Your Weekly Wellbeing Events

Free board games in Flex, 7-10pm every Monday. 

Come along to the chaplaincy 13:00 – 14:00 on Monday’s to enjoy a delicious homemade soup in a welcoming environment. Donations of £2.50 to the Mary’s Meals Charity. 

Sport In Mind are a charity uniting people in sport and physical activity to improve the lives of those experiencing mental health problems.  Sport In Mind sessions take place every week, all year around and are free to attend.

Monday at 11-12pm Walk with Christine. Meet in the middle of Christchurch Foot Bridge, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BY

Monday at 2-3pm Yoga with Ann. Meadway Sports Centre, Conwy Cl, Reading, RG30 4BZ

For a full list of all activities and sessions taking place in Berkshire.

Come to the SportsPark for a session of Netball, ever Tuesday 7pm - 8pm. SportsPark hall courts 5-8 

All sessions are £3.50 unless students have purchased a ‘SportsPark Fitness & Rackets’ membership and then attendance at any Knights Active Pay to Play session is included in their membership. 

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Every other Tuesday, 16:00-18:00, during semester time at Reading Students’ Union. Join Reading Students’ Union’s Welfare Officer, Ella, for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and community. Tuesday events offer a variety of fun and engaging activities, from painting to crafting and more. Come unwind, have fun, and connect with fellow students. Free to join but please reserve your space to ensure there are enough materials for everyone. 

Come along to the Chaplaincy 12:00-14:00 for an informal event aimed at international students who would like to practice their English.

Sport In Mind are a charity uniting people in sport and physical activity to improve the lives of those experiencing mental health problems.  Sport In Mind sessions take place every week, all year around and are free to attend.

Tuesday at 2pm - 3:30pm Football with Ashley at the Football Courts in Prospect Park.

For a full list of all activities and sessions taking place in Berkshire.

Come to the SportsPark for a session of Tennis every Wednesday.

Tennis: 8pm - 10pm, Indoor courts 1-3 

All sessions are £3.50 unless students have purchased a ‘SportsPark Fitness & Rackets’ membership and then attendance at any Knights Active Pay to Play session is included in their membership. 

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These year-round award-winning cafés are open to all students. Join every Wednesday to meet students from across the University, practice or help others with conversational English, learn about different cultures and perspectives, or simply have a break from your studies and chat! Free tea, coffee, and biscuits provided.

You can join us in-person in the Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building, Room 230, (just turn up - no pre-booking required), or sign up to the online sessions to meet students from Reading's branch campuses and partner institutions! Sessions are run either in-person (13:00 - 14:00 UK time) or online (11:00 - 12:00 UK time) on alternate weeks (see below). During the summer vacation sessions are run simultaneously. UK-based students can use their participation towards one of the RED awards.

Semester 1 (AY 25-26) Conversation Café Dates: 

08 October (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
15 October (11:00 - 12:00 online) 
22 October (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
29 October (11:00 - 12:00 online) 
05 November (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
12 November (11:00 - 12:00 online) 
19 November (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
26 November (11:00 - 12:00 online) 
03 December (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
10 December (11:00 - 12:00 online)  
17 December (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
28 January (13:00 - 14:00 in-person) 
04 February (11:00 - 12:00 online)

Semester 2 (AY 25-26) Conversation Café Dates: 

11 February (13:00 - 14:00 in-person) 
18 February (11:00 - 12:00 online) 
25 February (13:00 - 14:00 in-person) 
04 March (11:00 - 12:00 online) 
11 March (13:00 - 14:00 in-person) 
18 March (11:00 - 12:00 online) 
25 March (13:00 - 14:00 in-person) 
22 April (11:00 - 12:00 online) 
29 April (13:00 - 14:00 in-person) 
06 May (11:00 - 12:00 online) 
13 May (13:00 - 14:00 in-person) 
20 May (11:00 - 12:00 online) 
27 May (13:00 - 14:00 in-person) 

Summer Vacation (AY 25-26) Conversation Café Dates: 

10 June (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online) 
01 July (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online) 
08 July (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online) 
29 July (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online) 
05 August (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online) 
12 August (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online)

Check out the Global Study Lounge website for more information.

An informal student study group exploring theology. No faith required, and free lunch provided. Come along every Wednesday, no need to pre-book.

