Rescue and Applications of a Satellite Surface Temperature Dataset for the 1970s​
2019-06-04 13:00 - 13:50 (Europe/London) | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Tuesday Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department
Thomas Eldridge

'The value of model organisms: from disease models to mechanisms' and 'How C.elegans and Zebrafish models can enhance your research'
2019-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Harborne Lecture Theatre, Harborne Building, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6UR
Drs Eva Kevei & Alice Pollitt, School of Biological Sciences

Researchfish (Research Staff Development Opportunity)
2019-06-05 12:00 - 14:00
One to one surgery sessions will be available for research staff in using the Researchfish online outcomes reporting systems.

ICMA Research Seminars - Ioannis Oikonomou
2019-06-05 13:00 - 14:00 | ICMA G09, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BA, United Kingdom
ICMA Research Seminars – Ioannis Oikonomou

Research Data Management Surgery (Research Staff Development Opportunity)
2019-06-05 14:00 - 16:00
You can book a one-to-one session with the Research Data Manager for advice and practical assistance in managing research data. Book sessions for help with all aspects of research data management, including: grant applications – preparing data management plans and costing requirements; managing and storing data during a project; preserving and sharing data from completed projects, and using the University’s Research Data Archive for this purpose.
14.00 – 14.30, 14.30 – 15.00, 15.00 – 15.30, 15.30 – 16.00

What are the conservation challenges of today? - Women's Journeys in STEM
2019-06-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Smoking Billy’s, 61 St Mary’s Butts, Reading RG1 2LG
By Dr Joanna Bagniewska
Joining the Reading branch of the British Science Association for monthly Cafe Scientifique talks celebrating women’s journeys in science.
Admission free. No booking required.

“Reading comprehension in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Insights from eye movements”
2019-06-06 | L24, G06
Institute of Education – Research Programme
Inmaculada Fajardo Bravo, University of Valencia –
“Reading comprehension in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Insights from eye movements”
Refreshments Provided

Managing your Digital Researcher Identity (1-1 Session) (Research Staff Development Opportunity)
2019-06-06 12:00 - 14:45
Research Staff Development Opportunities.
Tracking the impact and reach of your research outputs is much easier if you have a consistent digital identity. Give your digital identity a health check by looking at your Google Scholar, ResearcherID, Scopus Author ID and ORCiD profiles. In this one-to one session you can check which researcher identifiers you already have, which ones you might need and ensure that your research outputs are correctly attributed to you. This session can include: setting up and/or checking your Google Scholar account; setting up and/or checking your ResearcherID, Scopus Author ID, ORCiD ID; checking that your publications are correctly attributed to you in bibliographic databases.
12.00 – 12.45, 13.00 – 13.45, 14.00 – 14.45

"Disrupted spatial coding in hippocampal and cortical circuits in mouse models of dementia" - Dr Jon Brown, University of Exeter
2019-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Hopkins Building, Room 101, University of Reading, Reading, RG1 6UR, United Kingdom
School of Pharmacy Research and Scholarship Seminars Summer 2019
“Disrupted spatial coding in hippocampal and cortical circuits in mouse models of dementia” – Dr Jon Brown, University of Exeter

Hybrid Practices Event (School of Architecture)
2019-06-07 | School of Architecture
Co-hosted by staff from the School of Architecture, the School of Art, and the Arts Strategy.
Details TBA.

Soapbox Science Comes to Reading
2019-06-08 | Town Centre, Broad Street
Soapbox Science is a novel public outreach platform for promoting women scientists and the science they do.
Admission free. No booking required.

Ground-based thermography for urban climate study​
2019-06-11 13:00 - 13:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Tuesday Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department
William Morrison

'Spliced XBP1 induces a soluble type IV Collagen Alpha 1 expression via novel mechanisms' and 'Cysteamine inhibits lysosomal oxidation of low density lipoprotein in macrophages and reduces atherosclerosis in mice'
2019-06-11 13:00 - 14:00
Dr Angshu Angbohang, School of Biological Sciences
Feroz Ahmad

Scholarly Publishing: Requirements and Opportunities (Research Staff Development Opportunity)
2019-06-11 13:00 - 15:00
This session is intended for early career researchers or for those needing a general overview.
We provide practical information about maximizing the visibility of your research publications for the benefit of both you and the University.
Following the session you will be able to:

recognise the different types and benefits of open access
comply with key open access policies
know what to deposit in CentAUR
apply to the University’s fund to cover open access publishing costs
make informed choices about where to publish
make informed decisions about sharing networks
access key bibliometric tools and Altmetric
register for and populate an ORCiD

(See also OPEN ACCESS PUBLICATIONS POLICIES AND WHAT THESE MEAN FOR YOU for a shorter, focused course for researchers who need to comply with REF and funder open access policies. There is an overlap between the courses.)

