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SUMMARY:Reducing missed outpatient appointments and health inequalities through AI (Posters in the Library)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Wednesday 16 November at 12pm\, Weizi (Vicky) Li will be discussing how she and a team of researchers developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system which is being used by the NHS to tackle health inequalities by reducing the number of missed hospital appointments. \nAs part of our Posters in the Library series\, from 12pm each weekday between Tuesday 15 and Friday 18 November\, you can learn more about how research at Reading is addressing twenty-first century challenges. \nEach day\, in an informal ten-minute presentation\, one of the finalists from the University’s Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2022 will present their life‑changing work and answer any questions you might have.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/reducing-missed-outpatient-appointments-and-health-inequalities-through-ai-posters-in-the-library/
LOCATION:Library Foyer
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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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:20221110T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
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SUMMARY:DSA2023 Conference: The Anthropocene workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Global Development Research Division is holding a themed workshop from 2–4pm on Thursday 10th November in the Palmer Building. \nThere are six great talks lined up\, all related to the Anthropocene\, which is the primary theme for the DSA2023 Conference. The talks will be delivered by researchers from across the University\, including: \n\nThe School of Law\nThe School of Agriculture\, Policy and Development (SAPD)\nThe School of Geography and Environmental Science (SAGES)\nThe Museum of English Rural Life (MERL)\nThe Institute of Education (IoE)\n\nProgramme \nHuman Rights and Pandemics in the Anthropocene\, Rosa Freedman (Law) \nEncountering the Anthropocene: Reconfiguring Human-Nature Relations\, Alex Arnall (SAPD) \nMuseums\, Heritage and the Anthropocene\, Ollie Douglas (MERL) – title TBC \nEducation in the Anthropocene: the Harawayan Bee Hotel as an interdisciplinary catalyst\, Jo Johnson (IoE) \nResponsible Research: Ethics and Controversies in the Anthropocene\, Andrew Ainslie (SAPD) \nCritical Geographies of Disaster: New Network Launch\, Sophie Blackburn (SAGES) \nPlease RSVP by Thursday 3rd November to Dr Alex Arnall (a.h.arnall@reading.ac.uk)\, notifying of any dietary requirements. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/dsa2023-conference-the-anthropocene-workshop/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, University of Reading.
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T144608Z
UID:25364-1668088800-1668094200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:GEAR quarterly lecture: Firm Heterogeneity and Imperfect Competition in Global Production Networks
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Group for Economic Analysis at Reading (GEAR) is pleased to announce the 4th GEAR Quarterly Lecture on “Firm Heterogeneity and Imperfect Competition in Global Production Networks”\, to be delivered by Professor Kalina Manova\, UCL and CEPR\, on Thursday 10 November at 2-3:30pm in a hybrid format. \nAttendance is free. To register your interest\, please e-mail Ms Jenna Gardner at j.gardner@reading.ac.uk or Dr Alexander Mihailov at a.mihailov@reading.ac.uk. \nFor more details\, please see the poster on the GEAR Quarterly Lectures webpage (the MS Teams link to join online can also be found here). \nThere will be a drinks reception after the lecture from 3.30-4.30pm\, we look forward to seeing you there![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/firm-heterogeneity-and-imperfect-competition-in-global-production-networks/
LOCATION:LO22 G01 London Road Campus
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221109T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
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SUMMARY:Ghandhi Research Seminar Series: Prof Yuval Shany
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_column_text] \nAnyone is welcome to attend this seminar\, and attendance is free.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Wednesday 9 November \n2:30-3:30pm \nPalmer 107[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Professor Yuval Shany (Hebrew University) \nDigital Rights and the Outer Limits of International Human Rights[/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/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, 107
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20221104T102614Z
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SUMMARY:Tackling the Grand Challenge of consumer trust in the food supply chain
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Grand Challenge Consumer Trust project team at the University of Reading invite you to a conference on industry consumer trust initiatives “Tackling the Grand Challenge of consumer trust in the food supply chain”\, on Wed 9 November 2022 at 10:00 – 12:00 GMT. \nThe conference is online and free of charge. For more information and to register\, please click here for the conference eventbrite page. (Please note: registration closes 18:00 GMT Tue 8 Nov 2022.) \nPlease join us to learn more about consumer trust initiatives facilitated by the Grand Challenge project team at the University of Reading and consumer insights from the project\, which is funded by EIT Food co-funded by the EU. \nThe event will feature presentations about consumer trust initiatives undertaken by a range of companies and organisations\, including: \n\nSRUC/Waitrose: “Tracking animal emotional well-being on farms”\nFarmforce: “Farmforce: Food’s first mile challenges\, solved by software.”