The Power of Lasers - Pint of Science
2019-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The Outlook, 76-78A Kings Road, Reading RG1 3BJ
Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival that takes place 20-22 May and brings researchers to your local pub to present their scientific discoveries.
Did you want to find out how lasers can be used to test jet engines, treat cancer and make miniature stars?
Then come along and find out about these uses and other exciting applications from two experts in the field of Laser Physics.

Our Shared Planet - Pint of Science
2019-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Smoking Billy’s, 61 St Mary’s Butts, Reading RG1 2LG
Nothing survives in isolation. Every single species is utterly dependent on a complex and vast web of interactions, and we are no exception. We are just one of the many millions of species that live on this planet and through this evening’s talks find out how we need the natural world just as much, if not more than the natural world needs us and what happens when we come into conflict with it.
Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival that takes place 20-22 May and brings researchers to your local pub to present their scientific discoveries.

Dementia Action Week 2019
2019-05-22 10:30 - 14:30 | Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL), Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX, United Kingdom
This event is part of the MERL and Reading Museum’s Cultural Commissioning partnership delivering ageing well programmes.
The Reading Dementia Action Alliance is coordinating the event to raise awareness of dementia and increase knowledge of services and support available in our town.

The Urban Room - Public-facing encounters (Architecture)
2019-05-22 12:00 - 14:00
Public-facing artist ‘encounters’ will occur on Wednesdays and Fridays, 12-2pm, between 15 May and 31 May. All are welcome.
At the University of Reading this summer, we present the Urban Room: a temporary wooden structure which carries the potential for enabling conversation and encounters between people and communities across Reading as a town and the University. Built by second year Architecture students as part of their studies, the Urban Room will offer a visually stimulating focal point on the beautiful London Road campus of the University during May and June.
More details: Urban Room: May-June 2019

CentAUR, REF & Funders’ Open Access Policies for Research Publications (Research Staff Development Opportunity)
2019-05-22 13:00 - 14:00
This session explains to researchers which publications the University requires them to deposit in CentAUR (green Open Access) and how this ensures compliance with both the University’s Open Access policy and the more specific REF and funder Open Access policies. We will also include guidance on how to publish as gold Open Access. The focus is on journal articles. At the end of the session you will be able to comply with the University’s CentAUR Deposit policy, Open Access policy, REF 2021 Open Access policy, funder Open Access requirements, use tools to find funder and publisher policies, and apply to the University’s Open Access Fund to cover open access publishing costs.

The Effects of Dietary Fat Composition on Abdominal Obesity and Related Cardiometabolic Risk and The effect of probiotic, prebiotic and polyphenol interventions on biomarkers of cardiometabolic health(Food and Nutritional Sciences seminar series)
2019-05-22 13:00 - 14:00 | CHEM LTG, Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6UR
Speakers:
Ezgi Ozen
Shouq Alzoufairi

Growing Old Gracefully: From Bones to Games - Pint of Science
2019-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The Three Guineas – Firefly Cellar Rooms, Station Approach, Reading RG1 1LY
Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival that takes place 20-22 May and brings researchers to your local pub to present their scientific discoveries.
Getting older is inevitable, whether now or 1000 years ago. What happens when we grow old? How does ageing affect our physical and mental health? Is this different from in the past? The bones of our ancestors can be used to determine the life course throughout history. Getting older isn’t too bad nowadays thanks to modern technology, especially exergames; try your hand at one of these.

Brain Control: Hormones to Computers - Pint of Science
2019-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Walkabout Reading , Wiston Terrace, off Friar Street, Reading RG1 1DG
Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival that takes place 20-22 May and brings researchers to your local pub to present their scientific discoveries.
How do natural hormones control our social behaviours? And how could we, in the future possibly control computers with our minds? In this series of talks, Nandini will discuss her research into brain hormones, while Slawomir will talk about his work in computational neuroscience. Suitable for all audiences- no science knowledge needed.

Building Blocks for a Cleaner Life - Pint of Science
2019-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | London Road, Building LO22, Room G01, University of Reading, London Road campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ
Two great reasons for attending the event – firstly learn about muons, and how they can be used to look at materials at atomic level and then about new materials being developed at Reading University that self-repair and some of their current and future benefits.
Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival that takes place 20-22 May and brings researchers to your local pub to present their scientific discoveries.

Welcome to the World of Tomorrow - Pint of Science
2019-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Smoking Billy’s, 61 St Mary’s Butts, Reading RG1 2LG
Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival that takes place 20-22 May and brings researchers to your local pub to present their scientific discoveries.
What comes to mind when we think of the future? Flying cars, holidays to Mars, catastrophic species loss or extreme weather events? We are living through a period of rapid change, but how do we know what’s going to happen? What will it mean for us and the other species living on this planet? Join us for our final night of talks as we look at the predictions and problems of the world of tomorrow.

