Since lockdown started, we have all had to adapt to a new way of life. Part of our day-to-day life is having to live with uncertainty about how things will evolve and change moving forward. Our routines have been interrupted, and it may have affected our sleeping pattern. In addition to adjusting to these changes, study […]
Library Click & Collect service
Your Library team is excited to announce that from Monday 13 July Library members will be able to borrow some print books via a new ‘Click & Collect’ style service. We’ve rearranged things so you’ll be able to place holds via Enterprise (the Library catalogue) on items that are ‘on the shelf’, just like you do […]
Power to the people! – Maddy Woodman
Maddy Woodman, Careers Learning Manager at the Henley Business School, has created a wonderful video exploring Black Lives Matter, Privilege and Allyship – here’s what you need to know along with the full video: We are living in such strange and uncertain times – the world as we know it has changed dramatically over […]
Support Services available over Summer
Just a few of the services available to you this summer. Visit Essentials for the latest updates and services available to you: Student Welfare Team The team are offering continued support by telephone or video call for any personal difficulties you may be feeling. Please contact them by email to arrange an appointment. Counselling & […]
A Helpline for Anyone Affected by the Attack in Reading
A Helpline for Anyone Affected by the Attack in Reading The team at No5 Young People are deeply saddened and moved by the attack in Forbury Gardens on Saturday evening. We wanted to do something to help our community through this difficult time. Alyson Brickley, Director at No5 said: “As the team at No5 Young […]
Forbury Gardens incident: Message from your Vice-Chancellor
Following the tragic events in Forbury Gardens in Reading on Saturday night and my message on the Me@Reading student portal, I hope you were able to join me in observing a minute’s silence at 10am Monday. We very sadly discovered that one of the victims, James Furlong, had a close connection with the University. […]
Free online support from Big White Wall
Mental health difficulties can affect anyone at any time. In a world of so much uncertainty, you may be feeling unable to cope, unsure about the future or just need to talk to someone. If you feel like you need support, you can contact Big White Wall for free. Big White Wall is […]
Moving Out
Moving out from your university accommodation can be stressful at the best of times, let alone when there’s a global pandemic causing so many uncertainties. As a final year student, this has been particularly challenging for me as I know my time in Reading is coming to an end. I made the decision to stay […]
Love, the Bagelman
From the whole of Student Services and the wider university we wish you a happy and healthy summer. To those leaving us do keep in touch! And to the students returning next summer, we hope to welcome you on campus as soon as possible. Don’t forget we are here to help you through […]
COVID cancellations – by Jenny Putnam
How have you felt about all the cancellations due to Covid-19? We asked student Jenny Putnam, final year student, to share her experiences of a Summer changed due to the lockdown. COVID Cancellations – by Jenny Putnam As my final year at university draws to a close, I’m sure I am […]