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๐Ÿ“ฃ Join the first Sociology Community Seminar Series eventWeโ€™re pleased to invite you to the launch of the Sociology-conv...
21/05/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Join the first Sociology Community Seminar Series event

Weโ€™re pleased to invite you to the launch of the Sociology-convened Community Seminar Series!

Who lives in a house like this? Race, racism and social (in)justice...

โฐ 17:00
๐Ÿ“† Wednesday 3 June
๐Ÿ“108, Henley Business School, Whiteknights, University of Reading

This fascinating talk by: Professor Nissa Finney, University of St Andrews, explores how housing inequalities across the UK are shaped by race and racism, drawing on national survey and census data alongside community research. It highlights persistent disparities affecting minoritised groups and considers more inclusive, evidence-based approaches to social justice.

Free and open all but booking is mandatory.

Secure your spot: https://rdg.ac/4tQiUub

Keep up-to-date with the Universityโ€™s latest research news and impact with the new quarterly research newsletter โ€“ CONNE...
18/05/2026

Keep up-to-date with the Universityโ€™s latest research news and impact with the new quarterly research newsletter โ€“ CONNECTING RESEARCH.

From climate action and sustainable farming, to pioneering alumni and global partnerships, the University of Readingโ€™s research community continues to shape conversations and create impact around the world.

Take a sneak peek into the latest edition and find out how to subscribe: https://rdg.ac/4tuJKaZ

Get ready, Reading! The RAG Parade is back this Sunday 17 May!For generations, Reading students took to the streets as p...
15/05/2026

Get ready, Reading! The RAG Parade is back this Sunday 17 May!

For generations, Reading students took to the streets as part of the annual Raising and Giving (RAG) Parade, marching through the town in bold costumes all to raise money for charity.

After a long hiatus, the parade is making its return!

Starting from Broad Street, watch as the Reading Students' Union's RAG Parade winds its way through the centre of Reading, leading to Forbury Gardens where an afternoon of fun and live entertainment for all ages awaits.

Plus, discover local charities and community groups at the Sanctuary Fair, showcasing the incredible work happening across Reading.

Entry is FREE and everyone is welcome: https://rdg.ac/4eu7qZh

โ€œYou canโ€™t be what you canโ€™t see.โ€ Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, shares how her time at the University of Readin...
15/05/2026

โ€œYou canโ€™t be what you canโ€™t see.โ€

Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, shares how her time at the University of Reading helped shape her journey to becoming the first female Diocesan Bishop in the Church of England โ€“ and why representation in leadership matters.

Read her story: https://rdg.ac/4utKtL7

๐–๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐…๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ฆ๐š ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒAs scientists around the world raced to find solutions during the...
14/05/2026

๐–๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐…๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ฆ๐š ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ

As scientists around the world raced to find solutions during the pandemic, a llama called Fifi from the University of Reading played an unexpected role in the fight against Covid-19.

Researchers discovered that antibodies produced by Fifi were able to neutralise the virus in laboratory tests, with Public Health England describing the findings as having significant potential for both the prevention and treatment of Covid-19.
Fifi lives with Readingโ€™s llama herd at the Universityโ€™s antibody production unit, otherwise known as a field in Berkshire.

It is one of many ways animal research at Reading has contributed to advances in human and animal health over the last century, from infectious diseases to vaccine development and biomedical science.

As part of our centenary year, our upcoming public lecture, The Past, Present and Future of Animal Research at Reading, will explore how this work continues to shape lives today.

Get involved: https://bit.ly/4uad7jV

We can't wait to see you at the Alumni Lunch Reception and Quiz on Saturday 16 May! For those who didn't manage to snap ...
14/05/2026

We can't wait to see you at the Alumni Lunch Reception and Quiz on Saturday 16 May!

For those who didn't manage to snap up a space at one of the Alumni Activities, there's still plenty to see at the wider Centenary Community Festival!

From how your brain makes decisions to predicting the weather of the future, and what links worms, guts and crystals to scones, hobbits and Taylor Swift โ€“ our research talks and interactive stands will leave you engaged and inspired.

