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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.

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

Reading's history on display at the heart of community.A new window exhibition celebrating 120 years of Christchurch Gre...
26/08/2026

Reading's history on display at the heart of community.

A new window exhibition celebrating 120 years of Christchurch Green in Reading is now on display at 56 Christchurch Road - right next to the No.21 bus stop.

Created in partnership with Friends of Christchurch Green and the University as part of our Centenary celebrations, the exhibition features personal memories, local research and photographs charting the history of Christchurch Green and its parade of shops between 1906 to 2026.

With thanks to the support of shop owner Tony Chima and RG Spaces, the exhibition is a celebration of the strong sense of community that continues to define the area today.

So, next time you're waiting for the No.21 bus, turn around and take a moment to enjoy a trip down memory lane and find out more about the stories of everyday life in our neighbourhood.

Read the full story: https://rdg.ac/3UTUP9Q

26/08/2026

Meet The Cole Museum of Zoology's star specimen, Norman the Asian Elephant.

As postdoctoral research associate Claire Smith explains, Norman’s skeleton was bought for the University by Professor Cole in 1920, and at the grand old age of 175, he is a historical artefact as much as he is a specimen.

Norman is just one of the museums 3,000 skeletons, preserved specimens and fossils which are helping our students, researchers and academics unlock insights into evolution, climate and the Earth’s ancient past to help us better understand our present day.

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

And why not visit Norman yourself! Entry to the Cole Museum is free and open to the public so head to https://collections.reading.ac.uk/cole-museum for more details.

One hundred years after receiving our Royal Charter, the University of Reading is a truly global community.Earlier this ...
24/08/2026

One hundred years after receiving our Royal Charter, the University of Reading is a truly global community.

Earlier this month, our centenary celebrations brought together staff, students, alumni and partners from across South-East Asia, celebrating the relationships, collaborations and shared experiences that continue to shape our University.

From alumni events and staff celebrations to partnership meetings and student milestones, it was a privilege to reflect on everything we've achieved together over the past century, while looking ahead to the opportunities that lie before us.

Our centenary is more than a celebration of our history. It's a celebration of the people who have built our University, the communities we're proud to be part of, and the partnerships that will help us continue creating possibilities for tomorrow.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us in celebrating this special milestone so far. We're now looking forward to celebrations in Nigeria, Hong Kong and China in the coming weeks.

Take a walk through 100 years of Reading, without leaving Whiteknights.Our campus is renowned for its green spaces, but ...
21/08/2026

Take a walk through 100 years of Reading, without leaving Whiteknights.

Our campus is renowned for its green spaces, but look a little closer and there are stories, artworks and pieces of our history to discover right across it.

Following our Art on Campus trail, you'll find works from the University Art Collection, including eight World Reimagined Globes exploring the history and impact on all of us of the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans, alongside paintings, sketches and mixed-media works.

As we celebrate our centenary year, there are new stories to discover too. Our Centenary Mural and Memories Window Display celebrate some of the people, places and moments that have shaped the University over the past 100 years.

The Art Trail is open to everyone, so whether you live locally, work or study here, or simply fancy exploring Whiteknights from a different perspective, come and take a look.

Explore the Art on Campus trail https://rdg.ac/4xRGwku

A huge El Niño could be coming, but what could it actually mean for the world?The latest forecasts are increasing confid...
21/08/2026

A huge El Niño could be coming, but what could it actually mean for the world?

The latest forecasts are increasing confidence that an exceptional El Niño will develop towards the end of this year, with impacts potentially continuing well into 2027.

University of Reading climate scientists Professor Liz Stephens and Dr Akshay Deoras explain what scientists are seeing now, what could happen next, and how the effects could ripple through weather, global temperatures, agriculture, energy and the economy.

Read their expert analysis: https://rdg.ac/4qNvnix

Acclaimed theatre director and performer bring Samuel Beckett’s Not I to the University of Reading stageFor two nights o...
21/08/2026

Acclaimed theatre director and performer bring Samuel Beckett’s Not I to the University of Reading stage

For two nights only at our Minghella Studios, British Soprano and Royal Philharmonic Society Singer of the Year, Claire Booth, soprano (pictured) will be performing Beckett’s Not I, directed by Sir Rufus Norris, former Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the National Theatre.

The performance is part of the Samuel Beckett Biennale, a new initiative by Irish arts festival organisation ARTS OVER BORDERS, in association with the University of Reading's Samuel Beckett Research Centre.

Alongside the internationally renowned research centre, the University is also home to the world’s largest collection of Beckett materials, including letters and personal artefacts, making it the perfect venue for this unique and rare staging of one of Beckett's most celebrated plays.

Not I by Samuel Beckett
Dates: 19 September 2026, 7pm and 20 September 2026, 5pm
Venue: Minghella Studios, University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus
Tickets: £25 (£20 students)

Book now: https://rdg.ac/4xQbzgv

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