Your Local Community

As well as being a member of the University of Reading’s community, you also are a member of the wider community. Your wider community has lots of exciting opportunities for you to explore, including shopping, food, events, volunteering and more. 

Our campus is  also a community space, and open to everyone. We invite everyone to enjoy our green spaces and walking routes, and many pubs and cafes including Park House, the Library Café, Dolce Vita Café, Café Trilobite are open to the public. We also host Community events on campus throughout the year, as an opportunity for students, their families, and local residents to come together. 

Connecting with your new local area can also help you get settled into University life. Find your new favourite places and activities, and make the local area your home away from home. 

Whether you’re a new student, a returning student, living on campus, or within private accommodation, the wider community is ready to welcome you. To get started, discover places to visit, food, and upcoming events…

The community team at the University of Reading are small but mighty. There are many staff across different departments at the University that work with the local community. If you have any questions, or have any ideas you'd like to share with the team, please email the Community Engagement Team: community@reading.ac.uk. 

If you'd like to find out more about volunteering or have any questions, email volunteer@reading.ac.uk

Reading Students' Union Advice Service 

If you are living in private accommodation, and have any questions or worries relating to housing, the Reading Students' Union Housing Advert Service provide a free confidential advice service. 

You can find advice for living in private accommodation on the Reading Students' Union website. 

If you'd like to get in contact with the team, complete the online form to book an appointment.