Victoria Revell, University of Surrey - School of Pharmacy Research and Scholarship Seminars Summer 2019
2019-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Mathematics of Climate
2019-07-08 - 2019-07-12 | 1L61, Department of Meteorology
Department of Mathematics and Statistics – LMS Summer School – Mathematics of Climate.

A celebration of Letterforms and Ephemera
2019-07-13 | Meadow Suite, Park House, Meadow Suite, Park House, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
The Department of Typography and Graphic Communication is holding a one-day symposium on Saturday 13 July, where world-class experts in design research, teaching, and practice will discuss ways of positioning ephemera within graphic design and typeface design. Participants will experience the visual richness of printed ephemera through illustrated talks and hands-on sessions with material from our collections of ephemera.
Hands-on sessions will be conducted by Martin Andrews, Paul Luna, Lucienne Roberts, and Michael Twyman. Talks will be given by Rathna Ramanathan and Fred Smeijers.
The Symposium will begin at 10:00 in the Department of Typography, and conclude at 17:30.
Lunch will be provided in the Meadow Suite. The event is capped to 60 participants to enable close access to the material, discussion and networking.
Registrations are welcome through: https://store.rdg.ac/2IFgJoA

Henley Centre for Leadership Research Visit Series: The Impact of Temporal Schemata: Understanding When Individuals Entrain versus Resist or Create Temporal Structure - Professor Abbie Shipp, Neeley School of Business
2019-07-15 11:00 - 13:30 | Henley Business School, Room 108, Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
Abbie Shipp, Professor of Management, Director of Adaptive Leader Executive Education Program, Neeley School of Business, Texas Christian University
As the pace of contemporary work increases, leaders in organizations seek to coordinate their employees’ efforts, particularly through the temporal coordination of rhythms. Yet little research has examined individual cognition, affect, and behavior in response to the “pull” of entrainment to an organization’s temporal structure. In this paper, we develop theory highlighting how individuals use temporal schemata—cognitive frameworks about time—to interpret and respond to temporal cues provided by an organization’s temporal structure (i.e., “push back”). In contrast to prior research, we propose that individuals can automatically or deliberately entrain, actively or passively resist, or create additional temporal structure. This model emphasizes the underdeveloped individual-level aspects of entrainment, contributing to future research by demonstrating that: 1) entrainment varies in degree and type, 2) entrainment (or lack thereof) is both cognitive and affective, and 3) entrainment may not be sustained. Several paradoxes are identified in how leaders can practically apply the model.
Biography
Dr. Abbie J. Shipp is a Professor of Management at Texas Christian University. Her research focuses on the psychological experience of time at work including: how individuals think about the past/present/future, trajectories of work experiences over time, how individuals react to change, and how time is spent on work tasks. Her work appears in premier outlets such as Academy of Management Review, Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and Personnel Psychology, and she is the co-editor (with Dr. Yitzhak Fried) of a two-volume book entitled, Time and Work. She is an editorial board member of Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, and Journal of Management. In addition to prior work at The Boeing Company and TV Guide as well as consulting work with multiple Fortune 500 companies, she is currently on the board of ZOE, a global non-profit focused on empowerment efforts for orphans and vulnerable children.

INTERMIDIA PROJECT - FINAL CELEBRATION
2019-07-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Minghella Studios, Minghella Building, Whiteknights Campus, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
The final celebration of the AHRC-FAPESP funded IntermIdia Project: https://research.reading.ac.uk/intermidia/
PROGRAMME
11h00-13h00 Cinema
Screening of Passages (Lúcia Nagib & Samuel Paiva, 2019), 96 mins
13h00-14h00 Atrium Lunch break featuring an exhibition of books, articles and other project outputs
14h00-15h30 Cinema, Screening of videographic essays:
– Playing at the Margins (John Gibbs & Suzana Reck Miranda), 10 mins
– Still Brazil (Stefan Solomon), 12 mins
– Hunger and Rotten Flesh: Cinema Novo, Pasolini, Eisenstein (Albert Elduque Busquets), 8 mins
– Say, have you seen the Carioca? (John Gibbs), 14 mins
– Digging into the Private Archive (Tamara Courage), 10 mins

Commercial Law Research Network Nigeria: Early Careers Methodology Workshop
2019-09-13 09:00 - 18:00 | Chancellor’s Building G05, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
The Commercial Law Research Network – Nigeria (CLRN_N) invites applications to its inaugural Early Career Researchers’ Methodology Workshop. CLRN_N is a network through which researchers connect to influence the development of Commercial Law and policy in Nigeria. It promotes the application of inter-disciplinary research methods to the analysis of commercial law and policy in Nigeria, encourages collaborations amongst members and contributes to the development of the next generation of researchers.
In line with its main aims, CLRN_N invites commercial law researchers studying for their doctorate degrees and those within 5 years of their first academic post to participate at its inaugural methodology workshop to be held on the 13th of September 2019 at the University of Reading. The workshop will provide an avenue through which they can be introduced to, discuss and develop methodologies.
Interested researchers should apply, describing their main research questions, outlining the methodologies applied thus far, and explaining how these methods support considered resolution of their research questions. Applications, which must not exceed one-side of an A4 paper, should be sent to Dr Bolanle Adebola at b.adebola@reading.ac.uk no later than the 9th of August 2019. Selected participants will be informed of the decision by the 16th of August 2019.
Contributions will be made towards the attendance expenses of selected participants.

