News and events for the year 2019
January
- Open Research Award launches
- Library set for next stage of refurbishment
- University's UG campaign at Reading station
- UG student survey briefing sessions this month
- Welcome Back Week: 21-25 January
- Notification of an industrial action ballot
- Henley Business Angels
- PLanT Projects Scheme award winners 2018/19
- Teaching & Learning Conference 2019
- Laurie Butler leaving University for new role
- New year, new In Brief
- Voluntary Redundancy Scheme now open
- We are what we eat: or are we?
- University Research Fellowships launched
- Chancellor's Awards 2017-18
- T&L update: TEF, academic tutoring, and inclusive teaching materials
- Research Staff Conference 2019
- Reminder: Have you downloaded Callmy Alert app?
- Welcome Back Week: 21-25 January
- Library Refurbishment Update
- The University becomes a 2019 Stonewall Top 100 Employer
- University Collaborative Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching & Learning
- Celebrating Staff Success in Achieving HEA Fellowship through the FLAIR Framework
- Strategic funding of six new research projects through the Research Endowment Trust Fund
- Holocaust Memorial Day
- Head of School vacancies - SPCLS and IoE
- Becoming an LGBT+ Ally, and Other Events through LGBT+ History Month
- Springboard Women's Development Programme
- Snow forecast: campus open as usual
- Chinese New Year 2019: Year of the Pig
- University restructuring portering and some catering services
- Accommodation and conference facilities available on campus
- Module selection for 2019/20
- Snow update: disruption possible
February
- Campus open but no teaching today
- University to launch new scheme for public art
- Snow update: Friday 1 February 15:30
- Search for missing student on campus
- Update from Acting Vice-Chancellor
- Gathering in hope: A vigil for Daniel
- Launch of University Teaching and Learning Enhancement Projects Mini Award Scheme
- Police activity on the campus
- Update on police investigation
- Daniel Williams: update from Acting Vice-Chancellor
- Open in Practice conference and Open Research Award
- Teaching & Learning and Research highlights - January 2019
- Review Group recommends merger of Modern Languages and IWLP
- CMISGo online room booking
- REF 2021: Dianne Berry's open letter on equality and diversity
- University response to The Guardian article
- Reduced water pressure on Whiteknights campus
- Botanical University Challenge
- Health and Life Science building crane removal
- Head of School vacancies - SAGES and SPEIR
- Books of condolence for Daniel Williams
- Thames Valley Police confirm missing student found
- Learning languages for a healthy brain
- Congratulations to our 2019 National Teaching Fellowship nominees
- Albert Wolters public lecture 2019
- New project to introduce Lecture Capture
- Space Blitz: public lecture on 27 February
- Springboard: "a support mechanism in my professional and personal life"
- Official opening of Slingo Lecture Theatre
- Ben Pedley Award winner announced
- Car parking for colleagues limited during Visit Day
- Head of School vacancy: Chemistry Food & Pharmacy
- "Universities are lucky to be under the microscope"
- Car parking restricted by Broadoak Place
- Update on Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Open Research Award deadline and Open in Practice conference
- UCU ballot update: No industrial action this term
- Library Refurbishment Update
- Provision of generic exams feedback approved by UBTLSE for 2018/19 onwards
- Robert Van de Noort appointed Vice-Chancellor
- We can forge our existing strengths into a stronger institution: Robert
- Springboard: "building confidence in my new role and myself"
- New water and local free range eggs
March
- Summer Graduation volunteers
- Head of School vacancies: Law and Humanities
- University Mental Health Day 2019
- What is Public Art?
- University partners with community scheme on green energy
- Spotlight on Success - February 2019
- just IMAGINE if... winner announced
- NUIST ranked joint 27th Chinese university
- Health and Life Sciences building update
- Research Engagement and Impact Awards 2019 are open
- TEF Subject Pilot 2018/19 statements submitted to OfS
- University Mental Health Day 2019
- Springboard: "a free exchange which is refreshing and liberating"
- International Women's Day 2019 - #BalanceforBetter
- Joint statement from University and UCU
- Language for Resilience exhibition comes to the Library
- Event Highlights March 2019
- Retention of HR Excellence in Research Award
- Reading Half Marathon: Sunday 17 March 2019
- The Cole Museum of Zoology is Moving
- Vice-Chancellor's address to Senate
- Public Reading of the Iliad
- Launch of University Teaching Fellowship Scheme 2018/19
- People Plan Programme: "it's about much more than just good communication"
- Towards a 'University for Reading'
- Progress on Gender Pay Gap as more women progress in academic roles
- Springboard programme - applications close on Friday
- Library Refurbishment Update
- Prizes for outstanding early career research
- Council approval for Modern Languages merger
- Standing in Solidarity with New Zealand
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- Changes to parking monitoring from 1 April
- Open Research Award shortlist announced and Open in Practice conference
- New Heads for SPCLS, SAGES, SPEIR and IOE announced
- Universities Superannuation Scheme update
- Do you use an Apple device at work?
