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SUMMARY:Metaphors that matter – how figurative language influences perceptions of promotability of women and men.
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This event is part of the 2024-2025 webinar series run by researchers from Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace. Sign up for the webinar series to receive the joining link. \n  \nMetaphors that matter – how figurative language influences perceptions of\npromotability of women and men. \nPresenter: Professor Sylvia Jaworska\, University of Reading \nThis study examines the influence of metaphorical language in performance evaluations on perceptions of promotability for women and men in white-collar workplaces. Through a quasi-experimental online survey with 280 participants\, the research investigated six metaphorical personas: athlete\, soldier\, master\, confidant\, diver\, and driver. Findings show that metaphorical language significantly enhances perceptions of promotability compared to non-metaphorical descriptions. The master persona received the highest promotability ratings\, while confidant received the lowest. However\, the study also exposes a strong gender bias. All personas were rated higher for male candidates\, indicating that metaphors amplify existing gender biases and reinforce a male-dominated business view. While metaphors from traditionally masculine domains boost promotability perceptions for men\, their effect is less pronounced for women. The study recommends raising awareness of metaphors’ persuasive power and monitoring their use in performance reviews and other forms of evaluations to mitigate unintended bias in organizational decision-making regarding promotion and pay. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/metaphors-that-matter/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109
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UID:30638-1736294400-1736380799@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Agrifood - Systems and Futures College of Experts - Seminar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]if you are interested to hear about the broad aims for the College of Experts and some case studies of application of systems and futures approaches\, there will be a seminar on Wed 8th Jan. Sign up here for an Outlook invitation. \nAgenda \nWed 8th Jan 2025\, 1-2:30pm\, Room TBC in calendar appointment \nPart 1. What are systems and futures approaches? \n\nSystems approaches to inform environmental policy- case studies from an academic perspective  (Tom Oliver\, aPVC Research – Environment\, UoR)\nFutures approaches in Government 1- perspectives from Defra (Phil Tovey\, Head of Futures\, Defra)\nFutures approaches in Government 2- perspectives from GCHQ (Matthew Pritchard\, Former Head of Strategy and Futures\, GCHQ; Former Director of Sustainability\, Baringa)\n\nPart 2. Agrifood Systems and Futures College of Experts \n\nThe Agrifood Futures Strategy and opportunities for staff across the University\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/agrifood-systems-and-futures-college-of-experts-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T190000
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SUMMARY:H&C Showcase: Creative Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To share findings from the innovative and exciting work in arts and humanities at the University of Reading\, the Heritage & Creativity research theme is launching a series of Showcase events\, one each semester. We are delighted to welcome you to the first H&C Showcase on 10th December\, 5-7pm\, Bulmershe Theatre\, Minghella Studios. \nThe Showcase will feature presentations and discussions around the projects developed by H&C Creative Entrepreneurs with external partners during the Creative Entrepreneur in Residence Programme led by Tim Powell. \nProjects include VR experiences\, digital exhibitions\, immersive performances\, interactive experiences and novel approaches to translation and language learning. Presentations from the H&C Creative Entrepreneurs cohort will include: \n\nForget What You Know: Dr Ellen Pilsworth (Languages and Cultures) and Prof. David Brauner (English Literature)\nThe Polish Nissen Hut: Prof. Teresa Murjas (Film\, Theatre & Television)\nThe Digital Dig – Building a Subscription Model for the Cookham Excavations: Dr. Gabor Thomas (Archaeology)\nA virtual ‘World of Stonehenge’: Prof. Duncan Garrow (Archaeology)\nStories on the Move – Playing with Translation: Dr. Sophie Heywood (Languages and Cultures)\n\nAlongside Tim Powell (Creative Entrepreneur in Residence) and Prof. John Gibbs and Prof. Roberta Gilchrist (H&C Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellors for Research)\, the cohort will also reflect on perspectives gained across the three years of the CEiR programme and consider next steps. \nProf. Lisa Purse will introduce ImmerseLab\, a new production\, testing and research training facility to enable colleagues across UoR’s interdisciplinary Digital Humanities (DH) community to investigate the latest developments in virtual reality\, augmented reality\, mixed reality and their real-world applications.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/hc-showcase-creative-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:Bulmershe Theatre\, Minghella Studios\, Bulmershe Theatre\, Minghella Studios\, University of Reading\, Shinfield Road\, Reading\, RG6 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T143000
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SUMMARY:Humanities Data
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URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/humanities-data/
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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SUMMARY:Caring in migrant families: Key messages and film screening
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”30342″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Please join us for this event to hear about the key messages from our project on Care\, Inequalities and Wellbeing among Transnational Families in the UK\, Spain\, France and Sweden. \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. Families with children are welcome.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We will share the key messages from our research and launch the final report and recommendations. We will also show short films about the experiences of families involved in the research and the changes they want to see. The films were co-produced with family participants and Rank and File theatre.\nThemes include: \n\nlanguage barriers in accessing healthcare\nyoung caregiving and language brokering in transnational families\nchallenges of accessing English for Speakers of Other Language courses\nbarriers to family visits and family reunification.\n\nThere will be an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the project with team members from the University of Reading\, partner organisations and community researchers. \nEveryone is welcome\, just turn up – there is no need to register for this event. \nIf you have any access or dietary requirements\, or questions about the event\, please do not hesitate to contact Ruth Evans by email (r.evans@reading.ac.uk) or by phone 0118 378 7755 \nFor more information about the project please visit Transnational Families in Europe[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/caring-in-migrant-families-key-messages-and-film-screening/
LOCATION:Reading International Solidarity Centre\, Reading\, 35-39 London Street\, Reading\, RG1 4PS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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SUMMARY:Public Lecture | 'Deepfakes and AI in Film and Media: Seeing is not Believing'
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]c en[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\nThis event is now fully booked. Please register to watch it live online. \nDr Dominic Lees (Film\, Theatre & Television) \nCan you believe anything that you see online anymore? AI technology is increasingly widely used in film and television\, meaning audiences must look out for fakery wherever they see or hear recorded media. \nThis public lecture will trace the development of ‘generative AI’ and discuss its potential cultural and social impacts as it becomes integrated into everyday life. The talk will explore the newest ways in which AI is used to generate images\, video and voices\, from online content to big-budget Hollywood movies. It will also discuss the disruptive nature of AI for audiences\, its damaging effect on public trust\, and the implications of deepfakes for democracy. \nAdmission free. Booking essential \n\n\nFor more information contact: email  events@reading.ac.uk  or call  0118 378 6718  \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”30269″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]WATCH HERE \nThis event has now passed but you can watch the recording here:[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkPT3ueTNvQ”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/public-lecture-deepfakes-and-ai-in-film-and-media-seeing-is-not-believing/
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
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SUMMARY:Back to campus networking event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More details to follow![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/back-to-campus-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T140000
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CREATED:20240926T105842Z
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SUMMARY:'The Many Faces of Oxford Road\, Reading' - Book Launch
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URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-many-faces-of-oxford-road-reading-book-launch/
LOCATION:Lifespring Church\, 143 Oxford Road\, RG1 7UY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
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SUMMARY:Health Innovation Partnership (HIP) Collaboration Innovation Fund Call
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Health Innovation Partnership (HIP) Collaboration Innovation Fund Call (7th) Launch – DEADLINE 14 October 2024 5pm \nThe Health Innovation Partnership (HIP)\, a partnership between the University of Reading (UoR) and the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT)\, has launched the next Collaboration Innovation Fund (CIF) Competition. \nThis call is open to all staff members at RBFT and the University of Reading\, both clinical and non-clinical\, regardless of grade. We are seeking innovative ideas in the areas of Professional Services engagement\, Education\, and Research. Applications must include at least one collaborator from each institution\, demonstrating an existing or potential partnership between the RBFT and UoR. We particularly encourage applications from new teams and professionals\, as well as those who have not previously received funding. The deadline for applications is Monday 14 October 2024 at 5pm. \nFor more information about HIP and the programmes we run\, please visit readingHIP.co.uk. Further details on this event\, as well as instructions on how to apply for the CIF competition\, can be found using the links below. \nUseful links (on the HIP website): \n\nCIF Information\nApplication and Useful Documents\n\nIf you require additional information or support related to the upcoming CIF competition or the collaboration event\, please contact us at HIP@reading.ac.uk or reach out to the HIP Facilitator via sohail.akhtar@royalberkshire.nhs.uk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/health-innovation-partnership-hip-collaboration-innovation-fund-call/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
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SUMMARY:Participate in the Festival of Tomorrow 2025
DESCRIPTION:menmen[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 2025 Swindon Festival of Tomorrow will be held from 10 to 22 February. Last year\, the event drew around 23\,000 visitors\, including people of all ages and backgrounds. It was especially popular with families who don’t usually take part in science-related activities. \nFind out more about the Swindon Festival of Tomorrow on their website. \n  \nThese are the opportunities to participate: \n\nSchools Programme (10-14 February): Engaging online shows with science communicators for EYFS\, KS1\, and KS2 students\, complemented by virtual and in-school workshops. Proposals with interactive elements or follow-up activities for teachers are welcome.\nAbout Town Programme (15-22 February): Events and activities that attract audiences who typically don’t engage with science\, research\, tech\, or innovation. Interactive and participatory activities such as workshops\, tours\, art installations\, or performances are particularly welcome. Family-friendly events are especially relevant for the February half-term\, though evening events for adults are also of interest.\nHybrid Talks and Panels (15-22 February): In-person and hybrid discussions\, interviews\, and presentations for adults and teens interested in science and technology. Proposals that highlight new research\, offer fresh perspectives\, or engage audiences in discussions about relevant cultural and societal issues are sought.\n\nThe deadline for these is 6 October. Therefore\, if interested\, please let us know before you contact the festival organisers. For more information click here. \n  \nFinale Event (21-22 February) \nThis two-day family-focused event features hands-on exhibits\, workshops\, art installations\, shows\, and panels. They invite applications for exhibitions\, shows\, performances\, and interactive activities. (Deadline 1 November) \n  \nWe have funding available to support one stand at the Finale Festival. If you are interested\, please submit a 300-word proposal outlining your planned activity. \nThe proposal should include the following: \n\nTitle: Provide a clear and engaging title\nYour research: One or two sentences describing your research (50 words max.)\nProposed activity: Explain what your activity entails and how you will make it engaging for your intended audience. Please include what you expect the key message\, learning or ‘take-away’ for the audience will be.\nResources: Outline the materials and support you will need to effectively present your activity.\n\nPlease email your proposal to c.magotra@reading.ac.uk by 5 pm on 1 November. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/participate-in-the-festival-of-tomorrow-2025/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T151929Z