\nConnecting Food: “Tracking food journeys” (provisional title)\nMcDonald’s: “Consumer Trust\, Sustainability and Healthy Food Choices”\nMimica: “Have expiry dates expired? Introducing the intelligent way to know it’s fresh”\nLittle Hearts Preschool: “Healthy-eating education for young families”\nWalker’s Shortbread: “Towards label clarity and sustainable packaging”\n\nThe conference chair is Professor Kevin Money\, Henley Business School. \nIf you would like further information or have any questions about this event\, please contact Michelle Felton: m.a.felton@reading.ac.uk.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”25347″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/tackling-the-grand-challenge-of-consumer-trust-in-the-food-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
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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;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20221005T153220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T153520Z
UID:24884-1666787400-1666791000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Ghandhi Research Seminar Series: Prof Duncan French
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_column_text] \nAnyone is welcome to attend this seminar\, and attendance is free.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Wednesday 26 October \n12:30-1:30pm \nPalmer 108[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Professor Duncan French (University of Lincoln) \nEnvisioning Post-Holocene (Anthropocene) Global Commons[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/24884/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, Room 108
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20221003T142737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T142737Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Religious contexts of women’s vulnerability to HIV in Ghana
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The seminar entitled ‘Religious contexts of women’s vulnerability to HIV in Ghana‘ will be delivered by Dr Yaw Adjei-Amoako on Thursday 6 October from 1-2pm. Join us at the Sorby Room in the Wager Building on Whiteknights Campus. This seminar is open to all University staff and students. \nAbstract: \nHIV continues to exact its toll in sub-Saharan African countries\, including Ghana\, distorting their demographics\, and weakening their economies and institutions. Little is known about the role that religious denominations play in the spread or control of HIV in Ghana. Using semi-structured interviews and focus group discussion data collected in various Christian congregations in rural and urban areas in Ghana\, this paper explores how women’s vulnerability to HIV are mediated by type of Christian denomination – ‘mainstream’ churches or ‘healing’ churches. The results point to differences in women’s exposure to HIV-related information\, knowledge\, attitudes and behaviour to the disadvantage of women who attended healing churches\, particularly in the rural area. The study concludes that interventions aimed at initiating behavioural change and reducing women’s vulnerability to HIV must be comprehensive\, broadly oriented in the communities and take into consideration the many complex personal and contextual factors\, including religious affiliation and participation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/seminar-religious-contexts-of-womens-vulnerability-to-hiv-in-ghana/
LOCATION:Sorby Room\, Wager Building
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr%20Hilary%20Geoghegan%2C%20Global%20Development":MAILTO:h.geoghegan@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220825T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220727T131538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T132317Z
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SUMMARY:AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2023 applicant webinar
DESCRIPTION:AHRC and the BBC have announced the latest call for their New Generation Thinkers scheme\, 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. \nThis webinar run by AHRC is for everyone interested in applying to the AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2023 scheme. \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\nTo register please visit the AHRC New Generation Thinkers 2023 applicant webinar sign up page. Once you register\, you will be sent joining instructions so you can take part in the webinar. \nAbout AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2023 \nEligible candidates are: \n\nUK residents\nCurrent PhD students who have made considerable progress on their research (e.g. within one year of submission)\nAcademics within 8 years of award of PhD (excluding career break)\nAcademics within 6 years of first academic appointment (excluding career break)\n\nYour research does not have to be AHRC-funded but must have a primary focus in the arts and humanities. 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 22nd September 2022. \nIf you are interested in applying\, one-to-one advice and guidance on your draft pitch/submission is available from the Research Communications team. The Press Office will also provide bespoke media training and interview prep to potential applicants\, plus a possible slot on BBC Radio Berkshire to talk about their work (as media/interview practice). \nAll applications must be made via the new UKRI Funding Service. You can find full information on the UKRI website
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/ahrc-and-bbc-new-generation-thinkers-2023-applicant-webinar/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T173000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T111329Z
