‘The little girl could not sleep because her thoughts were way too deep, her mind had gone out for a stroll and fallen down the rabbit hole.”– Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, 1865. At my first supervision session in 2022, one of my supervisors said to me your Ph.D. project will take you places you […]
Each year, the Fairbrother showcase celebrates excellent doctoral research from across the university. This year, two of our brilliant doctoral researchers, Luke Walters and Dr Anne Jeavons, presented their work at the event, held at the Reading Biscuit Factory, an independent cinema and community space in the town centre. Here, Luke and Anne reflect on […]
Students may have already had their fill of advice this assessment season, both in revision sessions and from the university centrally. From general exam guidance to the past paper archive, there are a lot of resources on the university website to help you as you navigate take-home exams. In light of this deluge of information, […]
‘The idea of living in a neighbourhood…appears virtually to have no connection with any responsibility for its good government in the mind of the average housewife.’[1] The theme of ‘inspire inclusion’ for Women’s History Month is a welcome opportunity to reassess the portrayal of inter-war working-class women who moved to the suburbs. According to many […]
Undergraduate Open Days
We typically hold Undergraduate Open Days in June and October each year. These events offer an opportunity to speak to students and lecturers from all our courses, enjoy talks, and find out more about University life.
Master's events
These events typically include live presentations from academic staff on our different master's courses, live chat with staff and students, and lots of other useful digital resources.