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SUMMARY:Start of Year Message from PVC (Research and Innovation) Professor Parveen Yaqoob
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDear colleagues\, \nAs we begin another new academic year\, there is a lot that feels different. The positive tone and language about higher education coming from the new government is welcome\, even though the challenges we face are pressing. Financial sustainability is the number one topic of conversation in almost every university in the country\, but we have yet to see whether there are plans to address the underfunding of research\, calculated as a deficit of £5bn\, which is in addition to the deficit of £1.7bn for teaching\, and which contributes significantly to institutional financial shortfalls. Over the last few months I’ve been asked to contribute to a number of discussions about how universities should be making the case for their vital contribution to research to ensure that it remains high on the national agenda. In a Universities UK event in July I set out how we should be engaging public and political stakeholders to demonstrate our critical contribution to health research and at the annual Universities UK conference\, held here in Reading this month\, I was asked to make the case for longer-term research funding cycles. Both events highlighted the fact that we can’t take for granted that our stakeholders understand the importance of a stable and properly funded research base\, so we need to make sure that we communicate the real-world relevance of the research we do at Reading at every opportunity. This is even more important in the current financial environment\, where we must remain resolute in holding our ground as a research-intensive university. \nLooking ahead\, we’ve reached a milestone on a number of projects and initiatives that you will be hearing about over the next few months\, including: \n\nDevelopment of a new research strategy; the current strategy was published in 2019\, when Dominik and I had just been appointed to our post. We’ve achieved a lot since then and the strategy doesn’t reflect how far we’ve come in developing strategic partnerships\, understanding the importance of a positive research culture and the huge strides we’ve made on sustainability. I will be putting out a call for individuals to take part in focus groups as part of the consultation process for the new strategy\, as well as consulting with key stakeholders\, such as RDLs\, IDRC Directors and HoS.\n\n\nREF planning; the next months will see UoA leads completing SWOT analyses of each element of the REF submission to help shape our preparation.\n\n\nImplementation of the Agrifood Futures strategy; the final report of the scoping exercise was presented to Council in July and the project now moves to implementation. Now that the strategy is live (e mail agrifoodscoping@reading.ac.uk for a copy)\, we need to use it actively; this is especially important for those disciplines most closely connected with agrifood\, but applies to all disciplines. Please use the above e mail address if you’d like to discuss the strategy.\n\n\nAnd finally\, there are three important reviews to complete over the next year: (i) a deep-dive review of our strategic partnership with the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation to understand what has worked well (or not) and whether there are opportunities that we haven’t yet considered; (ii) a review of the University’s infrastructure and how we manage it\, with the aim of better long-term planning\, and (iii) a review of the Interdisciplinary Research Centres as they reach the end of their 5-year term\, which will also include a broad examination of how we approach interdisciplinary research at Reading.\n\nAs ever\, do get in touch if there is anything you would like to discuss and keep in regular contact with your RDL and Associate PVC (APVC) Research for the latest updates. And if you’re wondering what on earth an APVC Research is\, you’ve probably missed the announcement that there has been a change of name from Research Dean to APVC Research (with the equivalent change for T&L Deans). This is entirely due to sector precedence and lack of understanding of the Dean role as it was applied at Reading- the job is exactly the same\, it’s just more of a mouthful to say. And on the topic of APVCs\, I will soon be announcing the new APVC for the Environment theme (replacing Rowan Sutton\, who now heads the Met Office Hadley Centre). \nWishing you a productive term\, \nParveen \nProfessor Parveen Yaqoob \nPro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/start-of-year-message-from-pvc-research-and-innovation-professor-parveen-yaqoob/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
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SUMMARY:Climate and Finance Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are excited to announce the third edition of the Climate and Finance Conference\, which will take place at the ICMA Centre – Henley Business School on 20 September 2024. The conference aims to bring together researchers\, practitioners\, and experts in the intersection of climate change and finance. We invite submissions of papers or abstracts on a wide range of topics related to climate and finance. \nConference Details: \n\nDate: 20 September 2024\nVenue: ICMA Centre – Henley Business School\, University of Reading\nFormat: One-day conference with plenary sessions and a panel discussion\nAttendance: Both in-person and online participation are available. However\, we require conference speakers to attend in person.\n\nTopics of Interest (but not limited to): \n\nClimate adaptation and resilience\nNature finance and biodiversity\nExtreme weather hazards and finance\nTransition risk and transition planning\nScope 3 emission measurement and disclosure\nAccelerating the green economy\nSustainable investing\nCarbon pricing and emissions trading\nClimate finance policy and regulation\nEmerging trends in climate science and climate finance\nClimate finance challenges in emerging economies\n\nSubmission Guidelines: \n\nSubmission Deadline: 15 August 2024\nPlease send your papers or abstracts to s.varotto@icmacentre.ac.uk with the subject line “Climate and Finance Conference Submission.”\n\nAuthors of accepted papers will be notified by 28 August 2024. \nScientific Committee: \n\nProfessor Len Shaffrey\, NCAS and Meteorology Department\, University of Reading\nProfessor Simone Varotto\, ICMA Centre – Henley Business School\, University of Reading\n\nRegistration: The conference is free of charge\, but registration is required. Please register online at https://forms.office.com/e/A9yX8Cghxv by 9 September 2024. We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you at the conference![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/climate-and-finance-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Henley Business School
