Latest News

Royal Recognition and Global Connections

From welcoming royalty into the Reading community in Malaysia, to thought-provoking discussions on AI and climate-resilience in Thailand – August proved to be a memorable month for our global community. The University hosted two fantastic...

Latest News

Summer Graduations 2026

Summer Graduations 2026 have come to a close and we are delighted to congratulate all of our new graduates and honorary doctorate recipients. We look back at some of the moments from this year’s ceremonies and introduce our honorary graduates...

Latest News

Centenary Celebrations in May

From alumni lunches and afternoon teas, to getting back to the University sports field – discover all that went on during May as alumni returned to campus to mark our centenary year. May proved to be a vibrant and memorable month, as we marked...

Latest News

Reading Meets Hollywood

The University of Reading is in talks to lease space at its Thames Valley Science Park for a major new film studios complex. Already a hub of business and innovation, Reading’s Thames Valley Science Park is...

Latest News

Reading Film Theatre Turns 50

This year, Reading Film Theatre is celebrating 50 years of bringing independent cinema to Reading. Based in the Palmer Building at the heart of our Whiteknights campus, Reading Film Theatre (RFT) showcases the best...

Latest News

Gals Who Graduate

Reading alumna and recent graduate, Bronte King, founded Gals Who Graduate – a social media-grown community aimed at supporting recent female graduates in their anxieties surrounding life during, and after university. ...

Latest News

Education Outside The Classroom

A few months ago, Badgemore Primary School in Henley became the proud recipient of a new Outdoor Classroom, gifted by Reading’s talented architecture students. The Outdoor Classroom is a striking wooden pavilion...

Latest News

London Alumni Reception

We recently caught up with some our London alumni at a special alumni reception, where they reminisced about their time at Reading and told us about what they’ve been up to since graduating. Held at the vibrant venue...

Latest News

Developing Designers Of The Future

Back in June, Reading’s Department of Typography and Graphic Communication celebrated five decades of successful professional design practice through their Real Jobs scheme, aimed at giving students hands-on experience...

Latest News

Creative Collaborations

Reading School of Art collaborated with local artistic partners and Reading Borough Council to launch Reading International, a visual arts organisation aimed at engaging the local community in contemporary art. Led by...

Latest News

Distinguished Graduate Receives MBE

Reading alumna and the University’s Distinguished Graduate of the Year 2019, Joanna Abeyie, is awarded an MBE on the Queen’s New Year Honours list for services to diversity in the media and creative industries. Back in...

Latest News

Climate Science and Art

Reading’s Professor Ed Hawkins is awarded an MBE on the Queen’s New Year Honours list for his services to climate science and science communication. Professor Hawkins created his infamous climate stripes graphic in 2018...

Latest News

Helping Students THRIVE

Since 2014, THRIVE has helped hundreds of students to transition into graduate life through vital career mentoring partnerships. THRIVE is a career mentoring scheme open to students in their penultimate year of...

Accessibility

Privacy Notices