Reading Students' Union

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Inside the 3Sixty nightclub in the RUSU building on Whiteknights campus

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Reading Students' Union

Reading Students' Union is an independent organisation, based on Whiteknights campus, that exists to represent, support and provide opportunities for all students studying at the University of Reading.

The union building provides places to socialise, eat, drink, and study, and is also home to the largest nightclub in Reading. As a registered charity, all the revenue from Reading Students' Union’s bars, cafe and retail outlets goes directly to fund student activities such as representation, campaigns, the Reading Students' Union Advice Service, sports clubs, societies and volunteer groups.

As a student, you are automatically a member of the union, and entitled to have a say in directing the organisation. Reading Students' Union runs annual elections for more than 1,500 student representative roles and a termly Student Voice forum, to ensure that students’ views are shared with both the University and local community.

Reading Students' Union is led by student-elected officers whose roles are to create positive change for students and decide on the direction and priorities of your students’ union. As members of the University’s decision-making committees, they campaign on behalf of students.

Find out more about Reading Students' Union

Meet your Reading Students' Union Student Officers

Student activities

The Reading Students' Union is home to a wide range of sports clubs, societies and volunteering projects, all of which are run voluntarily by students. There are currently over 150 groups, so there’s bound to be something for you. All students are welcome to join any group they wish.

Media streams

Our three media streams – The Spark Newspaper, Junction11 Radio, and RUTV – welcome students who want to create fresh content for the University community.

Sports and dance

We have 56 groups in this category, covering both competitive and non-competitive sports and dance. Whether you would like to take up a sport or style of dance for the first time, or you’re a seasoned professional, everyone is welcome.

Volunteering

From wildlife and conservation projects to volunteering with children and the elderly, Reading Students' Union offers a range of volunteering opportunities. Whether you can spare a few hours here and there, or are looking to volunteer on a regular basis, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Junior Common Rooms

Junior Common Rooms (JCRs) are community-focused groups of people who organise social events such as fundraisers and sporting activities, and make your hall an inclusive community for all. These representatives are students who have previously lived in halls and have been elected by students.

Explore our range of sports and societies on the Reading Students' Union website.

Eating and drinking

Within Reading Students' Union, you will find a selection of places to eat and drink. Our bars and cafes are great places to grab a cooked breakfast, some lunch, or a post-study pick-me-up.

3Sixty

The 3Sixty venue is considered one of the best Student Union venues in the country, and is the largest venue in Reading, with a capacity of over 2000. This lively venue has hosted conferences, comedians, regular club nights, and live bands.

Visit the Reading Students' Union website for more information on catering venues and lounges.

Facilities at Reading Students' Union

Within the Reading Students' Union, there are a range of different facilities.

The official University of Reading merchandise store.
Cerealworks, selling the tasty bagels, as well as cereals, porridge, waffles, smoothies and juices.
Mail Boxes Etc., which offers a wide range of printing, postal and binding services.
Pearls Bubble Tea, offering over 40 unique flavours of bubble tea.
Seoul Plaza, a supermarket selling a wide and varied selection of well-priced East and Southeast Asian food.
The Study, a convenient study space for students who need to revise, write essays or hold group meetings. It contains a study room, a lounge area, outdoor study space, toilets and a kitchen.
Uni-cuts, a unisex hair salon.
A 94-place nursery for student parents.

Please visit the Reading Students' Union website for more information.

Free, confidential and independent advice

Reading Students' Union offers a free, confidential, non-judgemental, independent, and non-discriminatory advice service to all students.

A specialist Student Advice Team run drop-in sessions in Reading Students' Union’s Advice and Representation Centre (ARC), tailored to the individual’s needs and specialising in the following areas:

Academic services
Housing advice
Money advice
Welfare advice.

No information is shared with the University or anyone else without your permission.

For more information or to book a session, visit the Reading Students' Union website.

Campaigning for change

Reading Students' Union campaigns on behalf of its members, and gives students the ability to campaign for change on a range of topics – with the aim to create a better experience during your time at university. These campaigns could focus on issues which are affecting students within the Union, the University, the wider community, or nationally.

Visit the Reading Students' Union website for more information on campaigns.

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