The Commercial Law Research Network Nigeria Conference
2019-09-13 13:00 - 20:00 | Chancellor’s Building G05, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
The Commercial Law Research Network – Nigeria (CLRN_N) has been created to address the challenge of ineffective commercial law reform and policy in the emerging world. It brings together researchers interested in the development of commercial law and policy in the emerging world, and uses Nigeria, the largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa, as a case study.
The three main objectives of the CLRN_N are:

to promote high quality research on commercial law reform in emerging economies (with Nigeria as a case study),
to influence commercial law and policy by enabling engagement between researchers and stakeholders,
to promote the development of the next generation of researchers through research methodology training.

Participation is open to everyone interested in engaging with these issues.
Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Research Networking Scheme, the CLRN_N will host its inaugural conference on the 13th and 14th September 2019, at the University of Reading. It invites submissions on commercial law and policy reform in Nigeria, and/or how Nigerian commercial law and reform policy may engage with international principles in the following areas:

Company Law, Insolvency Law and Secured Transactions Law
International Trade Law and International Economic Law
Intellectual Property Law
International Arbitration
Oil and Gas/Energy Law
Commercial Law broadly

For more details on attending or presenting at the conference and workshop, please email Dr. Bolanle Adebola: b.adebola@reading.ac.uk.

1st Reading Football Economics Workshop 2019
2019-09-19 08:00 - 2019-09-21 17:00 | London Road, LO22, GO1, London Road campus, University of Reading, RG1 5AQ
The 1st Reading Football Economics Workshop will take place on 19-21 September 2019 in Reading, and is hosted by the Centre for Institutions and Economic History at the University of Reading.
There will be two keynote talks, a number of contributed sessions and informal social events.
The workshop will feature research on the widest possible area of football economics or management, be it applications to football, or the use of football to inform economics and other topics.
The event is free to attend.
To register, please email j.j.reade@reading.ac.uk by 5 August 2019
Keynote Speakers: Christian Deutscher (Bielefeld University), David Forrest (University of Liverpool)
Full programme available soon.
Location: London Road Campus, University of Reading, Reading, RG1 5AQ, UK.

Never Closer to Midnight
2019-09-26 12:00 - 17:00
http://readingthamesfestival.co.uk/event/never-closer-to-midnight/
Janine Harrington has been co-commissioned by the University of Reading and Reading Thames Festival to create ‘never closer to midnight’ which will be performed on campus on Thursday 26 September: a meditative, rhythmic outdoor live art installation, exploring our felt sense of urgency in the face of climate change.

Meteorology External Seminar: Current research challenges in the predictability at subseasonal and seasonal time scales
2019-09-30 12:00 - 12:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Meteorology External Seminar
Current research challenges in the predictability at subseasonal and seasonal time scales
Magdalena Balmaseda
ECMWF

Treasures From The European Manuscripts Collection
2019-10-01 - 2019-10-31 | Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL), Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX, United Kingdom
This display will feature highlights dating from the 12th to the 17th century, including illuminated leavers from the Books of Hours, breviaries and graduals.

School of Biological Sciences Seminar: How can we support black and ethnic minority students so they attain their full potential? (Dr Sam Boateng)
2019-10-01 13:00 - 13:50 | Edith Morley, Room G27
School of Biological Sciences Seminar
How can we support black and ethnic minority students so they attain their full potential?
Dr Sam Boateng

Friends at 25: Why a sitcom from the 1990s still matters
2019-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Minghella Building, Bulmershe Theatre, Whiteknights, RG6 6UR
Join Dr Simone Knox as she examines the television phenomenon, and tries to answer the question: Why is Friends still so popular?
Associate Professor of Film & Television Simone Knox, from the University of Reading, and co-author of Friends: A Reading of the Sitcom, invites you to join her to celebrate the 25th anniversary of arguably one of the most culturally important television series ever made.
‘Friends at 25… ‘ will aim to answer the burning questions: why was Monica’s apartment purple? Why was Brad Pitt’s guest performance so bad? And why is a sitcom from the 1990s still able to attract millions of viewers today?
Could we BE any more excited?!
Schedule:
6.30pm: Doors open
7pm: Talk by Professor Simone Knox
7.40pm: Q&A session with audience
8pm: Close

ICMA Research Seminar: Alan Pendleton
2019-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | ICMA G09, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BA, United Kingdom
ICMA Research Seminar
Alan Pendleton

Soil Biogeochemistry Group Seminar: Earthworms accelerate the biogeochemical cycling of potentially toxic elements
2019-10-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Room 102A, Russel Building
Soil Biogeochemistry Group Seminar
Earthworms accelerate the biogeochemical cycling of potentially toxic elements
Tom Sizmur

Real Estate & Planning Research Seminar: TBC
2019-10-02 13:00 - 14:00
Real Estate & Planning Research Seminar
TBC

Meteorology External Seminar: The Atlantic Multidecadal Variablity: from its origins to its impacts
2019-10-07 12:00 - 12:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Meteorology External Seminar
The Atlantic Multidecadal Variablity: from its origins to its impacts
Yohan Ruprich-Robert
Barcelona Supercomputing Center

School of Biological Sciences Seminar: The cultural evolution of medicinal plant use (Prof Julie Hawkins)
2019-10-08 13:00 - 13:50 | Chemistry LTG, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
School of Biological Sciences Seminar
The cultural evolution of medicinal plant use
Prof Julie Hawkins
Hosted by DIW Committee

ICMA Research Seminar: Henley-wide Seminar
2019-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Henley Business School, Room G15, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
ICMA Research Seminar
Henley-wide Seminar
