Economics External Seminar: Sandra McNally
2019-12-04 12:15 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Edith Morley, Room 406
Economics External Seminar
Sandra McNally

Soil Biogeochemistry Group Seminar: The effect of a flooding event on the mobility of potentially toxic elements from the Loddon floodplain
2019-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Room 102A, Russel Building
Soil Biogeochemistry Group Seminar
The effect of a flooding event on the mobility of potentially toxic elements from the Loddon floodplain
Jess Ponting

Real Estate & Planning Research Seminar: Professor Jan Rouwendal, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2019-12-04 13:00 - 14:00
Real Estate & Planning Research Seminar
Professor Jan Rouwendal, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Institute of Education Research: Dr Alan Floyd – Research Paper and Social
2019-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 | L24, G06
Institute of Education Research Programme
Dr Alan Floyd – Research Paper and Social

Meteorology External Seminar: Recent trends and future prospects for the assimilation of observations in Earth System prediction
2019-12-09 12:00 - 12:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Meteorology External Seminar
Recent trends and future prospects for the assimilation of observations in Earth System prediction
Stephen English
ECMWF

Chemistry Seminar: Designing better household products using the computer modelling skills that make graduates very employable (Dr Ian Stott, Unilever)
2019-12-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Chemistry LTG, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
Chemistry Seminar
Designing better household products using the computer modelling skills that make graduates very employable
Dr Ian Stott, Unilever

Spatial variation in phenology and its impact on trophic interactions
2019-12-10 13:00 - 13:50 | Chemistry LTG, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
School of Biological Sciences Seminar
Dr Ally Phillimore, University of Edinburgh: Spatial variation in phenology and its impact on trophic interactions
Hosted by Prof Tom Oliver

ICMA Research Seminar: Ding Rong University of Warwick
2019-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | ICMA G09, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BA, United Kingdom
ICMA Research Seminar
Ding Rong University of Warwick

Economics External Seminar: Mauro Costantini
2019-12-11 12:15 - 13:30 | Edith Morley, Room 406
Economics External Seminar
Mauro Costantini

Soil Biogeochemistry Group Seminar: Impact of biochar on micronutrient availability and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions
2019-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Frank Parkinson room, Agriculture, Whiteknights, RG6 7BE
Soil Biogeochemistry Group Seminar
Impact of biochar on micronutrient availability and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions
Alfonso Rodriguez-Vila

Real Estate & Planning Research Seminar: Dr Sarah Payne, University of Sheffield
2019-12-11 13:00 - 14:00
Real Estate & Planning Research Seminar
Dr Sarah Payne, University of Sheffield

O Christmas Tree! Children's Christmas Lecture 2019
2019-12-17 16:30 | Palmer Building, Room G10, Palmer Building, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
Dr Jonathan Mitchley, Associate Professor in Field Botany
Join us on a botanical adventure as we discover Christmas plants from around the world, with special focus on a festive favourite – the Christmas tree! In this fun and interactive lecture, we will take a journey up and down the Christmas tree, revealing the amazing science hidden beneath the tinsel and baubles. Prepare to engage your senses as we explore the sights, smells and behaviour of these familiar plants – but be prepared, there are botanical surprises in store!
Admission free. Booking essential. Suitable for children 7–12 years.
This event is now fully booked. Please email events@reading.ac.uk if you would like to be added to the waiting list.

The Future of the Planet in Twelve Objects: Addressing Climate Change and Material Consumption
2020-01-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Nike Lecture Theatre, Agriculture Building, Agriculture Building, Whiteknights Campus, Earley Gate, RG6 6AR, United Kingdom
The Global Development Research Division invites you to a Special Lecture by Professor Jules Pretty, Professor of Environment and Society at the University of Essex
This Lecture will explore dilemmas about material consumption, non-material consumption, and what we can (must) do about climate change, using an engaging narrative approach of twelve objects to reflect on the future of the planet. This is a topic relevant to us all.

