Reading University Students’ Union (RUSU) is a democratic, student-led organisation, here to guide and help you make the most of your student experience whilst studying at the University of Reading (UoR) by providing opportunities, facilities and entertainment.

As a student at UoR you are automatically a member of RUSU, entitling you to have a say in directing the organisation.

Enhance your university experience

RUSU is here to enhance your university experience. We offer:

• bars, cafes and social events
• a specialist Student Advice Team to help you with anything from academic appeals to financial problems
• lots of volunteering opportunities
• a variety of full-time paid and part-time voluntary roles
• a student media centre
• environmental and ethical projects
• a 94-place nursery for student parents
• administration of over 150 clubs and societies.

As a registered charity, all the revenue from RUSU’s bars, cafe and retail outlets goes directly to fund student activities such as representation, campaigns, the RUSU Advice Service, sports clubs, societies and volunteer groups.

The Reading University 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 160 groups, so there’s bound to be something for you. All students are welcome to join any group they wish.

RUSU hosts a wide variety of events day and night to suit all tastes in several versatile venues.

The 3sixty venue is considered one of the best Student Union venues in the country and is certainly the largest venue in Reading with a capacity of over 2000.

This lively venue has hosted conferences, comedians, regular club nights and live bands such as Pendulum, Zane Lowe, Scott Mills, Wretch 32, Tinie Tempah, Chipmunk, Professor Green and Greg James who have all performed on stage at 3sixty and even hosted Children in Need where the BBC took over 3sixty and broadcast live to the country, supported by the University's cheerleaders.

The venue is also a space for clubs and societies to practice and rehearse in, and Upper 3sixty - the balcony and mezzanine area - is a popular area to eat lunch and study during the day.

Visit the RUSU website to learn more about our venues.

RUSU 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 RUSU’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.

Visit the RUSU website for more information or to book a drop-in session.

Within RUSU, 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.

Mondial cafe is the place to get your Starbucks fix, relax with friends, have some lunch or take advantage of free Wi-Fi. It also serves breakfast Monday-Friday.

Mojos is the largest bar on campus and serves a wide selection of pub-style food and drinks. It's open six days a week and is a great place to catch up with friends. It's also the venue for comedy nights and Thursday's Quiz & Karaoke evening.

During the summer months, you can take advantage of Mojos' huge outside patio, and enjoy a cold drink whilst watching the ducks and the geese on Whiteknights Lake.

Visit the RUSU website for more information on catering venues and lounges.

Within RUSU, we offer a range of different retail outlets including:

• The official University of Reading and Henley Business School branded merchandise store.
• Blackwell bookshop which is open all year round and aims to stock all the texts you will need.
• Tickets for all RUSU events, including 3sixty nights and the summer ball. All tickets are sold online.
• Cerealworks offer the best bagels around, as well as cereals, porridge, waffles, smoothies and juices.
• Mail Boxes Etc. offers a wide range of printing, postal and binding services.
• Pearls Bubble Tea sell over 40 unique flavours of bubble tea, including mango milk tea and passion fruit green tea.
• Seoul Plaza sell a wide and varied selection of well-priced oriental food. From fresh vegetables to frozen shellfish, with a small selection of hot food, including freshly steamed dumplings.
• The Study is 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 is a unisex hair salon which offers a full service including highlights and eyebrow threading.
• There are also cash machines situated within and around the union.