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Find out about the personal support available to you including learning support, physical and mental health services, disability support and spiritual care.

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Student Life Events

A place to find upcoming student events from across the University, including: diversity, academic, creative, low alcohol, international, lifestyle, networking , social events.

Welcome to Reading

Arrival Information for new starters and returning students

Diversity & Inclusion

Discover what we're doing to improve representation, champion diversity and enhance support for underrepresented groups.

Study

From programme specifications to conquering stress, here in one place, is the essential advice that will navigate you through your studies.

Wellbeing and support

Find out about the personal support available to you including learning support, physical and mental health services, disability support and spiritual care.

Disability

A wide range of disability support to assist you through your studies. Find out about accessible accommodation and financial support.

Accommodation

Whether living in university Halls of Residence or off campus in private housing, come here for information.

Money matters

The place to go to find out about fees, how to pay online, get funding, advice and insurance.

Careers

It's never too early to start your career planning, gain experience and prepare yourself for the world of work.

Campus Jobs

Looking for part-time work on campus? Register with our new service.

International students

Here you will find lots of support, advice and useful contacts to make your time in the UK happy and productive.

Campus & local area

Discover the University from both your studies and your leisure time on and off campus.

The important stuff

We have brought everything legal, important and yes, the bits we don’t always want to read but should, into one helpful place. This is Essential reading.

Opportunities

Make the most of your time at Reading by expanding your horizons, developing new interests and having fun.

Projects and Partnerships

Useful information about what’s happening at the University and projects we’re working on, as well as how you can get involved and have your say

Your graduation and beyond

It’s all been leading to this! Make sure you find out all you need to know and don’t miss a thing.

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