Results from News and Events (Showing 201 - 300 of 374)
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New lost property system
Our new lost property reporting system will make it easier to relocate missing items.
Type: News Date: 15/06/2022
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Park using RingGo on Whiteknights
University colleagues, students and visitors using car parks 1 and 1a on Whiteknights campus can pay through the RingGo app.
Type: News Date: 14/06/2022
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Meteorology building renaming
The building is to renamed after one of Meteorology department's most distinguished professors, Sir Brian Hoskins.
Type: News Date: 13/06/2022
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Parking on June Open Days
Open Days will be taking place on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 June, so please consider your travel arrangements.
Type: News Date: 13/06/2022
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Ways to save money on campus
There are various ways you can save money across campus.
Type: News Date: 09/06/2022
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Council profiles: ‘a fine balancing act’
Kevin Corrigan shares his thoughts on the role the Council plays within and outside the University.
Type: News Date: 09/06/2022
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Updates on the TEF 2022 Exercise
An update on our preparations for the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework 2022.
Type: News Date: 08/06/2022
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Joint update on the University's financial position
The Vice-Chancellor, Reading UCU President and Staff Forum Co-Chairs provide a joint update on the University's financial position.
Type: News Date: 07/06/2022
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ESS and MSS outage and changes to user login
ESS and MSS will be temporarily unavailable from 12:00 on Wednesday 8 June. Plus, details of changes to user logins.
Type: News Date: 06/06/2022
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Birthday List honour for Parveen Yaqoob
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Parveen Yaqoob has been appointed an OBE for services to higher education.
Type: News Date: 02/06/2022
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Collaborative Awards for T&L 2022 winners
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2022 University Collaborative Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning.
Type: News Date: 01/06/2022
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Vacation membership at the SportsPark
Take advantage of the SportsPark during the quiet summer months with all-inclusive vacation membership.
Type: News Date: 31/05/2022
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Career Smart: online course for graduating students
Help prepare your students for graduate job searches with Career Smart.
Type: News Date: 30/05/2022
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Invitation to D&I Community of Interest meeting
All colleagues are welcome to join our first Diversity and Inclusion Community of Interest group meeting in June 2022.
Type: News Date: 26/05/2022
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Could you support Reading’s School Streets?
Volunteers are needed to help run the Crescent Road School Street, which enables children to travel safely to school.
Type: News Date: 25/05/2022
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Engagement & Impact Awards shortlist announced
We are delighted to announce this year’s finalists in the Research Engagement and Impact Awards.
Type: News Date: 24/05/2022
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All-staff session: conversation with staff networks
A video recording of the all-staff session on how our staff networks are enabling #ViableVisibleVoices is now available
Type: News Date: 20/05/2022
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Council profiles: 'Pushing for excellence in our activities'
Uma Kambhampati represents the Leadership Group on University Council.
Type: News Date: 19/05/2022
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Winners announced for TLEP scheme
The scheme funds colleagues involved in teaching and learning, or supporting it, to experiment and develop practice.
Type: News Date: 18/05/2022
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A ‘new kind of Chancellor’ for University’s second century
Ella's Kitchen founder Paul Lindley OBE has been named the new Chancellor of the University of Reading.
Type: News Date: 18/05/2022
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Staff Forum 'Discussion Session’
Scheduled for 26 May, it will focus on 'From academic terms to semesters. What will be the impact for you?'
Type: News Date: 17/05/2022
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Graduate School publishes research highlights
The highlights reflect some excellent research and community engagement work by our doctoral researchers.
Type: News Date: 13/05/2022
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Expressions of interest invited for Race Review-related work
The review recommended that we explore whether there is support for investigating the University's links to colonialism and slavery.
Type: News Date: 13/05/2022
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REF 2021: Reading marks outstanding research
REF 2021 results are a part of the UK government assessment of the overall quality, environment, and impact of research.
