Please find information on our Open Days, Get into Teaching events, taster lectures, webinars, professional development sessions as well as wider university events and collaborations.
If you're considering a career in teaching, join one of our regular Postgraduate Initial Teacher Education (ITE) information events—held online and in person at our London Road campus. You'll meet our team, explore our courses, learn how to apply, and get your questions answered.
If you experience any difficulties booking an event or have any other queries, please email Education Events.
Undergraduate Open Days
Explore our undergraduate programmes at the Institute of Education at our upcoming Open Days. Find out more about course content, placements, and career pathways and get a clearer sense of which programme is right for you. Meet academics and current students from:
- BA Primary Education (QTS)
- BA Primary Education (QTS), with specialist pathways in Art, English, Mathematics and Music
- BA Education Studies
- BA Education and Psychology
Date: Saturday 10 October 2026 / Saturday 07 November 2026
Time: Various sessions throughout the day
Venue: London Road Campus and Whiteknights Campus
Live Q&A: Employment-based routes into becoming a Qualified Teacher (Candidates)
Whether you're a teaching assistant, already working in a school, or considering a career change into teaching, join our live Q&A to find out more about employment-based routes into teaching, including the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) and Assessment Only (AO) route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You'll have the opportunity to hear from the University of Reading and ask questions about training, applying and gaining QTS while working in a school.
Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Time: 16:30-17:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Register for the Q&A: Employment-based routes into becoming a Qualified Teacher (Candidates) now.
Live Q&A: Get into Teaching Q&A (Online) - Primary
Date: Monday 16 November 2026
Time: 16:30-17:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Register for the Live Q&A: Get into Teaching Q&A (Online) - Primary now.
Live Q&A: Get into Teaching Q&A (Online) - Secondary
Join our online Q&A session to get your questions answered about our Postgraduate Secondary Initial Teacher Education (PG ITE) courses. Whether you’d like to know more about personal statements, placements, subject options, or have specific queries, this is a great opportunity to speak directly with Programme Director, Will Bailey-Watson. Gain clarity, address any concerns, and feel more confident about taking the next step into teaching.
Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Time: 16:30-17:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Register for the Live Q&A: Get into Teaching Q&A (Online) - Secondary now.
Mental Health in Education Conference: From Awareness to Action
Join the Institute of Education and the Charlie Waller Institute for a practical conference exploring mental health and inclusion in education, with research-informed strategies to support wellbeing in schools. Open to all school staff and education professionals.
Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Time: 13:00-16:30
Venue: University of Reading, London Road Campus
Booking code: MHC2026
Register for Mental Health in Education Conference now.
Live Q&A: Get into Teaching Q&A (Online) - Early Years
Join our online Q&A session to get your questions answered about our Postgraduate Early Years Initial Teacher Education (PG ITE) courses. Whether you’d like to know more about personal statements, placements, subject options, or have specific queries, this is a great opportunity to speak directly with Programme Director, Becky Cozens. Gain clarity, address any concerns, and feel more confident about taking the next step into teaching.
Time: 16:30-17:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Register for the Live Q&A: Get into Teaching Q&A (Online) - Early Years now.
Live Q&A: Employment-based routes into becoming a Qualified Teacher (Employers)
Find out how your school can support staff into qualified teaching through the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship and Assessment Only route. Join our live Q&A to find out more about employment-based routes into teaching, including the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) and Assessment Only (AO) route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
We’ll explain how each route works, who it is suitable for, and how schools can support potential candidates. We’ll also cover eligibility, the role of the school/employer, funding and what to expect throughout the process.
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026
Time: 10:30-11:00
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Register for the Q&A: Employment-based routes into becoming a Qualified Teacher (Employers) now.