CATEGORIES:Environment,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240708T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
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SUMMARY:My Climate Risk seminar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For the last summer session of the “My Climate Risk Interdisciplinary Learning Group” (MCRILG)\, we are delighted to be joined by Dr Masilin Gudoshava\, Climate Modeling Expert at the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in Nairobi\, Kenya. \nMasilin’s work focuses on sub-seasonal to seasonal forecasting\, and her interest is in producing tailored forecasts that cater to the specific needs of various climate-sensitive sectors\, such as agriculture\, health and disaster management. Her role also involves collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that the forecasts are practical\, relevant\, and effectively utilized \nMasilin will discuss with us the importance of understanding the behaviour of rainy seasons\, especially onset\, for informed decision-making. She will introduce us to the behaviour and change of “Kiremt” rainy season in drought-prone Ethiopia\, through the paper “Characterization and variability of Kiremt rainy season over Ethiopia”. Masilin’s extensive experience in producing forecasts and communicating them to countries and communities provides a great opportunity to ask her questions also on her work more generally. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Monday 8th July at 1pm BST (GMT+1) to learn more about this! You can find detailed information and the Zoom link to attend the session on our website. If you want to register to MCRILG and receive calendar invitations the Friday prior to the Monday session\, you can also enrol in our MCRILG list.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/my-climate-risk-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240701T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
CREATED:20240523T204732Z
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SUMMARY:Global Book Cultures: Materialities\, Collaborations\, Access | SHARP Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SHARP 2024 will explore how books and texts are produced\, distributed\, and read in global contexts today and in the past. The conference will address how access to book cultures is uneven on many different levels. Taking inspiration from recent work in critical bibliography (Maruca and Ozment\, 2022) and transnational print activism (Noorda\, Norrick-Rühl\, le Roux\, 2022) we are seeking papers that will interrogate how book cultures across time can and have been used to resist\, question\, or otherwise support or reinstate various systems of power and/or oppression.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/global-book-cultures-materialities-collaborations-access-sharp-conference-2024/
LOCATION:University of Reading\, RG6 6UR 
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
CREATED:20240620T125529Z
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UID:29603-1719475200-1719594000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Future of National Poetry Archives | 2-day workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nThe University of Reading will be hosting a two-day workshop on the theme of “The Future of National Poetry Archives” from 27th-28th June 2024. The workshop will be held at the Museum of English Rural Life\, Redlands Road\, Reading RG1 5EX. It is free to attend. \n\n\nView the programme for the event. It seeks to cover the various ‘constituencies’ involved with our poetry archives: the archivists themselves; academic researchers; those involved in creative responses to archives; those charged with raising public awareness and creating public events with the archives. The ambition is to begin a conversation which will evolve through future events and links that will foreground the archival presence within our understanding of recent poetries across the UK. \n\n\nIf you would like to register for the event\, please email Prof Steven Matthews (s.matthews@reading.ac.uk). \n\n\nPlease note that there will be no parking spaces available at the venue during the event. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-future-of-national-poetry-archives-2-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)\, Redlands Road\, Reading\, RG1 5EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240621T203000
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UID:29560-1718996400-1719001800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:From Local To Global | In Conversation with Professor Ed Hawkins MBE
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFrom local to global: how the climate stripes spread a message around the world\nJoin us in conversation with Professor Ed Hawkins MBE\, climate scientist and IPCC author\, and creator of the famous climate warming stripes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/from-local-to-global-in-conversation-with-professor-ed-hawkins-mbe/
LOCATION:RG1 1QH\, Concert Hall\, Blagrave Street\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG1 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
CREATED:20240523T205827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T095233Z
UID:29535-1717596000-1717610400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Pop Up Geology Museum
DESCRIPTION:g[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mineral resources are used in many aspects of modern life and may also hold the key to a more sustainable future. This event showcases some of our amazing collections \, their geology\, uses and impacts. \nFor further information\, contact Dr Hazel J. McGoff 0118 378 6743 h.j.mcgoff@reading.ac.uk \nAll welcome on: \nWednesday 5th June 14.00 – 18.00 \nThursday 6th June 09.30 – 13.00 \nRussell Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR (Building 70 on campus maps)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/pop-up-geology-museum/
LOCATION:Russell Building
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
