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Upcoming events

Please find information on our Open Days, Get into Teaching events, taster lectures, professional development sessions as well as wider university events and collaborations. 

If you're considering a career in teaching, join one of our regular Postgraduate Initial Teacher Education (ITE) information events—held online and in person at our London Road campus. You'll meet our team, explore our courses, learn how to apply, and get your questions answered.  

Get into Teaching Partnership Event 

Date: 04 March 2026

Time: 17:15-19:00 (GMT)

Venue: London Road Campus, University of Reading

Join our in-person event to explore postgraduate routes into Primary, Secondary, and Early Years teaching. Discover our programmes and chat with our team and partner schools, who play a vital role in delivering and supporting our work.

There will also be exhibitor stalls from several of our lead partners, including:

Register here to attend the Get into Teaching Event on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship Webinar

Date: 11 March 2026

Time: 16:00-17:00 (GMT)

Venue: Online via MS Teams

The webinar is aimed to  provide detailed information about the apprenticeship route into teaching, designed for those who wish to train while employed in a school setting. Attendees will gain insight into the structure of the programme, funding arrangements, and the support available throughout their training.

Register here to attend our Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship Webinar on Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Taster Day: BA Education Studies and BA Education and Psychology

Date: 31 March 2026

Time: 11:00-15:15 (GMT) 

Venue: University of Reading

Join us for a taster day exploring our BA Education Studies and BA Education and Psychology courses. Led by Dr David Dobraszczyk and Dr Daisy Powell, the day will explore sociological and psychological influences on childhood and educational outcomes. You’ll meet academics and student ambassadors, take part in a campus tour, and join a Q&A session with staff and students.

Register here to attend the Taster Day on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

Undergraduate Open Days

We typically hold Undergraduate Open Days in June and October each year. These events offer an opportunity to speak to students and lecturers from all our courses, enjoy talks, and find out more about University life.

Master's events

These events typically include live presentations from academic staff on our different master's courses, live chat with staff and students, and lots of other useful digital resources.

Institute of Education blog

Keep up to date with events, news and research from the Institute of Education.