Enhance your degree and University experience by participating in the many extracurricular opportunities available to Undergraduate students at Reading. Do more of what you enjoy or step out of your comfort zone to try something new. Gain experience and maximise your employability by developing skills in addition to those you develop through your studies.
Our handy timeline presents all opportunities in one place with a guide to the starting and opening times to help you plan your year.
First years
Study smart: Our Free online course will prepare you for the best possible start to your studies here.
Learn a language: Choose from 10 different languages to start as a beginner or at a more advanced level.
Reading Students’ Union Elections: Boost your network and confidence whilst representing students’ interest on your course, in your school and in your students’ union.
Reading Students' Union Give it a Go Sessions: Sports Clubs and Societies run Give It a Go taster sessions at the start of each year so you can try as many as you like before becoming a member. Find out which Clubs and Societies are available.
Partnerships in Learning & Teaching (PLanT): Do you have an idea to enhance teaching and learning in your school/dept? Apply for funding to support your project
Professional placement year: Apply now for an opportunity to gain professional work experience on a year-long placement
Reading Students’ Union main elections: Nominate yourself for a paid full-time officer role or one of the voluntary part-time roles, including officers and students trustees
Study abroad: Spend some time studying or working abroad (deadline end of jan)
Middle years
Reading Students’ Union elections: Boost your network and confidence whilst representing students’ interest on your course, in your school and in your Students’ Union.
Reading Students' Union Give it a Go Sessions: Sports Clubs and Societies run Give It a Go taster sessions at the start of each year so you can try as many as you like before becoming a member. Find out which Clubs and Societies are available.
Partnerships in learning and teaching (PLanT): Do you have an idea to enhance teaching and learning in your School/Dept? Apply for funding to support your project.
Professional placement year: Apply now for an opportunity to gain professional work experience on a year-long placement.
Study Abroad: Spend some time studying or working abroad (Deadline end of Jan)
Peer Assisted learning: Apply to lead informal sessions for students in younger years to help better understand lecture content in modules you’ve already taken.
Reading Students’ Union main elections: Nominate yourself for a paid full-time officer role or one of the voluntary part-time roles, including officers and students trustees.
Study Abroad: Spend some time studying or working abroad (deadline end of Jan).
STaR Mentor: Apply to help support new students transition to university life before and during their start at Reading.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities programme (UROP): Get hands-on research experience by working on projects alongside academic staff.
Final year
Thrive mentoring: You chat to and learn from a professional career mentor.
Reading Students’ Union Elections: Boost your network and confidence whilst representing students’ interest on your course, in your school and in your students’ union.
Reading Students' Union Give it a Go Sessions: Sports Clubs and Societies run Give It a Go taster sessions at the start of each year so you can try as many as you like before becoming a member. Find out which Clubs and Societies are available.
Partnerships in Learning & Teaching (PLanT): Do you have an idea to enhance teaching and learning in your school/dept? Apply for funding to support your project.
All years, all year round
Broaden your experience or even take on a position of responsibility to enhance your CV with Reading Student Union societies.