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Winter Insight Day University of Essex Join us for our Winter Insight Day, where we will be running a selection of different taster sessions across all three of our teaching faculties, allowing students to sample two subject areas and meet our academic staff. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 View event

Designing tomorrow: Sustainability, Cities and the Built Environment University of Reading Can the places we build become part of the solution to climate change? This thought-provoking webinar explores the powerful relationship between energy, cities and sustainability. Discover how bold ideas, emerging technologies and innovative approaches are helping create greener, healthier and more resilient communities for future generations. Thursday, November 12, 2026
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The United States and the Use of Force in International Law University of Reading Examine the legality of U.S. uses of force during the second Trump Administration. Through case studies including actions against drug traffickers, threats toward Greenland, the seizure of the Venezuelan president and the attack on Iran, this lecture explores key questions in international law, sovereignty and the limits of military power. Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Impossible fossils: how eyeballs, guts, and gills turn to stone University of Reading Discover how rare fossils preserve skin, muscles, organs and even eyes. In this masterclass, Dr Thomas Clements explores how decay and bacterial activity can drive fossilisation, revealing how palaeontologists use biology, chemistry and geology to uncover extraordinary fossils and the stories they tell about life on Earth. Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Realism, Fantasy, and Mimesis: Re-evaluating Literary Boundaries from Tolkien to Today University of Reading Explore the fascinating relationship between realism and fantasy in literature. Using insights from Tolkien and other influential writers, this masterclass examines how fantasy challenges our ideas of reality, tracing non-realist storytelling from Arthurian legends and Gothic fiction to contemporary genre-blending novels. Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Change my view: Persuading others on Reddit and online University of Reading Discover the secrets of persuasion through real online debates from Reddit's r/changemyview. This masterclass explores how language, expertise, authenticity and tone influence opinion change, revealing what makes arguments succeed or fail, and how researchers turn digital conversations into insights about communication and persuasion. Thursday, November 12, 2026
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The Fall of Rome: A Dangerous Idea? University of Reading Explore why the fall of the Roman Empire remains one of history's most debated events. This webinar examines competing explanations for Rome's decline and how its legacy has been used to support modern political arguments, revealing the dangers of simplistic narratives about collapse, corruption and social change. Thursday, November 12, 2026
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The economics of winning the Premier League University of Reading Football is increasingly shaped by data and AI. Using freely available statistics, we'll explore how basic economic and analytical models can predict football match outcomes. Starting from simple techniques, this talk shows what anyone can do to forecast who might lift the Premier League trophy in May 2027. Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Masterclass Series Swansea University Our Masterclass Series gives you the opportunity to sample our courses through online webinars. Whether you're still deciding or already set on a subject, it's a great way to learn more. Sessions include personal statement guidance and academic tasters in Law, Chemistry, Medicine, Media and more! Monday, November 16, 2026
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Virtual Open Day University of Manchester Join us for one of our undergraduate virtual open days and discover what sets us apart. Monday, November 16, 2026
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