Israel-Hamas conflict: Supporting each other
11 October 2023
A message from the Vice-Chancellor on the importance of supporting each other in these difficult times.
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the terrible escalation of violence in in Israel and Gaza, and our hearts go out to our students and staff who have been directly or indirectly affected.
I urge colleagues to support one another during these difficult times. Some colleagues have written to me explaining how these appalling events affect them personally and directly. They deserve all our support.
We have written to all students to offer support. I know you will treat them and others with the compassion and understanding the situation in Israel and Gaza requires.
There are many ways we can support each other. Staff can access information on our online wellbeing pages, while students can find advice on the Me@Reading portal, the student app or from the Doctoral and Researcher College.
Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor