Results from News and Events (Showing 201 - 300 of 384)
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Careers team lands awards for student placement innovation
Awards judges and student reviews recognise improved management system for student work placements
Type: News Date: 26/06/2023
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SportsPark fee changes to support investment in sport
Fee increases and altered membership options will come into effect from 1 August 2023
Type: News Date: 26/06/2023
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Get to know a new colleague over coffee
Sign up for Coffee with a Colleague, the scheme that matches people from different parts of the University
Type: News Date: 23/06/2023
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Community project funding open to bids from colleagues
Colleagues can apply for a share of £30,000 for use during 2023/24 as part of the University's Community Fund
Type: News Date: 23/06/2023
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Get growing at the FlavUoR Garden
Spend some time outdoors by helping out at the University’s edible garden
Type: News Date: 22/06/2023
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Meet the new Reading SU team
Five new full time elected officers started work on Monday 19 June
Type: News Date: 22/06/2023
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New ways to engage with the Staff Disability+ Network
Join the Network for a summer get together, join dedicated MS Teams channels and share your thoughts on future priorities in a survey
Type: News Date: 21/06/2023
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Celebrating our unsung hero colleagues
Five stories from across the University show colleagues making a difference to life at Reading
Type: News Date: 21/06/2023
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Three ways to Show Your Stripes on 21 June
Colleagues invited to join together in holding a huge Berkshire stripes banner as part of activities
Type: News Date: 20/06/2023
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Alumni colleagues - we want to hear from you
Did you study at Reading? Share your views on how we stay in touch with students after they graduate
Type: News Date: 19/06/2023
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Watch all staff talk celebrating our volunteers
Another chance to watch June's all-staff talk on colleagues' volunteer work, plus a new way to find volunteering opportunities for yourself
Type: News Date: 16/06/2023
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Summer sports special deal for staff
Colleagues can get unlimited gym and exercise class access for £25 per month at SportsPark this summer
Type: News Date: 16/06/2023
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Apply now: championing public engagement in research
Two new Academic Champions will support high-quality and innovative public engagement in research
Type: News Date: 15/06/2023
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Research Awards 2023 winners
Inspiring research projects were celebrated at a showcase event on 13 June
Type: News Date: 14/06/2023
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Globe trail: pick your favourite designs
Staff can choose their two favourite globe designs to inform the decision on which form a new art trail on campus
Type: News Date: 13/06/2023
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Appointment to Council: Academic member election result
The result is in for the election of an academic member of Council
Type: News Date: 12/06/2023
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Campus art trail to mark legacy of slavery
Globe sculptures designed for the World Reimagined initiative are set to create an art trail across our UK campuses
Type: News Date: 09/06/2023
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Join Show Your Stripes Day staff celebration
All colleagues are invited to join sustainability activities, tours and games on 21 June - and get a free ice cream
Type: News Date: 08/06/2023
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Changes to Campus Card payments
Certain cafés and bars on campus will no longer accept Campus Card payments from 31 July
Type: News Date: 06/06/2023
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Network service outages being investigated
Service issues, including problems with printing, have now all been resolved
Type: News Date: 05/06/2023
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Top 100 for Reading in THE Impact Rankings 2023
Reading ranked 61 in the world for work supporting the United Nations' global goals
Type: News Date: 05/06/2023
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Refugee English communication volunteer support
ISLI colleagues helping refugees develop English speaking skills to practise in UK
Type: News Date: 02/06/2023
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Director of HR appointment made
Claire Rolstone has been appointed permanently after a recruitment process
Type: News Date: 02/06/2023
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Car parking charges to increase by 2%
Charge to park on campus will increase in 2023/24 after a three-year pause
Type: News Date: 01/06/2023
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Call for contributors: LGBT+ allyship resources
Colleagues are invited to shape new guidance from the Diversity & Inclusion team and LGBT+ Staff Network
Type: News Date: 01/06/2023
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Europe partnerships aim as Erasmus membership ends
Ambition to continue to enable student mobility and build on international collaboration
Type: News Date: 31/05/2023
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Global LGBT+ inclusion the focus at annual lecture
The Wolfenden Lecture returns for 2023
Type: News Date: 31/05/2023
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Election to fill academic staff vacancy on Council
Academic staff at grades 7-9 can now vote for their preferred University Council candidate
Type: News Date: 30/05/2023
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2023 Research Awards – last chance to RSVP
Spaces are limited for the celebration event on Tuesday 13 June
Type: News Date: 30/05/2023
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Climate education debate among Climate Festival events
The University is working with partners to deliver this year’s Reading Climate Festival (10-21 June)
Type: News Date: 30/05/2023
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Undergraduate Open Days: call for volunteers
Everything you need to know about volunteering and travelling to campus on Open Days (16 and 17 June)
Type: News Date: 26/05/2023
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Nature Park set to open on campus
The University is taking part in the Department for Education's National Education Nature Park initiative
Type: News Date: 26/05/2023
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Graduate outcomes data 2020-21
Colleagues can now access information about the work or further study that 2020/21 graduates have gone onto