- Unique EU-wide partnership drives interdisciplinary excellence at Reading
- MyID site offline 26-29 March for upgrade
- Open Doors UK event at the Health and Life Sciences building
- Stonewall LGBT Role Models Programme
- University Collaborative Awards for Teaching & Learning winner 2018/19
- Call for proposals: Research Endowment Trust Fund Open Fund 2019/20
- ReadyBike bicycle hire scheme ends 31 March
- "We will continue to be a globally engaged institution"
- Spotlight on Success - March 2019
April
- Student Services Staff Shadowing Scheme launches
- Event Highlights April 2019
- Vice-Chancellor's briefing sessions
- Campus Commerce wins at TUCO competition
- Health and Life Sciences building update
- Army partnership to enhance development of University recruits
- Results of the 2018 Staff Survey
- Director of Campus Commerce honoured by The Institute of Directors
- People Plan Programme - change management update
- Update on relationship between University and the NIRD Trust
- Help us with gender equality planning
- Library Refurbishment Update
- Time for a 'Get Together'
- Online courses to support successful learning in schools
- Message from the Vice-Chancellor: What does Reading mean to you?
- Highlights from T&L: Academic Tutor toolkit, new Principles of Partnership, and more...
- Library Refurbishment Update
- Register for summer graduation and robe hire
- Students and Staff are invited to Pause for Sri Lanka
- Changes at University of Reading Malaysia
- New Diversity and Inclusion elearning course
- Support our LGBT+ staff and students on and around IDAHOBiT Day
- Additional Vice-Chancellor's briefing session
- Darren Browne is University's new Commercial Director
- Spotlight on Success - April 2019
- Strategy consultation now open
- Health and Life Sciences building update
May
- Athena SWAN: Tell us whether harassment and bullying reporting works for you
- REF 2021: draft 'Code of Practice' and briefing sessions
- University Research Fellowships awarded in arts, humanities and social sciences
- Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins 5 May
- 'Get Together' for coffee, brunch or lunch
- People Plan Programme - new staff learning and development system
- Join focus groups to develop our next Gender Equality Action Plan
- Event Highlights May 2019
- IT Survey: Let us know how we did this year
- Network Week - Women at Reading
- Network Week - Harassment Advisor Network
- University Teaching & Learning Enhancement Projects: Mini Award Winners 2019
- Network Week - Staff Disability Network
- Supporting our LGBT+ Staff and Students
- RUSU Partnership in Teaching & Learning Showcase
- Network Week - LGBT+ Network
- People Plan Programme - "Working to fine tune what behaviours we expect from each other"
- Network Week - Our networks
- New Heads of School for Law, Humanities and SCFP
- Wolfenden Lecture: Our Trans Lives
- People Plan Programme - new staff learning and development system
- Ellie to leave the University; changes to Diversity Dean role
- Launch of regional Race Equality and Cultural Harmony Network
- Artists and architects come together in Urban Room
- National Pay Bargaining update
- Enzo to provide Global Strategy update on 21 May
- Library refurbishment update
- Enrolling on training courses via Employee Self Service to end
- Academic Partner and Advisory Group Members for online courses
- Health and Life Sciences building update
- Global Accessibility Awareness Day
- Reminder: Athena SWAN: Tell us whether harassment and bullying reporting works for you
- Vice-Chancellor: League tables and embracing 'excellence'
- International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
- Reminder: Enzo to provide Global Strategy update on 21 May
- St Patrick's Hall planning application appeal rejected
- Enrolling on training courses via Employee Self Service ended
- Invitation to Staff Summer Gathering 2019
- Reminder: Enzo to provide Global Strategy update on 21 May
- Join focus groups to develop our next Gender Equality Action Plan
- Get Together: "A great way to meet new people"
- Repair works on Whiteknights Road
- Gas leak in URS Building
- Update on Voluntary Redundancy Scheme
- No PO, no payment from 1 June
- Essential tree works
- Supply restored to buildings following gas leak
- Library refurbishment: change to access
- IT Survey: Let us know how we did this year
- Building an ever more global University
- People Plan Programme - UoRLearn
- Big Band Big Lunch
- Spotlight on Success - May 2019
- Vice-Chancellor responds to Augar report
- Marvellous Mums and Marvellous Me programmes
June
- EU student funding continued for 2020/21
- Event Highlights June 2019
- Changes to purchase cards
- Wellbeing Peer Support
- Academic Tutor System recognised as 'sector-leading'
- Health and Life Sciences Topping Out Ceremony
- EMA Programme Team wins Blackboard Catalyst Award for 'Optimising Student Experience'
- New diversity in the workplace network launched
- World-changing research up for Impact Awards.
