Throughout the Centenary Community Festival weekend, we will be hosting exclusive alumni activities, including a lunch reception, pub quiz, and afternoon tea. All alumni are welcome at these events and we would be delighted for you to join us!

All activities are FREE to attend, but booking is essential.

Register your place now.

Timetable

Saturday 16 May

• Alumni Lunch Reception – 12:00-14:00 – Flex, Students’ Union, Whiteknights campus

Join us in the Students Union where you can enjoy light refreshments as you meet fellow alumni and reunite with old friends. Whether you graduated recently or years ago, this is a wonderful chance to celebrate your part in the University’s 100-year story.

• Alumni Quiz – 16:00-18:00 – Flex, Students’ Union, Whiteknights campus

Put your knowledge to the test with our special Alumni Quiz. Bring a team along or join fellow alumni on the day and get to know each other over some friendly competition. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, and drinks may also be purchased from the bar.

The quiz teams will be groups of six. If you are part of a group of alumni friends wishing to be on the same team, please email alumni@reading.ac.uk with your names so we can do our best to accommodate you. All those wishing to take part in the quiz must be registered individually via the booking form.

Sunday 17 May

• Alumni Afternoon Tea at Reading Town Hall PLUS a historic lecture – 15:00-17:00 – Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street 

Join us in the iconic Reading Town Hall on Sunday afternoon for tea, cakes and sandwiches. Receive a fascinating talk from Guy Baxter, Head of University Archive Services, as he delves into the University's rich history. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon reconnecting with other alumni and sharing your stories from your time at Reading.

Registration Instructions

You are welcome to attend as many of the events as you would like: one, two or all three! It is completely up to you. When registering to attend, we ask that you please:

• Book your place for each alumni activity you wish to attend via the Alumni Activities booking form
• Register to attend the overall festival event by completing the Centenary Community Festival booking form
• Register individually (group bookings are not accepted on our registration form)

Please note: due to venue capacity, the above events are open for University of Reading alumni only. At this time, we are currently unable to accommodate non-alumni guests.  

Once booked, your will receive a confirmation email. Nearer to the event we will send you full joining instructions for each event.