Upcoming events: race equality, global nutrition and the tricky private sector
Tuesday, 17 November 2020
There are more events coming up this month we hope you find of interest.
Online Alumni Lecture: Dr Lawrence Haddad - The Private Sector and Global Nutrition: Are Businesses Heroes or Villains?
Wednesday 18 November, 18:30
We are delighted to announce the next event in our inspirational Alumni Lecture Series, taking place online on Wednesday 18 November at 18.30 (UK time).
The event will feature alumnus Dr Lawrence Haddad (BSc Food Science and Food Economics, 1980), an economist who has forged an influential career in food, agriculture and nutrition and is currently Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). The lecture will examine the tricky relationship between nutrition and the private sector - the role it plays in delivering food across the globe, consumerism and much more.
You can find more information and details of how to register on this page.
Diversity seminars
Throughout the Autumn Term, we will be continuing conversations about race. We will be reflecting on racial experiences, racial injustices and discussing the work some of our colleagues have begun in helping to bring about positive changes to how things are.
All the events are open to staff and students across UoR, free to attend, virtual (via Microsoft Teams) and you can register your attendance by completing this short online form.
If your School or Function is organising an event that you would like to share, please email diversity@reading.ac.uk
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
Wednesday 18 November 2020 |
14:00 - 15:00 |
Examining Access to University by Ethnicity: Through the Reading Scholars Programme of Widening Participation Dr Ciara McCabe, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Psychopharmacologist
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Wednesday 25 November 2020 |
12:00n - 13:00 |
Intercultural Learning with Students in Pakistan and the UK
Dr Tony Capstick, Lecturer of TESOL/Applied Linguistics
Women and BAME Women in US Foreign Policy
Dr Mara Olivia, Associated Professor of History
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Friday 11 December 2020 |
13:00 - 14:00 |
Update on the Race Equality Review: Part 2
Parveen Yaqoob, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Dr Allán Laville, Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
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The University also has a Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network available for staff to join. You can join the network through Microsoft Teams or sign up to be an BAME Ally by emailing bame.network@reading.ac.uk.