- People Plan Programme: "Creating a safe space where all suggestions are welcome"
- Hannah Cloke awarded OBE in Queen's Birthday Honours list
- Occupational Health Manager recognised by Queen's Nursing Institute
- Gold medal for University student at Chelsea Flower Show
- University seeking to appoint PVC (Academic Planning & Resource)
- Vice-Chancellor: How league tables can reflect our ambitions
- Register to attend conference on international foundation programmes
- A Thousand Words: Student Life Through a Lens
- Parking on Open Day
- Father's Day: colleagues share parental leave experiences
- Work begins on new languages and cultures department
- #madeatreading: Reading leading the fight against environmental threats
- #madeatreading: University hits 40% carbon reduction milestone
- Library refurbishment update
- #madeatreading: Saving wildlife with the latest science
- Changes at University of Reading Malaysia
- Vice-Chancellor: We need to work together on pensions
- #madeatreading: University builds community partnerships to help environment
- Learning Capture Project update: plans for 2019/2020
- #madeatreading: Show your stripes for climate science
- Strategic funding of four new research projects
- Staff Disability Network coffee morning
- Vice-Chancellor's June 2019 report to Senate
- New interactive financial support platform
- Health and Life Sciences building update
- New IT Service Desk on first floor of Library
- GlobalFest 2019: Engage in Globalisation - Wednesday 10 July
- Spotlight on Success - June 2019
- Find out how to engage with Parliament - POST training course
August
- Health and Life Sciences Building - change of perimeter
- Whiteknights House lift continues to be out of service
- GlobalFest: what does internationalisation mean to us?
- Event Highlight August 2019
- Funding available for diversity initiatives
- Library refurbishment update
- Be part of Wellbeing Week
- 2019 National Teaching Fellows announced
- Library to host this year's Clearing
- Wokingham Road closure 12-16 August
- Athena SWAN: focus on career development
- Strategy Development - how do we express ourselves?
- Join us in support of Reading Pride 2019
- Reading Film Theatre logo competition
- Rob Jackson to join the University of Birmingham
- Single use cup numbers decrease across University
- Vice-Chancellor's message on Clearing
- Waste materials sculpture to be created on campus
- Changes to the Staff Portal and In Brief
- Thank you from the VC for those involved in confirmation and clearing
- Join us in support of Reading Pride 2019
- Environmental science students visit NUIST
- Reminder: apply for Aurora women's leadership programme by 30 August
- Agresso upgrade - system unavailable
- New University organisational chart published
- Athena SWAN: submit survey on career development by 31 August
- Reminder: Agresso unavailable
- Changes made to delivered catering
- Study Smart course starts third run
- Health and Life Sciences building update
- Inquest into student death
- Event Highlights September 2019
July
- Athena SWAN: join focus groups on Family Leave
- Event Highlights July 2019
- Health and Life Science building - rerouting of cables
- All services relocate to main Library building
- Parking charges increase and changes to Pay & Display parking
- Reduced SportsPark membership now available
- National Student Survey 2019 results
- Funding available for diversity initiatives
- Director of Campus Commerce wins Catey award
- National Meadows Day at Langley Mead
- Yes, branch campuses are worth it
- #MadeAtReading: Wellbeing starts with us
- Staff car parking limited during Graduation on 16, 17, 18 and 19 July
- #MadeAtReading: Wellbeing on campus
- #MadeAtReading: Wellbeing Wednesday
- Cole Museum closed for the summer
- #MadeAtReading: making connections
- #MadeAtReading: Keep on learning
- Health and Life Sciences building update
- Royal County of Berkshire Show 2019
- 2019 University Teaching Fellowship winners
- Mark Fellowes appointed PVC (Academic Planning & Resource)
- You can use Amazon lockers in Halls
- University retains 'First Class' rating in People & Planet League
- Summer accommodation in Reading
- Applications invited for Aurora women's leadership programme
- Applications invited for LGBT Leadership programme
- Update on Strategy development - consultation feedback
- Animal research: What links climate change and heart disease?
