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SUMMARY:Deep Thinking on Systems and Complexity: What Are the Practical Insights for Transforming Food Systems?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPlease join us for an inaugural external-facing event of the University of Reading’s Systems and Futures Hub on Thursday 5th February 2026. \nThe event brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to explore how deeper conceptual thinking about systems and complexity can inform real-world action\, examining how complexity science\, systems practice\, and ecological insights can be applied to one of the world’s most pressing challenges: transforming food systems in adaptive\, inclusive\, and sustainable ways. \nTo confirm attendance\, please register using the following link: Deep Thinking on Systems and Complexity Event Registration \n\n\nAbout the Event: \nDeep Thinking on Systems and Complexity: What Are the Practical Insights for Transforming Food Systems? \nThursday\, 5 February 2026 | 15:00–17:00 (GMT) \nUniversity of Reading – Henley Business School\, Room G10\nDrinks reception to follow \nThis professional dialogue will explore how deeper conceptual thinking about systems and complexity can inform real-world action to transform food systems. This session will bring together leading thinkers and practitioners to discuss how complexity science\, systems practice\, and ecological insights can be applied to one of the world’s most pressing challenges. \nSpeakers \n\nDr. Jean Boulton – a complexity scientist\, strategic advisor and visiting academic at the University of Bath and Cranfield School of Management. With a background in theoretical physics\, she has spent over three decades helping organizations and policymakers apply complexity thinking to strategy\, sustainability and systemic change. She is lead author of Embracing Complexity and The Dao of Complexity\, and is widely recognized for translating complex systems theory into practical\, real-world insights.\nDr. Corinna Hawkes – is Director of the Division of Agrifood Systems and Food Safety at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)\, where she leads global initiatives to transform food systems for better nutrition\, health and sustainability. She previously directed the Centre for Food Policy at City\, University of London\, and is widely recognized for her work on food systems\, healthy diets and evidence-informed policy. Her leadership focuses on bringing systems thinking into practice to drive coherent and equitable food system change.\nDr. Tom Oliver – Professor of Applied Ecology at the University of Reading\, works at the interface of biodiversity\, environmental risk and complex systems. He has advised the UK government\, the European Commission and other expert bodies on environmental policy and resilience. Tom is also the author of the forthcoming book The Self Delusion\, which explores the science of interconnectedness and its implications for society and sustainability.\n\n\nProgramme:\n15:00 | Official Welcome – Professor Lisa Methven\n15:05 | Introduction – Dr. Jim Woodhill\, Director\, Agrifood Systems and Futures Hub\n15:10 | Presentation – Dr. Jean Boulton:  What Does Complexity Science and Systems Thinking Offer to Change Makers in Difficult Times\n15:25 | Presentation – Dr. Corinna Hawkes:  Putting Systems Approaches into Practice for Transforming the Food System – Challenges and Opportunities\n15:40 | Response – Professor Tom Oliver:  Implications for Our Work at Reading\n15:45 | Panel Discussion and Open Q&A\n14:45 | Final Reflections – Professor Carol Wagstaff\n17:00 | Close\, followed by drinks reception and networking – Blandford Room (Park House) \n\nTo confirm attendance\, please register using the following link: Deep Thinking on Systems and Complexity Event Registration \nWe hope you can join us for an engaging and forward-looking conversation. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/deep-thinking-on-systems-and-complexity-what-are-the-practical-insights-for-transforming-food-systems/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T170000
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SUMMARY:The Conversation – training for researchers
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWould you like to build a media profile and take your research to a global public audience by writing for The Conversation? Register now for one of our upcoming training sessions.\n \nWhat is The Conversation?\nThe Conversation is an independent\, open-access news platform where academics work with professional journalists to produce research-based articles. Supported by over 80 UK and European universities\, it helps bring academic insights into public debate.\n\nThe Conversation’s global network generates 23 million monthly page views\, with a total monthly audience of at least 40.7 million reads including through republication. \nWhy attend this session? \n\n\nHear directly from an editor at The Conversation about what they look for in articles and how the editorial process works\nLearn what makes a compelling story and how to pitch your ideas successfully\nExplore article types and approaches with practical examples\nGet tips on writing in an accessible\, engaging style\nDiscuss your research with the editor and receive feedback on potential pitches\n\nTraining Dates & Registration \n\nTue 27 Jan\, 14:00–16:00 – Agriculture\, Food & Health – Register here\nThu 29 Jan\, 14:00–16:00 – Environment – Register here\nTue 3 Feb\, 14:00–16:00 – Heritage & Creativity – Register here\nThu 5 Feb\, 14:00–16:00 – Prosperity & Resilience – Register here\n\nPlease note that there are a limited number of places so the session is open to academic staff only. If you sign up and then are no longer able to attend\, please cancel your registration so that your place can be re-allocated to a colleague on the waiting list. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-conversation-training-for-researchers/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
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SUMMARY:Bilingualism in the Hispanic and Lusophone World - 5th International Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWe are delighted to welcome you to the fifth international conference on Bilingualism in the Hispanic and Lusophone world (BHL)\, jointly organized by University of Reading and King’s College London. \nThis year’s conference will be hosted at the University of Reading\, located in the vibrant city of Reading\, UK\, from the 12th to the 14th of January 2026. \n​ \nMeet our Keynote speakers: \n*  Nicola Bermingham (University of Liverpool\, UK) ​ \n*  Laura Dominguez  (University of Southampton\, UK) \n*  Tim Laméris (Leiden University\, NL) \n*  Cristóbal Lozano (Universidad de Granada\, España) \n*  Patrick Rebuschat   (Lancaster University\, UK) \n*  Sílvia Perpiñán (Universitat Pompeu Fabra\, España ) \n\n\n\n\nBilingualism in the Hispanic and Lusophone world (BHL) \nThe BHL is a biennial international conference (Leiden 2015\, 2019; Florida 2017; Puebla 2024) that brings together researchers working on different aspects of bilingualism in the Hispanic and Lusophone world to share new insights regarding methodology and extend and strengthen the dialogue on furthering our understanding of bilingualism. This biennial international conference has promoted Hispanic and Lusophone linguistics in the Netherlands\, Florida\, Mexico\, and now in Reading.  It serves a broad community of international scholars researching and teaching Hispanic and Portuguese linguistics. \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/bilingualism-in-the-hispanic-and-lusophone-world-5th-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
