University of Reading open days
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Open days at University of Reading
The University of Reading is a research-intensive campus university with more than 150 years of history. The university has a strong commitment to sustainability and is one of the greenest universities in the UK, with a 134-hectare campus that has won 13 consecutive Green Flag Awards. The university also has an ambition to become net zero carbon by 2030.
It's particularly recognised for its expertise in areas such as climate science, business, agriculture, and food science.
Facilities
The university is home to three museums and houses a variety of special collections that students can view and use. The library provides 1,500 study spaces, is open 24 hours a day during term time and has a large cafe.
The university's sports centre, called鈥疭portsPark, has several indoor and outdoor facilities, including a multi-purpose sports hall, VO2, fitness studio, two studios for dance, yoga, and fitness, VO2 group exercise, squash courts, tennis courts, synthetic turf pitch and soccer park.
Why go to an open day?
When you attend an open day, you'll get a gut feeling about the university. Open days will help give you clarity if you're not sure what course to choose. You'll be able to visit different departments and chat with lecturers and other department staff, there are often subject talks too. You'll also get to speak to current students. They can tell you whether they're satisfied with the teaching, what the local nightlife is like, what the best halls of residence are 鈥� pretty much anything.鈥疍on't forget to look at the accommodation for yourself and make time to walk around the surrounding area to see if you like it.
Where is it located?
The鈥疷niversity of Reading鈥痟as鈥痶hree鈥痗ampuses in the UK and two overseas campuses in Malaysia and South Africa.
The Whiteknights and London Road campus are both located in Reading and well connected to the centre by bus. The Greenlands campus is next to the River Thames near Henley-On-Thames and home to Henley Business School. Due to its more rural location, it is best reached by car or by bus from Henley-On-Thames railway station.
The town has a rich cultural scene, with many museums, galleries, and theaters, as well as a thriving music and nightlife scene. There are also many green spaces in and around Reading, including the Thames Path, which is perfect for walking, running, or cycling.
Rankings
The University of Reading is a solid and consistent performer in our UK university league table, securing a spot in the top 40 for the last five years. It recently scored well on research quality and intensity and academic and facilities spend.
For a more detailed look at the University of Reading's rankings, visit their profile page.
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