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University of Reading

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University League Table 2021: 39th

TOWN CENTRE

In or close to the centre of a town

CAMPUS

The university (including student accommodation, teaching, and leisure facilities) is located on one site

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Libraries and information services

BOOKABLE PC / MACS BOOKABLE STUDY SPACES

How is this affected by coronavirus?

The library offers a click-and-collect service and socially-distanced study spaces, plus e-resources and remote support. Study Smart prepares students for blended learning online. A Digital Support Fund can help students access the technology they need. *These provisions may change.

The university library is open 24 hours a day during term time (except Saturday nights).
The university is home to three museums and houses a variety of special collections that students can view and use.
After recent and major refurbishment, the Library provides 1,500 study spaces and a large café.
Students are supported by academic liaison librarians as well as Study Advice and Maths Support teams.

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Other services and facilities

ARTS STUDIO ACCESS TECHNICAL FACILITIES ACCESS LAB ACCESS MUSIC ROOMS ACCESS FAITH SUPPORT CHILDCARE

How is this affected by coronavirus?

Students can access an on-campus non-symptomatic testing facility, which is temporarily housed in the university's SportsPark on Whiteknights campus. An NHS-run test centre for those with symptoms is also available at the university's town-centre campus. *These provisions may change.

Subject-specific facilities are accessible to students on relevant courses, when government guidance allows.

Student support centres

Five support centres on campus provide help with academic issues, money, wellbeing, and more. The university also has dedicated teams for student financial support, international advice, and student welfare.

Faith and cultural services

Reading’s chaplaincy centre welcomes people of all beliefs and offers a signposting service for all faiths. There is also a Muslim prayer centre on campus, and atheist/humanist/secularist, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh societies.

Financial advice

Guidance on funding is available to students before they start at the university from Reading’s Student Financial Support team, and money advice from Students' Union advisers.

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Sports facilities

SOME FACILITIES CLOSED/DISRUPTED

The SportsPark is operating at reduced capacity, following Covid guidelines. Indoor sport capacity is also reduced.

Booking required for gym and group exercise classes, with reduced time slots. Indoor sport is following Covid guidelines, offering as much training as possible.

See a summary of sports and activities offered below, or search the Sports Table to discover which exercise and facilities are available at each university.

Indoor facilities

On campus

2-court size

Cardio training machines, including rowing machines

Free weights area (squat racks, benches, lifting platforms)

Indoor tennis courts

Resistance training machines

Separate dance/fitness studios

Spin bikes

Squash courts

Off campus

Bouldering facilities

Climbing walls

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Outdoor facilities

On campus

Artificial pitches for football/rugby/hockey etc.

Courts for tennis, or basketball/netball/volleyball etc.

Cricket pitches or facilities

Dedicated outdoor 5-a-side courts

Natural grass American Football pitches

Natural grass football pitches

Natural grass lacrosse pitches

Natural grass rugby league pitches

Natural grass rugby union pitches

Off campus

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