Welcome to the University of Reading
become a champion
Become a University Community Champion and play an important role in supporting the University of Reading through the promotion of its activity, events and information relevant to our local community.
students in the community
We work closely with local authorities and police teams to help our students integrate with the community and to tackle neighbourhood issues, particularly in relation to waste and noise.
Find out more about students in the community and what to do if you have a neighbourhood complaint.
Celebration of volunteering
The event brings together colleagues, students, alumni and community partners to award, showcase and celebrate those who have gone above and beyond to volunteer on campus or in their local community.
Discover the 2024 Celebration of Volunteering winners within six different award categories
Work with our students
Each year, many of our students give up their time to volunteer with local organisations and charities. Throughout the course of their studies, many students also decide to undertake internships with professionals through our Reading Internship Scheme.
Get in touch if you want a volunteering opportunity promoted to our students, or find out how to offer an internship to a student.
shinfield and arborfield communities
The University of Reading has been a part of the communities of Shinfield and Arborfield for many years.
Operating Hall Farm and other land in the area, the University's positive impact on the local economy has long been established. As time has passed, we have sought new ways to use our land for the benefit of the local people and the environment.
Discover our work within the Shinfield and Arborfield communities
Meet the team
The community team at the University of Reading are small but mighty. There are many staff across different departments at the University that work with the local community.
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Molli Cleaver, Community Relations Manager Molli started this role in May 2022 but has been at the University since 2016. Prior to this she has worked in the Commercial Function at the University, was Reading University Students’ Union President 2019/20 and an undergraduate student at the University from 2016 to 2019.
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Liz Butler, Neighbourhood Complaints Officer Liz is likely to be the first person you’ll speak to when you contact the University about a Neighbourhood Complaint. Liz has been in the role since January 2021, but prior to that has held positions within the higher education sector over her career. Liz’s hours are normally 7:30 - 13:30 on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow Sally is a key driving force in working with local communities to understand the issues that matter to them most through community-led research. Sally was responsible for setting up the Whitley Researchers, a partnership between Whitley Community Development Association, local residents and the University of Reading, empowering local residents to conduct their own research, voice their own needs and devise solutions to local issues.
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Alice Mpofu-Coles, Community Action Research Assistant Alice works with Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow, and the University’s Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Dr Alan Laville on the EDI strategy, Community Engagement, Inclusion, and other community research projects. She recently finished her PhD research on Identity, Intergenerational & Transnationalism of young immigrants from Zimbabwe in Human Geography.
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Molli Cleaver, Community Relations Manager Molli started this role in May 2022 but has been at the University since 2016. Prior to this she has worked in the Commercial Function at the University, was Reading University Students’ Union President 2019-20 and an undergraduate student at the University from 2016-19. |
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Liz Butler, Neighbourhood Complaints Officer Liz is likely to be the first person you’ll speak to when you contact the University about a Neighbourhood Complaint. Liz has been in the role since January 2021, but prior to that has held positions within the higher education sector over her career. Liz’s hours are normally 7.30-1.30 Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. |
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Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow Sally is a key driving force in working with local communities to understand the issues that matter to them most through community-led research. Sally was responsible for setting up the Whitley Researchers, a partnership between Whitley Community Development Association, local residents and the University of Reading, empowering local residents to conduct their own research, voice their own needs and devise solutions to local issues. |
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Alice Mpofu-Coles, Community Action Research Assistant – Alice works with Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow, and the University’s Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Dr Alan Laville on the EDI strategy, Community Engagement, Inclusion, and other community research projects. She recently finished her PhD research on Identity, Intergenerational & Transnationalism of young immigrants from Zimbabwe in Human Geography. |
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Molli Cleaver, Community Relations Manager Molli started this role in May 2022 but has been at the University since 2016. Prior to this she has worked in the Commercial Function at the University, was Reading University Students’ Union President 2019-20 and an undergraduate student at the University from 2016-19. |
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Liz Butler, Neighbourhood Complaints Officer Liz is likely to be the first person you’ll speak to when you contact the University about a Neighbourhood Complaint. Liz has been in the role since January 2021, but prior to that has held positions within the higher education sector over her career. Liz’s hours are normally 7.30-1.30 Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. |
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Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow Sally is a key driving force in working with local communities to understand the issues that matter to them most through community-led research. Sally was responsible for setting up the Whitley Researchers, a partnership between Whitley Community Development Association, local residents and the University of Reading, empowering local residents to conduct their own research, voice their own needs and devise solutions to local issues. |
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Alice Mpofu-Coles, Community Action Research Assistant Alice works with Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow, and the University’s Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Dr Alan Laville on the EDI strategy, Community Engagement, Inclusion, and other community research projects. She recently finished her PhD research on Identity, Intergenerational & Transnationalism of young immigrants from Zimbabwe in Human Geography. |
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Molli Cleaver, Community Relations Manager Molli started this role in May 2022 but has been at the University since 2016. Prior to this she has worked in the Commercial Function at the University, was Reading University Students’ Union President 2019-20 and an undergraduate student at the University from 2016-19. |
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Liz Butler, Neighbourhood Complaints Officer Liz is likely to be the first person you’ll speak to when you contact the University about a Neighbourhood Complaint. Liz has been in the role since January 2021, but prior to that has held positions within the higher education sector over her career. Liz’s hours are normally 7.30-1.30 Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. |
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Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow Sally is a key driving force in working with local communities to understand the issues that matter to them most through community-led research. Sally was responsible for setting up the Whitley Researchers, a partnership between Whitley Community Development Association, local residents and the University of Reading, empowering local residents to conduct their own research, voice their own needs and devise solutions to local issues. |
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Alice Mpofu-Coles, Community Action Research Assistant Alice works with Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans, Associate Professor in Human Geography and Public Engagement with Community Research Fellow, and the University’s Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Dr Alan Laville on the EDI strategy, Community Engagement, Inclusion, and other community research projects. She recently finished her PhD research on Identity, Intergenerational & Transnationalism of young immigrants from Zimbabwe in Human Geography. |
get in touch
If you have any questions, ideas or concerns, please phone +44 (0) 118 3783279 or +44 (0) 118 3783577, or email our Community Engagement Team.
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Subjects A-B
Subjects C-E
Subjects F-G
Subjects H-M
Subjects N-T
Subjects U-Z
Subjects A-C
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Ancient History
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business (Post-Experience)
- Business and Management (Pre-Experience)
- Classics and Ancient History
- Climate Science
- Computer Science
- Construction Management and Engineering
- Consumer Behaviour
- Creative Enterprise
Subjects D-G
- Data Science
- Dietetics
- Digital Business
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Engineering
- English Language and Applied Linguistics
- English Literature
- Environmental Sciences
- Film, Theatre and Television
- Finance
- Food and Nutritional Sciences
- Geography and Environmental Science
- Graphic Design
Subjects H-P
Subjects A-B
Subjects C-E
Subjects F-G
Subjects H-M
Subjects N-T
Subjects U-Z
We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.