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The University of Reading is a global university that enjoys a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise. The University was established in 1892, received its Royal Charter in 1926, and has developed into a leading force in British and international higher education. We deliver a world-class student experience, research-led teaching and our graduate employability record is excel

lent. The numbers of our students going on to higher level study is well above the national average. The University continues to evolve, reflecting an ever-changing world, which drives the development of our areas of research excellence and strength. We are committed to maintaining a supportive, challenging and high-quality experience for students and staff alike and to preserving the heritage and beauty of some of the most beautiful university campuses in the UK. If you are considering joining us at Reading as a colleague or student you can be sure of a very warm welcome.

Joining us as a new student this September? Our handy Welcome guide has everything you need to know before you arrive at...
07/09/2026

Joining us as a new student this September?

Our handy Welcome guide has everything you need to know before you arrive at UoR as well as what you need to do once you get here.

From online and in-person enrolment and moving in, to registering with a doctor and finding the nearest supermarket, our Welcome pages are your first step to making Reading your new home.

Get started now at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/essentials/welcome

04/09/2026

Henley students, your phone is about to do a lot more heavy lifting.

Timetable, RISIS, Blackboard, email, campus maps, wellbeing support, the lot, all living in one app built for Henley and University of Reading students. No more juggling five different logins just to find out where your 9am is.

Returning student? Simply remove the old app and download the new one instead.

Head to your preferred app store and search for UoReading student.

Welcome to our Learning Garden.A new ‘living laboratory’ has been created to support environmental education for school ...
04/09/2026

Welcome to our Learning Garden.

A new ‘living laboratory’ has been created to support environmental education for school children, students and the wider community, on our Whiteknights campus, and you're invited to come and see it.

Located within an historic walled garden in the Harris Garden, the space has been restored and rejuvenated as part of our Centenary celebrations to grow the University’s legacy for the next century.

Although the garden won’t typically be open to the public, we’ll be throwing the garden gate open for a special open day on Saturday 19 September.

University staff will be on hand to answer questions and bring the garden to life, and Freely Fruity and the Tree Council will be running activities and sharing how they contributed to the space.

Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Drop in anytime between 11:00-15:00, with no need to book.

Discover more: https://rdg.ac/4ylILgd

Join Art at University of Reading for Thresholds, the final exhibition of this year’s MA Fine Art students, which opens ...
03/09/2026

Join Art at University of Reading for Thresholds, the final exhibition of this year’s MA Fine Art students, which opens on Thursday 10 September.

Marking a transition in their practices, the exhibition brings together works that explore exchange and transformation between people, materials, technologies and cultures, and considers moments of passage between physical, emotional and social states.

Featuring work by both full and part-time students, The show features work by both full and part-time students, alongside a PhD research exhibition.

Entry is free and all are welcome

📍School of Art, University of Reading, Pepper Lane, RG6 6PU
Thursday 10 September, 16:00–20:00
Friday 11 & Saturday 12 September, 10:00–18:00
Sunday 13 September, 10:00–16:00

03/09/2026

Modern mammals typically grow much larger in colder climates, but did dinosaurs?

Dr Jacob Gardner from the Biological Sciences at the University of Reading, used 100s of fossils from across the globe, to understand whether the size of a dinosaur was determined by the climate it lived in.

The fossil record is a powerful tool in challenging long held beliefs and gaining greater understanding of the creators who roamed the earth millions of years ago.

Discover more about how the University of Reading's museums, collections, and archives are playing a big part in research innovation both now and for the future: https://rdg.ac/4bY56rr

What helps autistic children not just cope, but truly thrive in school and everyday life?Earlier this year, the Centre f...
02/09/2026

What helps autistic children not just cope, but truly thrive in school and everyday life?

Earlier this year, the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub - University of Reading hosted an event for autistic young people and their parents on Autistic Thriving at School and Beyond.

Featuring the Centre’s key researchers and practitioners sharing findings from their extensive work on what helps autistic young people do well in school, the event also featured a fascinating talk from guest speaker Andy Smith from Spectrum Gaming on the importance of looking at what an autistic child's distress is telling us about the environment they're in.

Watch the full event now at: https://rdg.ac/4yjARnC

28/08/2026

We've had sunshine and (finally!) showers here at Whiteknights this week, but whatever the weather, our campus always looks fabulous 💅

The Social Media team are heading off for the Bank Holiday weekend but we'll be back online first thing on Tuesday morning to answer all of your questions and queries.

In the meantime, if you're a new student joining us in September, head over to the Welcome link in our bio for everything you need to know about enrolling and moving into your new home at Reading.

Have a great weekend!

Creating a little more space for adventure 🚴Local children in Shinfield and the surrounding area will have a new place t...
28/08/2026

Creating a little more space for adventure 🚴

Local children in Shinfield and the surrounding area will have a new place to ride their bikes, thanks to a collaboration between the University of Reading and Shinfield Parish Council.

Until the end of the October half-term, part of The Manor Field will be available as a free space where young riders can build confidence on two wheels and create their own trails.

Alongside the Manor Ground Sports Pitches and Pavilion, this will be a space for families to spend time outdoors, make memories and enjoy being active together.

A huge thank you to Shinfield Parish Council for working with us to make it happen.

If you're planning a visit, please remember to wear a helmet, respect the space and help keep it enjoyable for everyone.

Find out more: https://rdg.ac/4cbF0RT

Autistic Thriving: A Family Wellbeing Course for Parents and CarersThis autumn, the University of Reading’s Centre for A...
27/08/2026

Autistic Thriving: A Family Wellbeing Course for Parents and Carers

This autumn, the University of Reading’s Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub - University of Reading will be running two six-week in-person courses to help support parents and carers of autistic children aged 5-11 and 11-16.

Run by members of the Centre for Autism team with autistic parenting practitioners from partner charity, Parenting Special Children, the courses are based on the Centre's extensive research and feedback from autistic people and their families on what really helps them the most.

It's also an opportunity to meet other families and share experiences in a welcoming and safe environment.

The course fee is £45 (with some free or reduced-cost places available) and each session is held on our Whiteknights campus.

Learn more and register at: https://rdg.ac/3Uj8ebq

This may look like a satellite image of D-Day.It isn't. Satellites couldn't take pictures like this in 1944.But Universi...
27/08/2026

This may look like a satellite image of D-Day.

It isn't. Satellites couldn't take pictures like this in 1944.

But University of Reading climate scientist Professor Ed Hawkins and forecasters at ECMWF have used historic weather observations and modern climate technology to reconstruct what the skies above Britain, France and the Channel would have looked like from space on 6 June 1944.

And they reveal just how narrow the window of opportunity was.

After days of storms, the cloud was beginning to break as around 160,000 Allied troops crossed the Channel. A few hours either way and “the weather could have stopped the invasion in its tracks.”

It's the extraordinary forecasting dilemma that is at the heart of the brand new Pressure Film starring Andrew Scott as meteorologist James Stagg and Brendan Fraser as General Eisenhower which comes to cinemas next month.

More than 80 years later, our scientists are using modern climate science to see that historic day in an entirely new way.

Find out more: https://rdg.ac/4hT1fQh

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