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SUMMARY:UK Reproducibility Network Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From September-December 2025\, the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) is running a series of training workshops that are open to University of Reading research and professional services staff. For more information and details of how to register\, please contact Reading’s UKRN Open Research Coordinator\, Evangeline Gowie. \nPlease note: The registration deadline for all training is Wednesday 17th September 2025. \n  \nProject TIER/UKRN Workshop: Teaching Transparent Methods of Empirical Research\nThis course is a variant on the train-the-trainer model. The training provided in the workshop prepares participants to introduce reproducible methods of quantitative research to students in taught classes and/or supervised research. The course will begin with an exposition of practices that are essential to reproducible research\, and then turn to a discussion of pedagogical strategies for incorporating them in quantitative methods instruction. It is aimed at: \n\nAcademics who teach courses in some aspect of data analysis\, statistics\, or quantitative research methods and/or supervise students conducting research involving analysis of statistical data.\nOther staff who support instructors and/or provide support to students doing statistical analyses.\nStaff with responsibilities for oversight of departmental or program curriculum.\n\n  \n\nOption 1 (virtual): Thursday 25 and Friday 26 September 2025\nOption 2 (in person\, KCL Waterloo Campus): Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025\nOption 3 (virtual): Thursday 11 and Friday 12 December 2025\n\n  \nImplementation of the FAIR Principles\nAppropriate management and curation of data is of increasing relevance to the current research landscape and planning for FAIR data from the beginning of a project is crucial\, yet the FAIR principles are often conflated with open data and similar practices. Open Research practices and the FAIR principles are interlinked\, therefore this training will support you to indicate to others how these two areas are complementary. It would be beneficial for anyone who has an interest in data curation and management at all stages throughout the data life cycle and has a role in supporting others to make their outputs FAIR. You will be shown a representative training session which links OR practices to FAIR outputs and gives an overview as to why the FAIR principles are relevant. \n\nTuesday 14 October 2025\, 09.00-15.00\, Online\n\n  \nByte-sized RSE\nThis course is for Research Software Engineers (RSEs)\, researchers and postgraduates involved in computational research who already possess foundational computational skills and who are now: \n\nlooking for quick refreshers\, tips\, or wanting to improve the sustainability or quality of their research code and are keen on continuous learning without heavy time investment.\ninterested in advancing their skills and learning best practices for software in research.\nseeking digestible content to bridge the gap between research and software and benefiting from short-form RSE tips/tools to improve their research workflows.\n\n  \n\nLesson 1: Code Development & Debugging with IDEs\, 11 November\, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC)\, online\nLesson 2: Code Style\, Quality & Linting\, 12 November\, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC)\, online\nLesson 3: Intermediate Git\, 13 November\, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC)\, online\nLesson 4: Code Review\, 18 November\, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC)\, online\nLesson 5: Unit Testing Code\, 19 November\, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC)\, online\nLesson 6: Continuous Integration\, 20 November\, 10:00 -12:00 (time TBC)\, online\n\n  \nExperimental Design for Open and Reproducible Research: NC3Rs Experimental Design Assistant (EDA)\nThis course is for researchers\, technicians\, and all others involved in designing animal experiments and/or reviewing experimental design in colleagues’ or students’ work. \n\nThursday 13 November 2025\, 10:00 – 16:00\, online.\n\n  \nResponsible Research Metrics\nThis course is for librarians\, professional services staff and researchers with an interest in research metrics. Attendees should have a knowledge of the metrics systems used by institutions to measure research outputs\, as well as an understanding of the research workflow. Ideally\, attendees will have a background in bibliometrics. Attendees will need to create a GitHub account\, or have access to an institutional account\, therefore it is preferable that attendees are already familiar with the GitHub web GUI. \n\nTuesday 18 November 2025\, online (time TBC)\n\n  \nElectronic Lab Notebooks: best practice for data/metadata retention\nThis course is suitable for researchers\, technicians\, and research managers who want to promote best practice. It requires an in-depth knowledge of the research workflow and required documentation. Experience of supporting others and managing projects would be useful. \n\nWednesday 3 December 2025\, 09.00-15.00\, online\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/uk-reproducibility-network-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T161500
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250923T081601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T081601Z
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SUMMARY:Modernist Editing Symposium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This symposium brings together leading scholars and practitioners in modernist textual criticism and scholarly editing. Organised by Dr Buxi Duan and Lawrence Jones (CBCP)\, with support from the Samuel Beckett Research Centre and the Bibliographical Society UK. For details and to register\, click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/modernist-editing-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250820T095109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T100148Z
