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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The University of Reading\u2019s annual Community Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the amazing research, creativity and community spirit that make Reading special. As part of the University\u2019s centenary year, this year\u2019s event has been renamed the Centenary Community Festival<\/a><\/strong>, marking 100 years of the University\u2019s connection with the town and community. The festival brings together staff, students, alumni, local residents, community groups, businesses and partners for a day packed with live performances, interactive activities, food, music and fun for all ages.<\/p>\n

The research programme includes a research \u2018exhibition\u2019 featuring c.20 stands with hands-on activities, a programme of children\u2019s talks and research talks, and some workshops or panel discussions. As well as showcasing our research in an accessible way, this is also an opportunity for researchers to gain experience of public engagement with research in a festival setting. The research activities are popular and have been well received by both visitors and participants.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OmFclD10x3A”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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