Our live sessions give you a great opportunity to hear from our staff and students on different aspects of choosing and applying to university. If you cannot attend our live webinars but would still like to hear the presentation, please sign up and we will send you a recording of the session.

If you are a teacher or adviser looking for a talk or workshop specifically for your school/college, please contact outreach@reading.ac.uk or see our Activities for schools pages for more information.

Students' perspectives on Learning and Lockdown Series: 2022 Entry  

Wondering how to stay motivated this year with your studies, what you can be doing now to prepare for university and how you can choose between similar subjects? Our students are here to talk to you. Aimed at Sixth Form (Year 12) and College Students (Year 1 of Level 3), during these webinars you will hear from students studying a range of subjects about their experiences and be able to have your questions and concerns answered.

We recognise that as a parent or supporter of a young person going to university you will have lots of questions about how the process works and how best to support your young person. Throughout the Spring term we will be providing a series of webinars specifically for parents and supporters, details of which can be found below. If you would like to be kept informed about when these events are taking place and other information about the University process please sign up to receive our Parents and Supporters newsletter.

If you are looking to apply for 2021 entry and need some advice, the UK Recruitment and Outreach team are here to help. Our virtual 1-2-1 meetings give you the opportunity to chat with a member of staff and ask any questions you might have about the University of Reading and our courses, or the application process in general.

Your meeting can take place via video call, phone call, or live chat and you are welcome to attend alongside a parent/supporter if you would like. 

Book your 1-2-1 meeting now.

In response to the global pandemic, the international recruitment team is pleased to offer international and EU students the opportunity to book a virtual 1-2-1 with a regional specialist.

What you can expect during your 1-2-1 session:

• information about your chosen academic programme, whether this be foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate
• advice on our application process and what you'll need to prepare to apply
• any further information you need about accommodation and life at Reading.

Book your 1-2-1 meeting now.

Our virtual taster events allow you to sample lectures and practical sessions, work alongside other students interested in the same subject, meet our enthusiastic staff and current students, and get a real feel for life at the University of Reading.  We also run a range of one-hour long subject webinars which will give you a taste of what it’s like to study that subject at degree level with plenty of opportunities for questions.

For more details and to book a place on one of our upcoming sessions, see our subject taster pages.

Our international team deliver a series of short webinars throughout the year to help international students prepare to study in the UK.

Topics covered include UCAS and applying, visas & immigration, accommodation and support for international students. All webinars include a live Q&A session. 

View all international webinars

If you are unable to attend one of our live sessions or webinars, please listen to our recorded sessions discussing some of the key university topics. 

Recorded sessions:

• Choosing a university and a course
• Personal Statements
• Student Life
• What is UCAS and How to Apply: A guide for international students 
• Studying Pre-sessional English at the University of Reading

We have developed a wide range of free online courses which allow you to explore an exciting choice of topics in your own time.

Courses include: 

• Live Smart: Your Essential Guide to Living at University 
• University Smart: A Parent and Supporter’s Guide to University Entry
• A Level Study Boost: Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process
• Guides to Writing in English for University Study
• Range of subject specific topics from Robotics to Heart Health

Take a look at FutureLearn to see the full list of courses available 

We regularly attend events across the UK and all over the world, giving you the opportunity to find out more about the University and our courses. Although it is not currently possible to meet us in person, we are attending a number of virtual events so that you can still get the information you need.

View the virtual events we will be attending