CREATED:20240220T152037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T152542Z
UID:29160-1717495200-1717516800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Inequalities: Interdisciplinary Symposium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThis interdisciplinary symposium aims to explore the relationship between migration\, care and intersecting inequalities within the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape of immobility regimes\, crisis-driven displacement\, care deficits and ageing populations. The symposium will reflect on how paid and unpaid caring arrangements are shaped by intersecting inequalities in diverse migration and transnational contexts. We are interested in papers that address caring practices across the lifecourse\, intersectionality and inequalities in access to formal care and social protection globally. \nWe invite papers (to be presented in person) that address the following themes (but are also open to other related topics): \n\n‘Proximate’ and ‘distant’ intergenerational care in transnational families\nPaid and unpaid care and intersecting social differences and inequalities (gender\, race\, ethnicity\, disability/ chronic illness\, ageing\, socio-economic status\, legal status\, multilingualism\, education and so on)\nChildren’s and young people’s caring responsibilities in diverse migration contexts\n(Im-)mobility and care regimes and differential welfare entitlements and rights\nForced transnationality\, agency and social protection among refugees and asylum seekers\nLanguage brokering\, literacy mediation and access to support\nCare ethics and cross-cultural understandings of care\, wellbeing\, health and illness\nMethodological and ethical approaches to researching caring relations\, migrant/transnational family lives and inequalities\n\nThese highly politicised and emotive issues pose key challenges and dilemmas for policymakers\, practitioners and family members\, as well as researchers and academics interested in transnational migration\, care and social protection. \nIn addition to in person paper presentations\, the Symposium will include: \n\nTransnational ageing: theorising digital kinning and the multi-directionality of care: Keynote lecture by Professor Loretta Baldassar\, Edith Cowan University\, Western Australia (hybrid – online access available)\nIntergenerational Care\, Inequalities and Wellbeing among Transnational Families in Europe: Plenary presenting key findings of the ‘Transnational Families in Europe research project\, led by Professor Ruth Evans\, University of Reading and Dr. Rosa Mas Giralt\, University of Leeds. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with leading academics\, practitioners and policymakers (hybrid – online access available).\n\nA selection of papers presented at the Symposium will be included in an Edited Collection (open access) on Care\, Inequalities and Wellbeing across Generations in Transnational Families. \nRegistration \nRegistration fee (includes lunch and refreshments): £30 \nA small number of bursaries are available for postgraduates and practitioners (please provide details of expected travel costs when enquiring about this). Contact: r.evans@reading.ac.uk. \nAbstract submission \nPlease send your paper title and abstract (maximum of 250 words)\, with author(s)\, email address and affiliations\, by 8 April 2024 to Jodie Ellis (j.ellis2@reading.ac.uk). \nPlease also indicate if you wish your paper to be considered for the Edited Collection on Care\, Inequalities and Wellbeing across Generations in Transnational Families. \nFurther information \nContact: Ruth Evans: r.evans@reading.ac.uk \nWeb: Transnational Families in Europe: Care\, Inequalities and Wellbeing\, https:/research.reading.ac.uk/transnational-families/ \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/inequalities-interdisciplinary-symposium/
LOCATION:University of Reading\, RG6 6UR 
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
CREATED:20240110T144846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T125724Z
UID:29000-1716030000-1716048000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Community Festival 2024: Showcase your research
DESCRIPTION:The University’s Community Festival returns to Campus this year on Saturday 18 May. \nThe Festival brings together local residents\, alumni\, community groups and small businesses for a programme of live music\, theatre and performance\, community stands\, crafts\, street food\, and research activities. \nLast year’s research programme included a research exhibition featuring stands with hands-on activities\, children’s talks\, research talks\, and a multilingual storytelling activity. The activities were popular and well received by both visitors and participants\, and this year’s Festival aims to expand on these activities and attract new audiences. \nParticipate in this year’s Community Festival\nExpressions of interest are now open for research activities for the 2024 Community Festival. Researchers are invited to read the guidelines carefully and complete the short application form by 12pm on Monday 12 February to be considered. \nResearchers from all disciplines are encouraged to apply\, regardless of previous public engagement experience.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/community-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Whiteknights campus\, University of Reading\, Whiteknights Campus\, Reading\, RG6 6AH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T210000
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CREATED:20240423T161511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T161511Z
UID:29452-1715364000-1715374800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Intermedia/Interarts Workshop 3. The Intermedial Body: Chinese Arts and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A two-day event that explores ‘the intermedial body’\, including talks by artists and researchers and a free film screening.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/intermedia-interarts-workshop-3-the-intermedial-body-chinese-arts-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Birkbeck Cinema\, 43 Gordon Square\, London\, WC1H 0PD
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T153000
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CREATED:20240423T162234Z
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UID:29455-1715347800-1715355000@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Colonialism\, Coloniality\, and Climate Science
