Studying at home requires self-discipline, organisation and effective time management strategies. Follow our Study Advice top 5 tips to make the most of your study time at home. Tip #1: Set up your home office Make sure you have somewhere dedicated to studying. Set up your desk and keep your device, books, […]
Master’s Study at Reading
During this challenging time, we know you may have concerns over your future career and study opportunities. To help you look forward, we have put together this article on the key information for postgraduate study. A master’s qualification can boost your CV and can challenge you to reach your full potential. If you have loved […]
Wellbeing at Home
As the country and the university are making changes to adjust to the current situation, you may be wondering how to keep well and manage your studies over the coming weeks. At present, we are in some scary and troubling times, but we need to ensure that we are looking after our wellbeing while […]
Transcript Embargo 2019/20
Important information about transcript availability – act now! We will be unable to issue transcripts for current students from the start of the exam period, i.e. 23rd April, until such time as final results have been posted. This is to prevent transcripts being issued with marks that have yet to be finalised/confirmed. The relevant […]
The Corona…chorus?
With all the doom and gloom of coronavirus shrouding us like a malicious dark cloud, we’ve decided to throw some fun into the mix. Here’s helpful list of songs with a 20 second chorus, the NHS recommended time to wash your hands. This will now be known as the Corona Chorus! Check out the Spotify playlist above […]
UCU industrial action: Update on use of salary deductions
As you know, the University & College Union (UCU) are undertaking industrial action this term. The current notified periods of strike action are: Thursday 20 and Friday 21 February (two days) Monday 24, Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February (three days) Monday 2, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 March (four days) Monday 9, […]
Fairtrade Fortnight
Get involved in Fairtrade Fortnight: 24 Feb – 8 March Fair trade is a simple way to make a difference to the lives of the people who grow and make the things we love to buy – including chocolate, jewellery, clothes and homeware. Both the University and town of Reading support fair trade and […]
Sustainable Initiatives
It’s National Student Money Week (NSMW) this week! With this year’s theme being ‘Live Healthy, Spend Healthy’, we thought this would be a great time to recap some of the excellent sustainable initiatives taking place on campus. The University is always working hard to reduce its environmental impacts and aid its students in leading healthier […]
What does your money and the Earth have in common?
National Student Money Week is coming to our campus next week so get ready for some awesome activities, fun giveaways, and handy money-advice. NSMW is an annual campaign where universities work together to bring free money advice to students across the UK. This year, the theme is Spend Healthy, Live Healthy: Sustainable Money, so come along if you’re […]
Share your thoughts about the Life Tools programme for the chance to win a prize!
Have you attended a Life Tools talk, or been involved in the Life Tools Certificate programme? If so, we want to hear from you! Complete our Life Tools survey for the chance to win a £10 Amazon voucher and help us to keep improving the programme. Fill in the survey here and let us know […]