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SUMMARY:The Ends of Thirty Big Depressions
DESCRIPTION:GEAR Quarterly Lecture organised by the Group for Economic Analysis at Reading\, Department of Economics. \nThe Ends of Thirty Big Depressions\, Professor Martin Ellison\, University of Oxford. \nWe are delighted to invite you to participate in our upcoming GEAR Quarterly Lecture organised by the Group for Economic Analysis at Reading (GEAR) at the Department of Economics of the University of Reading. GEAR covers the core topics in microeconomics\, macroeconomics and econometrics\, as well as modern extensions\, with particular application to policymaking at global\, national or local level. This lecture will be presented by Professor Martin Ellison from the University of Oxford\, who will be discussing his paper “The Ends of 30 Big Depressions”\, exploring how countries recovered from the Great Depression. \nMartin Ellison is Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford\, a Fellow of Nuffield College\, a consultant at the European Central Bank and a Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). He has also recently finished a term as a member of the Finnish Economic Policy Council. His research interests cover many areas of theoretical and applied macroeconomics\, with recent papers concentrating on the management of the UK National Debt and the economic value of increases in longevity.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-ends-of-thirty-big-depressions/
LOCATION:Hopkins Building\, Room 101\, University of Reading\, Reading\, RG1 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220519T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220507T141342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220507T141342Z
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SUMMARY:Maternal Well-Being\, and the Conflict between Infant Feeding and Return to Work Decisions
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to participate in our online launch workshop for the Nuffield Foundation funded project entitled Maternal Well-Being\, and the Conflict between Infant Feeding and Return to Work Decisions. \nThe workshop will provide information about the project and how you can become involved with the project\, and will introduce the project research team. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for you as stakeholders to feed into the project design and help build a shared understanding of challenges faced\nby mothers and employers. \nAttendance is free. Full details can be found on the Economics Research website.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/maternal-well-being-and-the-conflict-between-infant-feeding-and-return-to-work-decisions/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220518T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220507T133311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T093834Z
UID:24018-1652882400-1652889600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:An introduction to open peer review
DESCRIPTION:This Open Research Forum will provide an introduction to open peer review. Come along to learn about some different models and discuss their pros and cons. \nProfessor Stephen Pinfield of the Research on Research Institute will discuss its recent report on the future of peer review. Publishers F1000Research and eLife will present their peer review models\, and Dr Remi Tailleux (Meteorology) and Professor Angelique Chettiparamb (Real Estate and Planning) will talk about their experiences from the perspectives of an author\, reviewer\, and journal editor. We will conclude with a panel discussion featuring our guest speakers. \nFull details and booking are at https://research.reading.ac.uk/open-research-champions/event/open-research-forum-5/.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/an-introduction-to-open-peer-review/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220405T100204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T092453Z
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SUMMARY:Political Voices - A thorn in the government's side
DESCRIPTION:Emily Thornberry\, Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury \nThursday 28 April 2022\n19:00- 20:00\nEdith Morley Van Emden Theatre\, Whiteknights Campus \nReading University Politics and International Relations Society (RUPIRS) and the Department of Politics & International Relations are delighted to welcome Emily Thornberry to the University of Reading for the latest in our series of ‘Political Voices’ events. \nEmily Thornberry is the Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury. First elected in 2005\, she has been re-elected four times. She is one of only two Labour MPs to have served continuously in the Shadow Cabinet since 2016\, covering the Defence\, Brexit\, Foreign Affairs and International Trade briefs in that time\, while also serving as Shadow First Secretary of State. Since November 2021\, she has held the role of Shadow Attorney General. \nThe lecture presentation will be followed by an open Q&A session. \nAdmission is free. Booking is essential. \nRegister to attend – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/political-voices-a-thorn-in-the-governments-side-tickets-309370785347 \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/political-voices-a-thorn-in-the-governments-side/
LOCATION:Edith Morley Building\, Van Emden Lecture Theatre\, Edith Morley Building\, University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220325T101332Z
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SUMMARY:The hermit problem: Autonomy’s role in liberating privacy from confidentiality’s grip
