University of Reading Alumni and Supporters

Considering studying for a master’s?

Our Master’s Coffee Morning from 10:00-12:00 on Friday 19 June is your chance to hear more about the types of master’s study available here at Reading, get funding advice and ask questions at a special Q&A panel featuring current master’s students.

Once the event has finished you are very welcome to join our Open Day activities in the afternoon where you can visit our student accommodation, take a tour of the library and meet the academic staff from your chosen subject area.

Register for your place now: https://rdg.ac/3s3sPmp

A look back at our Centenary Community Festival Alumni Activities! 🎉

Across the Centenary Community Festival weekend, as part of our centenary celebrations, we were delighted to host a range of alumni activities - including an alumni lunch reception, alumni quiz, afternoon tea and UoR history lecture- where our alumni came together to celebrate University of Reading in its special centenary year! 🎉🎊

We were delighted to see over seven decades of University of Reading graduates represented across the events, with some alumni having graduated in 1959, right the way through to those who graduated just last year.

The weekend was full of wonderful conversations, story-swapping, laughter and connection. We were thrilled to witness a serendipitous reunion between friends who had not seen each other for many years! Consider our hearts firmly warmed! ❤️

A big thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you enjoyed reflecting on your time at Reading, making new friends and taking a trip down memory lane.

If you were unable to join us or are not receiving our emails, please be sure to update your details so you don't miss out on any future events 🔗https://rdg.ac/update-your-details.

You can join in the celebrations from home 🏠by adding your message to our Centenary Wall of Wishes ✨ - https://rdg.ac/WallofWishes (take a look at the wall so far ➡ https://rdg.ac/4rEpdjt)

Our Centenary Year continues, with more events and celebrations taking place throughout. We look forward to welcoming and celebrating with more of you in the months to come.

Looking for a way to give back this Volunteers' Week? Why not become a Climate Ambassador.

Climate Ambassadors volunteer with education settings to provide climate action planning support and empower future changemakers. Anyone based in the UK can become a Climate Ambassador - you don't need to have studied a specific degree or have worked in a specific industry.

Become a Climate Ambassador and help make a genuine difference to your community by using your skills and knowledge to tackle real-world sustainability and climate issues.

Register your interest in becoming a Climate Ambassador: https://rdg.ac/3Q4DKrV

🎉Happy Volunteers' Week! 🎉

We’re so grateful to all our alumni who give their time to support the University of Reading and our students.

From mentoring, to sharing your Reading experience with prospective students, to organising events that bring the alumni community together and more, your contribution is invaluable – thank you.

Return to Reading and take the next step in your educational career by studying on the MA Education course with the Institute of Education, University of Reading.

The course is designed for teachers and education professionals looking to advance their career and study alongside work, with flexible part-time and modular options to fit around existing commitments.

Join our live online Q&A to find out more about how the MA Education course can suit your needs and ambitions and ask any questions you may have.

📅9 June 2026
⏰16:00-16:45 (BST)
📍Online via Teams

Find out more and register to attend 🔗https://rdg.ac/ioe-uor

Cuteness Alert!

We bumped into these adorable baby geese on our way past Whiteknights lake and we have to admit, they made our hearts melt 😍

If you're heading to Whiteknights for a walk over the weekend make sure to look out for all the amazing birds who call the lake home.

Recognising the impact of Councillor Alice Mpofu-Coles' tenure as The Mayor of Reading – as her outstanding term of service to our town and community comes to an end.

As both an alumna and colleague of the University of Reading, Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles’ mayoralty has held particular significance during our centenary year, reflecting the deep connection between the University and the wider community we serve.

As a passionate advocate for inclusion, community partnership and the role universities can play in civic life, her work has championed sanctuary initiatives and helped strengthen the University’s presence across Reading.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, said: “As we strive to be a truly civic university, relationships like these are crucial in building stronger ties between the town and University, enabling us to work together and create a better Reading for everyone.”

Thank you, Alice, for your leadership, partnership and commitment to our town.

We look forward to continuing to work together in the years ahead.

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ‘𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠’ 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

It's a building that often splits opinion. But love it or hate it, the Grade II listed URS Building is an iconic landmark at the heart of our award-winning Whiteknights campus.

Originally home to the Faculty of Urban and Regional Studies, it became a familiar backdrop to student life, lectures, late-night deadlines and countless campus photos. And for many, due to its brutalist design, it will forever be lovingly known as the 'Lego Building'.

Now, in our centenary year, we're delighted that a new chapter is beginning.
Construction is underway on a major redevelopment that will transform URS into a modern academic hub with sustainable teaching spaces, specialist facilities and improved student study areas, bringing one of the institution's most iconic buildings back to life for the next generation.

The project reflects something bigger about Reading’s history and future. Preserving what matters, while continuing to invest in the spaces, ideas and communities that shape life on campus.

Discover more about the buildings that have shaped our story 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4wUarsD

Reading Climate Festival is back this June

From 6–20 June, Reading Climate Festival will bring together local organisations, community groups, researchers and residents for two weeks of free events exploring climate, sustainability and the future of our town.

With record-breaking temperatures already making headlines this week, the festival offers a chance to come together, learn something new, share ideas and take part in practical, creative and inspiring events across Reading.

There’s something for everyone, including:
🌿 nature walks
🎬 film screenings
🧠 public talks and panel discussions
🎨 creative workshops
⚡ sustainability and energy events
🚣 community activities and river clean-ups

The University of Reading is proud to support the festival as part of our centenary year, with a programme of events showcasing our world-leading climate and environmental research.

Explore the full programme now: https://rdg.ac/4tTyKUH
Find University of Reading events: https://rdg.ac/43rCty6