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The campus is a nice place to be with bars and a shop. Central Reading (and good train links to London) are close-by too. Student support are overworked and it shows, however they're friendly when you do interact with them. The post graduate office and legal teams can be rather ineffective, meaning things take a long time to happen! Reading University Students Union have good advisers and support lots of societies. They're keen to be active, and initiatives like the 360 bus (from campus round the student areas) were great. However they can also get distracted by small issues that they try to turn in to something much bigger (e.g. all the effort they put in to re-branding). The facilities at the university are adequate, however, the staff don't have as much time as they should for research. It often feels like the research happens despite the equipment, rather than being enabled by it. Plenty of equipment is cobbled together to do things on the cheap. That said, the links with facilities such as Diamond Light Source (the UK's synchrotron facility) are strong.
amazing campus and facilites, close to london and incredible links with employers
Very good facilities, particularly the library with lots of available books and access to all the important databases of journal articles. The green campus helps me de-stress a lot during the intensive programme. Walking along the Whiteknights Lake is such a blessing while listening to birds chirping and watching swans nesting. Spring time on campus is amazing with all the cygnets and goslings stumbling around and foraging and flowerings keeping showing up with their beauty. I lived in halls and there are so many events every week to join. I had lots of fun with my flatmates painting tote bags and Easter eggs, playing board games, or having afternoon tea together. One thing to be improved would be a support programme to teach students how to use statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS). Sadly we don't have this at our university yet.
The campus is beautiful, the people and community are nice. I am introverted so my student life consists of town, train and being in a lot. I like my society, being part of its committee and using my student voice. I have had good experiences working with Campus Jobs and other internships I can add to my CV. I find the marking to be a bit harsh and the course a bit difficult.
Better parking facilities required for the london road campus for students who have to travel in to study
It is well linked transport wise. The campus is very beautiful and has lots of green space. I love how sustainable the uni is and how they still aim to improve their sustainability. The lecturers and tutors are always friendly and approachable. I feel fully supported by the uni, staff and students union.
I have spent 5 years at UoR now, for both my undergrad and masters. Great campus, very green, the new library and science buildings are really nice. Useful selection of shops on campus with a versatile students Union with some brilliant societies and sports on offer. Reading has been a great location as a short train journey to London or out towards the countryside, will really good train links to many major cities.
The staff really does care about students and our classes are mostly seminars, which allows us to know our professors well. I love the campus and the facilities on it. I cannot say anything bad about the University of Reading really.
Best aspects are definitely how green the campus is and the support we receive throughout the year. Something that could be improved is the length of the lecture which are sometimes too long
Faculty members and even students are all cooperative. You feel like home being an international student. It can be improved by providing halal food options s in cafes..it was very difficult for me to go out to get food just because I was unable to get it in university
