Latest Developments in Synthetic Biology : Gene Synthesis | Protein Expression | CRISPR Talk by Gavin Allsop (Fisher Scientific) Overview Gene synthesis has become the most cost effective way to […]
For University of Reading staff and students only Talk by Ben Jones 'Meta-analysis of TSCF data and the environmental fate models sensitivity to changes in plant uptake'
Professor Elizabeth Loftus will be delivering the Albert Wolters Public Lecture 2018 on Thursday the 3rd of May. A world-leading expert on human memory, her lecture on 'The Fiction of Memory' will look at 'false memories' - and the ethics involved. "For several decades, my research group has been busy tampering with people’s memories. Sometimes […]
The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences is delighted to be welcoming Professor Elizabeth Loftus to the University of Reading, as part of our Albert Wolters Visiting Professorship in […]
Talks take place between 1.00pm and 1.50pm in Harbourne Lecture Theatre and are followed by refreshments and an informal chat in Harbourne Foyer. All welcome. Slot One: Talk by Dr Thomais Markou 'The role of MSK1 (Mitogen- and stress-activated protein kinase-1) in cardiac remodelling induced by hypertrophy or oxidative stress' Slot Two: Talk by Dr Alice […]
For University of Reading staff and students only Talk by Dedy Antony 'Factors affecting soil carbon storage at depth under different land uses in the UK'
Talk by Fred L. Ogden, Ph.D. Professor, UCAR Senior Visiting Scientist and Academic-in-Residence, NOAA/NWS Office of Water Prediction, National Water Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA ABSTRACT When rain falls, some or all of it enters into or “infiltrates” the soil. The rain that does not infiltrate becomes surface water that can cause flooding, so it is of […]
Guest speaker - Professor Kathryn Lilley, BSPR Lecturer, from Cambridge University Refreshements at 15.30pm in Chemistry foyer, followed by seminar at 15.45pm in Chemistry LTG “Proteomics: design, quantitation and application […]
Noah's Ark: Research on animals big and small Love animals? Now’s your chance to hear the latest research on animals of all sizes. Join scientists for a pint, listen to them tackling big questions, and find out how and why it’s important to study animals on the Ark, great and small (with a sprinkling of comedy)! Dr Manuela […]
Hack the Senses, Cyborgs, and Mind Control! Can we hack the brain and link it with technology to advance mankind? These talks will see Karl Sanz Martinez explain his work on hacking the senses, to expand and augment the human brain, and Dr Ioannis Dimitrios Zoulias will introduce brain computer interfaces for controlling the human body. […]
Talks take place between 1.00pm and 1.50pm in Harbourne Lecture Theatre and are followed by refreshments and an informal chat in Harbourne Foyer. All welcome. Slot One: Talk by Dr Francoise […]
Your World, Your Science We are all scientists at heart, being curious about what we see and questioning the world around us. Scientists are now harnessing this collective curiosity, and involving the public in research - the time of Citizen Science is now! Come grab a drink, and hear about the wide range of Citizen […]
Mice, men, mad cows, cannibalism and…dementia? Dementia is a name for a group of diseases which cause reduced brain function. Dr Francesco Tamagnini and Dr Patrick Lewis will introduce two types of dementia: Prion disease and Alzheimer’s disease. This is an excellent event for anyone who wants to learn something new about dementia and hear about […]
For University of Reading staff and students only Talk by Betty Amponsah-Doku 'Effects of land management on the chemical properties of Ghanaian cocoa soils'
Digital Epitaphs A workshop at the University of Reading Friday 18th May, 11am-12.30pm Edith Morley 175 ‘To afford a subject for heroic poems is the privilege of very few, but every […]
Talks take place between 1.00pm and 1.50pm in Harbourne Lecture Theatre and are followed by refreshments and an informal chat in Harbourne Foyer. All welcome. Slot One: Talk by Dr Deepa Paliwal 'The reverse immunology to bTB vaccine' Slot Two: Talk by Dr Andrea Moteagudo# Subject TBC
The school of Architecture welcomes you to the unveiling of their PERANCE space, designed and built by second year architecture students, in collaboration with the School of Arts and Communication […]
For University of Reading staff and students only Talk by Charlotte Hawkins 'Developing optical methods for catchment management to protect drinking water'
Research Collaborations for Better Patient Care A free-of charge joint health research conference with Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is being held on Thursday 24 May at the Nike Lecture Theatre at the University of Reading. This event will showcase past, current and future research collaborations between our two organisations, with keynote speaker Dr Jonathan Sheffield […]
Explore the ancient world through a digital lens. Experience robots, holograms, 3D printing and virtual models of Ancient cities and treasures. At this family friendly event you can get hands-on experience of some of the digital research currently going on in the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology and Department of Classics. This event is free […]
Talks take place between 1.00pm and 1.50pm in Harbourne Lecture Theatre and are followed by refreshments and an informal chat in Harbourne Foyer. All welcome. Slot One: Talk by Dr Jo Mitchel 'The role of platelet factor XIII in the regulation of thrombus stability' Slot Two: Talk by Dr Mojgan Rabiey Subject TBC
For University of Reading staff and students only Talk by Harriet Robson 'How do plant x plant interactions affect rhizosphere microbial community structure and function?'
The first GIIDAE Alumni Lecture, featuring guest speaker James Deane, Director of Policy and Research at BBC Media Action, will be held from 18:30 on Wednesday 30 May 2018 in the […]
School of Pharmacy Research & Scholarship Seminar Thursday 31st May, 1pm – 2pm, Hopkins 101 Professor Rick Iedema, Kings College London “Practice improvement, behaviour change, and the potential of video […]
The University of Reading invites all members of the University, their families and local community to come together as part of the national Big Lunch initiative at our annual Big […]