Events diary

Annual Law Lecture 2012

Kindly sponsored by LexisNexis
Thursday 15 March 2012, 6.15pm, Henley Business School, Whiteknights Campus

This year's lecture, 'Global Threats and Human Rights: The Commonwealth as an Agent of Change' will be delivered by Akbar Khan, Director of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Division and the Commonwealth Secretary-General's Principal Legal Adviser. The lecture will examine the role of the Commonwealth to date and how its inherent ability to reinvent itself to meet the growing needs of its membership has secured its place in the 21st century as an agent of change. 

No ticket required but numbers are limited so please arrive early.
Large groups should telephone or email in advance.
Additional information about the Law Lecture can be found here

Donor Day 2012

Saturday 24 March 2012, Palmer Building, Whiteknights Campus

By invitation only.

Donor Day is the University's annual opportunity to thank our generous donors in person. As this year is the centenary of the establishment of a Chair of Classical Studies at Reading, and the Olympic Games will be taking place in London, our keynote speaker is Professor Barbara Goff from the Classics Department, who will be sharing insights from Thinking the Olympics, a recently published book she co-edited, which explores how classical traditions have informed the modern day games.

Heritage Trail 

Generously sponsored by Impact
Sunday 25 March 2012, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, London Road Campus

The Friends of the University, supported by the Institute of Education, are delighted to host this exciting opportunity to explore the University's historic original campus at London Road. This family friendly event will include activities for visitors of all ages including guided tours, short organ recitals, hands-on arts and crafts and story-time for children.

£3 per ticket (18s and under free) includes refreshments.

For further information, contact Brenda Morris: b.l.morris@reading.ac.uk | 0118 378 8006

Mauritius Alumni Reception - Save the date

Tuesday 12 June 2012

Professor Richard Ellis, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences will be hosting an Alumni Reception in Mauritius. More details to follow.

To register your interest, email: alumni@reading.ac.uk

 

 

 

House of Lords Alumni Reception

Friday 5 October 2012

Save the date for the ever popular drinks reception at the House of Lords, one of the most prestigious events in the University's calendar. Alumni are welcome to use this opportunity to get together with friends.

Booking lines open June 2012.