Type: News Date: 26/05/2023
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Clean Air Day 2023
Visit Palmer Quad on 7 June to find out what is happening across the University to improve air quality
Type: News Date: 25/05/2023
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Appointments to University Senate
Seven colleagues set to join to the University’s key academic committee
Type: News Date: 25/05/2023
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Maintenance work on campus
Minor disruption is possible in three areas, on Whiteknights and London Road campuses
Type: News Date: 25/05/2023
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VC financial response update - video available
A brief update from the Vice-Chancellor on the University's approach to mitigating ongoing external financial pressures
Type: News Date: 24/05/2023
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Decarbonising the University SportsPark
A grant award will help the University install a low-carbon heating system at the University SportsPark
Type: News Date: 24/05/2023
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Research culture survey: Professional Services views sought
Professional Services staff can now share their perspectives with researchers investigating the culture of research at Reading
Type: News Date: 24/05/2023
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USS data breach - information for colleagues
USS pension scheme members are being contacted if they are affected
Type: News Date: 23/05/2023
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USS pension scheme reports improved position
Provisional data indicates improved financial health of the USS pension scheme
Type: News Date: 22/05/2023
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2023 Research Output Prize winners announced
The Prize recognises the work of early career researchers
Type: News Date: 22/05/2023
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Diversity and Inclusion update
An update on projects from 2022/23 that are helping make Reading an inclusive university community
Type: News Date: 19/05/2023
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Take our digital accessibility quiz!
Test your memory of accessibility tips shared during the Look Again campaign
Type: News Date: 18/05/2023
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Online programmes to be offered in new partnership
A select range of online Master's programmes will be developed to launch in 2024
Type: News Date: 17/05/2023
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Accessibility tips: Social media posts
Our latest tips on making content accessible for all covers social media posts
Type: News Date: 17/05/2023
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Community engagement in Shinfield
New community groups will work together with the University to improve local footpaths and build a new Community Garden
Type: News Date: 16/05/2023
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Hundred-mile walk for cancer research
Estates colleague begins challenge after being moved by personal stories of friends and co-workers
Type: News Date: 16/05/2023
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Call for Clearing volunteers
Volunteers are needed to man the Clearing call centre this August to support the University in hitting recruitment targets
Type: News Date: 16/05/2023
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Learn something new at work this week
Colleagues will be sharing their talents during Learning at Work Week (15-19 May)
Type: News Date: 15/05/2023
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Encouraging postgraduate student feedback with PTES 2023
We need your help promoting the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2023
Type: News Date: 15/05/2023
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Free exercise classes to support mental wellbeing
Taster sessions available at SportsPark for staff and students this Mental Health Awareness Week (15-19 May)
Type: News Date: 12/05/2023
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Heat pump grant to help University cut carbon by 10%
The £2.2m grant from the Government's Green Heat Network Fund will be match funded by the University
Type: News Date: 12/05/2023
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Departures from Henley Business School
Professors John Board and Andrew Godley have left the University
Type: News Date: 11/05/2023
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Parents invited to share their back-to-work experience
Parent and Family Network invites colleagues to fill in survey on returning to work after family leave
Type: News Date: 11/05/2023
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LGBT+ allyship training launch marks IDAHoBiT
New training on being an effective ally follows annual flag raising and speeches
Type: News Date: 10/05/2023
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Accessibility tips: Web pages and documents
Experience this article through sound alone and learn how to make your content screen reader-friendly
Type: News Date: 10/05/2023
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Share your idea with the VC
Opportunities to take your suggestions to the Vice-Chancellor at summer term surgery sessions
Type: News Date: 09/05/2023
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University Council nominations call
Nominations are now open for the election of one member of academic staff into the University Council
Type: News Date: 09/05/2023
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Supporting student wellbeing - new resources for all staff
New web pages provide first responder guidance on handling student welfare issues
Type: News Date: 09/05/2023
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Community festival coming to campus in May
The Community Festival will be held on the Whiteknights campus on Saturday 13th May
Type: News Date: 05/05/2023
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Stickers available in digital accessibility campaign
Grab a sticker to remind you to use the tips and advice on making content work for all
Type: News Date: 04/05/2023
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Research culture survey: Academic colleagues' views sought
Academic colleagues working in research can fill in a survey to help evaluate research culture at Reading
Type: News Date: 04/05/2023
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Accessibility tips: Using colours
See colour-coded content from a new perspective in our first interactive campaign article
Type: News Date: 03/05/2023
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Campus heating being switched off for summer
With warmer weather finally here, the University is beginning to turn off its heating systems for the summer
Type: News Date: 03/05/2023
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Volunteers celebrated at inaugural University event
Volunteers from the University have been rewarded for their work in the local community and beyond
Type: News Date: 03/05/2023
