political after the tsunami’.’ \nJoin us in the Frank Parkinson room (Agriculture building) or via Microsoft Teams from 1–1.50pm on Monday 6 March.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/geographies-of-conscientisation-in-the-post-disaster-space-they-have-become-more-political-after-the-tsunami/
LOCATION:Frank Parkinson room\, Agriculture\, Whiteknights\, RG6 7BE
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T191500
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Comparative Common Law: A View from Singapore
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Importance of Comparative Common Law: A View from Singapore with Justice Andrew Phang \nTuesday 28 February\, 18:15\, G10\, Palmer Building \nIn this lecture\, Justice Phang will demonstrate the importance of comparative common law\, utilising case law illustrations from Singapore in the Law of Contract\, the Law of Tort and the Law of Unjust Enrichment. \nHe will demonstrate the importance of the role of a comparative approach towards common law in the development of one’s own domestic common law. \nJustice Phang is a Senior Judge at the Supreme Court of Singapore\, and visiting Professor of Law at the University of Reading. \nBook your place[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-importance-of-comparative-common-law-a-view-from-singapore/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, G10
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="School%20of%20Law":MAILTO:law@reading.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:Revisiting Coercion as an Element of Prohibited Intervention in International Law
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Professor Marko MilanovicInternational Law: Revisiting Coercion as an Element of Prohibited Intervention in International Law. \nWednesday 22 February\, 17:00\, G11\, Henley Business School \nIn his inaugural lecture\, Professor Milanovic will argue that coercion can be understood in two different ways or models. \nFirst\, coercion as extortion\, as a threat to engage or continue engaging in some activity (which itself may be lawful or unlawful) in order to extract some kind of concession from the victim state – in other words\, an act targeting the victim state’s will or decision-making calculus. \nSecond\, coercion can be understood as the actual deprivation of the victim state’s ability to make its sovereign choices\, which may be done even through acts like cyber operations that the victim state may be unaware of. Professor Milanovic will argue that many of the difficulties surrounding the notion of coercion arise as consequence of failing to distinguish between these two different models. \nProfessor Milanovic is Professor of Public International Law at the University of Reading and Director of Global Law at Reading. \nRegister to attend[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/revisiting-coercion-as-an-element-of-prohibited-intervention-in-international-law/
LOCATION:Henley Business School\, Room G11\, Henley Business School\, Whiteknights Campus\, Reading\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Twitterverse of Filipino Men Living with HIV
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAldo Gavril Lim (UoR PhD student and Faculty at UPLB Philippines) will be delivering a seminar entitled: ‘Exploring the Twitterverse of Filipino Men Living with HIV.’ \nJoin us in the Frank Parkinson room (Agriculture building) or via Microsoft Teams from 1–1.50pm on Monday 20 February.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/26434/
LOCATION:Frank Parkinson room\, Agriculture\, Whiteknights\, RG6 7BE
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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