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7 April 2022 at 17:00 – Doors open at 16:45 (JJ Thomson Ditchburn Lecture Theatre\, Whiteknights Campus) \nIn this School of Law lecture\, Professor Paul Wragg (Professor of Media Law\, University of Leeds) will explore the relationship between privacy and confidentiality\, and how these distinct concepts have been interpreted by the courts and scholars. In doing so\, he will explain the role of autonomy in liberating privacy from the grip of confidentiality. \nAbout the speaker: Paul Wragg is Professor of Media Law at the University of Leeds\, a board member of Hacked Off\, a member of the IMPRESS Code Committee\, and is the co-host of The Media Law Podcast.  Professor Wragg’s work has been published in leading journals in the UK and abroad\, such as the Cambridge Law Journal\, Public Law\, Sydney Law Review\, Industrial Law Journal\, the Journal of Media Law\, and the Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly. \nTo book your free place please visit: https://www.store.reading.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/faculty-of-arts-humanities-social-science/school-of-law/the-hermit-problem-autonomy%E2%80%99s-role-in-liberating-privacy-from-confidentiality%E2%80%99s-grip
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-hermit-problem-autonomys-role-in-liberating-privacy-from-confidentialitys-grip/
LOCATION:JJ Thomson Ditchburn Lecture Theatre
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="School%20of%20Law":MAILTO:law@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220404T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220404T183000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220325T160418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T160418Z
UID:23818-1649097000-1649097000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Them/Us: Who decolonises Speech and Language Therapy Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the Speech and Language Therapy Society and the Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism (CeLM) this is the first talk of the staff-student partnership at University of Reading\, founded by Dr Vishnu Nair. We will be exploring Critical Conversations in Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion from diverse perspectives around the world. \nWe are first joined by Dr Mershen Pillay\, a member of the faculty at Massey University\, New Zealand whose work has been critical in our understanding of what decolonising speech and language therapy means. \nMonday 4th April\, 6.30pm GMT (virtual).  \nTo register please visit: https://forms.gle/ZeZnGtMQ53Lbv9sX7
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/them-us-who-decolonises-speech-and-language-therapy-higher-education/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220324T142532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T154902Z
UID:23790-1648735200-1648740600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:GEAR Quarterly Lecture - Growth Volatility and Trade: Diversification vs Specialisation
DESCRIPTION:The Group for Economic Analysis at Reading (GEAR) are pleased to announce the Inaugural GEAR Quarterly Lecture on “Growth Volatility and Trade: Diversification vs Specialisation”\, to be given by Professor Miguel-Leon Ledesma\, University of Kent and CEPR\, on Thursday\, 31 March 2022\, 14:00-15:30 GMT\, in a hybrid (in-person and online) format. \nWe shall hold these lectures every quarter. Attendance is free and you are all very welcome. To register your interest\, email michelle.nand@reading.ac.uk or a.mihailov@reading.ac.uk. \nFor more details\, please see the poster.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/gear-quarterly-lecture-growth-volatility-and-trade-diversification-vs-specialisation/
LOCATION:Hybid event
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220317T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220317T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220125T115028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T115130Z
UID:23421-1647531000-1647531000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:“Now I Hear What You Say” – How Short EAP Courses Can Foster Successful Academic Interactional Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism (CeLM) for a free online talk by Clare Wright (University of Leeds)\, Anna Tsakalaki (University of Reading) and Mei Lin (University of Newcastle) on English for Academic Purposes on March 17th at 3.30pm (UK time). \nIn globalised higher education\, strategies to build academic interactional competence can be key to international students’ success\, e.g. in seminars and oral assessments. Linguistically\, academic interaction requires meaning-focused\, other-oriented oral skills\, which can be challenging for international second-language (L2) students to acquire\, even with specific training. \nIn this talk we are going to argue that even short-term English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses can have valuable potential in boosting oral language strategies and skills\, particularly in listening\, which are needed for successful academic interactional competence. \nIn this study\, we report on data from 230 postgraduate students of mixed L1s. We compared use of L2 (English) listening and speaking strategies at the start and end of a 5-week EAP programme at a UK university. \nWe found a moderate significant improvement over time in meaning-focused listening strategies\, and some evidence in increased use of a wider range of speaking strategies. Further factor analysis revealed a subtle but clear shift towards more other-oriented stance in both listening and speaking strategy use\, although with much individual variation\, and no significant correlation with proficiency. \nThis study is one of the first to use speaker stance analysis in studying L2 academic communication. It provides some initial evidence to suggest that\, if taken further\, strategy teaching may enhance international students’ interactional competence when listening and speaking in a HE learning environment. \nTo register to attend this online talk please click here.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/now-i-hear-what-you-say-how-short-eap-courses-can-foster-successful-academic-interactional-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220302T151141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094157Z
