anniversary

  • Before we were the University of Reading

    by Dr Ruth Salter As many of you are probably aware, this year marks the 90th anniversary of Reading receiving its University Charter.  Reading, which was given the charter by George V in 1926, was the only institution to be… Continue reading

    Before we were the University of Reading
  • The Stenton Lecture and Symposium 2015

    Thursday 19th November marks the date of this year’s Stenton Lecture which is preceded by the Stenton Symposium. What is the Stenton Lecture? The Stenton lecture is an annual lecture by an eminent historian, hosted by the Department and held… Continue reading

    The Stenton Lecture and Symposium 2015
  • STENTON LECTURE STUDENT COMPETITION

    This year Stenton Lecture will be given by Professor Anne Curry and will commemorate the 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. To celebrate this great occasion, we have launched a new student competition! Can you name the famous actors… Continue reading

  • Model United Nations

    On the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, third year student Katie Alice Doughty talks about one of Reading’s most successful initiatives! Model United Nations, or more affectionately MUN, is quite possibly the most fun and rewarding society you could… Continue reading

  • STENTON LECTURE 2015

            Join Us on 19th November, 2015  at 6.30 to celebrate the Founders of our Department! The Stenton Lecture, an annual lecture by an eminent historian, is hosted by the Department every year in late November. It is… Continue reading