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CONNECTED brings you the latest opportunities to learn virtually at Reading from a Meteorological Masterclass Series, to a new food labelling online course.<\/span><\/p>\n

Weathering the storm <\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Royal Meteorological Society<\/a> (RMetS) has joined forces with the University of Reading to offer a brand new online Meteorological Masterclass Series on \u2018Winter Storms in European Weather and Climate\u2019, to provide additional training for professionals who work in meteorology and climate science.<\/p>\n

Coordinated by Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez<\/a> from the Department of Meteorology<\/a>, the webinars will see leading experts present the latest science for understanding and predicting storm track behaviour across three timescales: from the synoptic-scale meteorology of storms and blocking, to weather-regimes and their consequences for extended-range forecasting, and the impacts of climate change and its simulation.<\/p>\n

\"\"The webinars will benefit any practitioner working in the field and offer an opportunity to refresh and deepen knowledge and awareness of the latest science, research and its applications. The webinars are free to attend and will be held from 3.00 to 4:30pm each week where speakers will present and provide opportunities for questions and discussion.<\/p>\n

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Each session will cover the following topics:<\/p>\n

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  1. Wednesday 16 September: <\/strong>Synoptic storms in the North Atlantic. Professor Helen Dacre<\/a>: Lecturer in Dynamical Meteorology<\/li>\n
  2. Wednesday 30 September: <\/strong>The impact of climate change on winter storms. Professor Len Shaffrey<\/a>: NCAS Professor of Climate Science<\/li>\n
  3. Wednesday 14 October: <\/strong>Sub seasonal predictions for European winter. Robert Lee<\/a>: NCAS Research Scientist<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Find out more<\/a> about the series and how to get involved.<\/p>\n

    Interpreting food labels<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    As well as the Meteorological Masterclass Series, Reading\u2019s School of Agriculture, Policy and Development<\/a> is also collaborating with EIT Food<\/a> and European partners to produce a free three-week online course on \u2018Understanding Food Labels\u2019.<\/p>\n

    On this course, you will learn how to interpret food labels to make informed food choices and buy food that supports your health and wellbeing. By understanding how to make sense of the claims and logos on packaging, you will be able to make better food choices and become more aware of what food you are buying. You will also gain a better understanding of food labelling regulations, as well as the claims food producers are allowed to make.<\/p>\n

    Led by Dr Simona Grasso<\/a> and Natalia Mansilla from the University of Reading, and Violeta Stancu from Aarhus University in Denmark, the course will cover the following topics:<\/p>\n