UID:23644-1646830800-1646836200@research.reading.ac.uk
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:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220302T145703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094205Z
UID:23638-1646737200-1646748000@research.reading.ac.uk
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:20220221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220107T152216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T104137Z
UID:23306-1645466400-1645471800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Multilingualism and Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism (CeLM) on International Mother Language Day (21st February) for their online public lecture “Multilingualism and Social Justice”. \nLeading academics from across disciplines from CeLM at the University of Reading will come together to present and discuss their international research with multilingual children and adults; research that challenges social inequality. How do minoritized young people experience education\, migration and health provision and how does their multilingualism sit within wider issues of race\, disability and access to services? \nA round table discussion format will provide an opportunity for the audience to engage with experts in the field. \n\nDr Naomi Flynn will talk about her research in US schools examining a language-rich pedagogy shown to improve educational outcomes of minoritized groups of learners.\nDr Vishnu Nair will talk about racial disproportionality of minoritized children in speech and language services through the intersecting lens of race and disability.\nDr Tony Capstick will talk about Multilingual pedagogies and social justice in language education in the Global South.\nDr Federico Faloppa will talk about Multilingualism (and mother tongues) through multilingual unaccompanied minors’ perspectives. A round table discussion will provide an opportunity for the audience to engage in discussion with experts in the field.\n\nAdmission free. Booking essential. \nPlease visit the event page to book your place.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/multilingualism-and-social-justice/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220214T174951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T094229Z
UID:23538-1645102800-1645106400@research.reading.ac.uk
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:20260530T200025
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20220125T114428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T114428Z
UID:23418-1643738400-1643738400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Speech and Language Therapy Done Right is Social Justice Work
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism (CeLM) for a free online talk by Warda Farah on speech and language therapy and social justice\, taking place Tuesday February 1st\, at 6.00pm (UK time). \nSpeech and Language Therapy Done Right is Social Justice Work \nOur profession cannot move to the future without confronting and acknowledging its racist and colonial knowledge base. We know that children from Black backgrounds are overrepresented as having Speech & Language Impairments\, due to biased assessment protocols. We know that our current models\, practice base & service delivery is not good enough to bring about equitable change for these children/families. This will be a personal talk sharing my journey in trying to address the above issues and how I believe that we can all use our SLT skills to create meaningful change and social impact. \nWarda Farah (BSc\, PGCert\, HCPC\, MRCSLT) is a Speech and Language Therapist and Founder of Language Waves. Language Waves specialises in using an array of methods to provide culturally diverse therapeutic input for schools and local communities. The service was specifically set up to address the barriers that “minority” families face when accessing speech and language therapy services. \nTo register to attend this online talk please click here.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/speech-and-language-therapy-done-right-is-social-justice-work/
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220108
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20211004T143759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T143759Z
UID:22411-1639054800-1639058400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Spaces of care and biosecurity for ‘good farmers’ and sick cows in the north of England
DESCRIPTION:Human Geography Research Cluster Seminar Series 2021/22 \nSpaces of care and biosecurity for ‘good farmers’ and sick cows in the north of England: multi-species encounters with Bovine Viral Diarrhoea and lameness \nPresentation by Lewis Holloway\, Professor of Human Geography\, University of Hull \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/spaces-of-care-and-biosecurity-for-good-farmers-and-sick-cows-in-the-north-of-england/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr%20Ruth%20Evans%2C%20Global%20Development":MAILTO:r.evans@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20211004T143435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T092729Z
UID:22409-1637845200-1637848800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The moral and emotional politics of food banking in (post)pandemic London
