BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Connecting Research - ECPv6.0.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Connecting Research
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connecting Research
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20180325T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20181028T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20190331T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20191027T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181011T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181011T153244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T174552Z
UID:3751-1539244800-1547312400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Help us beat heart attacks and stroke
DESCRIPTION:University of Reading scientists are calling on members of the public to help make a breakthrough in the fight against the world’s leading cause of death. We are seeking volunteers to provide blood samples for a new heart disease study\, examining how factors like blood cholesterol can affect a person’s risk of heart attacks or strokes. \nBlood clots which form when they are not needed can cause heart attacks and strokes by blocking blood vessels. Although there are many clot-busting drugs on the market\, heart attack and strokes are still one of the biggest causes of death in the UK. Research has found that there is a big variation in the activity of people’s platelets – the tiny cells in our blood which kick off the clotting process. \nResearchers at the University of Reading are carrying out a British Heart Foundation-funded study called METPLAR (Understanding Metabolic Factors that Contribute to Platelet Reactivity) that is looking into what influences the speed and extent to which platelets can respond to blood vessel damage\, and what factors are likely to cause formation of large clots. We will find out whether there is a relationship between a person’s platelet reactivity and a number of other parameters\, including how sensitive we are to the hormone insulin\, and levels of cholesterol in the blood. \nWith these measurements we hope to identify more accurate methods of testing platelets and determine which anti-platelet medications will work best with different individuals. \nCan you help us? \nWe are currently looking for volunteers willing to take part in the study. The study consists of one short visit (about 45 minutes) to the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition at the University of Reading\, where your blood pressure\, height\, weight\, waist and hip circumference and body fat composition will be measured and a blood sample will also be taken. \nWe are currently recruiting non-smoking men and women aged 30-65 years who are not diabetic or taking medications for cholesterol\, triglycerides\, blood pressure or inflammatory conditions. \nYou will be reimbursed travel expenses associated with the study. \nIf you meet our criteria and are interested in taking part please contact the METPLAR study by phoning 0118 378 7096 or e-mailing us at metplar@reading.ac.uk. \nFurther information \nWhat is blood clotting? \nBlood clotting is a very important process that is tightly regulated within our blood vessels. When we damage our blood vessels\, blood clots form to form a ‘plug’ and prevent blood loss. But if clots form in the absence of damage\, this can lead to blockage of our blood vessels. \nThe process of blood clotting is initiated by the smallest cells in our blood which are called platelets. These platelets circulate in the body in a resting state until they come into contact with a stimulator that signals to them that the blood vessels have been damaged. Platelets respond to these signals by clumping together and sticking to the site of damage forming a ‘plug’. This plug is then encased by a protein in the blood\, called fibrin\, which makes the clot more robust. After the clot has ‘plugged’ the site of injury\, the wound is then healed over time by the body’s immune system and the clot is dissolved. \nHow can blood clotting lead to thrombosis? \nWhen regulated properly\, the blood clotting system works very well\, however occasionally it can become dysregulated. Sometimes our platelets can become activated when they shouldn’t causing blood clots to form in places where they are not required. This unwanted clot formation can lead to a process called thrombosis. where blood clots form and grow uncontrollably large\, restricting blood flow through a blood vessel and in some cases causing complete vessel blockage. These large blood clots can also break off from the vessel wall and become lodged in vessels elsewhere in the body. If thrombosis and blockage occurs in a blood vessel in the heart or in the brain this can cause a heart attack or a stroke which can have fatal consequences. \nHow can we help prevent thrombosis? \nThere are a number of successful drugs on the market that function by preventing the formation of blood clots to reduce the incidence of heart attacks and strokes\, however\, despite this success\, heart attacks are still one of the biggest causes of death in the UK. Research has found that there is a large variation in how different people’s platelets within the normal healthy population react to stimulation and some react much more readily than others. Researchers at the University of Reading are performing a study that is looking into which factors influence the speed and extent at which platelets can respond to blood vessel damage\, and what factors are likely to contribute to the formation of large clots. We will determine whether there is a relationship between an individual’s platelet reactivity and a number of metabolic parameters\, including insulin sensitivity\, and