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News and updates

Important ExamNet upgrade announcement – you can now access your exam timetables online

May 5, 2026
Activate Learning celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

April 21, 2026
Reading College students join the herd in Thames Hospice’s Trunks Across the Thames to represent Dinton Pastures Country Park

April 20, 2026
Take part in a pilot research study at Reading College and University Centre

April 16, 2026
Colleges’ National Green Week | 20–26 April 2026

April 13, 2026
Arctic circle challenge inspires lessons in resilience and sustainability

March 31, 2026
Reading College SEND students run Reading’s Toy Library at its new home

March 31, 2026
Reading College and University Centre hosts 2026 Guild of Bricklayers section competition

March 27, 2026
Supporting student attendance this Spring

March 19, 2026
Cases of Meningitis (Meningococcal disease) reported in Reading area

March 19, 2026
Reading College hosts a Tapas evening to raise money for Reading’s homeless

March 6, 2026
Building brighter futures: Mental health in the trades

March 6, 2026
Colleges Week 2026: Cultivating community

March 5, 2026
Recognising Young Carers on Young Carers Action Day 2026

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ADULT LEARNING

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Business and Enterprise

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Alex
Games Development

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Sarah
Construction

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