DESCRIPTION:uti[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJointly organised by the Department of History and Department of Meteorology \n1:30-3:00pm on 10 May 2024 (Friday) \nDitchburn Lecture Theatre\, JJ Thomson Building \nHYBRID. All Welcome. Registration Required \nPlease complete the registration form. Joining link will be sent if you choose to attend virtually. \nColonialism has widely acknowledged legacies in both the cause of the climate crisis and the inequality of the harms it is causing. But what about the links between colonialism and climate science? How does colonialism\, both past and present\, shape contemporary practices in climate science? What are the ways in which institutions both perpetuate and challenge these practices? These questions will be explored in a discussion and Q&A with a distinguished panel of scholars. \nChair \nAllan Laville – Dean for Diversity and Inclusion \nPanellists \n\nDebjani Bhattacharyya – Professor for the History of the Anthropocene\, University of Zurich\nDeborah Coen – Professor of History & History of Science & Medicine\, Yale University\nAïda Diongue-Niang – Technical Advisor\, National Agency for Civil Aviation and Meteorology\, Senegal\, and Vice-Chair of IPCC Working Group I\nRoger Pulwarty – Senior Scientist\, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\, USA\nChi Huyen Truong – Programme Coordinator\, Himalayan University Consortium\, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development\, Nepal\n\nThe event will be followed by a reception. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/colonialism-coloniality-and-climate-science/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T123000
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UID:29472-1715254200-1715257800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Tackling global helminth diseases – a veritable can of worms
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This seminar will outline aspects of research undertaken by the DeWorm3 project (2015-2023)\, which included a series of community cluster randomised controlled trials to determine the feasibility of interrupting transmission of soil-transmitted helminth (parasitic worm) diseases in focal geographical areas. It will discuss existing evidence and the new methodological approaches needed to generate data necessary for informing potential novel and effective intervention strategies for human helminth infections\, highlighting some of the challenges in developing a true One Health approach.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Register to attend using the online form.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/tackling-global-helminth-diseases-a-veritable-can-of-worms/
LOCATION:LO22 G01 London Road Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T163000
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CREATED:20240419T120416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T120701Z
UID:29433-1715092200-1715099400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Landscapes or livelihoods? | Walker Institute
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe Walker Institute is inviting you to join in our immersive event on climate and cultural heritage: \nLANDSCAPES OR LIVELIHOODS?  \nFilling a climate knowledge gap and networking with the wider community of climate heritage action! \nWhen: 7 May 2024 from 2:30–4:30pm \nWhere: Allen Lab; room G09 \nWhat does it involve: Four snapshots from colleagues which will offer perspectives of different cultural contexts from Africa and South Asia\, through to the Middle East and the UK with colleagues from across the university as well as from visiting scientists joining from Nepal and Senegal. Then an interactive session to explore the issues from different stakeholders’ perspectives. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/landscapes-or-livlihoods-walker-institute/
LOCATION:Allen Lab\, Room G09
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T213000
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CREATED:20240423T102348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T102754Z
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SUMMARY:Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Where Do We Go From Here? \n10 people\, one platform. A call for change but will change come? \nThrough missing a connection\, we find we have more in common than that which divides us. \nIn the breakdown of a system comes the opportunity for something new. \nDevised\, written\, and performed by asylum seekers\, refugees\, and those with lived experience of (dis)abilities or mental health challenges. This play speaks of our current times through the voices of people who often go unheard. Followed by post-show Q&A hosted by Fiona Talkington\, writer\, and broadcaster BBC Radio 3. \nThis performance will include BSL (British Sign Language) for the deaf community and AD (Audio Description) will be available. Wheelchair access is also available. This performance is suitable for 12+. If you need BSL interpretation and/or prefer to be near where the interpreters are more visible\, please enquire about this via the Front of House staff before the show and ask them for recommendations. We will also have a BSL interpreter before the show to help with this. \nWith special thanks to our partners: \nRefugee Support Group\, University of Reading\, LAMDA\, Reading Museum\, The Museum of English Rural Life\, Paff After the Emergency. \nSupported by The Arts Council England\, Reading Council and Berkshire Community Foundation\, thank you for your continued support. \nTicket Prices: \n£10 \n£5 Student Concessions[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Minghella Studios\, Minghella Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
CREATED:20240222T153758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T153825Z
UID:29164-1711557000-1711560600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Magic of Languages: A Journey of Linguistic Discovery
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know that most people in the world speak two or more languages? How do they do it? Join Professor Ludovica Serratrice on a journey of linguistic discovery that will take you from babbling babies to children juggling words and sentences in two languages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-magic-of-languages-a-journey-of-linguistic-discovery/
LOCATION:Edith Morley Building\, Van Emden Lecture Theatre\, Edith Morley Building\, University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Prosperity & Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
CREATED:20240313T145234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T150947Z
UID:29294-1710788400-1710793800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:English Landscapes: screening and discussion
