2026 marks 100 years since the University of Reading was granted its Royal Charter and independent university status. Reaching our 100-year milestone offers a special opportunity to reflect on our journey, honour our community, and reaffirm the values that guide us.

Explore the messages below to discover reflections, memories, and well wishes shared by those who have been part of our story - both then and now.

Whatever your connection to Reading, we invite you to share your message with us as we celebrate this momentous year. To add a message, please complete our Centenary Wall of Wishes form.

Happy centenary! 100 glorious years for a university so close to my heart. I am proud to have been here for 30 of them, and proud to have seen so many students be successful here. Looking forward to many more success stories in the future.

Karen Poulter, Reading, Staff/Alumni

May our university continue to empower minds, foster innovation, and create a better future for all.

Sindhu Radhakrishnan, London, Staff

Congratulations on 100 years of learning, development and innovation. I am proud to be part of the alumni.

Heather, New Zealand, Alumni

Happy Centenary University of Reading!

Alisha, Reading, Staff

Thank you, University of Reading, for the many opportunities working here gave me, and the brilliant people who work there. Wishing you every continued success.

Vicky Swales, Wokingham, Former staff

Happy 100th Reading!

Lewis, Essex, Student

Happy 100th birthday Reading! Thank you for the opportunity almost 50 years ago!

Liz H., Ontario, Canada, Alumni

100 years of excellence. Thousands of people like myself have passed through campus and left as better and more rounded people. It'll always have a special place in my heart! Here's to the next 100 years and generations to follow!

Sheldon, London, Alumni

I am very proud to be part of this celebratory moment. Happy Centenary - way to go UoR!

Chaitra Narayan, Reading, Staff

One century down, a millennium to go <3

ShelbyOfLife, Ampthill, Student

My first year, UoR 100th, excited for my future with this wonderful university. Happy Centenary!

Doria, Student

Happy anniversary to the university that gave me the opportunity to pursue my dream of earning a degree. Thank you for believing in my dream and giving me the chance to fight for it. I will always be grateful to the University of Reading.

Ruan Lisboa, Reading, Student

Congratulations on 100 great years Reading!

Saxon, Southampton, Student

Happy 100th birthday UoR!!!!!

Iris Kabelo, Reading, Student

Happy 100th birthday Reading! Glad to be a student here with its vibrant scenery and welcoming community!

Ben Sogy, Reading, Student

Thanks for being my lifechanger! Miss you so much! Happy birthday!

Cristina Dei, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Italy, Alumni

Happy 100th Birthday Reading! You've learnt so much over the years and are the central point for community. So excited for the future days and memories still to make. Here's to another 100 years!!

Elliot, Reading, Staff

Happy birthday to the University of Reading, which has been my home for the last 10 years, all the way from undergraduate student, to PhD, to staff member!

Abbie Tibbott, Reading, Staff/Alumni

My husband and I have been connected with the University for over 35 years of its 100 years. Happy Centenary UoR! Still looking great!

Susan, Reading, Staff

Happy 100th! To the University of Reading.

Areeb, London, Student

Happy 100th birthday Reading! A centre for excellent education, I am proud to be an alumni of this great institution. Thank you for the lovely memories and the opportunity to serve.

Sr Margaret Ochigbo, Reading, Alumni

Happy birthday to the UoR community! Here's to many more years of exciting research, innovation and teaching!

Rachel, Reading, Staff

Happy Birthday UoR, 100 years and still going strong! I feel lucky to be part of this milestone.

Sue W., Halls, Staff

Reading taught me. Uganda drives me. Climate action defines my impact. 100 years of shaping changemakers.

Flavia, Kampala, Alumni

I came to Reading to take up my first postdoctoral position and spent ten very fulfilling years here. Many congratulations on this centenary!

Alexander Baker, Reading, Staff

Happy 100; Thanks for giving a space for someone like me. Over the last 100 years, the University has developed into a diverse space; I'm happy that I was able to find myself in it! Happy 100 :)

Sangeethan Surenthiran, Feltham, Student

Happy 100th, Reading! I only spent one year as a student at UoR (big up MSc ESSP 24/25) - but it was the best year of my life thus far. Without Reading, I wouldn't be where I am or who I am today.

Isabelle Turner, Reading/M'stone, Alumni

Happy Birthday Reading! Thank you for many, many, wonderful memories!!

David Buss, Vitoria, Brazil, Alumni

I am proud to be part of the University of Reading family. And our family has a birthday today. Happy Birthday! Happy 100th anniversary!

Alisher Makhkamov, Reading/Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Student

Congratulations to the University of Reading on 100 years of excellence! Grateful for the knowledge, growth, and community, it fosters; here's to many more years of learning and discovery.

Elsa Maria Tom, Reading, Student

Happy 100 years UoR! Very proud to be part of Reading University during its centenary. I love working with such amazing colleagues and students and hope to share many more years as part of its wonderful community.