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Human Geography Research Cluster Seminar Series 2021/22 \nDr. Harry Pettit\, David Robins Research Fellow in Urban Geography\, Geography and Environmental Science \nThis presentation asks the question of how among food bank volunteers and employees a deep ethic of care towards food bank guests can co-exist alongside pervasive judgement regarding their neediness and expectations? Using 6 months of ethnographic fieldwork at an independent food bank in north London during the pandemic\, I argue that volunteers and employees are constantly caught between an emotional compulsion to satisfy guest needs\, the scarce and uneven availability of resources\, and a set of rules designed by management to delimit food bank use. This produces an incessantly messy guest relationship\, within which judgement towards their behaviour becomes one predominant way of squaring the moral and emotional dilemma of being unable to meet their needs. I want to suggest that this messy moral and emotional politics has broad consequences for the imaginaries of welfare. \nClick here to join the meeting[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/title-tbc-human-geography-research-cluster-seminar-series-2021-22/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr%20Ruth%20Evans%2C%20Global%20Development":MAILTO:r.evans@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211111T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20211004T143259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T135020Z
UID:22406-1636635600-1636639200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Drone Stories
DESCRIPTION:Human Geography Research Cluster Seminar Series 2021/22 \nPresentation by Anna Jackman\, Lecturer in Human Geography \nDr Anna Jackman is a feminist political geographer interested in technological visibilities\, volumes\, relations and futures\, as approached through the unmanning of everyday\, urban and military life in the drone age. In this presentation\, Anna will share some ‘drone stories’ from her research. Turning to the sites and scales of the home and body\, she’ll reflect on how the drone’s growing domestic(ation) enacts complex (non-human) agencies while enabling and amplifying a range of uneven social relations. \nPresentation followed by commentary\, Q&A.\nDiscussant: Dr. Thomas Grisaffi \nThursday 11 November\n1-2 pm MS Teams \nJoin on your computer or mobile app – Click here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only) +44 20 3443 6294\,\,972099234#   United Kingdom\, London \nPhone Conference ID: 972 099 234# \nFind a local number | Reset PIN \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/drone-stories/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr%20Ruth%20Evans%2C%20Global%20Development":MAILTO:r.evans@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20211004T143119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T143138Z
UID:22404-1634821200-1634824800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Celebrating Black History Month: Sharing lived experiences of Oxford Road\, Reading
DESCRIPTION:Human Geography Research Cluster Seminar Series 2021/22 \nFind out more about the High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) storytelling project in west Reading.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/celebrating-black-history-month-sharing-lived-experiences-of-oxford-road-reading/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr%20Ruth%20Evans%2C%20Global%20Development":MAILTO:r.evans@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211007T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200025
CREATED:20211004T121454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T121645Z
UID:22395-1633611600-1633615200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Decolonising Bereavement Studies: Diversity and Social Justice in the Aftermath of Death
DESCRIPTION:Jane Ribbens McCarthy (The Open University) \nHuman Geography Research Cluster Seminar Series 2021/22 \nDeath\, dying and disposal are well-established topics of study\, both academically in the humanities\, arts\, and social sciences and from medical perspectives\, including the practice of palliative care. Bereavement studies\, however\, occupies a much more ambiguous space as a site for multi-disciplinary academic work\, being very heavily dominated by individualised and medicalised perspectives\, particularly psychiatry and psychology\, and connected to ‘communities of practice’ in bereavement services. Such approaches are underpinned by the humanitarian desire to assist and support people experiencing something termed ‘grief’. \nRecent work on family deaths in Senegal\, however\, has shown the limitations of such terms as ‘bereavement’ and ‘grief’\, rooted in Anglophone linguistic contexts\, and has challenged dominant assumptions in ‘bereavement studies’. At the same time\, following on from the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement\, work to address issues of decolonisation within the academy has gained new momentum. \nThis presentation begins to bring these ‘decolonising’ endeavours\, and ‘bereavement studies’ into dialogue\, seeking to open up conversations in a field that is currently very heavily dominated by particular perspectives that developed in affluent Minority worlds at a particular point in historical time. Such conversations demand new concepts\, raise many new questions framed within different paradigms\, and create opportunities for addressing issues of diversity and social justice in the aftermath of death\, with the potential for further insights for climate justice for the benefit of all. \nFor further information\, contact Ruth Evans (details below)
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/decolonizing-bereavement-studies-diversity-and-social-justice-in-the-aftermath-of-death/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr%20Ruth%20Evans%2C%20Global%20Development":MAILTO:r.evans@reading.ac.uk
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