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‘Look again’ to make digital content accessible to all
New campaign supporting small improvements to digital content that transform user experience
Type: News Date: 02/05/2023
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Host families wanted for short course students
ISLI is expanding its network of local accommodation hosts for international students
Type: News Date: 02/05/2023
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New Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) appointed
Key role will support the University’s vital international activities
Type: News Date: 28/04/2023
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Met Office partnership lead appointed
Professor Helen Dacre has been appointed as Met Office Joint Chair
Type: News Date: 27/04/2023
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2023 Research Awards shortlist announced
New award categories celebrate research that addresses real-world problems and improves academic practice
Type: News Date: 27/04/2023
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Helen Gordon: In Conversation
Join the first female Chair of the University Council as she talks about her life and career
Type: News Date: 26/04/2023
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Arts Committee funding call
Arts projects can be submitted for funding before this Friday's deadline (28 April)
Type: News Date: 25/04/2023
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Views sought on Professional Services career progression
Focus groups will be held to gather feedback on support and opportunities
Type: News Date: 25/04/2023
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Prizes for staff and student collaborations
The winners of this year’s University Collaborative Awards for Teaching & Learning have been announced
Type: News Date: 24/04/2023
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Staff communication: Help us improve
Tell us what you love or hate about the Staff Portal and other channels
Type: News Date: 21/04/2023
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Hotel and café closures to better use campus space
Whiteknights sites provide development opportunities to improve financial sustainability
Type: News Date: 20/04/2023
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Withdrawal of UCU industrial action
Formal notification received that proposed marking and assessment boycott will not take place at Reading
Type: News Date: 20/04/2023
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Share your views about the University’s financial future
April’s online Staff Forum session will focus on the University’s response to global financial pressures
Type: News Date: 18/04/2023
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Getting work done? Remember this notification form
Unauthorised DIY jobs and contracted work in buildings can cause unforeseen issues
Type: News Date: 14/04/2023
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Stress Awareness Month: Tips to handle stress
April is Stress Awareness Month. We've put together some resources to help you to look after your mental wellbeing.
Type: News Date: 13/04/2023
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Campus careers showcased during homelessness charity visit
Launchpad members visited the University to learn about work on campus
Type: News Date: 12/04/2023
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UCU strike mandate extended in ballot
Plans are being formed to manage a proposed marking and assessment boycott
Type: News Date: 05/04/2023
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AI guidance update for student assessments
What to do if you think a student essay has been written by a chat bot
Type: News Date: 05/04/2023
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Financial response briefing – your questions answered
Responses to questions raised in the Q&A during the Vice-Chancellor’s all-staff session
Type: News Date: 04/04/2023
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Katja Strohfeldt reappointed as Teaching & Learning Dean
Professor Katja Strohfeldt has been reappointed for a further six-year term
Type: News Date: 04/04/2023
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Help shape Blackboard Learn Ultra rollout
Colleagues invited to help guide implementation of new version of Blackboard
Type: News Date: 03/04/2023
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Financial challenges response - briefing video
Watch Vice-Chancellor's briefing on how the University is addressing new financial pressures
Type: News Date: 31/03/2023
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Help save energy this Easter by switching off
Take a few minutes to turn off unnecessary equipment during the upcoming closure period
Type: News Date: 31/03/2023
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New approach to addressing our gender pay gap
As the University publishes its latest gender pay gap figure, new plans are outlined to help address the issue
Type: News Date: 30/03/2023
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Entry deadline approaching for University Research Awards
The new Awards will celebrate the work of both research and professional services staff
Type: News Date: 30/03/2023
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Security update for Apple users
Colleagues using Apple devices should install the latest update immediately to keep data secure
Type: News Date: 29/03/2023
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VC financial update following Council
An update on the University's response to financial challenges following the meeting of Council in March
Type: News Date: 28/03/2023
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Senate elections: Opportunities to stand
Manifestos are invited from academic colleagues to join the senior committee
Type: News Date: 27/03/2023
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Our Future First: let’s make sustainable choices
Support is on hand to help colleagues make small changes that can have a big impact on the planet
Type: News Date: 27/03/2023
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‘My female role model’ - Women’s History Month video
Reflections on a familiar historic figure and support for women at Reading
Type: News Date: 24/03/2023
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Reading Half Marathon returns to Whiteknights
Road closures will be in place on campus for the event on Sunday 2 April
Type: News Date: 24/03/2023
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International student experience survey results - video
Watch presentation to staff on the latest International Student Barometer results
Type: News Date: 22/03/2023
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Tree maintenance work planned
Road and footpath closures will be in place in some areas of campus during the work
Type: News Date: 17/03/2023
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University Research Funding: RETF Open Call
The scheme to support ambitious and strategic research projects is now accepting applications
Type: News Date: 16/03/2023