RHLTP · Reading Humanity: Language, Text and Power""

Reading’s Researchers‘ Night (RN) is inspired by the European-wide discussion in the media of the role and value of the arts and humanities in society. By showcasing the research theme in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH): ‘Language, Text and Power (LTP)’, Reading’s RN will make available to the wider public the importance and relevance of the arts and the humanities, showing them how this is used for ‘reading humanity’. The event will be hosted by FAH, which is well placed to take on the challenge posed by the debate by its unique combination of traditional academic and practical subjects, combined with a large number of museums and collections. Reading’s RN has as its objectives to raise public awareness and understanding of the arts and humanities