“A longitudinal study of first year international undergraduates’ experience: from the perspective of autonomy development” & “Divorce, Ageing and Housing Demands”
2019-05-23 | L22, 108
Institute of Education – Research Programme
Dr Feng ‘Agnes’ Ding –“A longitudinal study of first year international undergraduates’ experience: from the perspective of autonomy development”
Ms Hongqin Zhang –“Divorce, Ageing and Housing Demands”

PGR First Year Presentations – 10 minute mini presentations
2019-05-23 | L24, G06
Institute of Education – Research Programme
Cecilia Muldoon, Fatima Abbou and Beverly Jennings

“Beyond the DNA double Helix” - John Brazier
2019-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Hopkins Building, Room 101, University of Reading, Reading, RG1 6UR, United Kingdom
School of Pharmacy Research and Scholarship Seminars 2019
“Beyond the DNA double Helix” – John Brazier

Reading 2050: What is the Future of the Tech Economy in Reading?
2019-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 | L022 G01, L022 G01, London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ
Reading has a rich history going back to medieval times and a reputation for change and adaption to economic pressures and technological change.
Location and connectivity have been the single most consistent factors in Reading’s economic evolution. Most reminiscent in Readings economic history is the 3Bs: ‘Beer, Biscuits, and Bulbs’ dating back to the 1800s and the industrial revolution.
More recently we coined the acronym ‘the 3Is’: IT, Investment and Insurance. A stark change from the three B’s this is a major transformation from a manufacturing secondary sector economy to a Knowledge based, tertiary sector economy. From factories to offices, from transporting goods and services by land to transporting deals, knowledge and information via the internet, from blue collar 6pm-6pm manual jobs to white collar 9pm – 5pm and 24 /7 trading.
Even so the 3Is are evolving to be more specialist. Energy and life sciences feature widely in our economy. We are going big scale Microsoft HQ to co working space for entrepreneurs, we are becoming more niche digi-tech, fin-tech, bio-tech nano-tech.
This makes for a very interesting future and something we must respond to in planning and regenerating our city especially as the pace of change is becoming more rapid.
Will place determine our economic landscape or will we simply become a convenient place for the sectors of tomorrow to land and grow? Can we fuel the future sectors in Reading with people, places to live and a life style they want? What will the next three letter acronym be to describe Readings economy? Will it only be three will it be more or less? Does it matter?
Please join Nigel Horton-Baker from Reading UK for a lecture: ‘What is the Future of the Tech Economy in Reading?’
The lecture is part of the ‘Economy and Employment’ theme of the Reading 2050 lecture series, which provide a platform to discuss how Reading should evolve into a smarter and more sustainable city by 2050 (www.reading2050.co.uk )
Admission to the lecture is free.
The SBE, Barton Wilmore and Reading UK, established the Reading 2050 group in 2013. The Reading 2050 lecture series is structured around three themes, which underpin the Reading 2050 vision:
*Place and Environment
*People and Lifestyle
*Economy and Employment
In 2017, the School brought together expert speakers to discuss Reading’s heritage and history, the future of its transport and energy and the impact of climate change and floods. A discussion on Reading’s Art and Culture was facilitated in 2018, and there are other Reading 2050 events planned for 2019.

Archaeology Leverhulme Trust Lecture, The Origins of Farming Communities in the Haidai Region of Northern China: New Discoveries and New Interpretations.
2019-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Sorby Room, Wager Building
Archaeology Leverhulme Trust Lecture, The Origins of Farming Communities in the Haidai Region of Northern China: New Discoveries and New Interpretations.
In the second lecture in this series, Professor Guiyun Jin will share fascinating insights of how people living in the Haidai Region of China transitioned from hunter gatherers to settled farmers. Early farmers, living in the Haidai region thousands of years ago developed intensive farming methods focusing on crops such as rice, millet and soybean and animals including pigs and dogs. They also farmed high-yield wild fruits and nuts, rich in starch, such as hazelnuts, water chestnut and Gorgon fruit, whilst hunting water fowl and fish. This
intensive and mixed subsistence strategy supported high yields and more stability allowing farming communities to become established and leading on to a sophisticated agricultural society as early as the third millennium BC. The main lecture will be followed by a drinks reception in the Archaeology foyer, all who join us for the lecture are invited to stay for the reception.
Booking is required and RSVPs for the event need to be directed to events@reading.ac.uk by Wednesday 8th May along with any dietary or access requirements.

The Urban Room - Public-facing encounters (Architecture)
2019-05-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-29 12:00 - 14:00, 2019-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | School of Architecture

Ladybird Books Landscapes: What to look for in the "What to Look For" books
2019-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL), Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX, United Kingdom
Dr Jeremy Burchardt, Associate Professor in the Department of History, University of Reading.