blood cholesterol. With these measurements we hope to identify more accurate methods of testing platelets and determine which anti-platelet medications will work best with different individuals. This human study will be performed in collaboration with the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition at the University of Reading. \nWhat is World Thrombosis Day? \nSaturday the 13th of October marks the annual “World Thrombosis Day” campaign. The aim of this global campaign is to raise awareness of thrombosis which is a condition that is often misunderstood and overlooked and is caused by the development of unwanted blood clots. The aims of the World Thrombosis Day campaign is to increase global awareness of the causes\, risk factors\, symptoms\, prevention and treatment of thrombosis in order to ultimately reduce death and disability caused by the condition. If you would like to know more about World Thrombosis Day or the fundraising that is being done to raise awareness of this campaign\, visit the World Thrombosis day website http://www.worldthrombosisday.org/. \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/donate-your-time-to-help-us-beat-thrombosis/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181204T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181204T135000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181023T150158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T100018Z
UID:3852-1543928400-1543931400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Seminars Series
DESCRIPTION:School of Biological Sciences Research Seminars Series – Autumn Term\, 2018 \nDr Michael Stich- Aston University \n‘Recent advances in biological modelling: Examples from supermolecular oscillations\, RNA   genotype-phenotype maps and biphasic lifespans’ \nHosted by Dr Sillas Hadjiloucas
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/biological-sciences-seminars-series-4/
LOCATION:Harborne Lecture Theatre\, Harborne Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UR
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181205T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181113T172749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T160941Z
UID:4128-1544002200-1544007600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Scholarly Publishing: Requirements and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Researcher Development Programme- Communications Training Sessions \nThis session is intended for early career researchers or for those needing a general overview. \nWe provide practical information about maximizing the visibility of your research publications for the benefit of both you and the University. \nFollowing the session you will be able to: \n\nrecognise the different types and benefits of open access\ncomply with key open access policies\nknow what to deposit in CentAUR\napply to the University’s fund to cover open access publishing costs\nmake informed choices about where to publish\nmake informed decisions about sharing networks\naccess key bibliometric tools and Altmetric\nregister for and populate an ORCiD (See also OPEN ACCESS PUBLICATIONS POLICIES AND WHAT THESE MEAN FOR YOU for a shorter\, focused course for researchers who need to comply with REF and funder open access policies. There is an overlap between the courses.)\n\nTo book your place on this session\, please contact peopledevelopment@reading.ac.uk
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/scholarly-publishing-requirements-and-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181205T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181029T133653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T153933Z
UID:3883-1544014800-1544018400@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Real Estate and Planning research seminar - Sea Level Rise and Residential Property Values: Evidence from Australia
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Franz Fuerst\, University of Cambridge
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/real-estate-and-planning-research-seminar-sea-level-rise-and-residential-property-values-evidence-from-australia/
LOCATION:Henley Business School\, Room G14\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181206T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181113T143336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T143336Z
UID:4102-1544101200-1544104800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Legitimate Journey of Novelty
DESCRIPTION:Leaderships\, Organisations and Behaviour Research Seminar \nSpeakers: \nProfessor Gino Cattani – New York University Stern School \nProfessor Simone Ferriani – Cass Business School \nLunch will be provided
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/the-legitimate-journey-of-novelty/
LOCATION:Henley Business School\, Room G10\, Whiteknights\, RG6 6AH
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181210T121507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T114423Z
UID:4283-1544468400-1544475600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Silent movie prologues and Go West screening
