Changes to services on campus from 12 April 2021

Following the recent government announcement of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in England, several of our services on campus will change from 12 April 2021, in line with the latest guidance.

When using these services, please continue to follow current health and safety precautions, such as maintaining a safe social distance, wearing a face covering and thorough hand washing.

Campus catering outlets

Some of our catering facilities will reopen for takeaway from 12 April 2021.

Outdoor tables will be available at Park House, the Dairy, Eat at the Square and Park Eat, although please note that tables at Park Eat must be booked in advance through the Catering website.

All local guidelines must be followed, such as wearing of face coverings and social distancing measures.

Information on individual catering outlets is available on Hospitality's Summer Term Opening Hours page.

Catering outlets on our Greenlands campus will not open until after 17 May 2021.

Gyms

The gym at the SportsPark will also be reopening from 12 April 2021. Members will be able to pre-book their gym sessions, individual workout spaces and courts via the SportsPark website, and must exercise alone or with members of their household. Group exercise activities will commence from 17 May 2021.

Face coverings must be worn in communal areas of the SportsPark, but can be removed when exercising in the gym.

In addition, the gym at Henley Business School's Greenlands campus will open on 17 May 2021.

Cedars Hotel

The Cedars Hotel will reopen on 17 May 2021. Online booking will resume on 10 May 2021 - to book, please visit Hospitality's Cedars Hotel page.

Delivered catering 

Our delivered catering service will be available from 19 April 2021. Orders can be placed from 12 April 2021 via Hospitality's Deliver to you page.

Food and drink offerings have been adapted to give colleagues and guests the best possible catering experience suited to their needs. The menu offers good quality and choice, with all food and drinks delivered in a safe, COVID secure way - meaning you can eat & drink with confidence.

Reading Union Students' Union (RUSU) building

Shops within the RUSU building will begin to open from 12 April 2021. This initially includes food and drink outlets Starbucks, Bagelman, Bubble Tea and Soul of Seoul, as well as Mailbox and Unicuts Hairdresser (TBC).

Mojos on the Meadow will open on 19 April 2021, offering outdoor seating and picnic tables. Orders must be placed via the Round app.

Please visit RUSU's website for individual opening times.

Co-Op

The Co-Op on Whiteknights campus will reopen on 14 April 2021.

Current work and study arrangements

Although things are starting to change, all current University guidance and work/study arrangements remain in place. Please continue to keep working in the way you have been - if you are working remotely, please continue to do so until further notice.   

Further guidance for higher education institutions is expected to follow shortly, and once this has been received, the Major Recovery Team (MRT) will share new developments with all colleagues and students (please keep checking your email and the staff portal for the latest information).

You can find details of all current arrangements in the most recent message from the MRT, Planning for the short and longer term.