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Think of it as one giant birthday card for Reading. And like the most special of birthday cards, it will be saved, cherished and kept for safe keeping - in the University Archives here at University of Reading Special Collections.

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Today, we're officially 💯

To celebrate, we’re proud to invite you to shop our official Centenary Collection, launched today – with more than 350 designs across clothing, bags, bottles, notebooks and more.

Because turning 100 deserves something special.

Shop the collection 👉 rdg.ac/merch

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When we kicked off our centenary celebrations, our alumni in India were among the first to send a message for our big day.

Now it’s your turn.

We’ve created a Centenary Wall of Wishes where YOU can share messages for the next century.

They mean the world 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4rEpdjt

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We’re 100 today.

On 17 March 1926, the University of Reading was granted its Royal Charter.

Now, we wake up 100 years later as a global university, shaped by generations of students, staff, alumni and partners who have built something extraordinary together.

Happy 100th anniversary to us. #UoR100

2026 Centenary Community Festival at University of Reading with people enjoying outdoor activities and a red and white striped tent.

Book now for the University of Reading's FREE Centenary Community Festival 2026!

Join us for a two-day extravaganza this May to celebrate 100 years of UoR, featuring research talks, live music and the return of our historic RAG Parade.

Visit rdg.ac/centenaryfestival to register now.

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Black and white portrait of an John Percival wearing academic robes and a polka dot tie against a dark background.

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

John Percival helped establish agricultural botany at Reading and his 1921 study of wheat became a cornerstone of crop science.

As food security and climate resilience dominate global debate, his work still underpins research today.

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New centenary theatre commission announced

📢 Sparks, Parks, Halls & Balls
🗓️ 23 & 24 May
📍 Whiteknights campus

Join us for an immersive journey across campus, and experience the stories, memories and moments from 100 years of the University.

On sale: Fri 13 Feb 👉 https://rdg.ac/3MsQSFk

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Portrait of Prof Robert Van de Noort, Vice Chancellor of University of Reading, alongside a campus sign and a message about climate change and sustainability efforts.

Climate change is not a distant threat. It is already shaping life in Berkshire and beyond.

In his latest column in Reading Today, Professor Robert Van de Noort, reflects on the extreme weather we are experiencing locally and why the work of the IPCC matters to communities like ours.

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Six professionals standing in a formal office setting with two Indian flags and framed portraits behind them.

A University of Reading delegation, led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Parveen Yaqoob OBE had the privilege to meet with the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, Professor Ajay Kumar Sood this week, as part of a visit to the region to celebrate our Centenary.

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Centenary celebration board outside University Library

The University is delighted to offer up to 5 Centenary PhD Bursaries to support new doctoral researchers as part of its centenary year celebrations. Bursaries are available in any discipline and for full or part-time study. Apply now reading.ac.uk/doctoral-res...
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Calling all UoR Researchers, local performers and community organisations.

We’re putting together the programme for our special Centenary edition of our Community Festival which takes place on Saturday 16 May, and we’d love to hear from you!

Apply to take part at: rdg.ac/CommunityFestival

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