DESCRIPTION:The performance of the Silent Movie Prologues from Brazil and the screening of Go West (Keaton\, 1925) on Friday 7 December were cancelled because of the campus closure. \nWe’re pleased to announce that the performance and screening are rescheduled for Monday 10th December and we are waiving admission (and refunding those who had booked tickets for Friday). \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Minghella Studios. Doors open at 7pm. \nJoin us at the Minghella Studios for the staging of two silent movie prologues together with a screening of the films they were designed to accompany: Buster Keaton’s wonderful comedy feature Go West (US\, 1925) and the surviving fragment of another extraordinary 1920s film\, Beggar on Horseback (US\, 1925). \nThe two prologues\, “The Stylised Cowboy” and “Doing it the Pirandello Way…”\, were originally created to accompany the presentation of the films in Rio de Janeiro\, in 1926. They combine popular theatrical traditions\, an interest in early 20th Century modernism and a carnivalesque approach to Hollywood movies. As part of the AHRC/FAPESP-funded IntermIdia project\, they are restaged in the Minghella Studios by students on the part 3 module Ensemble Practice\, who have also created other atmospheric experiences to set the scene for the evening. Doors open at 7pm. \nYou can read more about the project here.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/rescheduled-silent-movie-prologues-and-go-west-screening/
LOCATION:Minghella Studios\, Minghella Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181211T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181211T135000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181023T151140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T174452Z
UID:3854-1544533200-1544536200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Biological Sciences Seminars Series
DESCRIPTION:Biological Sciences Research Seminar Series – Autumn Term 2018 \nDr Mary J. O’Connell – University of Leeds \n‘On the malleability of proteins and the emergence of novel coding elements’ \nHosted by Dr Louise Johnson
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/biological-sciences-seminars-series-5/
LOCATION:Harborne Lecture Theatre\, Harborne Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UR
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181211T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181113T130950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T130950Z
UID:4066-1544533200-1544536800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:A Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Approach To Understanding Drug Mechanisms Of Action
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mathematics and Statistics Seminar Series – Autumn 2018  \nMathematical Biology Group Meeting \nEmily Roashan- University of Reading \nFor further information on this seminar\, please email; maths@reading.ac.uk or telephone; 0118 378 8996 \n 
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/a-quantitative-systems-pharmacology-approach-to-understanding-drug-mechanisms-of-action/
LOCATION:M212\, WhiteKnights\, Reading\, RG6 6AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181212T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181113T152327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T114423Z
UID:4105-1544612400-1544619600@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:MACE Film Festival Screenings 2018
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to the MACE Film Festival  \nFestival of Films \nProduced by MA Creative Enterprise students – Pathway Film \nFor further information contact Professor Lucia Nagib via email; l.nagib@reading.ac.uk or telephone; 0118 378 4084
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/mace-film-festival-screenings-2018/
LOCATION:Minghella Building\, Minghella Cinema\, Whiteknights Campus\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181212T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181029T133827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T153912Z
UID:3886-1544619600-1544623200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Real Estate and Planning research seminar - From a Property Tax to a Land Tax – Who Wins\, Who Loses
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Pete Wyatt\, University of Reading
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/real-estate-and-planning-research-seminar-from-a-property-tax-to-a-land-tax-who-wins-who-loses/
LOCATION:Henley Business School\, Room G15\, Whiteknights Campus\, Reading\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity & Resilience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181217T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181107T110947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T110947Z
UID:3936-1545064200-1545067800@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Children's Christmas Lecture: Danger! High Voltage
DESCRIPTION:The University of Reading will be hosting it’s annual Children’s Christmas Lecture at the Whitenights Campus. \nExplore the wonders of neuroscience and the power of our own body’s electricity. The lecture will delve into how we can record this electricity\, what it means and how we can harness it for amazing things. \nAdmission free. Booking essential. \nSuitable for children 7-12 years. \nTo book your place visit www.reading.ac.uk/events
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/childrens-christmas-lecture-danger-high-voltage/
LOCATION:Palmer Building\, Room G10\, Palmer Building\, Whiteknights Campus\, Reading\, RG6 6UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181400
CREATED:20181113T172214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T160928Z
UID:4124-1545127200-1545136200@research.reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Research Impact (Research Staff Development Opportunity)
DESCRIPTION:Researcher Development Programme – Communications Training Sessions \nThis 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. \nTo book your place on this session\, please contact peopledevelopment@reading.ac.uk
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/research-impact/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture, Food & Health,Environment,Heritage & Creativity,Prosperity & Resilience
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR