Enhance your degree and University experience by participating in the many extracurricular opportunities available to Postgraduate students at Reading. Do more of what you enjoy or step out of your comfort zone to try something new. Gain experience and maximise your employability by developing skills in addition to those you develop through your studies.
Our handy timeline presents all opportunities in one place with a guide to the starting and opening times to help you plan your year.
Specific times throughout the year
Reading Students’ Union Elections: Boost your network and confidence whilst representing students’ interest on your course, in your school and in your Students’ Union.
Reading Students' Union Give it a Go Sessions: Sports Clubs and Societies run Give It a Go taster sessions at the start of each year so you can try as many as you like before becoming a member. Find out which Clubs and Societies are available.
Throughout the year
Earn some money with Campus Jobs, whilst gaining experience, and helping the University deliver its services. Campus Jobs aims to provide students with a safe and flexible place to work, with the chance to gain invaluable experience, meet new friends, and feel part of the wider University community.
Attend a range of employer events and fairs, and book a one-to-one appointment to discuss your career goals with the Careers Team.
The Careers team provide virtual and in-person support for students, alumni, employers and academic staff of the University. The Careers reception, is located on the first floor of the Carrington building and is open Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Fridays 9am-4:30pm for any enquiries.
The Counselling and Wellbeing Team provide specialist mental health support.
The Disability Advisory Service provides information, advice and guidance to current students and applicants who register with their service due to a disability, specific learning difference, long term medical or mental health condition.
The Life Tools programme is a series of interactive workshops that help you develop your skills, such as building resilience and confidence.
The Life Tools programme is a series of free talks designed by experts to help you transition into university life and enhance your student experience. The programme allows you to be proactive and take control of your learning, personal and professional development.
Reading Students' Union Advice Service- Reading Students Union offers free, confidential and independent advice on debt, welfare benefits, money, housing and academic matters.
Societies and clubs- Broaden your experience or even take on a position of responsibility to enhance your CV with Reading Student Union societies.
Get an employability skills certificate to recognise your extra-curricular engagement with the RED awards.
The Reading Experience and Development Awards are the University of Reading’s Official Skills Awards. They will help you to enhance your experience at the university whilst developing your skills and will give employers key examples of where you have put these skills into action.
Spend a couple of hours a week helping a teacher in a primary or secondary school with the Students in Schools programme.