- Join research committees at the University
- Data breach at Lancaster and cyber security
- Hot weather: Guidance from Health & Safety Services
- Spotlight on Success - July 2019
- Join us in support of Reading Pride 2019
- Student Information Systems team wins coveted award
- Help us to decide our coffee future
- PVC (Global Engagement) to leave University in September
September
- Spotlight on Success - August 2019
- The University and RUSU at Reading Pride 2019
- Agresso is now available
- Be a part of Wellbeing Week
- Professor Gavin Brooks to leave in December
- Triple Times Higher Education Awards shortlisting
- University Appoints First Muslim Chaplain
- New Director of Foundation Studies appointed
- University Open Day for prospective students
- REF 2021 Code of Practice approved
- Time for another 'Get Together'
- Distinguished Volunteer Award: Help us recognise outstanding volunteers
- Upgrade to Windows 10 by end of Autumn term
- Reading ranked 29 in UK by THE World University Rankings
- Appointments to new research committees
- Personal Titles Academic Promotion Process 2019/20
- Head of School vacancy: School of Biological Sciences
- Take some time for you in 'Wellbeing Week'
- Down tools in support of climate action
- REF 2021 - Voluntary declaration of personal circumstances
- Dean for Diversity and Inclusion secondment opportunity
- Research bites: lunchtime talks, 30 Sept - 9 Oct
- Music at Reading: Autumn Term
- Helen Bilton joins Online Courses team as Academic Partner
- Brexit and Settled Status
- Discover the benefits of cycling to work
- Teaching & Learning highlights: update from Professor Gavin Brooks
- Important information about Welcome Week: 19-27 September
- BAME leadership development - applications invited
- Join our Parent and Family Network
- Implementing new accessibility regulations
- Library open following major refurbishment
- Vice-Chancellor's start of term message
- Reading rises in Good University Guide
- JobFest and Careers Fairs this autumn
- Stonewall Workplace Equality Index - help us improve our workplace
- Volunteers needed for October Open Days
- National Pay Bargaining update
- Success for University rowers
- Health and Life Sciences building update
- Spotlight on Success - September 2019
- VC leads University delegation to China
- REF 2021 - personal circumstances deadline 11 October 2019
- Reminder: Personal Titles Academic Promotion Process 2019/20
October
- Yucky vegetables! Parent and Family Network tackle fussy eating
- Event Highlights: October 2019
- Black History Month events at the University
- New Student Progress Dashboard now available
- RUSU Excellence Awards - nominations open early and with a twist
- Welcome Week: proud to see our community at work
- Celebrating Teaching and Learning 2019
- World Mental Health Day - time to reflect on our wellbeing
- Online courses reach one million enrolments
- Reminder: Changes to catering
- Vice-Chancellor's briefing sessions
- University takes next step on environmental ambitions
- Volunteers needed for December Graduation ceremonies
- Athena SWAN success for STEMM schools
- REF Circumstances: deadline for applications extended
- Today is World Mental Health Day
- Further success for University rowers
- Research and Innovation: highlights from PVCs
- Drugs & Alcohol Action Partnership launched
- Share your views in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index
- Weekly opportunities to reflect
- PLanT Projects funding scheme open
- PGT Curriculum Review in Practice
- Could your research benefit from undergraduate collaboration?
- Water supply at Whiteknights campus back to normal
- Call for proposals: RETF Open Fund 2019/20
- Applications invited for Pro-Vice-Chancellor roles
- Communicating with Teams awareness sessions
- Updated Brexit FAQs and EU Settlement Scheme drop-in sessions
- Callmy Alert: have you downloaded the app?
