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Black History Month

Black History Month Events

October is Black History Month – a time to celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of Black people across our communities. This year’s theme, Saluting our Sisters, highlights Black women who...

Alumni and the Vice-Chancellor at the Beijing Alumni Reception

Beijing Alumni Reception

On Wednesday 13 September, our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, hosted an Alumni Drinks Reception in Beijing. With over 100 graduates attending, it was a wonderful opportunity to catch up with our alumni...

The Early Days of Wantage Hall

Wantage Hall, built in 1908, is the oldest hall of residence at the University of Reading. CONNECTED speaks to Chris Willson, the son of Alec Joseph Willson, who was one of Wantage Hall’s very first residents...

Weather Vane

Meteorology and Climate Science Courses

Sign-up for online courses to train in Meteorology and Climate Science at University of Reading. You will be supported by internationally-renowned academic staff in the University’s Department of Meteorology, the only...

A Stark Climate Change Message

The White Cliffs of Dover have been illuminated blue and red to highlight a stark climate change message. The Tate Modern chimney and landmarks in Reading, the USA and Canada will also display the climate stripes on...

Group of musicians on stage at University of Reading

Bringing University And Town Together

Thousands of visitors attended the University of Reading’s first ever Community Festival, held on the Whiteknights campus on Saturday 13 May 2023. The day was a wonderful coming-together of the local community...

A display of protest placards as part of the exhibition

Connecting The Community With Art

University of Reading art students have taken over Thames Tower in Reading town centre, with an exhibition that encourages the community to connect with one another through shared experiences, encounters and...

Oxford Road sign

Hidden Stories From Oxford Road

CONNECTED speaks to Alice Mpofu-Coles, one of the University of Reading’s researchers who helped curate the exhibition that is uncovering stories from one of Reading’s most diverse and multicultural streets...

Women speaking to men in a business meeting

Gender Equality in Higher Education

A national charter mark recognising work to address gender inequality has been retained by the School of Mathematical, Physical & Computational Sciences (SMPCS) at the University. The Athena Swan award scheme, run...

Members of the Turkish Society standing behind a table selling cakes to fundraise

University Support for Turkey and Syria

“On behalf of the University of Reading community, I express my deepest condolences to all those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria,” said Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor of...