How to become a Member of the SCR
Join us for less than 1⅓ cappuccinos a month!
To make an enquiry about joining the SCR or for further information on membership please email: scr@reading.ac.uk
Type
Criteria
Subscription 2026-27†
Ordinary
Member of Staff of UoR or an Associated Institution
Grade 1-4 point 1-19 £2.60/month
Other grades/points £5.20/month
Other grades/points £5.20/month
Life
An Ordinary member who is retiring
£62.40 one off
Associate
- former Ordinary member
- spouse/partner of any member
- widow/widower of any former member
- member of staff of an Associated Institution
- any person working in UoR or an Associated Institution*
- member of the Friends of UoR*
- ex-member of staff*
- member of Council
£2.60 per month or £31.20 p.a.
Honorary
This is a special category elected by members
PGR
Normally recommended by a supervisor
RSU staff membership cost
25% of ordinary membership - £15p.a.
25% of ordinary membership - £15p.a.
†Subs normally stay in line with wage inflation and are set at each AGM
Benefits of Membership
Furnished members-only rooms with the following facilities:
Park House (Whiteknights)
- Daily newspaper
- Magazines
- Tassimo tea and coffee, with sugar and milk, at minimal charge
- Wi-Fi network
- Meeting Room with data projector
Acacias (London Road)
- Magazines
- Piano
Park House Wine Cellar shop:
- Thursday and Friday 1:00pm - 2:00pm (term time)
Acacias Wine Cellar:
- By appointment with a Wine Stewards (email SCR to arrange appointment)
Various, regular organised SCR social events, e.g.
- Walks
- Quizzes
- Music @ Acacias
- Wine and whisky tastings
- Burns Night event
- Christmas/Festive Event
- Summer party
Use of SCR Room with meeting facilities
Members may book the Park House Meeting Room or the Acacias Lounge. Booking is via scr@reading.ac.uk
To make an enquiry about joining the SCR or for further information on membership please email: scr@reading.ac.uk
See also
Contact us
SCR Secretary
- Email:
SCR@reading.ac.uk