Becky Kite, Henley, Staff

Happy Birthday Reading! Thank you for being the place where I really found myself and my love for studying again. I have such fond memories of the town and the University.

Briony Dunn-Mussert, Reading, Student

It is wonderful to be part of the Centenary celebrations. Happy Centenary University of Reading!

Louise Hague, Reading. Staff/Alumni

To another 100

Bilal, Crawley, Student

100 years of University of Reading means 100 years of community, opportunity, and shared experience. It's a place where ideas grow and people come together. Here's to continuing that spirit for generations to come.

Zara Nicholls, Basingstoke, Student

Happy 100th to the university that helped shape who I am today. I'm grateful for the experiences, the growth, and the memories, and I hope it continues to do the same for many more people in the years to come :-)

Harish, Chennai, India, Student

Thank you for helping me find my passion in bioengineering, my time here has shaped me as a person, what an amazing impact you've had on me and every single student here since 1926.

Josef Dewick, Reading, Student

The University of Reading was the first place that felt like home for me. Thirty years after graduating, so very proud to work here!

Jude Brindley, Reading, Staff/Alumni

Celebrating 100 years of helping students find their place, their people, and the confidence to thrive. Here's to the next century - full of hope, connection, and a community where every student can truly belong.

Katie, Reading, Staff

hbd uor!

Chishom, Reading, Student

A centenary of warmth and good learning. Thank you for being a safe and happy place for my family for three generations!

Cindy Becker, Reading, Staff

Happy 100! Thank you for playing a huge role in shaping me professionally and personally. I miss my long walks around the campus quite often.

Gauri M., Coventry, Alumni

I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the University of Reading for the past 22 years and I am proud to be part of the University's 100th birthday! Happy Centenary University of Reading and many happy returns!

Vesna Stojanovik, Reading, Staff

Happy 100th Birthday to the University of Reading.

Stephen Stewart, Reading, Staff

Happy 100th University of Reading! Great to have been part of the journey as a PG student and greater still to continue being part of the story as a member of staff.

Tonia, Reading, Staff

Happy birthday UoR! Thank you for being a second home to us all!

Sophie S., Reading, Student

Happy 100th, Reading! Such a wonderfully welcoming community and I wish you at least another century of learning and memories!

Annabel S., Reading, Student

Congratulations for reaching this milestone. I have lots of good memories and friends from my time at UoR, so I hope you can continue to inspire future generations in a similar way.

Alex Stanger, Reading, Alumni

Thankyou Reading for consistently providing the best support system I could ask for, from both lecturers and the best friends I've made here :)

Jess, Essex, Student

Was here to see it! For another 100 years, Reading!!

Yasmin H., London, Student

This past year and a bit have had some meaningful milestones for me, as I celebrated 21-year service at the University and my 60th, over that time, I have witnessed many changes, and challenges but it has truly been a great place to work.

Martin Holt, Reading, Staff

Thank you, Reading! You have provided so much opportunities in my four years of stay as a PGR student. More power and best wishes!

PJ, PH, Alumni

Happy centenary UoR! Thank you for an awesome year 2022/23.

Andre Ramaldo, Guyana, Alumni

Happy 100th birthday - I have thoroughly enjoyed my 48.5 years as a student and academic of cybernetics - it's a wonderful place, with wonderful supportive friendly people. May it continue.

Richard Mitchell, Reading, Staff

Happy Centenary to UoR! Lucky to have been a student here several times, and now a lecturer here as well!

Lucy, Reading, Staff/Alumni

Happy Birthday

xyc, Beijing, Student

Happy 100 years to University of Reading. I'm proud to have worked here for nearly 13 years and look forward to hopefully many more. Fantastic place to work with colleagues who really care about our students and their futures.

Jacqui, Yateley, Staff

Congratulations on reaching this special milestone! Here's wishing the very best for the decades and centuries ahead - may the university continue to thrive and inspire countless future minds!

Bhisma, Reading, Staff

Grateful to be part of a century of excellence.

Chandra Baranwal, Reading, Staff

Privileged to have come through Reading Uni, most importantly, for the change I am driving in my country. Looking forward to the next 100 years and all the impact we'll bring in changing lives and making good food for all a reality.

Charles Kabena, Ntcheu, Malawi, Alumni

A privilege to celebrate the University's first 100 years! To another century of critical argument, of learning, and of innovation at all our campuses.

Dominik Zaum, Reading, Staff

Congratulations! Thank you for the inspiring degrees, the lifelong friendships, and for continuing to be a voice for change.

Ali Hazelton, Reading, Alumni

Pen-blywdd hapus Prifysgol  Reading! Thank you for being such a welcoming university for all Welsh students!

Ethan, Cymru (Wales), Student

A wonderful place full of great people, a thirst for knowledge and learning, and green spaces to inspire thought!

