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The benefits of staying in touch with Activate Learning

Reading College and University Centre becomes first UK educational institution to install innovative recycling technology

Raymond Blanc OBE helps celebrate next generation of chefs at City of Oxford College and University Centre awards event

Reading College student to take part in a final of a national poetry competition at Shakespeare’s Globe

Reading Art students showcase their creativity at their exhibition

Jisc visits Reading College to see Activate Learning’s award-winning AI and VR tools

Pride Month and support for LGBTQIA+ students at Activate Learning

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

Activate Learning celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

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

Take part in a pilot research study at Reading College and University Centre

Colleges’ National Green Week | 20–26 April 2026

Arctic circle challenge inspires lessons in resilience and sustainability 

Reading College SEND students run Reading’s Toy Library at its new home

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Business and Enterprise

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Games Development

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Construction

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