- Science Minister backs plan for European weather centre
- Matt Rodda MP: advice surgeries on campus
- University signs Researcher Development Concordat
- The Senate Committee for the Arts first funding call open
- BAME leadership development programmes: apply by 4 November
- Stonewall Workplace Equality Index: share your views by Friday
- Work on University phone lines on 28 October
- Health and Life Sciences building update
- New UKRI funding to address big food challenges
- Get Heard: discuss and debate with the Staff Forum
- University makes solid progress against environmental targets
- Reminder: Communicating with Teams awareness sessions
- Nominations to Class 6 of the Council 2019
- Equality in workplace responsibility of all managers
- Apply for School and Function event funding
- REF 2021: declaration of personal circumstances deadline
- Our commitment to inclusivity reinforced through #NeverOK
- Phil Dash to head School of Biological Sciences
- New Web Accessibility Statement
- Spotlight on Success: October 2019
- Brexit update: Important information for colleagues
- Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence 2020
- Take part in debate ahead of UK elections
- Friday's surgery with Matt Rodda last of this term
November
- Proposals wanted for RETF Open Fund 2019/20
- Events Highlights: November
- Open Research Handbook and case studies now available
- Reminder: volunteers needed for Graduation ceremonies
- UCU ballot update: possible industrial action
- National Teaching Fellowship and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence
- People Plan Programme: piloting new change management processes
- New strategy our chance to be bold: Vice-Chancellor
- Work on University phone lines on 7 November
- Wellbeing Peer Support
- Have you tried Park Eat yet?
- UCU industrial action scheduled this term
- Could you be the next University Council member?
- We can be Heroes
- We can be Heroes, 23 November
- Armistice Day memorial service
- Catering, Hotel and Conference Services department win award
- Multi-factor authentication for Office applications from 10 December
- Allan Laville appointed the new D&I Dean
- Communicating with Teams - London Road and Greenlands sessions
- 'Be A Mate': our alcohol-awareness campaign
- Food menu relaunch at Park House
- Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Phone line disruption over the weekend
- Apply for Research Output Prize 2020
- Industrial action commencing 25 November - message from HR Director
- Register for University's General Election Debate
- Funding available for diversity and inclusion initiatives
- British Museum-UoR Joint Development Fund
- Transgender Day of Remembrance
- New structures for interdisciplinary research
- Zero Waste Society clothes swap
- Help the University win 'Money Smartest University' crown
- Work on University phones lines
- University launches first Diversity Calendar
- Ethical Christmas Market and Christmas lights switch on
- Election to the University Council
- #VotePlanet: The University puts environment at centre of General Election
- NTF/CATE scheme expressions of interest - reminder
- UCU industrial action: Message from the Vice-Chancellor
- Evaluation and Impact Framework for teaching, learning and the student experience
- Get Heard: Join us for a chat about communication
- Obituary: Andrew Palmer
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme Showcase
- Spotlight on Success: November 2019
December
- 'Phishing' campaign indicates we must be more vigilant
- Events Highlights: December
- University Christmas carol service
- Success for University rowers
- Parveen Yaqoob appointed Deputy VC; Elizabeth McCrum and Julian Park Pro-VC (Education)
- University Council election: voting closes 9 December
- Multi-factor authentication for Microsoft Office
- Staff car parking limited during Graduation on 12 and 13 December
- University Christmas Card
- Familiarise yourself with 'Prevent' policies
- End of strike action message from Vice-Chancellor
- Recruitment of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International and Student Experience)
- Dan Fernbank named Public Sector Energy Manager of the Year 2019
- University Carol Service raises funds for charities
- James Magee elected into University Council
- Lake safety review
- Contestants wanted for Radio 4 quiz show
- Call-out for Public Art Commission
- Baby llama wins research openness award
- Tree maintenance and road closures over Christmas
- Christmas closure 2019: key dates and services
- New Agriculture lab: work begins early January
- Springboard Women's Development Programme
- Applications invited for Head of School (SAPD)
- Teaching and Learning Conference
- End of year message from the Vice-Chancellor
- Health and Life Science building - laying of new cables
- Get Heard: campus communities
- Christmas chart hopes for University Archaeology technician