Come along, take a seat, and discover something new at the Centenary Community Festival, sponsored by Lloyds Bank

๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore the full programme and plan your day: https://rdg.ac/4ekPv7j

From 1946-1966, the University of Reading was in a period of growth โ€“ expanding its land, buildings and status. We look ...
14/05/2026

From 1946-1966, the University of Reading was in a period of growth โ€“ expanding its land, buildings and status. We look back at the key moments from these two decades and hear from alumni who studied at Reading at that time.

๐Ÿ‘€Take a peek into our archives: https://rdg.ac/4u9ur8F

โ€œThe Celebration of Volunteering is much more than the awards handed out this evening, but the recognition of all volunt...
13/05/2026

โ€œThe Celebration of Volunteering is much more than the awards handed out this evening, but the recognition of all volunteers who selflessly devote their time to make their community a better place to live.โ€

More than 150 students, staff, alumni, supporters and local community members gathered for the University of Reading and Reading Students' Union annual Celebration of Volunteering Awards last Thursday night.

The evening recognised the incredible people giving their time to support others, from mentoring students and championing inclusion to environmental action, fundraising and community support.

Congratulations to our alumni winners:

๐Ÿ† ๐€๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง๐ข & ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌโ€™ ๐•๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ
Darren Staniforth | Jean Hartley | Ian Burn, John Grainger & Terry Dixon

๐Ÿ† ๐„๐ช๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐•๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ
University of Reading Graduate, Youngs Nyirenda

Find out more about the evening and our winners: https://rdg.ac/4eLaHnh

Last chance to book! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธSpaces still available for our Alumni Quiz taking place at the University of Reading Centenary Co...
07/05/2026

Last chance to book! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Spaces still available for our Alumni Quiz taking place at the University of Reading Centenary Community Festival.

๐Ÿ“…Saturday 16 May
โฐ16:00-18:00

Reconnect with fellow alumni and put your general knowledge and Reading-related trivia to the test in a relaxed and sociable setting.

Visit https://rdg.ac/centenary-festival-alumni-activities to book your place.

Booking form closes at midnight tonight, so don't delay!

Whistles blowing, pounding of feet, shouts, and cheersโ€ฆ the familiar sound of sport at Reading.In celebration of our cen...
06/05/2026

Whistles blowing, pounding of feet, shouts, and cheersโ€ฆ the familiar sound of sport at Reading.

In celebration of our centenary year, we are excited to host an ALUMNI VARSITY with Reading Students' Union.
๐Ÿ“…Saturday 30th May
โฐ10:00 โ€“ 17:00.
๐Ÿ“Whiteknights campus

Sport society members, past and present, will play against each other to honour a century of passion, pride, and performance.

From badminton to basketball, football, hockey, rugby, tennis, volleyball, futsal, softball and lacrosse, there are plenty of games to watch and enjoy!

The event is free to attend, and all are welcome: alumni, staff, students, local residents and, of course, friends and family of participants.

Register your place as a spectator: https://forms.office.com/e/pAqtuLjViZ

The Centenary Community Festival sponsored by Lloyds Bank is only 2 weeks away! You can now discover the full programme ...
01/05/2026

The Centenary Community Festival sponsored by Lloyds Bank is only 2 weeks away! You can now discover the full programme of FREE events and activities taking place across the weekend of Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May.

Find out more about the fantastic tours, workshops, research talks, sports activities, live music and food and drink on offer!

๐Ÿ’ฌ Research talks on everything from solarpunk cities, to scones, hobbits and Taylor Swift
๐Ÿšถโ€โžก๏ธ Campus tours galore โ€“ from the atmospheric observatory and our public art trails, to a sneak peek at our new outdoor learning garden
โšฝ Sports sessions throughout the day, from football, archery, and rugby to fencing and even nerf wars
๐ŸŽถ Plus, a range of brilliant hands-on arts, music and language workshops

Check them out. Be inspired. And register your place at the University of Reading Centenary Community Festival this May.

We canโ€™t wait to see you there. ๐Ÿ”—rdg.ac/centenaryfestival

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