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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What the Fork? A Story of Food and Health Whether you're hungry or not, these talks will definitely be food for thought. You'll be given an insight into how food can affect your health, myths will be debunked, and you'll discover that the phrase "You are what you eat" is more literal than you think... Dr. Gunter Kuhnle will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Smart Fashion: The Future of Clothing Technology Forget needle and thread - these talks will look at how clothes can be designed by drawing inspiration from scientific discoveries. From sportswear to health […]
Picture this! What’s going on in the brain? Doctors and researchers use brain imaging methods to diagnose illness and investigate the brain. These talks will introduce brain imaging for science […]
Living with Your Body in Health and Disorder Listen to your body when it whispers, and you won't have to hear it scream. These talks will explore how food and nutrients can help lower blood pressure while integrated pain assessment and spinal services can help cope with pain. Turn up to learn a few tips to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Agriculture Building, Whiteknights Campus.  This special event is designed to debate key issues of the 21st century. Hosted by Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor, University […]