University of Reading School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences

18/06/2026

08/06/2026

12/05/2026

is returning to Reading!

📍VЕΝUЕ: РЕΝТАНОТЕL
Rеаdіng,
Охfоrd Rd, RG1 7RН
🕖DООRЅ: 19:00
📣ЕVЕΝТ: 19:З0-21:З0

18th May
Ѕіmulаtіоnѕ аnd
Ѕесоnd Сhаnсеѕ

From Formula 1’s
split‑second, data‑driven
decisions to stroke
rehabilitation using haptics
and virtual reality, discover
how innovation is reshaping
lives. Join us to hear from
two scientists who come from
very different worlds of tech.

19th May
Νеurоnѕ аt Wоrk:
What Кеерѕ оur
Вrаіn Lеаrnіng аnd
Неаlіng?

Explore how Parkinson’s
disease affects the systems
that shape speech, and
whether vitamin B6 can
influence brain chemistry in
autism.

20th May Threads оf Lіfе:
Unсоνеrіng Еаrth's
Ніddеn Ѕtоrіеѕ

Journey into the past through
genomes and bones to
unravel the stories of ancient
China. Then fast forward to
present dat to learn how
cremation practices shape,
and were shaped by, the
natural environment.

For more details, check out the pintofscience.co.uk website!

15/04/2026

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my journey. Thanks to everyone who made that possible."

Our Children's Wellbeing Practitioners Training course, completed in March 2026, delivered high quality training and treated over 300 individuals for low level mental health issues. 27 Trainees from 12 services across Southern England treated young people between the ages of 5-18 years for conditions like anxiety and low mood.

- Our cohort for 2025-6 treated 307 individuals for treatment ranging from 5-18 years

- 27 students completed the training and are now working as qualified practitioners dealing with low level mental health issues in CYP

- Anxiety and low mood remain the predominant reason for referral amongst young people

The training makes a real impact on the lives of young people living in the community and once again shows the success of training in CWI.

"Thank you to all the lecturers and team for all the support. I've found the training very useful and have met some great people. I've enjoyed this course a lot and I'm excited to use this knowledge to support lots of CYP in the future."

Follow the link in our bio to find out more about what we offer at the University of Reading through the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences and the Charlie Waller Institute.

25/03/2026

Autistic Thriving at School and Beyond

As part of the University’s centenary celebrations, we are hosting a free public hybrid (in person and online) event on the evening of 6 May on the theme of Autistic Thriving at School and Beyond.

G10 Lecture Theatre
Palmer Building
Whiteknights Campus
RG6 6EW

In Person: 18:45 - 21:00
Online: 19:00 - 20:30

Join us for an evening that brings together autistic children and young people, their families, students, professionals and researchers to explore what supports autistic children to flourish in education and everyday life.

The event will include talks from:

• Professor Elizabeth McCrum, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) at the University of Reading

• Dr Fiona Knott and Dr Jo Billington, Wellbeing Hub project leads

• Andy Smith, founder of Spectrum Gaming, and a passionate advocate for young people’s voices in education.

For in person attendees, there will also be an opportunity to review a poster presentation of current autism research from academics and students in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences. Refreshments will be provided.

Follow this link for more details and to book your place: https://research.reading.ac.uk/autism/autistic-thriving-in-school-and-beyond-6th-may-2026-18-45-21-00/

13/03/2026

Professor Anna Horwood was appointed MBE in February 2026.

Read the article in our bio to find out about her research and its impact.

Congratulations, Professor Horwood 🥳

19/12/2025

Wishing you all a holly, jolly Christmas and a wonderful festive season.

Time for a well-earned rest for students and staff. Take care of yourselves over the break.

From everyone at the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

Peace ✌️

17/12/2025

Considering some CPD in Children and Young People Inpatient Training?

We’re excited to share the feedback from the Inpatient Whole Team Training which took place at the Charlie Waller Institute between October and December 2025.

Teams came from 8 Inpatient Units across the South East of England with 22 trainees attending.

The 12 days were mostly live online sessions, with the first day face to face in Reading with some Padlet teaching.

Topics covered consisted CYPIAPT principles, Inpatient Culture, working on an Inpatient Unit, reflective practise, supervision and working with young people and their families.

Feedback was gathered in 2 ways,

📈 Daily feedback scores rated the teaching and the information given on each day

❓A pre and post-training questionnaire which assessed knowledge gains during the training.

The daily feedback had really high ratings. 73% of teaching was rated above 9/10!

Knowledge increased in 100% of statements between the pre and post training questionnaire!

Increased knowledge and broader team understanding helps with the CYP patient care and outcomes

“All the interaction between different groups and wards is amazing- learned so much”

“All the days were full of information and lots of time to speak to people from different units, some of which were eating disorder units, which was very helpful”

“Interesting to learn so much about something I don't have much experience with”

Check the link in our bio for info on our next CPD series coming February 2026!

17/12/2025

Congratulations to all of our winter graduates!

It was a pleasure to celebrate your success with you on Friday.

We wish you all the best for your continued endeavours!

12/12/2025

📣 We are thrilled to announce the first in our revamped CPD events series - Enhancing therapeutic practice: Engaging young people in adult services, 18th February 2026, 9.30-4.30, online.

We are committed to facilitating the workforce to support 16-24 year-olds. We are aware engagement amongst our younger clients is poorer and additional knowledge and support is required to develop the skills of practitioners to address some of the barriers to engagement. This training aims to provide theory and practical tools to support young people to flourish in adult services. 

The aim of the session is to inform and/or expand attendees' knowledge on the developmental stages of child development, highlight key legislation and safeguarding practices to inform ethical working, and develop an increased confidence adapting clinical practice to engage younger people.

Learning objectives
💡 Describe the key theories underpinning child and adolescent development
💡 Explain the intersecting risk factors that contribute to poor engagement among young adults in therapeutic settings
💡 Explore and evaluate key strategies that promote engagement in therapeutic practice with young adults
💡 Identify and apply key areas to explore during assessment sessions with young adults and beyond standard assessment information
💡 Describe key considerations for adapting assessment and treatment approaches for young adults across different presentations
💡 Consider and justify when and how to work with the systems around young people, where clinically appropriate
💡 Understand and practice strategies to manage therapeutic ruptures with young adults

Sign up at the link in our bio, or visit our website for more information and alternative ways to book.

We hope to see you there!