Department of Philosophy - Wittgenstein Forum: Kai Büttner (Barranquilla, Colombia)
2019-06-11 16:10 - 18:00 | EM 189
Department of Philosophy – Wittgenstein Forum: Kai Büttner (Barranquilla, Colombia)

Echoes of Manguebeat: video essay and seminar by Amanda Mansur Nogueira
2019-06-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Minghella Building, Studio Space 102, Minghella Building, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BT, United Kingdom
Film production in Pernambuco, in the Northeastern Region of Brazil, grew out of the effervescent music scene of the 1990s. Pernambucan cinema has appropriated Manguebeat music and film in contemporary Pernambucan cinema as a synesthetic experience and transmedia experience.
Based on the methodology of intermedia analysis, the aim of this seminar is to open up the relationship between music What has been the impact of Manguebeat on film production in Pernambuco? How does the music define the choice of camera angles, performances, editing? How does the music articulate the films’ narratives? It is with the intention of discussing such issues that we propose this seminar and the presentation of a video essay.
Amanda Mansur Nogueira is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Reading, supervised by Professor Lúcia Nagib. She is an expert in Pernambucan cinema and a Lecturer in Film Production at Federal University of Pernambuco in Brazil.
Please contact Amanda for more details: a.mansurcustodionogueira@reading.ac.uk

Introduction to Writing Successful Research Proposals (Research Staff Development Opportunity)
2019-06-12 09:30 - 12:00
External research funding is a crucial part of the research profile of Universities and is a major issue for academic staff. This session will provide potential applicants with the key information they need to be able to write a research proposal. It will cover the structure, content and presentation of research proposals, impact plan requirements and how grants are assessed.

Leadership as heterogeneous engineering
2019-06-13 | Henley Business School, Room 108, Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
Henley Business School – Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour research seminars.
Dr Lebene Soga

Victoria Revell, University of Surrey - School of Pharmacy Research and Scholarship Seminars Summer 2019
2019-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Hopkins Building, Room 101, University of Reading, Reading, RG1 6UR, United Kingdom
Victoria Revell, University of Surrey – School of Pharmacy Research and Scholarship Seminars Summer 2019

Architecture End of Year Show
2019-06-14 | School of Architecture
Architecture End of Year Show
Details TBA.

'Towards an Acceptable Human-Robot Social Interaction: Development of Perception and Attention Models for Humanoid Robots ' and 'Bioinformatics support for genomics '
2019-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Harborne Lecture Theatre, Harborne Building, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6UR
Dr Abolfazl Zaraki, School of Biological Sciences
Dr Bajuna Salehe, School of Biological Sciences

Islam and the Crusades - The GCMS Summer Symposium
2019-06-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Edith Morley Building, Van Emden Lecture Theatre, Edith Morley Building, University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
Islam and the Crusades
The GCMS Summer Symposium
Thursday, 20 June 2019: Van Emden Lecture Theatre, Edith Morley (lunch: G27L)
9.00: Start
9.30: Registration
10.00: Rebecca Rist (University of Reading), ‘Introduction’.
10.15: Andrew Jotischky (RHUL), ‘Monks and Muslims: Reform Monasticism and Islam in 11th Century Italy.’
11.00: COFFEE
11.30: Matthew Bennett (Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst), ‘Military masculinity and cross-cultural chivalry in twelfth-century crusading warfare’.
12.45-2.00: LUNCH (included)
2.00: Jonathan Phillips (RHUL), ‘Saladin’s Struggle to Survive in Egypt: Generosity, Patronage and Display’.
2.45: TEA
3.15: Jan Vandeburie (University of Leicester), ‘Lex Mahometi – The Changing Understanding of Jihād among Latin Authors, c.1125-c.1225’.
4.00: Mohamad El-Merheb (SOAS), ‘Fanatical Raydāfrans (Louis IX), judicious Anbarūr (Frederick II) and the cruel Bābā (Pope): Islamic understanding of Frankish politics around the Seventh Crusade’.
4.45: Rebecca Rist (University of Reading), ‘Summary and Final Thoughts’.
5.00: End
To book your place (and pay if you are NOT a student) please use this link:
https://www.store.reading.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/faculty-of-arts-humanities-social-science/department-of-history/gcms-summer-symposium-2019
For more information on how to book your place or any other queries please contact: Luke Thompson at execsupporthums@reading.ac.uk or Rebecca Rist at r.a.c.rist@reading.ac.uk

