About the day
Sign up to our taster day to discover what it would be like to study your meteorology at degree level. Meet current staff and students, explore campus (including our atmospheric observatory) and learn the benefits of studying at Reading.
You will participate in three hands-on sessions providing you with an understanding of the course content and what it's like to actually study these subjects at university level.
Atmospheric Observatory Tour
In this tour, you’ll explore how we’ve been recording weather here since 1901, building over a century of continuous climate data. You’ll see modern automatic instruments in action – collecting temperature, rainfall, and more every second of the day – and learn how this vital data supports both climate research and student learning.
Fluid Lab
In this session, we will look at laboratory experiments that capture basic fluid processes occurring in the atmosphere and oceans. One key aspect of oceanic and atmospheric circulations is that they sit on a rotating Earth, which does not always fit well with our intuition of how fluids move. These types of experiments are helpful both for teaching and for advancing research.
Weather Observation
There are many ways of observing and recording the weather beyond the more traditional instruments on our atmospheric observatory. In this session we will look at how modern technology helps us monitor the weather and how important this is for making accurate weather forecasts.
Time and place
This taster day will be held at our Whiteknights campus and will run from approximately 10:00 – 16:00 (or 17:00 with an optional campus tour), allowing you time to really immerse yourself in the subject and relevant department.
Making the most of your taster day
- Let us know any accessibility requirements.
- Check if you’re eligible for a travel bursary.
- Make sure to arrive with plenty of time! You will be sent a schedule for the day about a week before the event.
- Think about what you want to get out of the day, prepare any questions for staff and students.
FAQs
What should I wear for the taster day?
Wear loose, comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear as we will be outdoors for parts of the day, touring the atmospheric observatory as well as the wider campus. Please check the weather forecast ahead of the day and bring waterproofs if needed.
Can I park on site?
You can park on site for the taster day, but you will need to collect a parking permit and have this displayed in your vehicle for the duration of the event. Parking permits can be collected at the registration point, for more information please email outreach@reading.ac.uk.
Is there somewhere to buy lunch?
We will be providing a free lunch, please make sure you communicate any dietary requirements when you register for the event.