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SUMMARY:Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP) Celebration Event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Get tickets” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2F1343743425759%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]Join us as we celebrate the conclusion of the Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP) and honor the learning & achievements it inspired! \nWelcome to the Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP) Celebration Event! \nPlease join us in person to celebrate six community led research projects based in Reading and Slough\, sharing learnings through their project case studies and final report. \nThe Community Led Research Pilot was a pilot based in Reading and Slough\, putting communities at the heart of the research process – inviting local groups to develop and deliver their own research. This initiative was funded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and co-created with the University of Reading and the British Science Association. \nTogether as One \nTogether as One\, a youth-led charity in Slough\, worked to explore the link between engaging in environmental social action to improve young people’s mental health. Through training\, youth work\, and creative projects\, they worked to investigate the potential positive effects of participating in an urban beekeeping project on the mental wellbeing of young people. \nSlough Anti-Litter Society (SALS) \nThe Slough Anti-Litter Society\, founded on a vision for a cleaner and greener Slough\, encourages residents to clean up\, reduce waste\, and embrace sustainable practices. Through community litter picks\, upcycling fashion events\, clothes swaps\, and a repair café they are bringing the community together. This community of volunteers worked to find out about the community’s attitude and behaviour toward littering\, through community organising and digital technology. \nReading Hong Kongers \nReading HongKongers CIC\, founded in 2022\, supports Hongkongers who have settled in the Berkshire area through the government scheme of British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa route and supports them to integrate into the local community. They investigated the impacts of community gardening on belonging\, identity\, cohesion\, biodiversity and mental wellbeing. Additionally\, they aimed to find out the possibility of cultivating native Hong Kong plants and crops in Reading. \nTRIYBE \nTRIYBE are a community group in Reading who “Support communities and individuals to create positive change by challenging systems of oppression\, racism and inequality”. They investigated the chemicals that go into commonly used black hair products and their impact on the health and cultural identity of the local community. This initiative aimed to address concerns about the potential health effects of these products and explore natural alternatives that promote both physical well-being and cultural empowerment. \nThe Engine Room \nThe Engine Room Sound Laboratory (TERSL) investigated how sound and acoustics influence the well-being of the Dee Park urban community. The project explored the sound of emotions through concrete\, the impact of colours on well-being\, and noise effects on concentration. \nIntegrated Research and Development Centre (IRDC) \nThe Integrated Research and Development Centre (IRDC) addresses health and environmental challenges in underrepresented communities\, including Nepalese communities\, in Reading. The project aims to improve gardening practices through Nepalese customs\, composting management\, and food waste recycling. By growing seasonal vegetables and flowers\, the project seeks to educate communities about the importance of nutrition\, promote physical exercise\, recycle garden waste to improve the environment and people’s health and reduce social isolation. The project aims to engage with minority communities\, low income groups\, senior citizens and those with disabilities by promoting healthy living\, environmental sustainability\, mental health and belonging through inclusive gardening. \nThis event is a great opportunity to connect with community and academic researchers\, explore how communities are reshaping what research and innovation can be\, share insights\, and celebrate the power\, achievements and learning from participatory approaches to research together with the University of Reading\, the British Science Association. Look forward to seeing you there![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Get tickets” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2F1343743425759%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/community-led-research-pilot-clrp-celebration-event/
LOCATION:Meadow Suite\, Park House\, Meadow Suite\, Park House\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
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SUMMARY:International Research Culture Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nCall for Abstracts and Proposals: International Research Culture Conference 2025 \n\n\nThe International Research Culture Conference\, hosted by the University of Warwick\, is accepting abstracts and proposals for talks\, posters or interactive workshops until 11 April 2025. Abstracts or proposals should relate to one or more of the following themes:  \n\n\n\nCollaboration\, connectivity and sustainability\n\n\n\n\nMetrics that matter – measuring progress for the future\n\n\n\n\nIntegrity\, trust and transparency in research\n\n\n\n\nBuilding and empowering inclusive research communities\n\n\n\n\nImproving careers with and for future researchers and research enablers\n\n\n\nVisit Warwick’s website for more information and to make a submission.  \n\n\nOur Research Culture Manager\, Miranda Raven (m.raven@reading.ac.uk)\, is available to discuss abstracts and proposals.  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/international-research-culture-conference-2025/
LOCATION:University of Warwick
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250320T140704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T082442Z
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SUMMARY:Thames Valley AI Summit
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]🚀 Join us for the inaugural Thames Valley AI Summit – a free\, one-day event exploring the real-world impact of artificial intelligence. \n🗓 Tuesday 16 September 2025 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Henley Business School\, University of Reading\n💷 Free to attend \nWhat to expect:\n✅ Inspiring keynote talks from leading AI voices\n✅ Engaging panel debates\n✅ Four specialist breakout tracks:\n• AI Adoption – strategies\, case studies & lessons learned\n• AI & Sustainability – green AI\, ethics & the planet\n• AI & the Creative Arts – how AI is reshaping creativity\n• Technical Room – skills workshops & hands-on learning \nWhether you’re an AI expert or just AI-curious\, you’ll connect with businesses\, creatives\, researchers\, and policymakers from across the Thames Valley. \n🎟 Secure your free place today: https://lnkd.in/e8VVVRVx \nLet’s demystify AI\, explore the opportunities\, and shape a responsible future together.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/thames-valley-ai-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Henley Business School
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250822T113637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T113637Z
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SUMMARY:Professor David Crystal “in conversation”: Celebrating 60 years of linguistics at Reading
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are delighted to celebrate 60 years of Linguistics at the University of Reading. To celebrate\, we are delighted to announce an event with Professor David Crystal. Professor Crystal is a world-renowned expert in linguistics and pioneered the study of linguistics and English Language in the United Kingdom. He worked at the University of Reading between 1965 and 1984\, holding a Chair in Linguistics at the university for 10 years. He has published over 100 books\, including The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language and the more recent Let’s Talk: How English Conversation Works. We are delighted to have Professor Crystal visit Reading to celebrate our 60th anniversary of linguistics. \nPlease join use for Professor David Crystal In Conversation\, an intimate conversation with one of the founding members of linguistics at Reading. Taking place from 4.30pm – 6.00pm on Wednesday September 10th\, 2025 at the University of Reading\, this is a free event open to all. \nIf you would like to attend\, please complete the registration form.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/david-crystal-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, G10
