Events - University of Reading

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Lectures / Seminars

Complexity and the Transformation of Food Systems

Deep Thinking on Systems and Complexity: What Are the Practical Insights for Transforming Food Systems?

This explores conceptual thinking about systems to inform action to transform food systems

Thursday 5 February 2026, 15:00-17:00

Workshops

Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub Parent Carer Meet Up

These themed meet-ups provide a supportive space for parents and carers of autistic children to connect, share experiences, and hear about the latest research

Thursday 5 February 2026, 19:00-21:00

Inside the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

How Global Science Supports Our Future Climate

Join IPCC Chair Professor Jim Skea for an introduction to how the IPCC works, followed by a panel of experts answering your questions on climate change and its global implications.

Monday 9 February 2026, 18:30-20:00

Art & Culture

Year of the Horse Celebration Celebrating Chinese New Year

Year of the Horse Celebration Celebrating Chinese and Lunar New Year

Tuesday 17 February 2026, 16:00-18:00

Lectures / Seminars

An evening with The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek

An in conversation event exploring faith, leadership, and justice in the modern world.

Tuesday 24 February 2026, 19:00-20:30

Faith

Ramadan Community Iftar

Ramadan Community Iftar in Reading, bringing people together to share food, dialogue and build trust across communities

Wednesday 25 February 2026, 17:00-20:30

Lectures / Seminars

Wolfenden Lecture: Reading Coming Out with Martin Kaufman

Celebrate our LGBT+ community, activism, and history, and join us for the annual flagship LGBT+ event, The Wolfenden Lecture.

Thursday 26 February 2026, 19:00-20:30

Taste of Nutrition Day

Taste of Nutrition day is an all-day event for years 11 and 12, to give students a chance to experience what it is like to study and work in the field of nutrition.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 09:00-16:00

Lectures / Seminars

Celebrating class: Centenary Conference

The ‘Celebrating Class’ project brings together archival research, interviews and artwork to show how class shapes the everyday experiences of our learning community. This conference will showcase the findings of the project, with a keynote speech from author Dr Alex Blower.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 10:00-16:00

Workshops

Spectroscopy Masterclass

This is an event for A-level chemistry students and their teachers to experience spectroscopy in the lab

Tuesday 3 -Thursday 5 March 2026, 10:00-15:30

NVIDIA AI Day 2026

NVIDIA AI Day returns to the University of Reading this March with a fast-paced, challenge-led event where bold AI ideas are pitched for the chance to win a DGX Spark and connect with the Thames Valley’s growing AI community.

Friday 6 March 2026, 09:00-12:00

Exhibitions

Lift the Curfew

Join us every Thursday for structured running sessions led by qualified run leaders, welcoming all abilities — beginners, intermediates and advanced runners.

Thursday 29 January -Thursday 26 March 2026, 17:00-19:00

Workshops

Scientists of the Future Day

This is an all-day science workshop for years 11 and 12, to give students a chance to experience what it is like to be a scientist first-hand

Tuesday 31 March 2026, 09:15-16:00

Tours

Centenary Heritage Tours

Discover our shared story and history together through the Centenary Heritage Tours

Thursday 19 February -Thursday 10 December 2026, 09:00-17:00

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