• Fires & Fascism

    An hour’s documentary linking European wildfires and far-right politics; fires are not only because of climate change. With Dr Peter Knapp, film director with us. Commentary from Greece, Italy, Spain & Portugal show local communities successfully acting together to bring change. Wednesday 27th May 7.30pm free/donations

    Free
  • Matt Kennard – Book Launch

    conference hall

    We’re excited to host investigative journalist Matt Kennard—author of Irregular Army, Silent Coup, and The Racket. He will discuss the new, expanded edition of Irregular Army. Matt’s reporting explores how the US military’s recruitment crisis during the War on Terror enabled extremist groups to join its ranks, examining the human cost that continue to unfold. […]

    Free
  • RISC Roof Garden Summer Events 2026

    RG1 4PS 35-39 London ST, Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom

    Come and visit our award-winning sustainable roof garden! 185 species, low maintenance, multi-use perennial planting, edible forest, water harvesting, hard landscaping with renewable/recycled/reused materials Sun 14 June Sun 26 July Sun 20 Sept Rdg Heritage Trail drop-in, self-guided tours 12noon-4pm donations Entrance at rear of RISC 35-39 London St RG1 4PS

    Free
  • Who Powers the AI Machine? Discover the Hidden Human Cost

    RG1 4PS 35-39 London ST, Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom

    Callum Cant, co-author of Feeding the Machine will talk about this eye-opening book that reveals how low-paid, precarious labour, often in the Global South, powers the AI technologies we use every day, exposing deep connections to gender, race, and colonial exploitation. Join us for an engaging talk, followed by a Q&A and book signing. To […]

    Free
  • RISC Roof Garden Summer Events 2026

    RG1 4PS 35-39 London ST, Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom

    Come and visit our award-winning sustainable roof garden! 185 species, low maintenance, multi-use perennial planting, edible forest, water harvesting, hard landscaping with renewable/recycled/reused materials Sun 26 July Sun 20 Sept Rdg Heritage Trail drop-in, self-guided tours 12noon-4pm donations Entrance at rear of RISC 35-39 London St RG1 4PS

    Free