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2026 Events

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Lectures / Seminars

Why We Need a Space for NaDDs

January's webinar by the Centre For Autism Wellbeing Hub features Mike Karasinski

Thursday 15 January 2026, 19:00-20:30

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In the Community

Sitelines presents The Sound

Sitelines Presents The Sound

Stories & sounds from Reading's Soundsystem heyday

Weds 21 - Sat 24 Jan, 7pm (+ Sat matinee 2pm)

Wednesday 21 -Saturday 24 January 2026, 19:00-23:00

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Complexity and the Transformation of Food Systems

Deep Thinking on Systems and Complexity: What Are the Practical Insights for Transforming Food Systems?

This explores conceptual thinking about systems to inform action to transform food systems

Thursday 5 February 2026, 15:00-17:00

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Inside the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

How Global Science Supports Our Future Climate

Join IPCC Chair Professor Jim Skea for an introduction to how the IPCC works, followed by a panel of experts answering your questions on climate change and its global implications.

Monday 9 February 2026, 18:30-20:00

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A Conversation with Sparrows

February's webinar from the Centre For Autism Wellbeing Hub features a talk from Jon Adams

Thursday 12 February 2026, 19:00-21:00

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AI in Film

Exploring how AI is reshaping film, creativity and storytelling.

Tuesday 24 February 2026, 17:15-19:30

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Faith

Ramadan Community Iftar

Ramadan Community Iftar in Reading, bringing people together to share food, dialogue and build trust across communities

Wednesday 25 February 2026, 17:00-20:30

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Taste of Nutrition Day

Taste of Nutrition day is an all-day event for years 11 and 12, to give students a chance to experience what it is like to study and work in the field of nutrition. 

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 09:00-16:00

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Lectures / Seminars

Celebrating class: Centenary Conference

The ‘Celebrating Class’ project brings together archival research, interviews and artwork to show how class shapes the everyday experiences of our learning community. This conference will showcase the findings of the project, with a keynote speech from author Dr Alex Blower.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 10:00-16:00

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Get into Teaching

Get into teaching with the Institute of Education Partnership. Explore routes into postgraduate teaching and meet our partner schools at our in person event.

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 17:15-19:00

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Workshops

Spectroscopy Masterclass

This is an event for A-level chemistry students and their teachers to experience spectroscopy in the lab

Tuesday 3 -Thursday 5 March 2026, 10:00-15:30

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NVIDIA AI Day 2026

NVIDIA AI Day returns to the University of Reading this March with a fast-paced, challenge-led event where bold AI ideas are pitched for the chance to win a DGX Spark and connect with the Thames Valley’s growing AI community.

Friday 6 March 2026, 09:00-12:00

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Lectures / Seminars

R-LAC Public Lecture

Explore the rise of rights of nature approaches and the transformative contributions of Indigenous peoples. Keynote speech from Monica Feria-Tinta.

Monday 9 March 2026, 17:45-19:00

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The Great Debate 2026

Universities, Professional Training and Apprenticeships: The Future Path to Success

Wednesday 11 March 2026, 18:15-21:00

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Where Legends Began: Inspiring Stories From Sporting Heroes

Inspiring Stories From Reading's Sporting Heroes

An inspiring Children’s Public Lecture for ages 7–12 and their grown‑ups, join notable University of Reading sporting alumni as they share the stories behind their success.

Tuesday 24 March 2026, 16:30-18:00

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Art & Culture

Spring LATE at The MERL

Join us for an evening of music, drinks, and creativity

Wednesday 25 March 2026, 18:00-21:00

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Exhibitions

Lift the Curfew

Join us every Thursday for structured running sessions led by qualified run leaders, welcoming all abilities — beginners, intermediates and advanced runners.

Thursday 29 January -Thursday 26 March 2026, 17:00-19:00

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Lectures / Seminars

A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN

Join Mayor Alice Mpofu Coles at our Edith Morley event to celebrate Womens History Month

Thursday 26 March 2026, 19:00-20:30

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Workshops

Scientists of the Future Day

This is an all-day science workshop for years 11 and 12, to give students a chance to experience what it is like to be a scientist first-hand

Tuesday 31 March 2026, 09:15-16:00

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Art & Culture

Sparks Parks Halls and Balls

Sparks, Parks, Halls & Balls is a promenade theatre show celebrating 100 years of the University of Reading

Saturday 23 -Sunday 24 May 2026, 10:30-16:00

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Tours

Centenary Heritage Tours

Discover our shared story and history together through the Centenary Heritage Tours

Thursday 19 February -Thursday 10 December 2026, 09:00-17:00

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