Join the Study Advice Team every Wednesday, 14:00 - 15:00, for a webinar to support you with all aspects of your studies. From revising to dissertation writing these friendly webinars are designed for you to get some tips from the experts and put your studies on track for success. Check out the schedule of upcoming webinars.

Sport In Mind are a charity uniting people in sport and physical activity to improve the lives of those experiencing mental health problems.  Sport In Mind sessions take place every week, all year around and are free to attend.

Wednesday at 12-1pm Badminton and Table Tennis with Vikkie at Rivermead Leisure Centre

Wednesday at 3:30-4:30pm Tai Chi with Steve at the Museum of English Rural Life

For a full list of all activities and sessions taking place in Berkshire.

Join us every Wednesday during semester time for a free Life Tools talk to support your wellbeing at university.

The Life Tools programme is a series of free talks designed by experts to help you transition into university life and enhance your student experience. The programme allows you to be proactive and take control of your learning, personal and professional development. You can join the talk online or in person. Head to the Life Tools page on Essentials for the upcoming schedule and topics.

We have regular Dr Bike sessions on campus where a mechanic will check and fix your bicycle for free, charging only for any parts that might be needed. To keep your bike in top condition come along to one of our regular Dr Bike sessions.

The sessions will take place every Wednesday in the Palmer Quad, 12:00 - 14:00, during semester time. We are usually located in the area directly outside the Palmer Building or centre of the quad.

Join us every Thursday during semester time for a free Life Tools talk to support your wellbeing at university.

The Life Tools programme is a series of free talks designed by experts to help you transition into university life and enhance your student experience. The programme allows you to be proactive and take control of your learning, personal and professional development. You can join the talk online or in person. Head to the Life Tools page on Essentials for the upcoming schedule and topics.  

Thursdays at the Chaplaincy, 10:30-12:00. The Newcomers Group exists to welcome family members - both UK and international - of those studying and working at the University of Reading. A friendly and welcoming group of British volunteers and "newcomers". Children are welcome and toys and books for children are available. The Newcomers group meets every Thursday morning in university semester-time. Free tea, coffee are free and biscuits. Open to all, please email w.newcomers-group@reading.ac.uk for more information.

Sport In Mind are a charity uniting people in sport and physical activity to improve the lives of those experiencing mental health problems.  Sport In Mind sessions take place every week, all year around and are free to attend.

Thursday at 1-2pm Tennis with Nick and Alison at the Outdoor tennis courts, Reading University.

Thursday at 6:30-7:15pm jog and walk with Sally and Izzy, meet near the statue at Palmer Park

For a full list of all activities and sessions taking place in Berkshire.

17:00 - 19:00 on Fridays. Drop by for some socialising over tea and cake, followed by a 20 minute candle-light night prayer (on 21 February and 14 March Shabbat Prayers).

Our Friday Get-Togethers take place every 2 weeks during Semesters 1 and 2. They take place 15:00 – 17:00 in the Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building, 2nd Floor. They are informal so you can drop-in and take part in a variety of different activities and meet new people! Relax and unwind before the weekend. Activities include, but aren’t limited to, crafting, origami, mindfulness colouring, Zine-making, quizzing and board gaming.

Semester 2 Friday Get-Together dates: 

21 February

7 March 

21 March 

25 April 

9 May 

23 May

6 June 

20 June

If you are a student living in halls, come along to a Halls event, taking place every Saturday 14:00 - 16:00. These events are run by your Hall Warden team and offer free food and drink and crafting activities for you to enjoy. The location and activity changes each week, look out for an email from your Hall Mentors to explain what the coming weeks activity is – book early as the places fill quickly. All events are free.

Previous events include creating room decorations, water bottle painting, clay modelling, ceramic heart painting and needle felting. To find out more about the programme of upcoming events, check out the Home at Halls app.

Come to the SportsPark for a session of basketball, ever Saturday, 7:45pm - 8:45pm on the sports hall courts 1-4

All sessions are £3.50 unless students have purchased a ‘SportsPark Fitness & Rackets’ membership and then attendance at any Knights Active Pay to Play session is included in their membership. 

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Come to the SportsPark for a session of squash or tennis, ever Sunday.

Squash: 5pm - 7:30pm, squash courts

Tennis (club doubles matchplay): 7pm - 9pm, Indoor courts 1-3

All sessions are £3.50 unless students have purchased a ‘SportsPark Fitness & Rackets’ membership and then attendance at any Knights Active Pay to Play session is included in their membership. 

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