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On this page Student guide Class of 2030 City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
4 entries Sep 21 → Sep 25, 2026
Welcome Week 2026
Sep 28 → Jan 29, 2027
Semester 1 2026-2027 Relevant now
Feb 1 → May 28, 2027
Semester 2 2026-2027
May 31 → Sep 17, 2027
Summer Vacation 2027
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Childs Childs Hall, a high-density modern hall located near the center of the Whiteknights campus. E
Eat at the Square The central food court on the Whiteknights campus offering various international cuisines. J
JCR Junior Common Room, the student-led committee responsible for social events within a specific hall of residence. L
London Road The university's historic secondary campus located closer to Reading town centre. M
Mackinder Mackinder Hall, a large modern hall located in the Park Group area of Whiteknights campus.
Mojo's The main student bar and kitchen located within the Students' Union building. P
Park Eat The primary dining hall and social hub for students living in the Park Group of halls. R
RUDS Reading University Drama Society, one of the oldest and most active performance societies.
RUM Reading University Music, the umbrella organization for various orchestras, choirs, and bands.
RUSU Reading University Students' Union, the central body for student representation and activities. S
St Pat's St Patrick's Hall, a traditional catered hall known for its social community. T
The 21 The frequent 24-hour bus service (Route 21/21a) that connects the Whiteknights campus to the town centre and rail station.
The Dairy A cafe and bar located on the London Road campus, popular with education and architecture students.
The Union Refers specifically to the RUSU building or the nightclub events held there on Wednesday and Saturday nights. W
Wantage Wantage Hall, the university's oldest hall of residence, often associated with a traditional collegiate feel.
Whiteknights The main, award-winning parkland campus where most teaching and halls are located. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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Blackboard The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where lecturers post course materials and students submit assignments.
Campus Card The official student ID used for library access, printing, and as a payment card for on-campus catering.
Carrington The Carrington Building, which houses central student services including careers and financial support.
eat_at_the_square Eat at the Square
Edith Morley The main building for Humanities and Social Sciences, frequently referred to by its old name, HumSS.
JJ Thomson The building housing the School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences.
Palmer The Palmer Building, a major hub for large-scale lectures and exams.
park_eat Park Eat
RISIS The Reading Information System for Students, used for module registration, viewing grades, and updating personal info.
st_patrick_s St Patrick's
The Co-op The full-service supermarket located on campus within the Students' Union building.
the_dairy The Dairy
wantage_dining Wantage Dining Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027.
How much campus context is included? 16 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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Campus News Latest updates from The University of Reading
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Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at The University of Reading
The Ageing Brain with Dr Samrah Ahmed October 22, 2026
A public lecture exploring how the brain changes as we age, examining dementia risk and brain health.
University of Reading Community Forum - Autumn 2026 October 22, 2026
A chance to find out about the University's community activity, share views, and connect with University staff.
Public Lecture: Yuan Yang MP October 23, 2026
A lecture by Yuan Yang MP on 'Why Democracy Needs You' and the importance of individual voices in democracy.
Undergraduate Autumn Open Day November 7, 2026
An opportunity for prospective students to meet academics, tour facilities, and explore campus life.
Annual Armistice Lecture: The Entente at the End November 10, 2026
Dr Chris Kempshall explores the Allied experience of 1918 and how soldiers viewed one another.
Supporting Boys and Young Men in a Changing World November 10, 2026
Presented by the PACT Network and Male Allies UK, exploring the impact of AI and social media on masculinity.
Armistice Day Service of Memorial November 11, 2026
A brief service to remember those who made the sacrifice for their country and university community members who passed away.
More Than Words with Professor Federico Faloppa November 18, 2026
A public lecture on the power of language to divide and unite.
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