About the University of Reading

Find out more about our award-winning campuses and the wide variety of facilities on offer at the University of Reading. 

Get to know our Vice-Chancellor, President of the Council, our Teaching and Learning Deans, and other key figures at the University.

With over 4,000 academics and professional services staff, the University of Reading is one of Berkshire’s biggest employers.

We established our first overseas campus in Malaysia in 2015, a natural extension of the close ties we have enjoyed with Malaysia over the years.

As a university, we are committed to welcoming and including sanctuary seekers across all teaching, research and community activities.

The University of Reading has been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize, the highest national honour for a UK higher education institution, on five separate occasions.

At Reading, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of teaching and learning developments.
Read more about our teaching and learning strategy. 

Our wide range of events and activities, available to both students and non-students, includes public events and lectures, museums, a cinema, and our SportsPark.

Whether you're after gigs, great food, sports activities, shopping, local culture or just want a night out with friends, Reading has something for you.

At Reading, we're passionate about what we can offer our local and global community. Find out more about the range of benefits our work provides to students and wider society.

Find out more about some of our staff members and how they contribute to the performance, community and culture here at Reading.

Discover our students and alumni who have excelled in their sporting achievements, and help us celebrate their ambition, dedication and success.

We take a fresh approach to working with businesses and building positive, long-term partnerships. We'll work hard to understand your needs and identify the right approaches.