We have an exciting opportunity for you to study virtually for free with the China University of Mining and Technology. Starting on Monday 5th July and ending on Friday 16th July. You have the opportunity to study one of the courses below. B1 Chinese History and Economy B2 An Introduction to Traditional Chinese and European Architecture B3 Intercultural Communication(ICC) with The Chinese A1 Modern Mining Technology and Safety Engineering A2 Advanced Manufacturing Technology A3 Renewable Energy If you would like to take part in this summer school please email studyabroad@reading.ac.uk with whi ..read more

The 2021 Humanities Summer School is a 4-week intensive ONLINE program for University students (Bachelor’s and Master’s) with courses focused on humanistic, social and economic fields, linked in particular to the Italian and European dimension. It will be held in Bergamo in collaboration with Fairleigh Dickinson University (New Jersey)  from 21st June to 16th July 2021. An intensive online program for University students (Bachelor and Master) with courses focused on humanistic, social and economic fields, linked in particular to the Italian and European dimension. Online Courses: 30 hours ..read more

The Erasmus & Study Abroad Office (ESAO) is pleased to finally introduce our ‘Green Mobility’ project – a pilot plan of action to help ESAO align our activities with the University of Reading’s institutional strategy (2020-26). The strategy states that it is our institutional: “… long-term ambition to be the greenest university in the UK, we will lead by example and commit to genuine carbon neutrality by 2030…”. (https://www.reading.ac.uk/about/strategy.aspx ) We want Study Abroad – both ‘import’ and ‘export’ – to contribute to this long-term commitment. The initial 24-month project is a f ..read more

Institute of Education lecturer Dan James recalls his own study abroad experience and how it has positively impacted his career: So, if you are worried about doing the ERASMUS programme and what it will be like living in a foreign country, that’s the very reason that you should do the ERASMUS programme.  My experience was many moons ago but having started writing about it has brought back many great memories.  Quite simply, living in Frankfurt, Germany for 3 months carrying out my research project was c.  Let me explain why: The language: In my first two weeks we undertook an in ..read more

On 16 October 2020 the Erasmus & Study Abroad organised an institutional celebration of our longstanding participation in the Erasmus programme – part of the wider European Union #ErasmusDays celebrations (taking place between 15-17 October). Students, staff and alumni provided testimony, images, videos and stories about their Erasmus experiences – both incoming and outgoing – highlighting what Erasmus means to them, how Erasmus has benefitted them and sharing information about their experiences. The day included: Live Q&A about the Erasmus programme Loads of social media – quizzes ..read more

    “Divided in Diversity” – The European Union in Crisis? November 30 – December 23, 2020 The program provides an overview of the historical, cultural and political framework of European integration, and addresses the current challenges Europe and the EU face today: Brexit, immigration, political fragmentation and radicalization, the EU’s democratic deficit and foreign policy challenges. Furthermore, class sessions will introduce participants to the history and trajectory of human rights in Europe, questions of collective (national) identity and how it is shaped by current dev ..read more

Are you an ex-Reading student who participated on the Erasmus programme? Or are you a current Erasmus student, either studying abroad with or at the University of Reading? If so, we need you…. We plan to celebrate the University’s longstanding participation in the Erasmus programme on Friday 16 October 2020 as part of the wider-European #ErasmusDays2020 celebrations. Given the current global pandemic we need to do this virtually rather than physically, but this provides us with the opportunity to bring more people together online to celebrate and share their thoughts. We looking for either: S ..read more

Arriving soon to join the Study Abroad Programme? Here are some useful hints and tips to be aware of! Packing: Pack an empty shoebox in your suitcase, so that you have space for souvenirs from your life in the UK when you return home. Bring some small mementos from home to personalise your room and make it your own. You will be able to access the books, journal articles and other resources you need for your modules through the University Library, so no need to buy books and bring them with you. If you do find when you get here that you’d like to buy a book, the student bookshop on campus, Bla ..read more

I have not been paid by the Erasmus & Study Abroad Office to say that my year in Reading has been one of the best experiences of my life, to say the least. I have met amazing people, seen beautiful places, learned so many things and I can even say I’ve changed! I came to Reading with much enthusiasm at the end of September 2018 to spend the whole academic year. Thanks to a friend from my home university who had come to the University of Reading a few years ago, I joined three adorable English girls of my age to share a house in town. They quickly became much more than housemates, dear fri ..read more

My name is Sandra. My professional passion is human behaviour and inspiring & encouraging people to use all their potential and talents. Hence, I would like to share my experience of being an Erasmus student, to give you a kind push to do it – because trust me, it will change your life in ways you can’t even imagine! I was an Erasmus student at UoR in 2018/2019, doing my last year of my undergraduate in psychology. I am originally from Denmark, but have ended up staying in England, as I am currently studying an MSc in Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology at King’s College London – and ..read more