This year RUSU is anticipating that events are going to look slightly different to usual. RUSU is still planning on bringing you a range of physical activities and events, while ensuring students' health and safety is the key priority.
RUSU's cafes, bars and shops will be open, although capacities will be lower than usual and booking ahead is advised. RUSU plan to host some events physically, as long as it is safe to do so and restrictions allow. There will also be a virtual provision to enable everyone to get involved, no matter where you are, even if you are having to isolate or just don’t feel comfortable to attend in person.
Usual club nights won’t be a feature this year, but RUSU will be making up for that with virtual DJ sets from our awesome resident DJs. Quiz and Karaoke nights will go ahead, but aim to do so in a way that allows people to access them virtually too.
RUSU will be encouraging our student groups to set up virtual hangouts and taster sessions, giving you the chance to meet like-minded students and try something new.
The full schedule of events and entertainments will be listed on the RUSU events page and social media.
MONDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mondial Starbucks |
08:30-18:00 |
Cafe Mondial | For everybody |
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
|
RUSU Representation talk Find out about representative roles and how to get involved |
13.00-13.45 | Online | For UG & PG Students |
|
BAME Student Network Chatroom Meet your RUSU BAME Students' Officer and other new students over virtual tea and coffee |
14:00-14:45 | Online | For Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Students |
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Disabled Student Network Chatroom Meet your RUSU BAME Students' Officer and other new students over virtual tea and coffee |
15:00-15:45 | Online | Disabled Students |
| Big RUSU Pub - Cocktail Special | 18:00-00:00 | RUSU - Mojos, Monterey & Mondial | For everybody (18+) |
|
Cocktail and Jazz Night Streaming Jazz band online. |
19:00- 00:00 | RUSU - 3sixty |
For everybody (18+) |
TUESDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mondial Starbucks |
08:30-18:00 |
Cafe Mondial | For everybody |
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
|
Freshers' Wellbeing Film & Panel discussion More info: RUSU Community Facebook Group |
15.00-16.00 | Online | For everybody |
| Big RUSU Pub - Pizza Night | 18:00-00:00 | RUSU - Mojos, Monterey & Mondial | For everybody (18+) |
WEDNESDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mondial Starbucks |
08:30-18:00 |
Cafe Mondial | For everybody |
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
|
RUSU LGBQ+ Students' Network Chatroom Meet your RUSU LGBQ+ Students' Officer and other new students over virtual tea and coffee |
14:00-14:45 | Online | For LGBT+ Students |
|
RUSU Mature Students' Network Chatroom Meet your RUSU Mature Students' Officer and other new students over virtual tea and coffee |
15.00-15.45 |
Online | For Mature Students |
|
Park Big RUSU Pub - Park Group Streaming DJ online A 'Big RUSU Pub' specifically for students living in Childs, Mackinder, Stenton and Windsor Halls |
19:00 - 00:00 | RUSU | For everybody (18+) |
THURSDAY 24th SEPTEMBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mondial Starbucks |
08:30-18:00 |
Cafe Mondial | For everybody |
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
|
RUSU International Students' Network Chatroom Meet your RUSU International Students' Officer and other new students over virtual tea and coffee |
14.00-14.45 | Online | For International Students |
|
Freshers' Wellbeing Webinar More info: RUSU Community Facebook Group |
15.00- 16.00 | Online | For everybody |
|
RUSU Trans Students' Network Chatroom Meet your RUSU International Students' Officer and other new students over virtual tea and coffee |
15:00-15:45 | Online | For Trans students |
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RUSU Quiz and Karaoke Test your general knowledge at RUSU’s weekly quiz and sing your heart out at karaoke |
18:00- 22:00 | Quiz streamed online | For everybody (18+) |
FRIDAY 25th SEPTEMBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mondial Starbucks |
08:30-18:00 |
Cafe Mondial | For everybody |
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
|
RUSU Womens Network Meet your RUSU Womens Officer and other new students over virtual tea and coffee. For info go to: rusu.co.uk/studentnetworks |
14.00-14:45 | Online | For Women students |
|
RUSU Postgrad Network Meet your RUSU PGR Officer and other new students over virtual tea and coffee. For info go to: rusu.co.uk/studentnetworks |
14.00-14:45 | Online | For PG Students |
| Big RUSU Pub - Oktoberfest |
17:00-22:00 |
RUSU - all venues | For everybody (18+) |
SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Big RUSU Pub - VK The whole venue is being transformed in to the biggest pub Reading has ever seen, so you can enjoy Freshers in a safe and fun environment. |
17:00 - 22:00 | RUSU | For everybody (18+) |
SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Meadow Mashup |
11:00 - 20:00 | Mojos Meadow | For everybody (Non-alcohol event) |
MONDAY 28th SEPTEMBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mondial Starbucks |
08:30-18:00 |
Cafe Mondial | For everybody |
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
| Big RUSU Pub - Disney & Desserts |
18:00-22:00 |
RUSU - all venues | For everybody (18+) |
TUESDAY 29th SEPTEMBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mondial Starbucks |
08:30-18:00 |
Cafe Mondial | For everybody |
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
|
Big RUSU Pub - Redlands A night for students living in St Georges, Wantage, Wessex & Bridges Halls. |
17:00-22:00 |
RUSU - all venues | For everybody (18+) |
WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mondial Starbucks |
08:30-18:00 |
Cafe Mondial | For everybody |
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
|
Cocktail Masterclasses Virtual cocktail master class experience |
17:00-22:00 |
RUSU - all venues | For everybody |
THURSDAY 1st OCTOBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mondial Starbucks |
08:30-18:00 |
Cafe Mondial | For everybody |
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
|
RUSU Quiz and Karaoke Quiz streamed online Test your general knowledge at RUSU’s weekly quiz and sing your heart out at karaoke |
17:00-22:00 |
RUSU - all venues | For everybody (18+) |
FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mondial Starbucks |
08:30-18:00 |
Cafe Mondial | For everybody |
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
|
Big RUSU Pub - Festival |
17:00-22:00 |
RUSU All venues | For everybody (18+) |
SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER
| What? |
When? |
Where? |
Who? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojos/3sixty Bar | From 12:00 | Mojos/3sixty Bar | For everybody |
|
Drag Bingo Will hopefully also live stream online |
17:00-22:00 |
RUSU - all venues | For everybody |