DESCRIPTION:English Landscapes: screening and discussion\nThe University of Reading’s Screen Work Group is proud to present a screening and discussion of two exciting projects. Matter of Britain\, supported by Arts Council England\, is a collaboration between filmmaker Peter Treherne and the local community of Mayfield\, in response to the Grail Legend. Thames at Cookham\, made by two Reading undergraduate students\, is an experimental documentary connecting the local artistic community with the ongoing excavation (by UoR staff and students) of an Anglo-Saxon monastery site in Cookham. \nWe’re pleased to welcome all the filmmakers to discuss their work\, as well as a number of participants and collaborators. There will be a wine reception too. \nWe hope you will be able to join us for this event\, please register to attend here. \nScreen Work Group – About Us\nThe Screen Work Group is a community of researchers at the University of Reading who engage with screen subjects and methods. We have a strong base in the Department of Film\, Theatre & Television\, but our members work from a variety of disciplines\, departments and schools. \nOur aim is to bring together varying perspectives and approaches to screen work\, and to support UoR colleagues in their engagement with that work.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/english-landscapes-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Minghella Studios\, Minghella Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
CREATED:20240206T153534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T153534Z
UID:29124-1710403200-1710435600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Percy Ure Lecture 2024
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Irene Lemos (Oxford)\, author of ground-breaking work on the Early Iron Age in Greece\, the so-called ‘Euboian koine’\, and the crucial site of Lefkandi on Euboia. \nMore details to be announced.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/percy-ure-lecture-2024/
LOCATION:Edith Morley Building\, Van Emden Lecture Theatre\, Edith Morley Building\, University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
CREATED:20240202T113509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T114826Z
UID:29113-1710329400-1710334800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Using small grants to kickstart your Digital Humanities ambitions
DESCRIPTION:A short online information session to talk about how to use small research grants to kickstart your Digital Humanities ambitions. The session will be run by Research Services and will cover: \n\nwhat is Digital Humanities?\nUse of digital Humanities in smaller grants\na short talk from an academic who has held a British Academy Small Grant using Digital Humanities\nan outline of 3 appropriate small grant opportunities\nsignposting to further help and resources\n\nJoin the meeting here.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/using-small-grants-to-kickstart-your-digital-humanities-ambitions/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T051013
CREATED:20240123T091540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T100926Z
UID:29053-1709827200-1709834400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:CBCP Children’s Literature Workshop: Identities and Visibility in Children’s Print Culture Archives and Collections
DESCRIPTION:This workshop hears from three recent CBCP visiting fellows and their research in the children’s culture and the children’s collections held at the University of Reading. Their papers will explore the ways archives and collections (interpreted broadly) can make visible different actors\, agents\, writers and themes in print culture for children and the construction of identities. \nThis online workshop is free & open to all. \nTo join us via MS Teams\, please register here.\n \n*** \nPaper 1:\nAleksandra Wieczorkiewicz\, Where the Translators Are (in Victorian Periodicals for Children)\nTranslators are among the most important agents in children’s literature. But they were often – especially in the early stages of its evolution – marginalized and placed in the background. Not mentioned on the title pages or hidden under pseudonyms or initials they were “invisible storytellers” and “the great disappeared of literary history” (Lathey 2014). In her presentation Where the Translators Are (in the Victorian Periodicals for Children)\, Aleksandra will talk about the project she carried out in the UoR Special Collections as the CBCP Visiting Research Fellow 2022–23. Its primary objective was to explore the visibility of translators in Victorian children’s periodicals such as Aunt’s Judy Magazine\, Good Words for the Young and The Children’s Friend: to find out who the translators working for the periodicals were\, whether they left their signature in the texts (in form of prefaces\, footnotes\, accompanying articles etc.)\, in which periodicals – if in any – they were most visible\, and what this tells us about the position of the translators at the time. \n*** \nPaper 2:\nSimona Di Martino\, “Do you want to be a Nurse?”: Girl and the British Educational Magazines for Girls in 1950s\nBritish girls’ magazines and comics flourished in the UK from the 1950s through the 1970s. The first girls’ magazines\, School Friend and Girl\, appeared in the early 1950s\, even though the girls’ comics trend took off in the latter half of the 1950s\, with the long-running titles Bunty and Judy. Magazines for girls have long been regarded as a minor source for the history of education and children’s literature. However\, these publications allow us to understand ethical models and values related to a specific historical period. Particularly\, my visiting fellowship at the CBCP allowed me to consult the UoR’s Special Collections and analyse many issues of the educational magazine Girl by Hulton Press. This magazine\, founded by the Rev. Marcus Morris in 1951\, was very much an educational magazine whose heroines\, including those who got into scrapes\, became involved in tales that had a moral substance and showcased several jobs and careers that young women could pursue. This paper aims to examine the British educational magazine Girl and to assess the ways in which it promoted active and ‘visible’ models of girlhood. Such an analysis will pave the way for a comparative investigation of other European markets for girls\, such as the more lacunary Italian one. \n*** \nPaper 3:\nMargarida Castellano\,  Making visible Antifascist and totalitarian discourses in Children’s & YA literature in Spain\, 1936 to 2023\nThis presentation examines the role of children’s and young adult literature in Spain as a medium to confront and undermine fascist and totalitarian ideologies from the Spanish Civil War to 2023. It specifically centers on the 1937 Cartilla Escolar Antifascista and subsequent multimodal texts\, illustrating their use of text and imagery as ideological tools against fascism in an era of high illiteracy. It also considers the historical contributions of the Ministry of Public Instruction and Fine Arts and the Misiones Pedagógicas\, which highlighted the transformative power of education. Moving to the present\, it draws parallels with contemporary picturebooks and graphic novels that defy Spain’s ‘Pact of Oblivion’\, showcasing works by renowned authors and illustrators. These modern narratives\, like their historical forerunners\, intertwine aesthetic appeal with profound socio-historical