In the News
Winter wonders at the University of Reading
What’s happening on and around campus this festive season
Community
In the Community
First football matches played at Shinfield sports centre
The High Copse sports ground was provided by the University
In the News
Charity secures funding to help Reading's most vulnerable
The University's Community Engagement Fund helped support the project
In the Community
Black hair care products may impact health and identity
Research led by TRIYBE was supported by the University and the British Science Association
In the Community
Supporting SEND families through food, play and nutrition
Funding and expertise from the University helped Dingley's promise provide food education sessions
In the Community
University to host Autumn Community Forum
The Community Forum will be on Thursday 20 November
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Vice-Chancellor: Working together to bridge the skills gap
Professor Robert Van de Noort writes about working with businesses to support skills and jobs
Community projects boosted by University funding
15 projects involving University staff members have received funding
In the Community
Work begins on £1m biodiversity project in Shinfield
A new pathway will offer improved access to green space
In the Community
Flood risk needs action, Vice-Chancellor tells Thames groups
The talk follows recent flooding events in Cookham and Maidenhead
In the Community
Park House included in Good Beer Guide 2026
Park House is located on the Whiteknights campus
In the Community
Air quality education programme reaches 9,000 pupils
The University delivered the programme alongside Reading Borough Council and other partners
In the Community
Homemade compost 'supercharges’ garden plant growth
The research was conducted as part of a community-led research project with a local gardening group
In the Community
Daisy’s Dream selected as University’s Charity of the Year
The charity was chosen following a vote by University staff
In the Community
Pain puzzles: From lab to gallery
Pain event gives local community a window into the science and art of pain.
In the Community
National Meadows Day celebrations in Shinfield
The free event is taking place on Saturday 5 July
In the Community
Community invited to share memories for Uni’s 100 years
Submissions will be accepted until 5 October 2025
University seeks new members for community steering group
Expressions of interest close on Friday 27 June
In the Community
Community picnic at Swallows Meadow
The event is on Sunday 29 June, 2-5pm
In the Community
Refugee Week 2025: all welcome to University events
Events organised by staff and students will take place across this week and next
In the Community
University researcher becomes Mayor of Reading
Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles vows to continue to tackle inequalities in the community after being made Mayor of Reading
In the News
Family adventure trail to raise funds for children’s charity
The Rainbow Adventure Trail will be on Whiteknights campus on Sunday 29 June
In the Community
Community festival and forum events return in May
The full programme for the Community Festival on Sat 17 May has now been announced
In the Community
Volunteers celebrated at University annual awards
The Celebration of Volunteering Awards recognises staff, students, alumni and community supporters who go above and beyond to help others
In the Community
Reading scientists bring their research to the community
The events are running between 19-21 May at Park House
In the Community
Applications open for University Charity of the Year
Applications will close at 11pm on 21 May
In the Community
Family-friendly festival to be hosted on University campus
The Community Festival is taking place on Saturday 17 May
In the Community
Community Iftar brings people together
The theme of the Iftar was Voices in Unity
In the Community
Residents invited to plant trees in Swallows Meadow
The event is taking place on Saturday 29 March, 10am-12pm
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University News
Consultation begins on new garden village for Wokingham
The University and its partners are unveiling further details on the proposed plans for Loddon Garden Village
In the Community
Spring events on campus open to all
Events include public lectures for all ages, film screenings and community celebrations
In the Community
University volunteer awards open for nominations
Nominations for the Celebration of Volunteering Awards close on 28 Feb
In the Community
New £7m community facility opens near Shinfield
The High Copse pavilion was provided by the University as part of housing development in the area
In the Community
Air quality experiments teach school pupils about pollution
The pupils learnt how everyday activities can impact indoor air quality
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