Tag Archives: Reading

An Outing with the Historical Association (Reading branch), 17th June

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

The Reading branch of the Historical Association have asked us to share news of an upcoming outing which might be of interest. “This is a double event that should appeal to anyone fascinated by Britain’s nineteenth, and early twentieth-century industrial … Continue reading →

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Career Events, Summer Term 2017

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

History students at all stages of their degrees might be interested on some (or even all) of the events which Careers are offering this term. The full list can be found below, but we particularly like the look of: Graduating…what … Continue reading →

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Registration now open for ‘Trump’s First 100 Days’ 2nd May, 2017

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the forthcoming conference ‘Trump’s First 100 Days’, 2nd May 2017. A copy of the conference programme is available below.  Registrations should be made via the University of Reading’s Conferences … Continue reading →

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LBGT History Month 2017: Oscar Wilde Vlog

Posted on February 10, 2017 by

by Jodie Larkin and Nikki Rai In accordance with LGBT+ history month, this vlog explores Oscar Wilde’s infamous stay in Reading Gaol (later HM Reading Prison). During the late nineteenth century, Wilde was at the height of success: hit wit, … Continue reading →

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Before we were the University of Reading

Posted on June 24, 2016 by

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 →

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