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Our webinars, virtual taster sessions and online courses give you the chance to explore studying your chosen subject at university-level from the comfort of your own home. 

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PREPARING FOR UNIVERSITY SESSIONS (UK STUDENTS)

Our live sessions give you a great opportunity to hear from our staff and students on different aspects of choosing and applying to university. If you cannot attend our live webinars but would still like to hear the presentation, please sign up and we will send you a recording of the session.  

Title Date and time 
Attending Open Days 14 June 2022, 16:30PM
Prepping for your Application and Making the Most of your Summer 12 July 2022, 16:30PM
 

To access all our previous webinars, sign up to our Resource Hub.

"Things I wish I'd known…" podcast

This podcast series is a fantastic resource for those in Years 10-13, who are looking for more information and advice whilst researching going to university.

'Things I wish I'd known' features University of Reading staff and students chatting about their experiences when going to university, using their expertise and hindsight to guide you in the right direction on your own higher education journey.

Outreach YouTube Channel

Explore a wealth of videos covering all things university; from learning about applying and top tips for studying, to region specific information and BTEC specific advice. 

Recorded events and sessions

If you would like to view our events and advice sessions at a time that suits you, register for access to all our webinar resources.

Our sessions include:

  • Subject-specific tasters lectures and sessions.
  • Webinars and short videos on key topics like Choosing a university, Personal statements.
  • Student finance advice and guidance with a handy booklet.
  • Webinars on the student experience and life in Reading.

Subject sessions

Our virtual taster events allow you to sample lectures and practical sessions, work alongside other students interested in the same subject, meet our enthusiastic staff and current students, and get a real feel for life at the University of Reading.  We also run a range of one-hour long subject webinars which will give you a taste of what it’s like to study that subject at degree level with plenty of opportunities for questions.

For more details and to book a place on one of our upcoming sessions, see our subject taster pages.

Preparing for university - regional events

We offer a range of events throughout the year which are tailored towards students from different parts of the UK. We also welcome requests from schools in the region for progression events in schools and on campus. 
 
Region  Contact Email
West Midlands Gemma westmids.advisor@reading.ac.uk
London Louise  london.advisor@reading.ac.uk
South Coast Edit southcoast.advisor@reading.ac.uk
South West Katie  southwest.advisor@reading.ac.uk
South Wales
Megan swales.advisor@reading.ac.uk

Information for teachers

If you are a teacher or adviser looking for a talk or workshop specifically for your school/college, please contact outreach@reading.ac.uk or see our Activities for schools pages for more information.

Parents and supporters

We recognise that as a parent or supporter of a young person going to university you will have lots of questions about how the process works and how best to support your young person. Throughout the Spring term we will be providing a series of webinars specifically for parents and supporters. If you would like to be kept informed about when these events are taking place and other information about the University process please sign up to receive our Parents and Supporters newsletter.

Webinar Date and time
Types of accommodation  Tuesday 21 June, 18:00 - 18:45
How clearing works Tuesday 19 July, 18:00 - 18:45 

Virtual 1-2-1 Meetings (International Students)

The international recruitment team is pleased to offer international and EU students the opportunity to book a virtual 1-2-1 with a regional specialist. What you can expect during your 1-2-1 session:
  • information about your chosen academic programme, whether this be foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate
  • advice on our application process and what you'll need to prepare to apply
  • any further information you need about accommodation and life at Reading.

Book your 1-2-1 meeting now.

 

Very friendly presenters, all questions answered honestly and in full. Possibly one of the most helpful webinars I've attended to date!

Webinar attendee
June 2020
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General webinars (International students)

Our international team deliver a series of short webinars throughout the year to help international students prepare to study in the UK.

Topics covered include UCAS and applying, visas & immigration, accommodation and support for international students. All webinars include a live Q&A session. 

View all international webinars

 

Free online courses

We have developed a wide range of free online courses which allow you to explore an exciting choice of topics in your own time.

Courses include: 

  • Live Smart: Your Essential Guide to Living at University 
  • University Smart: A Parent and Supporter’s Guide to University Entry
  • A Level Study Boost: Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process
  • Guides to Writing in English for University Study
  • Range of subject specific topics from Robotics to Heart Health

Take a look at FutureLearn to see the full list of courses available 

I really enjoyed the pre-virtual open day webinar about how to prepare. It was very useful, and it allowed me to develop a list of questions for the open day that I knew I wanted to find out about!

Webinar attendee
June 2020
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CHOOSE A SUBJECT
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Subjects A-B

  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management

Subjects C-E

  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Drama
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environment

Subjects F-G

  • Film & Television
  • Finance
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Foundation programmes
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Graphic Communication and Design

Subjects H-M

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • International Development
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)
  • International Relations
  • Italian
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Sciences
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Museum Studies

Subjects N-T

  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate Studies
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Surveying and Construction
  • Teaching
  • Theatre

Subjects U-Z

  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Zoology

Subjects A-C

  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Animal Sciences
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business (Post-Experience)
  • Business and Management (Pre-Experience)
  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Ancient History
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Creative Enterprise
  • Creative Writing

Subjects D-G

  • Data Science
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Film, Theatre and Television
  • Finance
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Geography and Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design

Subjects H-P

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • Information Management and Digital Business
  • Information Technology
  • International Development and Applied Economics
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management
  • Medieval History
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Project Management
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy

Subjects Q-Z

  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Social Policy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Strategic Studies
  • Teacher training
  • Theatre
  • Typography and Graphic Communication
  • War and Peace Studies
  • Zoology

Subjects A-B

  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management

Subjects C-E

  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Drama
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environment

Subjects F-G

  • Film & Television
  • Finance
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Foundation programmes
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Graphic Communication and Design

Subjects H-M

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • International Development
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)
  • International Relations
  • Italian
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Sciences
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Museum Studies

Subjects N-T

  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate Studies
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Surveying and Construction
  • Teaching
  • Theatre & Performance

Subjects U-Z

  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Zoology

Subjects A-C

  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Animal Sciences
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business (Post-Experience)
  • Business and Management (Pre-Experience)
  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Ancient History
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Creative Enterprise
  • Creative Writing

Subjects D-G

  • Data Science
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Film, Theatre and Television
  • Finance
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Geography and Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design

Subjects H-P

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • Information Management and Digital Business
  • Information Technology
  • International Development and Applied Economics
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Project Management
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy

Subjects Q-Z

  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Social Policy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Strategic Studies
  • Teacher training
  • Theatre
  • Typography and Graphic Communication
  • War and Peace Studies
  • Zoology

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