May 2024 Events - University of Reading

Accessibility Awareness for Social Media

This session will help you to understand digital accessibility basics and how you can apply these to social media.

Tuesday 7 May 2024, 12:00-12:50

Colonialism, Coloniality and Climate Science

A distinguished panel of scholars discuss and explore Colonialism and its relation to Climate Science.

Friday 10 May 2024, 13:30-15:30

Café Théologique: Of God, Dogs and People

Reverend Dr Fiona Haworth will be sharing from her PhD research into the theology of human-canine relationships.

Monday 13 May 2024, 19:30-21:00

In Conversation with Professor Jo Phoenix

In Conversation with Akua Reindorf (KC), Annie Powell and Professor Jo Phoenix to discuss the implications of her tribunal victory against the OU for gender critical belief discrimination.

Wednesday 15 May 2024, 18:00-19:00

What is alternative text How do I write it for images

The session is about making images accessible. It will explore What is alternative text? Who is it useful for? What strategies can help write it?

Thursday 16 May 2024, 12:30-13:20

Young autistic people the importance of self understanding

Nic’s talk will explore the requirements for creating supportive environments for young people which can facilitate self-understanding, agency and advocacy.

Thursday 16 May 2024, 19:00-20:30

Community Festival

The Community Festival is returning for a second year on Saturday 18 May 2024.

Saturday 18 May 2024, 11:00-17:00

Global Goals Exhibition in the Library

An exhibition celebrating design work that promotes the Global Goals, made by Part 2 students in the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication From Monday 6 May to Sunday 19 May 2024

Monday 6 -Sunday 19 May 2024, 15:00-16:00