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250822T115115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T122549Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 50 years of speech and language therapy at Reading
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year marks 50 years since Speech and Language Therapy was first established at the University of Reading — a milestone that highlights decades of world-class research\, teaching and clinical practice that have transformed lives in the UK and around the world. \nWe are delighted to invite you to our celebration event which will feature talks and reflections from current staff and students\, alumni and service users. Interactive activities will allow time to connect\, share\, reflect and look forward. \nThis event is free and open to all\, but you must register to attend. If you would like to attend\, please complete the registration form.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/celebrating-50-years-of-speech-and-language-therapy-at-reading/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, G10
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250822T134332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T134745Z
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SUMMARY:56th Annual Conference of the Money\, Macro and Finance Society
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Money Macro and Finance Society is a registered charity\, committed to the advancement of education in the fields of monetary economics\, macroeconomics\, and financial economics within the United Kingdom. \n56th Annual Conference of the Money\, Macro and Finance Society will be held at Henley Business School\, University of Reading on 8 – 10 September 2025. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKERS: \n\nUfuk Akcigit (Chicago) – Harry Johnson Lecture\nOlivier Coibion (UT Austin)\nTommaso Monacelli (Bocconi) – Charles Goodhart Lecture\nLoriana Pelizzon (Goethe\, SAFE)\n\nRegistration is open until 31 August.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/56th-annual-conference-of-the-money-macro-and-finance-society/
LOCATION:Henley Business School
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250822T134326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T135052Z
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SUMMARY:Child Language Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The University of Reading is pleased to host the 2025 edition of the Child Language Symposium on 8 – 10 September 2025. \nThis international conference will welcome leading researchers to discuss the latest in child language research\, coinciding with both the 50th anniversary of Speech and Language Therapy and the 60th anniversary of Linguistics at Reading. \nKeynote Speakers\nProf Chloe Marshall\nProf Jacopo Torregrossa\nProf Cristina McKean\nProf Catherine Davies\nDr Rowena Garcia[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/child-language-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, University of Reading.
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
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UID:31500-1752670800-1752674400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Maternal well-being\, infant feeding and return to paid work - Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are delighted to invite you to a special online event launching the findings of the Maternal Wellbeing\, Infant Feeding and Return to Paid Work study funded by the Nuffield Foundation. This one-hour webinar will share key insights from the study\, introduce our toolkits for parents and employers\, and offer a space for interactive discussion about how workplaces can better support mothers returning to paid work while breastfeeding. \nRegister for the Event Here \nMeet the team: \nProfessor Sarah Jewell\, Dr Fari Aftab \, Professor Marina Della Giusta\, Professor Grace James\,  Professor Sylvia Jaworska. and Dr Sam Rawlings \nAbout the Research \nThis UK study investigated the wellbeing\, opportunities and experiences of mothers who wish to continue to breastfeed on return to paid work. Previous evidence found not meeting infant feeding goals (feeding in the way the mother wants to\, for as long as they/their child wishes to) can have a detrimental impact on wellbeing for both mother and child. Further\, it explored how employers can be better equipped to support their breastfeeding workers\, and how workplace policy\, and practice can evolve to support them. \nDrawing on the lived experiences of mothers\, HR professionals and line managers in the UK\, the study provides practical\, evidence-based recommendations for policy makers and for workplace policy / practice. \nWe will discuss some of our headline findings and policy implications and invite attendees to join a wider dialogue on promoting maternal wellbeing and inclusive workplaces. \nWe will be releasing the study’s final report prior to the online event. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact:\nProfessor Sarah Jewell – s.l.jewell@reading.ac.uk \nThe Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social wellbeing. It funds research that informs social policy\, primarily in Education\, Welfare\, and Justice. The Nuffield Foundation is the founder and co-funder of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics\, the Ada Lovelace Institute and the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory. The Foundation has funded this project\, but the views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily the Foundation. \nBluesky: @nuffieldfoundation.org \nLinkedIn: Nuffield Foundation \nWebsite: nuffieldfoundation.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/maternal-well-being-infant-feeding-and-return-to-paid-work-report-launch/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr%20Sarah%20Jewell":MAILTO:s.l.jewell@reading.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250701T082955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T121640Z
UID:31479-1752577200-1752580800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence | Innovation Seminar Series | July 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31480″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Please sign-up to the event and let us know if you are planning to attend in person or online so that we can have an idea of numbers and send you the calendar/hybrid link. Thank you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/royal-society-entrepreneur-in-residence-innovation-seminar-series-july-2025/
LOCATION:Chancellor’s Building GO8
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250702T084337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T110343Z
UID:31496-1752498000-1752501600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:My Climate Risk Interdisciplinary Learning Group | July session - Dr Hannah Fluck