Reading 2050: 'The Current and Future Role of Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership' by Tim Smith MBE
2019-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | L022 G01, L022 G01, London Road Campus, Reading, RG1 5AQ
Tim Smith MBE from Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), will give a free Reading 2050 lecture: ‘The Current and Future Role of Thames Valley Berkshire LEP’ on 20 June. Ahead of the lecture, here he gives a taster of what the LEP is, what it does, and how you can get involved.
Over four years into implementing our Strategic Economic Plan we’re now responding to the government’s modern Industrial Strategy by leading on a local Industrial Strategy for Thames Valley Berkshire (BLIS).
The aim is that by March 2020 we will have produced a BLIS that recognises the natural capital of Thames Valley Berkshire while improving productivity and taking an inclusive approach to building prosperity.
The co-ordination of local industrial strategies, guided by a national framework, is a big step forward and one which is welcomed. LEPs are here to sustain economic growth and this is our chance to make a significant difference. Despite being a business-led organisation, we are a public-private-community sector partnership and already entrusted with £218m public funds to drive economic growth in Thames Valley Berkshire.
‘Local’ knowledge and understanding are at the core of effective local industrial strategies. We know the importance of our area, the contribution of – and the challenges to – our economy as well as the need to create spaces for new ideas to develop. We also understand that this is a time of such uncertainty and there is much expectation of economic policy. As the advocate of the area we have a responsibility to respond to this and shape a strategy for the coming decade.
We are working to achieve this, and substantive work has already been done to build a robust evidence base. We have recently published our BLIS Framework Document and this lecture comes just as we’re asking for the support of the business, local authority, community and education sectors in supporting the document.
The essence of being a successful partnership is to be found in the way the LEP develops and fosters relationships and understanding between the many stakeholder organisations. My lecture will set out who we are, what we’re doing, how we’re approaching this challenge and how you can get involved.
You can download the BLIS Framework Document at http://bit.ly/TVBIndustrialStrategy

Tim’s 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 )
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.
https://livingreading.co.uk/publications-events

Monday Departmental Seminar Programme - Meteorology Department: Victoria Sinclair, University of Helsinki
2019-06-24 12:00 - 12:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Monday Departmental Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department
Victoria Sinclair, University of Helsinki

TAMSAT-ALERT: a new frame work for agricultural decision support​
2019-06-25 13:00 - 13:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Tuesday Seminar Programme – Meteorology Department
Dagmawi Teklu Asfaw

University of Reading Engagement and Impact Awards
2019-06-25 15:30 - 18:00 | Meadow Suite, Park House, Meadow Suite, Park House, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
From securing African farmers’ futures to building the confidence of Reading mums who’ve been out of the job market for a while, 12 research projects making a real-world impact have been shortlisted for the University of Reading’s Research Engagement and Impact Awards. The winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony on 25 June, and University colleagues, stakeholders and anyone with an interest in our research is warmly invited to attend.
Entries were whittled down to the top 12 by a panel including Professor Parveen Yaqoob, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation. Judges were impressed by the quality and breadth of the applications.
Spanning climate science, education, law, design, global development and computer science, the shortlist represents a broad cross-section of Reading research benefiting people locally, nationally and globally.

