Event Notices

Check below to find details about reoccurring events happening in the Global Study Lounge, on campus, and in the wider community on, for, and around, global, international, cultural and intercultural themes as well as different communities, groups, and voices.

For an overview of the events and activities taking place in, and associated with, the Global Study Lounge in more detail, see 'Activities and Events'.

For 'One-Off', 'Pop-Up', and infrequent events during the semester see:

Remember to join the 'Global Study Lounge and International Student mailing list' to get our weekly newsletter outlining the upcoming events for the next week direct to your inbox!

Events are listed below in weekly chronological order by start time.

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Regular Events

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NB: Click on the links below to find out more about each event and activity. Participation is FREE unless otherwise stated.

Day	Event / Activity
Monday	Spanish Conversation Club: Intermediate and Advanced [Semester 2 from week 2] Time: 12:00 - 13:00 Venue: Miller Building, G19, Whiteknights Campus Refugee Craft Project Time: 12:30 - 14:30 Venue: The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST Community Soup Lunch Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Venue: Chaplaincy, Park House Lodge, Whiteknights Price: Suggested £2.50 charity donation Library Woolverines (Staff and Student Crochet & Knitting Group) Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Venue: Library Café, Library, Whiteknights Ask the Academic English Team Time: 13:00 -14:00 Venue: Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights NEW Bhangra Dance Classes Time: 18:30 - 19:30 Venue: South Reading Community Centre, 252 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7QA Price: FREE for 5 weeks (from 23/02/2026) Games Knight - Board Games Night! Time: 19:00 - 22:00 Venue: Flex, Reading Students' Union, Whiteknights
Tuesday	Lunch with Sister Margaret Time: 12:30 - 14:00 Venue: Chaplaincy, Park House Lodge, Whiteknights Ask the Academic English Team Time: 13:00 -14:00 Venue: Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights Treat Tuesdays Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Venue: Students' Union Lounge, Reading Students' Union, Whiteknights Effective Altruism Society Events [Semester 1 & 2] Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Venue: Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights Bhangra Dance Classes Time: 18:45 - 19:45 Venue: PARK URC, Palmer Park Avenue, Reading, RG6 1DN Price: £4.00 per class / £24.00 for 6 weeks Reading Language Exchange - Approx. Every 2 Weeks Time: 19:00 - 21:00 Venue: Various in Reading Town Centre See RDG.Social for the most up-to-date venue and dates information. The Hubphonics Choir Time: 19:30 - 21:00 Venue: Aurora Family CIC, London Road, Reading, RG1 3QA Price: £3.00
Wednesday	English Conversation Cafes Time: Alternates weekly between 11:00 - 12:00 ONLINE and 13:00 - 14:00 IN-PERSON. Venue: Online OR Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights See timetable for exact dates and times. Online sessions require registration. Life Tools for ALL Students Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Venue: HYBRID - ONLINE in In-Person Alternates between Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights & other locations. See the Life Tools page on Essentials for exact locations. Ask the Academic English Team Time: 13:00 -14:00 Venue: Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights French Conversation Club: Intermediate and Advanced [Semester 2] Time: 14:00 - 15:00 Venue: Miller Building G19, Whiteknights Global Academy Coding Club [Semester 1] Time: 15:00 -16:00 Venue: Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights Life Tools for ALL Students: Learners' Mindset [Semester 2] Time: 15:00 - 15:30 Venue: ONLINE and/or In-Person in the Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights Tai Chi with 'Sport in Mind' at MERL Time: 15:30 - 16:30 Venue: Museum of English Rural Life (MERL), 6 Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX Spanish Conversation Club: Languages for All Stages 1 & 2 [Semester 2 from week 7] Time: 18:00 - 19:00 Venue: Palmer Building G03, Whiteknights The Hangout from People of Reading Time: 18:30 - 21:30 Venue: Pentahotel, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7RH Bhangra Dance Classes Time: 19:00 - 20:00 Venue: Woodley Airfield Centre, Hurricane Way, Woodley, RG5 4UX Price: £4.00 per class / £24.00 for 6 weeks Artist Link-Up Time: 19:00 - 21:30 Venue: The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST. Price: £3.00 Reading African Djembe Drumming Classes with Tankata Percussion Time: 19:00 - 21:00 Venue: Readipop Studios, 15 Trafford Road, Reading, RG1 8JP Price: £10.00 Bohemian Night - Weekly Open Mic Night Time: 20:30 - Late Venue: The Fisherman's Cottage, Kennet Side, Reading, RG1 3DW.