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDear University of Reading community\, \nFor the July session of the “My Climate Risk Interdisciplinary Learning Group” (MCRILG)\, we are delighted to be joined by Dr Hannah Fluck\, Senior National Archaeologist at the National Trust. \nDr Fluck is an archaeologist\, and her research is focusing on the relationship between the historic environment and archaeology\, in particular about peatland restoration\, tree planting and river management. \nDr Fluck will talk about her experiences of trying to get greater integration of cultural heritage not environmental policy and practice. The knowledge and expertise of cultural heritage have been absent from responses to the environmental crises\, often cultural heritage is included as an afterthought\, or viewed as an additional consideration once the core environmental matters have been addressed. In fact\, cultural heritage is integral to not only our understanding of environmental crises\, but to our responses. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Monday 14th July at 1pm GMT to learn more about this! The link to the Zoom session is on the Walker Institute March MCRILG session webpage. A calendar invitation will also be sent to you on Friday 11th July ONLY if you have joined our MCRILG. \nYou can find the highlights from our June MCRILG discussion with Will Shields on our webpage. \nHaving completed a year of MCRILG sessions we would love your feedback. We would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes and complete the feedback form: https://forms.office.com/e/Scc8j5YRcW \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/my-climate-risk-interdisciplinary-learning-group-july-session-dr-hannah-fluck/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250424T113502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T114542Z
UID:31136-1751362200-1751387400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Mediation of Medical Treatment Disputes – End of Project Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is a one-day conference reporting on the findings of the ‘Mediation of Medical Treatment Disputes: A Therapeutic Justice Model’ research project. \nThe aim of the research was to understand whether and\, if so\, the extent to which\, mediation can and should be viewed as a form of therapeutic justice in medical treatment disputes. \nThis conference will be of interest to mediators\, legal professionals\, academics\, policymakers and others working in health and care disputes resolution. \nFind out more.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/mediation-of-medical-treatment-disputes-end-of-project-conference/
LOCATION:Meadow Suite\, Park House\, Meadow Suite\, Park House\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250616T103248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T104214Z
UID:31389-1750550400-1750636799@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Routes to Protest: the River\, Vessels and People of 1381 | Estuary Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31390″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]As part of the Estuary Festival 2025\, Professor Adrian Bell (Henley Business School) has collaborated with artist Sadie Hennessey to give a new voice to the key figures and the ordinary people involved in the Peasant’s Revolt of 1381 through the power of an interactive soundscape. Hear the sermons\, letters and speeches that led to one of the most disruptive events of late medieval European history. \nThis event is founded upon Professor Bell’s research project ‘People of 1381‘\, a collaborative and comprehensive online record of the participants\, incidents\, and historical sources of the popular uprising that still resonates with us today\, over 600 years later. \nMORE INFORMATION: estuaryfestival.com/event2025/detail/routes-to-protest.html#[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/routes-to-protest-the-river-vessels-and-people-of-1381/
LOCATION:Gravesend Pier\, Gravesend\, Kent\, DA11 0BJ
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250610T080605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T142441Z
UID:31354-1750266900-1750271400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Book Showcase: Memorias del Exilio: Los Niños Vascos del 37 [Memories of Exile: Basque child refugees in 1937]
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31356″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text] \nFree and open to all to attend online/ in person University of Reading\, Global Study Lounge (Edith Morley Building\, Room 230)\, Reading RG6 6EL \nRegister to attend in person: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/centreforbooksculturesandpublishing/1725273 \nRegister to attend online: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/centreforbooksculturesandpublishing/1723728 \nMemorias del Exilio: Los Niños Vascos del 37 is a graphic novel written by Begoña Garrido with images by Oskar Gorroño. It emerged from the fieldwork conducted by Begoña Garrido as part of her doctoral thesis at the University of Reading. While the thesis centred on female narratives\, the more than thirty interviews carried out also included recurring testimonies about the mass evacuation of Basque children in 1937. These accounts\, which fell outside the thesis’s academic scope\, later gave rise to a public-facing project that brings these stories to life through an emotional and accessible visual format. This graphic narrative seeks to build bridges between generations and to reflect on the ongoing impact of forced displacement\, both past and present. \nThis book has received much media attention in Spain since its publication in late 2024\, including on Basque TV news\, and pieces in national news outlets such as the major daily newspaper  El País https://elpais.com/cultura/2024-12-13/un-comic-para-honrar-la-memoria-de-los-ninos-vascos-exiliados-en-la-guerra-civil.html. This event is the first English-language showcase with the author\, and includes an exhibition at the University of Reading library of some of the research materials underpinning the making of the book. \nAbout the speaker \nBegoña Garrido holds a PhD in Spanish Cultural Studies from the University of Reading\, where she was awarded an Anniversary Scholarship (2017) to conduct research on the daily lives of working-class Basque women under Franco in the 1940s. Her current work focuses on historical memory and intergenerational trauma\, particularly the exile of the Basque ‘children of 1937’. She is committed to making academic research accessible through public engagement\, using formats such as graphic novels\, talks\, and exhibitions to reach wider audiences. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/memorias/
LOCATION:Edith Morley\, 230
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250602T142239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T142239Z
UID:31328-1749427200-1749859199@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Reading Open Research Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31329″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://research.reading.ac.uk/openresearch/”][vc_column_text] \nReading Open Research Week\, June 9-13.\nTo attend online\, please register using this form. As we are still receiving submissions for contributions\, we will email everyone closer to time with Teams links for every event. \nThroughout the week\, we’ll explore Open Research from multiple angles\, reflecting different stages in the research life cycle: \n\nLaying the foundations – pre-registration and transparent planning\nAssessing with integrity – responsible research assessment\nOpening the process – sharing at every stage\, not just the end\nWorking with data – analysing\, coding\, and making methods open\nConnecting beyond academia – public engagement and societal impact\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/reading-open-research-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250408T101325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T102959Z
