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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
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UID:31693-1757289600-1757548799@research.reading.ac.uk
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;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
CREATED:20250822T115115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T122549Z
UID:31690-1757511000-1757520000@research.reading.ac.uk
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;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
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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:20250916T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
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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:20250917T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
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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;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T161500
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
CREATED:20250822T112019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T113523Z
UID:31678-1758758400-1765583999@research.reading.ac.uk
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:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
CREATED:20260107T141346Z
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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;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
CREATED:20251218T125515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T162141Z
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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:20260205T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T083851
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260518
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SUMMARY:Centenary Community Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The University of Reading’s annual Community Festival is a free\, family-friendly event celebrating the amazing research\, creativity and community spirit that make Reading special. As part of the University’s centenary year\, this year’s event has been renamed the Centenary Community Festival\, marking 100 years of the University’s connection with the town and community. The festival brings together staff\, students\, alumni\, local residents\, community groups\, businesses and partners for a day packed with live performances\, interactive activities\, food\, music and fun for all ages. \nThe research programme includes a research ‘exhibition’ featuring c.20 stands with hands-on activities\, a programme of children’s talks and research talks\, and some workshops or panel discussions. As well as showcasing our research in an accessible way\, this is also an opportunity for researchers to gain experience of public engagement with research in a festival setting. The research activities are popular and have been well received by both visitors and participants.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmFclD10x3A”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/centenary-community-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Whiteknights campus\, University of Reading\, Whiteknights Campus\, Reading\, RG6 6AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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