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Fellgett Seminar Series for Research Staff:
Inaugural Seminar 29 March 16.15-17.30
Henley Business School Whiteknights Campus
Introduction by the Vice-Chancellor Gordon Marshall
Speakers: Dr Nicholas Klingaman, Department of Meteorology. Towards improved predictions of climate variability and change for Queensland
Why has Queensland's rainfall varied so widely over the past century and will future variations be predictable based on large-scale climate patterns, such as Pacific Ocean temperatures?
Dr. Tony Moore, ICMA Centre. Doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past? The Credit Crunch of 1294
First, this paper will reconstruct a systemic financial crisis that took place towards the end of the thirteenth century, and which we dubbed the 'Credit Crunch of 1294'. Second, this paper will consider the value of such historical research projects and, in particular, whether we can draw any direct lessons for current policy from past experiences?
For further information see: Peter Fellgett - Professor of Cybernetics
University rewarded for work with research staff
The University of Reading has been recognised by the European Commission for its work in improving working conditions and career development opportunities for research staff.
Reading is one of ten UK universities to receive the first 'HR excellence in research' accreditation for adopting the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their Recruitment.
As part of the process, the University had to demonstrate that it had undertaken an internal analysis to compare institutional practices against the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, and had developed an action plan based on the results.
Dr Justin Hutchence, Research Staff Development Manager at the University of Reading, said:
"We are delighted that we have gained recognition from the European Commission for our work to provide career development opportunities for our researchers. As a research-intensive university we greatly value the skills and expertise our researchers bring to Reading."
The announcement was made by Professor Sir Ivor Crewe, Chair of the Concordat Strategy Group, at the recent Vitae researcher development conference. 
"A UK-wide process enables UK HEIs to gain the European Commission's 'HR excellence in research' badge, which acknowledges their alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for their Recruitment. The UK process incorporates both the QAA Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes and the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers to enable institutions that have published Concordat implementation plans to gain the 'HR excellence in research' badge. The UK approach includes ongoing national evaluation and benchmarking"