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Category Archives: Guidance and Support

19Feb/21
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Working together to keep COVID-19 cases low

February 19, 2021COVID-19, Guidance and Support, wellbeingStudent Services

Since the beginning of the 2020/21 academic year, our whole community has come together to keep the number of positive COVID-19 cases relatively low. We had 324 student positive cases last term,Read More…

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15Feb/21
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Dissertation videos and support

February 15, 2021Guidance and Support, studyStudent Services

It’s February which means if you’re a final year student, you’re probably frantically trying to complete your dissertation. Over the past few weeks, the Study Advice Team and your Academic Liaison LibrariansRead More…

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11Feb/21
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Apply to be a STaR Mentor – applications open now

February 11, 2021Diversity & Inclusion, Guidance and SupportStudent Services

Use your experience as a student to make a difference and become a STaR mentor – Open to Undergraduate, International Foundation Programme and Postgraduate International students. We are looking for students from every subject,Read More…

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10Feb/21
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Finding Balance & Motivation

February 10, 2021Guidance and Support, study, wellbeingStudent Services

Well, I think that we can all agree that the past year has truly taken its toll, many of us are fed up, worried and low. Staying healthy in mind and bodyRead More…

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04Feb/21

Time to Talk 2021

February 4, 2021Guidance and SupportStudent Services

(Please note: this blog contains real stories and experiences. We understand they may be upsetting for some readers, so we wanted to let you know before you go on. If you areRead More…

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04Feb/21
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Supporting students financially: over £145,000 awarded from August to December

February 4, 2021Guidance and Support, Money MattersStudent Services

The pandemic is having an impact on everyone in different and individual ways. We are doing all we can to support our students, ranging from our academic support, welfare and wellbeing, catering to ongoingRead More…

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29Jan/21

StandAlone Pledge

January 29, 2021Guidance and SupportStudent Services

Last week we announced that the University of Reading had proudly joined the StandAlone Project, supporting students that are estranged – young people studying without the support and approval of their parents.Read More…

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27Jan/21
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What is the Student Progress Dashboard and how to use it effectively? By Eloise Barnes

January 27, 2021Guidance and Support, study, TechnologyStudent Services

The Student Progress Dashboard is an important tool on RISIS for students to use throughout their time at the University of Reading. Student Voice Ambassador Eloise Barnes tells us a little moreRead More…

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26Jan/21
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Regular COVID-19 Lateral Flow Tests on campus and new face covering guidance

January 26, 2021Campus & Local Area, Guidance and SupportStudent Services

Following the announcement of the national lockdown earlier this month, and the risk of increased transmissibility by the new strain of COVID-19, we have been reviewing current health and safety control measures.Read More…

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20Jan/21
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How to avoid screen fatigue

January 20, 2021Guidance and Support, study, TechnologyStudent Services

If you find that your eyes feel tired, you feel headachy, struggle to concentrate or have neck and back pain, one possible explanation could be screen fatigue. Our devices help us toRead More…

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