One of the selected projects, ‘Marvellous mums’ supports local, less socially advantaged women, many of whom have been out of work for some time. The programme, led by Professor Carol Fuller, is boosting women’s confidence and self-esteem and empowering them to make changes that will help them develop more fulfilling lives for themselves and their families.
And on an international scale, millions of small-holder farmers across Africa can now look forward to a more secure future thanks to satellite-derived estimates of rainfall that are helping insurance companies provide effective cover against drought. That’s thanks to the TAMSAT project, led by Professor Emily Black, which allows farmers to get weather-index insurance that pays out if cumulative rainfall drops below a pre-agreed threshold, even if their farm is a long way from a rain gauge.
The full list of shortlisted projects is:

Emily Black – Drought insurance using TAMSAT rainfall estimates
Tony Capstick – Language for resilience in refugee settings
Joanna Clark – Loddon Catchment Consultancy (GV2LCC)
Rebecca Emerton and Andrea Ficchi – Real-time flood briefings for humanitarian emergency response to cyclones in Mozambique
Federico Faloppa – Leading Amnesty International’s task force against hate speech in Italy
James Ferryman – Biometrics Research Leads to Frictionless and More Secure Border Crossings
Carol Fuller – Marvellous Mums/Marvellous Me
Rosa Freedman – Safeguarding Children from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Conflict and Crisis Zones
Hilary Geoghegan – Opening up science for all (OPENER)
Christopher Newdick – Priority Setting in the NHS
Natthapoj VincentTrakulphadetkrai – Maths through stories
Sue Walker – Information design, architecture, pharmacy: getting the message across about AMR

At the Awards ceremony there will be an opportunity to learn more about the shortlisted projects through quickfire 2-minute presentations and posters from the shortlisted researchers and there will be an address from guest speaker Paul Manners, Director of the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement. The event will be hosted by Professor Parveen Yaqoob, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation.
Register to attend
Watch a film of last year’s winners
Find out more about the Research Impact and Engagement Awards.

Gender and Women’s Empowerment – rhetoric or reality?
2019-06-26 09:30 - 16:00 | London Road, LO24 (Institute of Education), 4 Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5EX
Dr Karen Jones from the Institute of Education and Dr Claire Collins from Henley Business School are delighted to announce that booking is open for a conference they will be hosting at the University of Reading’s London Road Campus on Wednesday 26 June 2019.
The event comprises guest speaker talks interspersed with lively and engaging activities, discussions, a panel debate on the theme of ‘Gender and Women’s Empowerment – rhetoric or reality?’
Guest speakers include Professor Simonetta Manfredi, Oxford Brooks University who will talk about ‘Positive Action’ and Dr Kate Carruthers Thomas, Birmingham City University who will deliver a workshop called ‘Getting Graphic’.
Lunch will be provided during which there will be an art exhibition called ‘Feministo’ and a poster exhibition aimed at showcasing the diverse research and projects undertaken by staff and students at the University of Reading.
The event is free for students, staff and visitors to the University of Reading, however, registration is required online .

Research Impact (Research Staff Development Opportunity)
2019-06-27 10:00 - 12:30
Research Staff Development Opportunities.
This session is aimed at all research staff within all disciplines. It will introduce the topic of Research Impact, the good that our research has on the world outside academia, and outline its importance and the steps that can be taken to achieve it. The Research Impact Team will work with you to understand the impact that your research could have, the stakeholders that would be interested in your work (including organisations, policy makers and the general public) and how to approach them and finally how to plan to gather evidence to support impact claims. Pathways to Impact (part of RCUK grant applications) will also be covered. This session will be tailored to suit academics with developed, developing or potential research impact.

Inform Conference 2019 - Evolution of International Foundation Programmes - Recognising a new environment and adapting to change.
2019-06-29 | Whitenights & Malaysia Campuses
Evolution of International Foundation Programmes – Recognising a new environment and adapting to change.
This one-day event will include presentations and posters on the theme and provide an opportunity for interaction and sharing of practice with colleagues from the IFP community.
Conference fee: £70 (UK), £35 (Malaysia)
Timings: 09:00-17:00 UK, 10:30-18:30 Malaysia.

Key women in the road to delivery of a geological disposal facility for radioactive waste - Women's Journeys in STEM
2019-07-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Smoking Billy’s, 61 St Mary’s Butts, Reading RG1 2LG
By Helen Kendall and Prof Cherry Tweed
Joining the Reading branch of the British Science Association for monthly Cafe Scientifique talks celebrating women’s journeys in science.
Admission free. No booking required.
