Coronavirus (COVID-19)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Daily reported COVID-19 cases
We have set up a dedicated page to provide information on the numbers of positive test results for COVID-19 from University of Reading students and staff reported to us. The page will be updated each weekday.
Rapid testing for students and staff
Our rapid on-campus COVID-19 testing centre at the SportsPark closed at the end of May.
We are encouraging all students and staff who are working on campus to take tests regularly, even if you have received your vaccination and are not displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.
You can pick up free home testing kits from the dedicated collection point at:
- Library Café: Mondays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm
Alternatively, you can also find local sites offering assisted lateral flow tests on the government website, or get a home test kit from:
- London Road testing centre - you can pick up home test kits without an appointment at the NHS walk-in test centre at The Great Hall on our London Road campus
- by post - if you can't collect a home test kit from campus, you can order a pack of seven test kits from the NHS to be delivered to your home quickly by post
- a local pharmacy.
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
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INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
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INFORMATION FOR STAFF
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INFORMATION FOR THE COMMUNITY
We will continue to review the detail of any further government announcements closely to ensure we are complying with new guidance and protecting the safety of our community.
Information for current students
Information for current students is published on Essentials.
If you've received a positive COVID-19 test, please let us know by reporting it using the online positive test reporting form.
INFORMATION FOR STAFF
We have staff on campus to deliver a range of on-site activities and services, including our blended model of online and face-to-face teaching. However, the majority of staff continue to work wholly or largely from home. Our security, cleaning and estates teams continue to be on site to provide support.
Get updates and find out more information on the Staff portal.
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
If you have applied to study at Reading, or are thinking about applying, please see our Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) pages for prospective students and applicants.
Pre-application FAQs
If you're interested in applying to study at Reading in 2021 or future years, there are a number of ways you can engage with us. Find out what we're doing to support you now, and the opportunities you'll have before you apply.
Post-application FAQs
If you have an offer to begin your studies in 2021, or have applied and are awaiting a decision on your application, we have prepared information regarding what you can expect throughout the application process.
Study & Life at Reading FAQs
I have questions about the start of term and coming to Reading in September 2021. What can I expect?
Quarantine Support Package
The University of Reading is offering support for new and returning international students who need to quarantine.
INFORMATION FOR THE COMMUNITY
You can find more community information about preparation for the new term on our Working with the Community page.
Using our grounds for exercise
We're happy that our campus can be used for individuals or small groups to enjoy time outside where you are following the government guidelines about the coronavirus. In particular, people must not gather in groups of larger than six whether indoors or outdoors (this limit does not apply to meetings of a single household or support bubble which comprises more than six people). We are not currently permitting organised group activity by visitors to campus.
CONTACT US
We hope these pages answer the key questions you have, but if you require any further information please contact us.