Thursday	Italian Conversation Club: BEGINNERS [Semester 2 Week 1-3, 5-11] Time: 10:00 - 11:00 Venue: Edith Morley Building 257, Whiteknights Newcomers Group Time: 10:30 - 12:00 Venue: Chaplaincy, Park House Lodge, Whiteknights International Food Market [Semester 1 & 2 Teaching Weeks] Time: 11:00 - 15:00 Venue: Seating Areas between Park House and Eat at the Square Italian Conversation Club: INTERMEDIATE [Semester 2 Week 1-3, 5-11] Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Venue: Archaeology Building 113, Whiteknights Italian Conversation Club: ADVANCED [Semester 2 Week 1-3, 5-11] Time: 12:00 - 13:00 Venue: Edith Morley Building 257, Whiteknights Reading Museum Surgery Time: 12:00 - 16:00 Venue: Reading Museum, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH Life Tools for ALL Students Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Venue: HYBRID - ONLINE and Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights Ask the Academic English Team Time: 13:00 -14:00 Venue: Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights Life Tools for ALL Students: Learners' Mindset [Semester 2] Time: 15:00 - 15:30 Venue: ONLINE and/or In-Person in the Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights She+Choir Reading Time: 18:00 - 20:00 Venue: The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST Buddy Up! Weekly Student Hangout Time: 18:00 - 20:00 Venue: Location updated every week - check Buddy Up's socials for updates World Groove CIC Djembe Drumming Circle Workshop Time: From 18:30 Venue: South Reading Community Centre, 252 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7QA Price: £5.00 minimum donation Sahaja Yoga: Guided Meditation Classes Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Venue: Oddfellows Hall, 118b Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7NQ Third Culture Kids Society Events [Semester 1] Time: 18:30 - 21:00 Venue: Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights Meeple of Reading: Thursday Night Gaming Meet-Ups Time: 20:00 - 23:00 Venue: Reading Ukrainian Community Centre (RUCC), 21 Sidmouth Street, Reading, RG1 4QZ Price: £5.00 (First session FREE)
Friday	Ask the Academic English Team Time: 13:00 -14:00 Venue: Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights Friday Get-Togethers - Every 2 Weeks Time: 14:00 -16:00 (Semester 1) and 15:00 - 17:00 (Semester 2). Venue: Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building 230, Whiteknights See timetable for exact dates and times. These happen more frequently for seasonal and cultural celebrations. City Life Drawing Time:19:00 - 21:00 Venue: Reading Biscuit Factory, Queen's Walk, Reading, RG1 7QE Price: £8.50 The Butler Open Mic Night! Time: From 19:30 Venue: The Butler, 85/91 Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7DS
Saturday	READING Artisan & Farmers' Market Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Venue: Station Hill, Friars Walk, Reading, RG1 1HR Reading Board Games Society: Saturday Games @ The Dairy - Every 2 Weeks Time: 13:00 - 18:00 Venue: The Dairy, University of Reading, London Road Campus Bayeux Tapestry Tours at Reading Museum Time: 14:00 - 15:00 Venue: Reading Museum, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH Price: £6.00 Halls Events for students living in Halls Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Venue: Changes weekly - See email from Hall Mentors or check the Home at Halls app. Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Reading Comedy Shows Time: 18:00 - 22:00 (Last Entry 19:00; Show begins 19:30) Venue: Sub89 / Popworld, 110-117 Friar Street, Reading, RG11EP Price: From £10.00 (Early Bird)
Sunday	CAVERSHAM Artisan & Farmers' Market Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Venue: Waitrose Carpark, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AY Reading Board Games Society: Sunday Gaming Time: 13:00 - 18:00 Venue: Pentahotel, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7RH Chinese Ink Painting Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Venue: The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST Price: £20.00 per class Every Sunday between the following dates: Spring: 11/1/26 - 29/3/26; Summer: 19/4/26 - 19/7/26; Autumn: 6/9/26 - 29/11/26 Readifolk: Singer / Theme / Guest Nights Time: 20:00 - 22:30 Venue: The Community Hall, Watlington House, 44 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RJ Price: £3.00 / FREE under 25s or £10.00 / £5.00 for 'guest' nights