ABOUT USPioneers of People and Sustainability
The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. Home to innovation, the university pushes academic boundaries and leads social change, both locally and internationally.
Our four guiding principles form the foundation of our strategy:
- a genuine love of learning
- creating new knowledge
- embracing and celebrating diversity of people and ideas
- and caring for our environment.
Steeped in history, the University of Reading is among the top 30 UK universities in the world* and is home to over 27,000 students from over 160 countries. Our award-winning green campuses are at the heart of our university community, providing world-class facilities alongside a sustainably-conscious backdrop of nature. In 2024, our Whiteknights campus received its 14th Green Flag Award in a row, and we are considered one of Britain's top green spaces.
The University is taking up the challenge to become more environmentally friendly. This has involved implementing various plans and policies so that we can become accountable and responsible in what we do. Recently awarded the Sustainable University of the Year 2025 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025; the University is proudly committed to climate change and environmental sustainability.
We continue to be one of the most popular higher education choices in the UK. Our programmes range from the pure and applied sciences to languages, humanities, social sciences, business and arts. New research and the latest thinking continually feed into our teaching, with our academic staff working at the forefront of their fields of expertise.
*The University of Reading has maintained its position at 26 in the UK, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, [9 October 2024].
WORKING LIFE
With over 4,000 academics and professional services staff, the University of Reading is one of Berkshire’s biggest employers.
Working at the University of Reading offers an exceptional opportunity to apply your skills and experience. With several Centres of Excellence and proven quality of provision, the University enjoys a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise. We also offer a stimulating and peaceful working environment in one of the UK's most attractive campuses.
