July - Month in Review

Work to reroute a BT cable will mean temporary traffic lights near Harry Pitt building

Whiteknights campus recognised as one of Britain's top green spaces for a 13th year in a row

Staff feedback prompts bold new energy saving measures on our campuses

Three honorary degrees were awarded, along with two inductions to the University’s College of Benefactors

2023 valuation of the USS fund set to predict a healthier financial position, paving the way for increased benefits

Black Bridge and the Weir bridge will be closed for a few weeks for repair work starting in August

Online applicant information session to be held for this internal-only job advertisement

The purchasing platform the University signed up to is being discontinued, with alternatives now being considered

Colleagues will see their pay increased from August as the 2023/24 pay award is implemented in full

Two Reading colleagues have been elected to the Fellowship of the British Academy, the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences.

Three colleagues have been recognised for their contribution to the development of teaching and learning at Reading

Timeline changes see data published on two different dates plus changes to survey itself impact how data can be used

Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic Planning & Resource) to leave for a new role after 23 years at Reading

A recording of the Vice-Chancellor’s financial update for all staff, and responses to your questions

In a letter to the UK Government, our Vice-Chancellor has explained how student mental health is prioritised and supported

National resource adds to UoR career development resources for postdoctoral researchers

Advice and upcoming training from the Events team for running seamless events at the University

Staff projects that promote diversity and inclusion could receive up to £1000 as central fund opens for applications

An update on the University's response to financial challenges from the Vice-Chancellor

Colleagues are asked to work from home if they can on the summer graduation days due to limited car parking

Colleagues are invited to submit new ideas for online courses to add to the University's successful programme

Staff toilets at the Greenlands campus are now stocked with free sanitary products

New sustainable travel criteria will reduce flights and promote green transport choices

Colleagues with toddlers are invited to help train the speech and language therapists of the future

USS says the performance of its investment in Thames Water is not expected to impact on pension security