All welcome. Booking will be required – information coming soon

Simulating Mesoscale Convective Systems in Convection-Permitting Climate Models - Meteorology Monday Seminars
2020-01-16 12:00 - 12:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Simulating Mesoscale Convective Systems in Convection-Permitting Climate Models – Meteorology Monday Seminars
Andreas Prein
NCAR

CCLFR Research Seminar: Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services
2020-01-21 14:00 - 16:00 | EM 189
CCLFR Research Seminar
Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services
Dr Francesco De Pascalis, Lecturer, Brunel University, School of Law
Chair: Dr Andrea Miglionico

‘Extralegal Groups in Post-Conflict Liberia - How Trade Makes the State’ - Politics and International Relations Research Seminars
2020-01-21 16:30 - 17:45 | Edith Morley, 406
Politics and International Relations Research Seminars
Dr Christine Cheng (King’s College London)

Economics External Seminar: Alessandra Guariglia
2020-01-22 12:15 - 13:30 | Edith Morley, Room 406
Economics External Seminar
Alessandra Guariglia

Soil Biogeochemistry Group Seminar: Understanding the plant root uptake of [14C]-1,2,4-Triazole
2020-01-23 00:00

‘How to Write a Policy Brief’ - Caroline Knowles
2020-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | L24, G06
Institute of Education Research Programme
‘How to Write a Policy Brief’ – Caroline Knowles

What really happened at COP25?
2020-01-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Chancellor’s Building G05, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
The Walker Institute invites you to their annual COP debrief “What really happened at COP25” which is taking place on Thursday 23 January, 13:00 – 15:00, Chancellors G05.
Our panelists will be reporting on their first hand experiences of COP! How productive was the conference? What happened that was not covered in the media? An opportunity to ask attendees of COP all of your burning questions.
Panel
Alex Deakin UK Met Office
Dr Hannah Fluck Historic England
Dr Grady Walker Walker Institute
Dr Deepa Senapathi Agriculture, Policy and Development
Jacob Myers Walker Institute
Carys Cunningham Scenario DTP
James Fallon Scenario DTP

Drinks and veggie nibbles served – bring your own reusable cupsronment, COP25,

The Self Delusion - Meet Author Tom Oliver
2020-01-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Waterstones, Reading, United Kingdom
Meet local author and University of Reading Professor of Ecology Tom Oliver when he will be talking about his new book ‘The Self Delusion’ and signing copies. Tickets are free of charge and can be obtained at waterstones.com/events.
For more information about Professor Oliver’s research and the book read our blog post and visit Professor Oliver’s website.

Air pollution impacts on the carbon cycle - Meteorology Monday Seminars
2020-01-27 12:00 - 12:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Air pollution impacts on the carbon cycle – Meteorology Monday Seminars
Nadine Unger
University of Exeter

The representation of blocking in global climate models​ - Meteorology Tuesday Seminars
2020-01-28 13:00 - 13:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Meteorology Tuesday Seminars
Reinhard Schiemann​

Measuring Peace: Principles, Practices, and Politics - Politics and International Relations Research Seminars
2020-01-28 16:30 - 17:45 | Edith Morley, 406
Politics and International Relations Research Seminars
Prof Richard Caplan (University of Oxford)

Economics External Seminar: Caterina Gennaioli
2020-01-29 12:15 - 13:30 | EM 189
Economics External Seminar
Caterina Gennaioli

Inside the Enemy Camp: Offensive Cyber Operations and International Law
2020-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Agriculture Building, Madejski Lecture Theatre, RG6 7BE
Global Law at Reading Public Lecture 2020
Professor Michael Schmitt, University of Exeter: Inside the Enemy Camp: Offensive Cyber Operations and International Law
For more information please visit: www.reading.ac.uk/GlobalLaw/gl-home.aspx
The lecture is open to all, including members of the public. Attendance is free, but please register by emailing globallaw@reading.ac.uk.

“Writing for Research and Scholarship” Group - Dr Naomi Flynn
2020-01-30 14:00 - 15:00 | L24, G06
Institute of Education Research Programme
“Writing for Research and Scholarship” Group – Dr Naomi Flynn

The impact of ozone depletion on Southern Ocean climate - Meteorology Monday Seminars
2020-02-03 12:00 - 12:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
The impact of ozone depletion on Southern Ocean climate – Meteorology Monday Seminars
William Seviour
University of Bristol

Applying Metrological Techniques to EO Satellite Data or: How I Learnt to Stop Worrying and Love Uncertainties.​ - Meteorology Tuesday Seminars
2020-02-04 13:00 - 13:50 | Sutcliffe Lecture Theatre, Room GU01, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6AH
Meteorology Tuesday Seminars
Jon Mittaz

Role of research and innovation in building a sustainable healthcare system
2020-02-04 13:00 - 13:50 | Chemistry LT2
Biological Science Research Seminars
Julie Hart – Director of Strategic and Industry Partnerships, Oxford Academic Health Science Network (AHSN)
