Heritage & Creativity
Pint of Science: Dementia
The Three Guineas Station Approach, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomMice, 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 […]
Pint of Science: Clothing Technology
Yates Reading The Former Post Office, Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomSmart 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 monitoring, there's more than one way to get this nerdy look. Come delve into fashion at its most technological! Founder and CEO of KYMIRA Sport Tim […]
Pint of Science: What’s going on in the brain?
The Three Guineas Station Approach, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomPicture 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 research. Professor Clare Mackay from the University of Oxford will explain how we can see early brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Etienne Roesch will talk […]
Digital Epitaphs Workshop
edith morley 175 Earley, Reading, United KingdomDigital 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 […]
Classical Civilisations in a Digital World
Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology Department Of Classics, Whiteknights, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomExplore 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 […]
Art Department Degree Show
Department of Art TOB1, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, BerkshireThe Department of Art presents their final year degree show, showcasing exciting work from our talented artists at Reading. See thoughtful, witty and striking pieces, including paintings, installations, performances and […]
Creativity, Spirituality and Mental Health
Zero Degrees Bar Bridge Street, ReadingThe University Chaplaincy’s next Café Théologique will be held on Monday 4th June, 7.30pm-9pm, Zero Degrees Bar, Bridge Street. The speaker is Revd Dr Joanna Collicutt, Karl Jaspers Lecturer in […]
Whiteknights Studio Trail
various locations - see event websiteThe Whiteknights Studio Trail was one of the very first art trails in England; now, participants are preparing for this year's edition, which will be the 18th annual trail and is set […]
Symposium: Virtual Reality
G10 Henley Business School Greenlands, Henley-on-ThamesVirtual technologies have become increasingly prevalent in the modern world. The affordability of such technologies have made them accessible across disciplines and we continue to see a growing interest in using […]
Reading Emotions
John Nike Lecture Agriculture Building, Whiteknights Campus, United KingdomPain is a complex cognitive and emotional experience, which means that understanding the structure of our pain experience is far from easy. Our beliefs and expectations about pain alter perceptual, […]