February 2024 Events - University of Reading

Get into Teaching with the Institute of Education

An in-person, information event covering Early Years, Primary and Secondary teaching programmes.

Wednesday 7 February 2024, 16:15-17:30

Annual Campbell Lecture Political Voices Anneliese Dodds

Join us in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading to meet our latest ‘Political Voice’ - Anneliese Dodds

Thursday 8 February 2024, 19:00-20:15

Creating Hope Through Autistic Community

Andy Smith, founder of Spectrum Gaming, will be talking about the importance of the autistic community and the hope that it can create. This supports autistic wellbeing and thriving. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the topic.

Thursday 8 February 2024, 19:00-20:30

Trans Awareness Training with Christian Owens

A trans awareness training session run by Christian Owens, a motivational transgender speaker, who uses his own personal journey of discovery to enlighten and inspire. This session with allow you to understand the difference between sexuality and gender identity and how pronouns are used.

Wednesday 21 February 2024, 13:00-15:00

Bowie Love: Lecture by Professor Alex Sharpe

Professor Alex Sharpe will discuss how David Bowie's work embodies the concept of love as agape and learn three love lessons that combat aversion to differences

Thursday 22 February 2024, 18:00-19:00

Wolfenden Seminar - Introduction to the LGBTQ+ Travel Tool

The LGBTQ+ Travel Tool aims to provide a means for LGBTQ+ staff and students travelling internationally for work or education purposes, and their home organisations and institutions to ensure that the safeguarding of LGBTQ+ colleagues is at the forefront of any travel plans.

Monday 26 February 2024, 16:00-17:30

Dr Sophie Cook - Wolfenden Lecture

Join Dr Sophie Cook at our annual Wolfenden Lecture as she shares her remarkable story.

Tuesday 27 February 2024, 17:30-19:00

DfE Get into Teaching South East

Explore if teaching is the right fit for you and receive practical advice about training to teach at the Department for Education's, in-person, Get Into Teaching event.

Thursday 29 February 2024, 17:00-20:00