Building investor confidence in climate adaptation and innovation - UoR's Institute for Environmental Analytics to join discussions at ECCA 2019
2019-05-27 08:00 - 2019-05-31 17:00 | Lisbon, Portugal
ECCA 2019, May 27-31, Lisbon
Climate services research is the hot topic trending among financial circles eagerly looking for the tipping point for investment in adaptation methods and products and the Institute for Environmental Analytics – based at the University of Reading – will be joining the discussions at ECCA 2019, the European Climate Adaptation Conference, in Lisbon (May 28-30).
Reliable renewable energy, improved weather forecasting systems, data analytics platforms alerting us to drought and flooding risks, early warning for weather hazards, climate modelling to make strategic decisions for water supplies and agriculture – all have the potential to inform better decision-making. But those decisions need to make a clear business case to earn the confidence of investors and strategic decision-makers.
Using data to inform investment decisions
As specialists in developing proof-of-concept data applications based on world-leading research, the needs of clients are at the core of everything we do at the Institute for Environmental Analytics, including providing robust evidence to support investment decisions.
RE-SAT is our new powerful renewable energy analytics platform that helps to minimise the risks of investment and support governments in transitioning from fossil fuels to reliable renewable energy, offering a low carbon pathway for sustainable development.
Inspiring governments and energy providers
With funding from the UK Space Agency’s International Partnerships Programme, RE-SAT is inspiring investment from governments, utility providers, other stakeholders and financial organisations in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Tailored to each country’s weather and landscape and using multiple environmental datasets alongside advanced analytics RE-SAT provides a user-friendly, bespoke desktop platform that enables:

Optimisation of the location of renewable energy infrastructure
Increasing productivity
Forecasting of energy production daily
Development in partnership with the host country’s energy teams.

Providing accurate renewable energy projections
RE-SAT’s combination of improving accuracy of renewable energy generation projections, reducing the risk of financial exposure to variability in power production and saving money on redundant infrastructure all build investor confidence in renewable energy projects.
Following a successful pilot in Seychelles, RE-SAT is now being rolled out to a further 6 SIDS in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and the Caribbean supporting their governments in reaching their fossil fuel targets to meet their Paris Agreement commitments.
Find out how our skills can meet your needs
We have established an excellent reputation in developing data platforms to suit a wide range of technical and non-technical users and our bespoke training ensures that your team builds the skills and confidence to maximise your investment.
Speak to us today about how you can utilise our expert knowledge to support your business challenges, whether you are a global leader or a start-up.
Email info@the-iea.org
ECCA 2019
The Institute for Environmental Analytics is taking part in JPI Climate’s side event at ECCA 2019, on Monday, May 27th, ‘Climate services: state of affairs, relevance for users and the way forward’ (13:00-17:20)
Join in the afternoon of panel debate, world café discussions and project presentations which will expand on the role of climate services research in inspiring confidence in financial investment in adaptation methods and products, bringing together leading figures in investment, the European Commission, current climates services projects and climate services experts from across Europe.
Follow our activity at ECCA 2019 on Twitter @env_analytics and on Instagram JPIClimate@ECCA2019
Climate Pledge photo booth
Visit the JPI Climate at stand 22, on Floor 2 of the central foyer where we will have a Climate Pledge photo booth – choose your fun props, make your pledge and take a photo for your social media pages!
Sally Stevens, from the Institute of Environmental Analytics, will attend ECCA 2019.

Cecilia Bitz, University of Washington - Monday Departmental Seminar Programme - Meteorology Department
2019-05-28 12:00 - 12:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Monday Departmental Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department
Cecilia Bitz, University of Washington

'Modelling Pollinator Abundance and Pollination Service across the UK' and 'An experimental evolution approach to cancer metastasis'
2019-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Harborne Lecture Theatre, Harborne Building, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6UR
Dr Emma Gardner, School of Biological Sciences
Dr Shirley Keeton, School of Biological Sciences

Seminar on Wittgenstein’s ‘On Certainty’ led by Harry Tappenden & Harry Tomany
2019-05-28 16:10 - 18:00 | EM 189
Department of Philosophy – Wittgenstein Forum
Led by Harry Tappenden & Harry Tomany

Small Island convection and its many shapes and forms​
2019-05-29 13:00 - 13:50 | 1L61, Department of Meteorology
Tuesday Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department
Michael Johnston

ICMA Research Seminars - Nick Taylor, University of Bristol
2019-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 | ICMA G03, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BA, United Kingdom
ICMA Research Seminars – Nick Taylor, University of Bristol

Timetabling - How It Works
2019-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Hopkins Building, Room 101, University of Reading, Reading, RG1 6UR, United Kingdom
School of Pharmacy Research and Scholarship Seminars 2019
Julie Kelly & Tom Fitzsimmons

Making Architecture, Making Communities (Architecture Lecture Series) - Joshua Peasley
2019-05-30 17:30 - 18:30 | London Road, Building LO22, Room G01, University of Reading, London Road campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ
A public lecture series encouraging conversation around architecture in communities around Reading.
Joshua Peasley, Caukin Studio.
Admission free. No booking required.

Public Lecture: MAKING ARCHITECTURE MAKING COMMUNITIES - Joshua Peasley, Caukin Studio
2019-05-30 17:30 - 18:30 | London Road, LO22, GO1, London Road campus, University of Reading, RG1 5AQ

Chemistry Research Colloquium - Prof Gurdial Singh, University of the West Indies
2019-06-03
Chemistry Research Colloquium – Prof Gurdial Singh, University of the West Indies

Understanding Variability of Severe Extra-Tropical Cyclones and Wind Storms
2019-06-03 12:00 - 12:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Monday Departmental Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department
Gregor Leckebusch
University of Birmingham
