LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT Copyright University of Reading UNIVERSITY OF READING 1

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 2 Our vision for 2026 is that the University of Reading will be a vibrant, thriving, sustainable, global and broad-based institution, responsive to, stimulated by and informing changes in the world around us.

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 3 The University of Reading was established in 1892 A world-class reputation for the quality of our teaching, internationally rated research and links to business

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 4 We offer an outstanding experience for our students 89% of students are satisfied with the university We inspire them academically and equip them for their next step after graduation, whether in work or further study

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT QS World University Rankings 2015/16 32 Times and Sunday Times University Guide Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2015

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT STUDENTS AND STAFF We are committed to maintaining a supportive, challenging and high-quality experience for students and staff alike. 6

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 7 17,910 STUDENTS FROM 150 COUNTRIES 10,160 UNDERGRADUATES 7,750 POSTGRADUATES FROM 141 NATIONALITIES 6,940 OVERSEAS STUDENTS INCLUDING STUDENTS AT OFF-SHORE CAMPUSES, BRANCHES, SUBSIDIARIES AND PARTNERSHIPS 5,845 PGT and 1,905 PGR

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 8 WITH 4,500 STAFF FROM MORE THAN 90 COUNTRIES

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT OUR CAMPUSES Home to over 17,000 students, our award-winning campuses house contemporary study facilities, halls of residence, support services, cafés and bars. 9

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 10 WE HAVE A GLOBAL PRESENCE Reading Campus Henley Campus Reading International Office presence Henley Global Network READING LAGOS JOHANNESBURG BEIJING JOHOR BAHRU HONG KONG FRANKFURT HELSINKI MALTA DUBLIN TRINIDAD COPENHAGEN KUALA LUMPUR ACCRA ATHENS MOSCOW TORONTO

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 11 INVESTMENT £100m INVESTED IN NEW STUDENT ACCOMMODATION £175m BUILDING A STATE-OF-THE-ART CAMPUS IN EDUCITY, MALAYSIA £32m IN OUR AWARD-WINNING HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL AND ICMA OVER £400m INVESTED IN STUDENT ACCOMMODATION, TEACHING AND RESEARCH FACILITIES

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 12 UNIVERSITY OF READING MALAYSIA 15 acre The campus building covers 27,000m 2 on a site 45 minute drive from downtown Singapore

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT STUDENT EXPERIENCE People often comment on the friendly atmosphere here at Reading. It’s a place to meet new people from around the world and to build lifelong friendships. 13

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 14 with 57 sports teams In the top 10 UK students’ unions… 89% of students say that their course is intellectually stimulating 91% of students say that staff are good at explaining their subjects

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 85%86%87%92%93%89% of students are happy with the students’ union of students are satisfied with the University of graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating 15

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT GROWING OUR RESEARCH STRENGTHS Our ground-breaking research tackles the planet’s most pressing challenges, and we have a strong reputation in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborations. 16

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 17 98% OUR RESEARCH IS internationally recognised

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 18 27% World-leading 51% Internationally excellent 2% Recognised nationally 20% Recognised internationally

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT CONNECTING TO THE COMMUNITY We have a huge impact on the local community, bringing economic, educational and cultural benefits to the area. 19

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT contributed to the LOCAL ECONOMY EVERY YEAR £650m 20 58,000 People attend University public lectures and events and visit our museums every year

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT ALUMNI We are incredibly proud of our alumni – many of whom have gone on to excel in their fields from professional sports to research and business. 21

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 22 Jamie Cullum Coralie Bickford-Smith Jonty ClarkeLaura TobinDr Anton Apriyantono Professor Janet Beer Linda Bennett OBE Michael RosenRhianna DhillonPaul Barnes

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 23 “Reading had a really good reputation and I knew it was the right choice for me as it has the right combination of academic excellence and passion for rowing.” Anna Watkins, Olympic gold medal winner (Maths PhD) Olympians

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT We have been at the forefront of research into sustainability and the environment for many decades. 24

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT 25 Whiteknights campus received the Green Flag Award 2014/15 for the 4th year in a row 200 With over staff members are acting as University of Reading Environmental Champions

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT ABOUT READING Reading is a hub for successful international companies at the heart of the Thames Valley, making it ideal for placement and graduate job opportunities. 26

LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIMITLESS IMPACT minutes by train from central London 40 minutes to Heathrow airport