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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]
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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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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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SUMMARY:Back to campus networking event
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URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/event/back-to-campus-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Creativity
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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]
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