Type: News Date: 12/05/2022
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Implementing T&L changes: breakfast drop-in
The session will provide update on the progress made so far and plans for the summer term.
Type: News Date: 11/05/2022
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Running 9-15 May, this year's theme is loneliness. Find our more about help and resources available
Type: News Date: 09/05/2022
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Join us for IDAHOBiT Day on 17 May
The main event will be at the flagpole on our Whiteknights campus and all colleagues and students are invited to join.
Type: News Date: 06/05/2022
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Vice-Chancellor: Use your hard-won freedoms
The Vice-Chancellor writes about diversity and inclusivity, and academic freedom, following the review of circumstances around a recent seminar.
Type: News Date: 05/05/2022
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‘Considering the interests of students first’
Tom Beardmore-Gray is one of three Vice-Presidents of the University Council
Type: News Date: 05/05/2022
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Open Research Champions: new appointments
The University has appointed 15 new Champions for the programme's second year
Type: News Date: 04/05/2022
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UKRI's new Open Access Policy
Applies to published work resulting from a grant provided by nine UKRI councils.
Type: News Date: 03/05/2022
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Disability and Neurodiversity Review published
The report sets out ten recommendations to ensure fairer and more equal treatment for all colleagues
Type: News Date: 29/04/2022
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New procedures for international travel
Procedures and policies for staff and students travelling abroad on University business have been updated
Type: News Date: 29/04/2022
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‘Ensuring Council positively impacts students’
Ben Knowles and Grace Loweth represent the Students’ Union on the University Council
Type: News Date: 28/04/2022
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The 93% Club at Reading - Your support wanted
A new student society supporting state-educated students at the University of Reading
Type: News Date: 28/04/2022
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How do we manage the risk from work-related stress?
Carrying out a stress risk assessment is vital for managing work-related stress at the University
Type: News Date: 27/04/2022
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Be sustainable, get rewarded by doing your #UoRBit!
Staff can earn rewards for making sustainable choices at home and at work
Type: News Date: 26/04/2022
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Summer term learning and development opportunities
Check out the full programme including 90 minute, half day, full day and eLearning sessions
Type: News Date: 25/04/2022
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Annual Information Security and Data Protection training
Update from the University Data Protection Officer
Type: News Date: 25/04/2022
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Leadership opportunity at NUIST-Reading Academy
The University is seeking to appoint to the new position of Academic Director of Teaching and Learning
Type: News Date: 25/04/2022
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Ukraine refugee scholarships at Reading
Ukrainian refugee students will be offered full scholarships to study at the University, as part of our response to the Russian invasion
Type: News Date: 22/04/2022
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All-staff talk: Henley’s Apprenticeship Levy success
Video now available of our session on Henley Business School’s successful apprenticeship programmes
Type: News Date: 22/04/2022
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‘Listening to understand before speaking’
Helen Gordon will become the University Council’s first female president later this year
Type: News Date: 21/04/2022
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Community Fund: deadline approaching soon
Colleagues can apply for funding on projects which benefit the local community in Reading
Type: News Date: 19/04/2022
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Help managing financial stress
Advice and support to help you tackle the impact of the cost of living crisis and with budget planning
Type: News Date: 19/04/2022
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Easter closure
The University is closed until Tuesday 19 April for Easter. Find out how this affects our key services.
Type: News Date: 12/04/2022
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Nature trail opens for all on Whiteknights campus
Staff, students and visitors to the University can learn more about wildlife on campus thanks to a new nature trail.
Type: News Date: 12/04/2022
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Managing stress and preventing burnout
The second in our series of articles for Stress Awareness Month
Type: News Date: 11/04/2022
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Prizes for early career researchers 2022
Snakebite injury, climate stability, Black British women’s theatre and indentured workers in British colonies are among the winners University research prizes
Type: News Date: 11/04/2022
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Funding available for arts projects
The Senate Committee for the Arts helps fund a wide range of arts projects across the Unviersity
Type: News Date: 08/04/2022
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All-staff talk: Implementing the University Strategy
Video now available of the Vice-Chancellor updating on our progress and next steps
Type: News Date: 08/04/2022
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Message from the Vice-Chancellor on USS reforms
Further information on the University's position on the USS benefit reforms
Type: News Date: 06/04/2022
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University Challenge: Reading runner-up in historic run
Our Reading team were narrowly defeated in the University Challenge final against Imperial on Monday
Type: News Date: 06/04/2022
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Portfolio Review: Breakfast drop-ins
An update on the latest drop-in session on 29 March
Type: News Date: 06/04/2022
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Sign up as a climate ambassador
Your expertise is wanted to help schools, colleges and nurseries address climate change
Type: News Date: 06/04/2022
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Space moves – first moves this spring
Colleagues in some areas will be moving to new locations on the Whiteknights campus.
Type: News Date: 05/04/2022
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UoR and RBFT invite funding proposals
Collaborative Innovation Fund is jointly funded by University and Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Type: News Date: 04/04/2022
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Helen Gordon appointed President of Council
She is the first woman President of the Council, University of Reading’s governing body
Type: News Date: 04/04/2022
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Funding for agriculture and food research
The National Institute for Research into Dairying Trust Fund is providing around £2million for this research.
Type: News Date: 01/04/2022
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April is 'Stress Awareness Month'
Find out what stress is, what causes it and tips for reducing it
Type: News Date: 01/04/2022
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Information Security and Data Protection training
The University will be introducing annual refresher training from Monday 4 April
Type: News Date: 30/03/2022
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Taking action on our gender pay gap
The University Executive Board Sex Equality Champion Samantha Foley reflects on the latest Gender Pay Gap report.
Type: News Date: 29/03/2022
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University Challenge: Reading enters final
Our University team will compete in the final of University Challenge for the first time.
Type: News Date: 29/03/2022
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Volunteering for University events this summer
Your help is needed to successfully deliver Graduation, Open Days and Clearing
Type: News Date: 29/03/2022
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Calling for Honorary Degree Nominations
The perfect opportunity to recognise the achievements of society’s most outstanding people
Type: News Date: 29/03/2022
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Springboard is back!
The Springboard Women's Development Programme enables women to take clear, practical steps in their development
Type: News Date: 28/03/2022
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New Property Services Director joining on 4 April
Andrew (Andy) Fraser is joining University of Reading on 4 April as the new Property Services Director
Type: News Date: 28/03/2022
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Reading Half Marathon on Sunday 3 April
The course will pass through Whiteknights campus involving some road and car park closures
Type: News Date: 25/03/2022
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Supporting Earth Hour at the University
The Estates team will be switching off non-essential lights on buildings this Saturday evening
Type: News Date: 25/03/2022
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All-staff talk: Community engagement
Find out more about how colleagues are engaging the local community
Type: News Date: 24/03/2022
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Grant funding from Friends of the University
Do you have a project which would benefit from a Friends of the University grant?
Type: News Date: 23/03/2022
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‘Community is my passion’
Richard Frazier represents Senate on the University Council
Type: News Date: 23/03/2022
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Turing Scheme updates
Two important updates regarding the Turing Scheme - ‘the UK’s global scheme to support study and work abroad’
Type: News Date: 22/03/2022
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Portfolio Review Pathway: breakfast drop-in
All colleagues are invited to the next informal session on the Portfolio Review Pathway on Tuesday 29 March at 09:00
Type: News Date: 22/03/2022
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Agriculture building to reopen Monday
The Agriculture building will reopen on 28 March following remedial works related to water leakage.
