THE UNIVERSITY OF READING is inviting residents onto campus for its first community forum since the pandemic.
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the university and students’ union (RUSU)’s community activity and raise concerns.
Vice chancellor, Prof Robert Van de Noort, is set to host the event and discuss plans to improve community engagement, with feedback received on the day being taken into account.
Community relations manager, Molli Cleaver, said: “We’re really excited for this event. It’s a great way for us to assess our community engagement, our approach and what we can do better.
“There will be proposals shared at the forum and those attending will have the chance to help shape what they look like.
“We looked to modernise the format this year and have breakout rooms to discuss different topics.”
The three discussions will be based on students living in the local community, sustainability and climate change, and how the university will use space on campus to deliver community events.
Visitors are welcome to listen and raise issues in each of the breakout sessions, and are also invited to pop into different rooms.
Those who attend will be treated to a free hot buffet dinner and climate stripes mug. Cup holders will be able to redeem discounted hot drinks on campus all year round.
The university is expecting around 80-100 visitors at the event.
The event takes place at Eat At The Square on the Whiteknights campus between 5.45pm-8.30pm on Tuesday, September 27.
Attendees will also have the chance to take part in a tour of the university’s new health and life sciences building between 5pm-6pm.
Those travelling to the event by car can use any car park on the campus for free after 5pm.
Visitors who plan to arrive before 5pm will need to use pay and display car park next to the SportsPark.
For more information, visit: www.reading.ac.uk
