University Event

English Literature

University event offered by University of Reading

Event Summary:

READING POETRY FESTIVAL, 7–9 November, London Road campus, University of Reading. Suitable for teachers, Year 11 and Year 12 students. See www.readingpoetryfestival.org for the full schedule and to book tickets. A 50% concession rate is available for students.

Full Event Details:

Reading Poetry Festival 2014 brings together many exciting contemporary poets in the UK. Highlights of the festival include two Remembrance Day events on First World War Poetry and contemporary writing about war, a keynote lecture by prize-winning poet Don Paterson, a showcase reading for a new anthology of poems about female friendship, and events on the centenaries of poets Dylan Thomas and John Berryman. A remarkable selection of poets will be appearing, including many prize-winning writers such as Louis de Bernières, Kate Clanchy, Adam Foulds and Frances Leviston, along with many emerging poets. http://www.readingpoetryfestival.org

Suitable For:

Bookings by Teachers for Key Stage 4 (Students aged 14-16)
Bookings by Teachers for Key Stage 5 (Students aged 16-18)
Individuals (Enquiry not required to be through a school)
Teachers (CPD)

Duration:

Full Day

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Institution Profile:

The University of Reading offers an ever-expanding programme of free outreach events across all subject areas from Year 7 - 12. All events are intended to enthuse students whilst offering curriculum enhancement and enrichment.

The types of provision include:

Subject Days and Theme Days - hands-on activities for students based on or around a particular A Level (or equivalent) subject. Days include practical tasters which support their studies or highlight the Higher Education options available to students studying in these areas. Aside from collaborating with the central Global Recruitment Team ( UK and Outreach) on the development of outreach activities focused around particular subjects, some academic departments also run their own events for schools and colleges.

Master Classes and Technique Sessions – these events focus on a specific area, technique or skill within a subject, allowing students the chance to see 'close-up' some of the techniques used in that subject areas.

Conferences and Debates – these events are designed to challenge the way students think about real world issues and developments in technology and to encourage independent learning and the development of transferable skills, such as evidence analysis, research and communication skills.

Lectures - as well as our public lecture series which are free and open to all schools, we also have a number of other lecture events throughout the year to engage your students with the latest research and advancements in all academic discipline.