University of Reading Community Forum

The University of Reading are excited to welcome you to the Summer Community Forum 2024.

Hosted by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, this is your opportunity to find out more about the University and Reading Student Union's community activity, share your feedback on our work and raise any challenges which can be addressed directly.

Come along to connect with University staff and build stronger relationships to encourage better collaboration between the University and the local area.

The event includes a BBQ and refreshments.

This event is free and open to anyone in the local community.

You must register for a free ticket to attend the Community Forum

Programme:

Doors open from 18.00

18.00-18.30- welcome and arrival, food to be served.

1 8.30-18.35 - welcome from the Vice Chancellor.

1 8.35-19.00 - update on how the University has responded to feedback from the Autumn Community Forum alongside progress on the strategy.

19.00-19.10 - Reading Students' Union update.

19.10-20.20 - group-led panel discussion

You will be invited to discuss and agree questions on your table that you would like to pose to the panel.

Panel will be formed of:

University Chancellor, Paul Lindley

University Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort

Reading Borough Council representative

Wokingham Borough Council representative

Thames Valley Police representative

20.20-20.30 - close from the Vice Chancellor.

Location - the Community Forum is being held at The Meadow Suite, Park House Whiteknights Campus.

Building number 8 on the map - Campuses Map & Key (reading.ac.uk)

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Parking - we would encourage the use of public transport where possible.

Sat nav postcode Whiteknights Campus is RG6 6UR.

All car parks on Whiteknights Campus are free to park in after 5pm. The closest car parks to The Meadow Suite are Car Parks 10 and 15.

Public transport - the 21 bus route runs regularly between Lower Earley, the town centre and University, with a stop on Whiteknights Campus.

Dietary requirements and allergies - if you have any dietary requirements or allergies please let us know by emailing [email protected] by Tuesday 28 May.

Environmental sustainability - cups will provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own reusable cup to support the environmental sustainability of the event.

If you have any questions about the Community Forum please get in touch by emailing [email protected].

If you experience any cold or flu symptoms on the day or have tested positive for COVID-19 we kindly ask that you do not attend.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Meadow Suite, The Meadow Suite, Reading, United Kingdom