Jonny Williams, Reading, Staff

Happy 100th!! Thank you for the opportunities and happy memories. Here's to many more years full of wonderful experiences!

Jessica, Bracknell, Student

I'm proud to be starting my journey at Reading in such a special year. Happy 100th Reading!! :)

Gloria W., Banbury, Student

Inspired by words delivered by Childs at the first Court meeting: Alive with purpose of learning's grace, Not pride, but faith that shapes this place, For the minds and spirit that are here, With each step its growth appears.

Javaid, Henley Business School, Staff

I wish the University of Reading a very happy 100th birthday! Thank you, University of Reading, for all you have done for me. I wish you centuries more of research, teaching, and opportunity.

Lucy, Reading, Staff

Congratulations on a century of excellence, here's to the next 100 years of inspiring future generations as I was during my time of studying at the University.

Jurek Sikorski, Reading, Staff/Alumni

Happy Birthday University of Reading, and today is the start to the next 100 years - the best is yet to come!

Robert Van de Noort, Reading, Staff

Happy 100th Centenary, University of Reading! Proud to be part of such a special community - here's to the past, present, and  an exciting future ahead.

Abi F., Reading, Staff

Happy 100th, Reading University! It has been an Honour to study at the University!

Bobby Pun, Oxford, Student

Happy 100th anniversary to the University of Reading. Proud that University of Reading Malaysia is part of this global  legacy, contributing to a dynamic and student-centred learning environment. Here's to continued excellence and impact.

Khairul Faizal, Malaysia, Staff 

Love the UoR

Mala, Slough, Student

I have returned to the wonderful University of Reading in January 2026 as an Associate Professor in the Department of Agrifood Economics and Marketing after having been an undergraduate student here 25 years ago! It has been an amazing journey!

Dr Dulekha Kasturiratne, Reading, Staff

Happy birthday 100 years!

Terry, Reading, Staff

A jolly happy birthday to you University of Reading, you have been an anchor to so many students and staff alike and I feel proud to be part of your warm and vibrant community over the last 2.5 decades. I wish you many more centenaries ahead.

Em Sowden, Reading, Staff

Happy birthday Reading, now a legend at 100! Whiteknights is my homestay and the Egyptian Geese are my family!

Yuqi, Reading, Staff

What an honour it is to be part of the centenary. Thank you Reading and here's to hundreds more!

Ella Withington, Reading, Staff/Alumni

Happy Centenary University of Reading!

Louise, Reading, Staff

It is a very good, supportive and ethical organisation to work for who seems to truly value its staff which is lovely to see. It has been very enjoyable working for Henley Business School so far, thank you.

Gill Plumb, Henley, Staff

Happy 100th birthday to the University of Reading. I'm really proud to be part of such a special place and its story.

Megha, Reading, Staff

It has been a privilege to have been a part of so many peoples journey to learn and develop and I hope the University continues to support and promote this.

Emma Moyle, Henley Business School, Staff

Celebrating our centenary by looking back with pride and forward with confidence.

Parveen Yaqoob, Reading, Staff

Happy 100th Reading, thank you for all the memories

Dia, Reading, Student

I am very proud to be part of our centenary. Here's to another 100 years of quality education and happy student experiences.
Elizabeth McCrum, Reading, Staff
Happy 100th birthday UoR, may the next 100 continue to be filled with great students, great staff and great geese!

Becky, Reading, Staff

Happy 100 Years University of Reading! Proud to have played a small part in this amazing university's history - here's to the next century!

Julia, Reading, Staff

Happy 100th to the university that has felt like home for the past few years. I am grateful for the opportunities, experiences and learning I have had that has helped me grow into the confident person I am today!

Hibah, Reading, Student 

Happy 100th birthday to UoR. Many happy centenary returns!

Kate, Reading, Staff

Congratulations University of Reading! I'm proud to share in this historic moment. I've made a gift to the Centenary Fund to help support whatever the next 100 years might bring.

Janice, Reading, Staff

Happy Budday UoR

Ravi Shankar Nemani, Reading, Student

The University is a brilliant place to work with a very friendly atmosphere and great colleagues and I've thoroughly enjoyed my 11 years here.

Liam, West Berkshire, Staff

Happy 100th, Reading! Thank you for being a lovely place to work.

Emily, Reading, Staff

Congratulations to the University of Reading on its first centenary. Thank you to all students, staff and partners who've helped shape our journey so far and here's to engaging with many, many more in our next century together.

Vin Wijeratne, Reading, Staff

Happy 100th! Celebrating a century of brilliant people doing brilliant things. Huge thanks to my colleagues for making this a brilliant place to work.

Vicky P, Reading, Staff

Thank you Reading, happy 100th birthday!! Thank you for all the wonderful memories and friends.

Rhiannon Pullen, Kent, Student