UID:31084-1748476800-1748563199@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:3rd Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing Post Graduate Symposium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing is delighted to announce the 3rd CBCP Post Graduate Symposium\, scheduled for Thursday\, 29th May 2025. This is an opportunity for PhD students and Postdoctoral researchers to present their research\, engage in discussions on Book Cultures and Publishing\, and connect with a broader academic community within the University of Reading (CBCP) and beyond. \nThis year’s symposium will explore the intersection of translation\, cultural exchange\, and linguistic diversity in print cultures. We invite PhD students and Postdoctoral researchers to submit abstracts for 15-minute presentations on topics related to this theme\, including but not limited to: \n\nBook production and distribution on a global scale\n\n\nReadership in global and multilingual contexts\n\n\nThe printing and publishing trade in international and multilingual contexts\n\n\nComparative book history\, typography\, and design\n\n\nThe materiality of text and image (including digital formats) in translation or from comparative perspectives\n\n\nTechnologies (including AI) and their impact on translation\, typography\, and linguistic diversity\n\n\nTranslation as a profession: translators’ working conditions and role in the publishing industry\, crediting and copyright\, translators as mediators\, advocates\, scouts and agents.\n\n  \nThe deadline for the submission of the abstracts is Monday 24th March 2023. Abstracts should not exceed 350 words in length (references and bio excluded) and should include short bio of candidates\, mentioning their affiliation. \nConfirmation of acceptance will be sent to delegates by the second week of April. \nThis is a hybrid event. There is no cost to attend. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees. \nAbstracts should be submitted by sending an email to the cbcp@reading.ac.uk. Any queries should be addressed to Emma Page (e.d.page@pgr.reading.ac.uk) and Cristina De Luca (c.deluca@pgr.reading.ac.uk). \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/3rd-centre-for-book-cultures-and-publishing-post-graduate-symposium/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250113T090046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T104714Z
UID:30691-1747440000-1747526399@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Community Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The University’s Community Festival returns to Campus this year on Saturday 17 May 12-5pm. \nThe Festival brings together local residents\, alumni\, community groups and small businesses for a programme of live music\, theatre and performance\, community stands\, crafts\, street food and research activities. \nLast year’s research programme included a research exhibition featuring stands with hands-on activities\, children’s talks\, and research talks. The activities were popular and well received by both visitors and participants\, and this year’s Festival aims to expand on these activities and attract new audiences. \nFind out more here. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uQiY7tLS_o[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/community-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Whiteknights campus\, University of Reading\, Whiteknights Campus\, Reading\, RG6 6AH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250513T080748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T080748Z
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SUMMARY:Making (slowly) as method in socio-environmental research?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nYou are warmly welcome to join our online Human Geography Research Cluster seminar\, in which Laura Pottinger\, University of Manchester will present: \nMaking (slowly) as method in socio-environmental research? \nIn this talk\, I draw on emerging ideas about ‘patchwork ethnography’\, an approach mobilising the often multi-sited\, fragmented\, non-linear character of ethnographic research in practice. I share early findings from an extended six-year study that uses a range of creative and material methods to explore environmental understandings and people-plant relationships in the practice of natural textile dyeing. I ask how the ‘soft’ metaphors of piecing\, steeping and stitching might be useful for cultivating gentle\, creative and slowly-paced methodological praxis. \nBiography: \nLaura Pottinger is a research fellow in cultural geography at the University of Manchester. Her research is interested in everyday forms of social and environmental activism\, people and plant relationships\, craft and cultivation. She draws on creative\, participatory and ethnographic methodologies to explore these themes. Her current fellowship research works closely with textile artists and makers to consider the potentials and challenges of slow making. \n________________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\nMicrosoft Teams Need help? \n\n\nJoin the meeting now \n\n\nMeeting ID: 376 315 403 228 \n\n\nPasscode: gs7fj2Jt \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDial in by phone \n\n\n+44 20 7660 8335\,\,989865079# United Kingdom\, City of London \n\n\nFind a local number \n\n\n\nPhone conference ID: 989 865 079# \n\n\nFor organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN \n\n\n\nUniversity of Reading \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/making-slowly-as-method-in-socio-environmental-research/
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250430T094953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T095052Z
UID:31196-1747134000-1747137600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence | Innovation Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Come along! \nThis seminar series will continue on Tuesday 13th May from 11:00 – 12:00 in Edith Morley 226 and joining us will be Dr Maria Zachari\, Deal Integration and Separation Manager at GSK. Maria will be speaking about her experience of transitioning from academic to industry research and within industry to a more commercial role. She can also give some insight into academia-industry engagement. Maria completed a PhD at the University of Dundee and has an MBA from the Quantic School of Business & Technology (WA\, USA). Early in her career she took part in the YES competition\, which influenced her career path. Please find her LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-zachari-lkd/ \nIt would be immensely helpful if you could sign-up to the event (even if you intend to be online) so that we can have an idea of numbers: https://forms.office.com/e/brbhqhdtHB \nWhat to expect \nAll staff and students across the University very welcome! These friendly in-person/hybrid seminars will look at the benefits of innovation from the perspectives of our speakers\, many of whom started out as researchers at the University