Type: News Date: 21/03/2022
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Industrial action commencing Wednesday 23 March
The UCU has notified the University of industrial action in the form of a strike to take place from Wednesday 23 to Tuesday 29 March
Type: News Date: 21/03/2022
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Creative Entrepreneur boosts innovation in arts research
A Creative Entrepreneur in Residence will help drive innovation in arts and humanities disciplines
Type: News Date: 18/03/2022
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Staff Forum 2021-22 March discussion session
The will take place on Tuesday 22 March and will focus on personal growth and career progression
Type: News Date: 17/03/2022
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Engagement & Impact Awards - DEADLINE EXTENDED
The entry deadline for the Research Engagement and Impact Awards has been extended to 12pm on Wednesday 27 April
Type: News Date: 15/03/2022
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Darren Browne, Commercial Director, to leave University
Darren will be leaving on 1 April 2022, having joined the University in April 2019
Type: News Date: 15/03/2022
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John Brady to retire; Claire Rolstone to be Acting Director
Human Resources Director John Brady is retiring at the end of this month, and Claire Rolstone has been appointed the Acting Director
Type: News Date: 14/03/2022
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University Teaching Fellowship Scheme opens
The deadline has also been extended for the University Collaborative Awards for Teaching & Learning
Type: News Date: 14/03/2022
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We're buzzing - we're in the semi finals
Huge congratulations to our University Challenge team on defeating St John's, Cambridge in this week's quarter final
Type: News Date: 14/03/2022
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All-staff talk: #BreakTheBias
To celebrate International Women’s Day we heard from women from across the University challenging gender stereotypes in their fields
Type: News Date: 11/03/2022
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Reading suspends Russian partnership
The University is suspending its strategic partnership with the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, MGIMO
Type: News Date: 11/03/2022
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Parent Network looking for a Co-Chair
The network is inviting expressions of interest to work alongside current Co-Chair Lindsey Keys
Type: News Date: 11/03/2022
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UCU Industrial Action
A message from the Vice-Chancellor Robert Van de Noort - 11 March 2022
Type: News Date: 11/03/2022
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'The opportunity to give back'
Lola Moses talks about her experiences as one of 15 external members of University Council
Type: News Date: 10/03/2022
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Vaccine Van returns to campus
Returning to Whiteknights Monday 14 to Friday 18 March - it is not too late to get your jabs!
Type: News Date: 10/03/2022
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Progress on Race Equality Review recommendation
We are pleased to have made progress on a recommendation around our policies relating to discrimination and racial harassment
Type: News Date: 09/03/2022
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'Climate change requires action from us'
In his latest Reading Today column, the Vice-Chancellor reflects on our Queen's Anniversary Prize and our work to help adapt the world to the climate challenges ahead
Type: News Date: 09/03/2022
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‘We still face serious challenges’ – LGBT+ lecture preview
We have signed up to the BBC’s 50:50 Equality Project to improve gender representation across our media coverage
Type: News Date: 08/03/2022
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Celebrating International Women's Day
The Women@Reading staff network reflect on the journey to womrn's equality and this year's theme of #BreakTheBias
Type: News Date: 08/03/2022
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Increased risk of cyber attacks: DTS Director
DTS will need your support in ensuring our systems continue to remain secure and operational
Type: News Date: 06/03/2022
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New Director of Research and Evaluation
Dr Billy Wong has been appointed as Director of Research and Evaluation (access and Participation)
Type: News Date: 04/03/2022
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New Climate education course using outdoor learning
A new online climate course uses outdoor learning to teach primary school children about climate change and sustainability
Type: News Date: 04/03/2022
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Open call for members for D&I Community of Interest
Colleagues are also invited to join the ongoing Awarding Gap Steering Group (AGSG)
Type: News Date: 03/03/2022
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Russia: Bank sanctions
Due to sanctions the University is unable to make or receive any payments from sanctioned Russian banks
Type: News Date: 03/03/2022
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Update on University's financial position
Joint update from the Vice-Chancellor, UCU and Staff Forum
Type: News Date: 03/03/2022
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Women’s History Month at the University
Throughout the month there will be a number of events will celebrate the contribution of our women colleagues.
Type: News Date: 02/03/2022