insights. This research\, forming part of the investigation conducted at the CBCP and presented at the 2023 Annual CBCP Conference Publishing Antifascism\, emphasizes the critical need for pedagogical strategies based on multiliteracies and critical thinking\, thus equipping students to critically engage with dominant narratives and foster a future of social justice. \n*** \nSpeakers \nDr Aleksandra Wieczorkiewicz is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Polish and Classical Philology and a researcher in the Children’s Literature & Culture Research Team at Adam Mickiewicz University\, Poznań\, Poland. Her academic interests include English children’s literature of the Golden Age and children’s literature translation studies. She is the author of an award-winning dissertation on the Polish translation reception of George MacDonald\, J.M. Barrie and Cicely Mary Barker; she is also a literary and academic translator. In 2020 Aleksandra completed her PhD fellowship as a Visiting Scholar at the CIRCL\, University of Reading; in 2023 she was a Visiting Fellow at the CBCP\, UoR\, where she carried out the project Translator’s Own Paper? Translated Literature in British Children’s Periodicals of the Victorian Era. She is co-organising the upcoming international conference “Children’s Literature and European Identities” (24-26th October 2024\, Adam Mickiewicz University\, Poznań\, Poland; https://bit.ly/CFP_europeanidentities) \nDr Simona Di Martino is an MHRA postdoctoral fellow at the University of Warwick currently working on her first monograph Italian Gothic Poetry (Liverpool University Press). She holds a PhD in Italian Studies from the University of Warwick. In 2023 Simona was a CBCP Visiting Research Fellow and had the chance to conduct archival research at the MERL Special Collection\, at the University of Reading. She organised and took part in national and international conferences and published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on various topics including the Gothic\, children’s literature\, and representations of witches in Italian comics. Simona is currently developing a new research project on witch girlhood and female empowerment in Anglo-American and Italian popular print culture for young people. Finally\, she is co-organiser of the upcoming conference Seen and Heard: Voices of Transnational Girlhood(s) on Identity\, Gender\, and Culture Conference to be held at the University of Warwick in April 2024. \nDr Margarida Castellano is a Lecturer in Language and Literature Teaching at the Universitat de València. Author of the award-winning Les altres catalanes. Memòria\, identitat i autobiografia en la literatura d’immigració (2018)\, she has published various chapters and peer-reviewed articles related to the processes of identity formation through literary texts and the uses of multimodal texts in the context of teaching additional languages. Her current research endeavors extend to exploring the integration of multimodal texts and multiliteracy frameworks in additional language instruction\, as well as investigating language acquisition within multilingual environments.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/cbcp-childrens-literature-workshop-identities-visibility-print-culture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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SUMMARY:University of Reading and Natural History Museum Collaborative Research Fellowship Information Day
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7th March 2024\, 10:00 – 16:00\nPalmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, University of Reading \nAre you considering a Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant application in 2024? The partnership offers new opportunities for collaborative research across a broad range of disciplines. This event aims at attracting interest from high-potential ECRs who may wish to apply for an independent research fellowship to be held jointly at the University of Reading and Natural History Museum. \nThe partnership would like to invite applications to attend an Information Day from ECRs who may wish to apply for an independent research fellowship to be held jointly at the University of Reading and Natural History Museum*. In addition to support with fellowship applications and project design\, we offer the potential to work at two dynamic\, research-intensive organisations\, together with a programme of support which will help to establish successful applicants’ careers and independence as academic researchers.  \nApplicants are asked to complete a short application form to register their interest in attending and outline their proposed areas of research. Projects which could build meaningful collaborations between the organisations\, and which have strong potential in the sustainability/environmental science area\, are encouraged.  \nApplicants to attend must be considering a fellowship which has the potential to undertake meaningful research in an area of study which is of relevance to both organisations.  \nSome key areas of strength and research themes can be found here.  \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. Travel expenses from UK applicants can be covered.   \nPlease email your completed application form\, together with a brief CV\, to NHM-UoR-partnership@nhm.ac.uk by Sunday 11th February 2024. We will issue invitations to the event to all successful applicants no later than Friday 23rd February.  \nPlease use the same email address for any queries regarding the application process\, the Information Day or the partnership as a whole.  \nDownload the application form here. \nAgenda: \n\n10.00: Arrival with refreshments    \n10.30: Introduction to the UoR-NHM partnership\n10.45: Introduction to UoR’s research themes \n11.00: Introduction to NHM’s research themes \n11.15: My Experience as a Fellowship Holder talks \n12.00: Networking Lunch and chance to look around campus \n13.30: Supporting you with your Fellowship \n14.30: Q&A session (involving all presenters)   \n15.00: Closing remarks \n15.10: Informal networking session with refreshments \n16.00: End  \n\n*Target fellowship schemes include: UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship\, BBSRC Discovery Fellowship\, STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship\, NERC Independent Fellowship\, The Wellcome Trust Career Development Awards\, Royal Society University Research Fellowship\, Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship\, Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship\, Branco-Weiss Research Fellowship. 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/university-of-reading-and-natural-history-museum-collaborative-research-fellowship-information-day/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, University of Reading.
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
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