of Reading or are still here now! Speakers will talk about how their research and careers have been shaped and enriched through innovation\, with time for questions and networking at the end. \nDid you know? \nInnovating\, or taking a new idea and creating positive real-world impact and/or value\, has many benefits for you and your research. Through innovation\, you can learn new entrepreneurial skills and knowledge which will support you to secure research funding. Getting involved in innovation can also give you access to additional funding sources for your research\, and through external partnerships\, you can new perspectives or ideas for where to take your research next. \nFuture Dates: \nWe are so excited to tell you that this will be a series of seminars across the year\, running from April to October. We will be back in touch with specific dates for these upcoming seminars\, but we are pleased to announce that we will be joined by the following: \n\nDr Sam Decombel – CEO – Fitness Genes (former UoR PhD student)\, June 2025\nDrs Oliver Hancox\, Sarah Needs\, Chris Jone and Jon Gibbins – founders of UoR spin-outs Astratus and HaemAnalytica\, July 2025\n\nPlus\, more to announce! \nWe look forward to seeing you all there![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31198″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/royal-society-entrepreneur-in-residence-innovation-seminar-series/
LOCATION:Edith Morley\, 226
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
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SUMMARY:'Passages' Screen: Reading Latin American and Caribbean Network
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]And the excitement continues on 8th May: at 4pm Reading Latin American and Caribbean Network (R-LAC) are organising a screening of Passages (Nagib & Paiva\, 2019) in the Minghella Cinema\, followed by a Q&A with (our very own) director Lúcia Nagib and guest Tiago de Luca (Warwick)\, then conversation over refreshments. It’s very good! \nJoin us at the Minghella Cinema at the University of Reading\, on Thursday 8th May 4pm\, for an exclusive screening of the award-winning film Passages by Prof. Lúcia Nagib . This captivating 96-minute essay-documentary will be followed by an engaging Q&A session with our special guest\, Dr Tiago de Luca from the University of Warwick. Check further details of the film and the event below and on R-LAC website. \nDive deeper into the making of this remarkable film and explore the rich tapestry of Brazilian culture. After the screening and discussion\, we invite you to continue the conversation over pizza and drinks at the Green Room. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy a thought-provoking film and lively discussion in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nThe R-LAC committee. \nPASSAGES (directed by Lúcia Nagib and Samuel Paiva\, UK\, 2019) \n \nSynopsis \n  \nPositioning itself between the essay and the documentary forms\, the feature-length film Passages showcases a selection of Brazilian films in which intermedial devices\, that is\, the utilisation within film of artforms and media such as literature\, painting\, theatre\, music\, photography\, radio and television\, appear to function as a ‘passage’ to political and social reality. It interweaves these filmic examples with interviews with 15 exponents of the Brazilian film industry\, including 11 filmmakers\, one editor\, one music composer\, one producer and one curator\, all of whom are strongly connected with what became known as the Retomada do Cinema Brasileiro\, or the Brazilian Film Revival\, starting in the mid-1990s\, which brought back to the agenda the question of national identity and Brazil’s lingering social issues. The flourishing and diversification of independent filmmaking from the 1990s onwards favoured not only a new approach to reality\, but also an emboldened use of the film medium that acknowledged and exposed its inextricable connections with other art and medial forms. Though the 1990s Film Revival involved production centres all over Brazil\, Passages focuses on film practitioners from São Paulo and Pernambuco\, who established a creative collaboration across the geographic\, economic and cultural borders of their respective regions. \n  \nInterviewees (in alphabetical order)      \n  \nTata Amaral – Film director\, producer\, screenwriter \nHélder Aragão (DJ Dolores) – Composer\, film director \nCláudio Assis – Film director\, producer \nBeto Brant – Film director\, producer\, screenwriter \nPaulo Caldas – Film director\, producer\, screenwriter \nVânia Debs – Film editor\, academic \nAna Farache – Curator\, photographer \nLírio Ferreira – Film director\, producer\, screenwriter \nMarcelo Gomes – Film director\, screenwriter \nHilton Lacerda – Film director\, screenwriter \nFernando Meirelles – Film director\, producer\, screenwriter \nKleber Mendonça Filho – Film director\, film critic\, screenwriter \nRenata Pinheiro– Film director\, art director\, screenwriter \nAdelina Pontual – Film director\, producer\, screenwriter \nJoão Vieira Júnior – Film producer[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/passages-screen-reading-latin-american-and-caribbean-network/
LOCATION:Minghella Building\, Minghella Cinema\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250320T124725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T124725Z
UID:31014-1743678000-1743681600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Innovation Seminar Series 2025 | Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence
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URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/innovation-seminar-series-2025-royal-society-entrepreneur-in-residence/
LOCATION:Edith Morley\, G44
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T113610
CREATED:20250320T135847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T140057Z
UID:31025-1743674400-1743685200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Colonies\, Hives and Queens: Insects and Colonialism flash talks and discussion session
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Natural History Museum\, London\, for 3rd April 2025 (10am–1pm\, Flett Theatre) \nSpeakers and titles of flash talks \nDiogo de Carvalho Cabral (History\, Trinity College\, Dublin)\, ‘At the Mercy of Ants: Colonial Anthropocentrism\, Insect Agency and the Making of Brazil’s National Identity’ \nSabine Marie Clarke (History\, University of York)\, ‘Poisons\, Productivity and Power: Making a Pest of the Desert Locust’ \nRohan Deb Roy (History\, University of Reading)\, ‘The White Ant’s Burden: Entomo-political Complex in British India’ \nBeulah Garner (NHM\, Entomology)\, ‘“Our Boy has many Beetles”: Colonial Attitudes towards Describing the Insect Diversity of Central America’ \nAndrea Hart (NHM\, Special Collections)\, ‘Insects in Art and Archives: A Quick Fly through of the Natural History Museum’s Library and Archive Collections and Resources’ \nFiona Melhuish (The Museum of English Rural Life/Special Collections\, UMASCS\, University of Reading)\, ‘Bees Around the World: the Cowan Bee Book Collection at The Museum of English Rural Life\, University of Reading’ \nAndy Polaszek (NHM\, Entomology)\, ‘Are Post-Colonial Settlements now Fit for Purpose?’ \nSue Ryder (NHM\, Entomology)\, ‘Overview of the Entomology Historical Collections with regard to Exploration under the Auspices of Empire’ \nJonathan Saha (History\, University of Durham)\, ‘Of Bedbugs and Beri-Beri’ \nClaire Smith (Cole Museum of Zoology\, School of Biological Sciences\, University of Reading)\, ‘A Tanzanian Lucky Dip: Eric Burtt’s Collecting in Colonial East Africa’ \nAll NHM and University of Reading Staff are welcome to attend. There will be an option to attend virtually\, please put your email address into the registration form\, to make sure you receive the link. To give us a broad sense of numbers please register here. \nThe Partnership can cover travel expenses for those who wish to attend in person\, please register in advance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/colonies-hives-and-queens-insects-and-colonialism-flash-talks-and-discussion-session/
LOCATION:Natural History Museum
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Disturbing the dead: Climate change and the potential relocation of Swedish cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nYou are warmly invited to a Human Geography Research Cluster/ Global Development Research Division in person (Sorby Room 115\, 1st Floor of Wager Building) / hybrid seminar (1-2pm on 27/3/25). \nDisturbing the dead: Climate change and the potential relocation of Swedish cemeteries\nRoger Marjavaara\, Umeå University\, Sweden. \nAbstract \nThis presentation focuses on the contradiction of mobility and immobility in relation to interred human remains. While society generally embraces human mobility\, once individuals pass away and are disposed of\, mobility ceases to be the norm. Some counties\, like Sweden\, has a rigid burial legislation that prohibits the re-location of interred human remains. However\, both society- and climate-related events are increasingly affecting the eternal rest of the deceased. Utilizing quantitative data on all cemeteries in Sweden\, this study aims to assess and analyse the potential magnitude of future large-scale moves of human remains due to expected impacts of climate change\, and to put this into a relational context of norms and laws. Results show that climate change poses an apparent risk to cemeteries in Sweden. \nBiography \nRoger Marjavaara is associate professor in human geography at the department of geography at Umeå University\, Sweden. The main focus of his research is the driving forces and consequences of human mobility. Here\, temporary mobility\, or tourism\, is of special interest\, especially second home tourism and its impact on places and people. Dr. Marjavaara also has an interest in production and reproduction of places\, and retail geography and mobile consumers. Further\, post-mortal mobility is another field that has attracted his research attention. \n________________________________________________________________________________ \nMicrosoft Teams Need help?\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 357 220 295 754\nPasscode: L53Cmw \n\n\n\nDial in by phone\n+44 20 7660 8335\,\,915358739# United Kingdom\, City of London\nFind a local number\nPhone conference ID: 915 358 739#\nFor organisers: Meeting options| Reset dial-in PIN\nUniversity of Reading \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/disturbing-the-dead-climate-change-and-the-potential-relocation-of-swedish-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Sorby Room\, Wager Building
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Through a decolonising lens? Exploring the connections between 'bereavement and grief' and the climate and ecological emergencies
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nYou are warmly invited to an online Human Geography Research Cluster seminar on Thursday 13th March\, 1pm- 1.50pm (Teams link for joining below). \nThrough a decolonising lens? Exploring the connections between ‘bereavement and grief’ and the climate and ecological emergencies. \nJane McCarthy\, Honorary Associate\, The Open University; Visiting Professor\, Centre for Death and Society\, Bath University; Visiting Fellow\, University of Reading. \nAbstract \nThe impact of the climate and ecological emergency creates a central threat regarding the polycrisis currently unfolding across the globe\, rooted in colonial\, capitalist\, white\, modernity. While many peoples across the world already experience catastrophic ‘losses’ of many kinds\, the polycrisis gives rise to global issues of collective and individualised deaths\, profound losses and endings of many kinds\, raising existential threats to all life on earth. These are ’human’-made crises\, though not made equally by all ‘humans’\, requiring a sustained focus and concern\, of and for the living\, in both the anticipation and the aftermath of these deaths\, losses\, and endings. Yet\, while death and bereavement studies as constructed in affluent Minority worlds has claimed an arrogant universality\,  the narrative and rhetoric of modernity is most profoundly challenged by human mortality. The Open University programme on Existential Dis/Connections aims to bring currently disparate bodies of work into connection\, centring on our three core themes of death and loss\, the CEE\, and decolonisation. We seek to create new spaces for nurturing and embracing both epistemic and ontological justice\, to enable a pluriverse of cosmologies\, and ways of being and living alongside death\, to be valued and heard through a decolonising lens that starts from ‘elsewhere’. Can death studies decentre the current dominant approaches rooted in modernity\, to contribute towards an existential climate justice for the benefit all life and entities on earth? \n________________________________________________________________________________ \nMicrosoft Teams Need help?\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 380 745 621 309\nPasscode: HzkWeL \n\n\n\nDial in by phone\n+44 20 7660 8335\,\,138757062# United Kingdom\, City of London\nFind a local number\nPhone conference ID: 138 757 062#\nFor organisers: Meeting options| Reset dial-in PIN\nUniversity of Reading \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/through-a-decolonising-lens-exploring-the-connections-between-bereavement-and-grief-and-the-climate-and-ecological-emergencies/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Digital Humanities and Artificial Intelligence | Community of Practices joint event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More details to follow![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/digital-humanities-and-artificial-intelligence-community-of-practices-joint-event/
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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SUMMARY:Open Research and Digital Humanities
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThis is a hybrid event.\n \nThe Digital Humanities CoP and Hub\, in collaboration with the Open and Robust Research at Reading (ORRR) network\, invite you to a lunchtime event on the theme of Open Research and Digital Humanities. The event will include a guest talk by Dr Christopher Ohge (Senior Lecturer in Digital Approaches to Literature at the School of Advanced Study\, member of the University of London’s Open Research Group and School of Advanced Study’s Digital Humanities Research Hub) and a Q&A session. Tea/coffee will be available for those attending in person. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/open-research-and-digital-humanities/
LOCATION:Palmer 103
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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