Reading Irish Centre Competitors

The University of Reading is one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities, ranked in the top 30 UK universities by QS. Our industry-leading sustainability initiatives place us amongst the world’s greenest universities, ranked 1st in the UK by People & Planet for environmental and ethical performance. We have a history of helping the world, from our pioneering climate research to our appointment of the UK’s first female professor and, over 97 years, we have built an engaged community of 100,000+ alumni and students at the top of their professions in academia, arts, broadcasting, business, government and sport. We employ 4,000+ staff in Reading (12,000+ across our worldwide operations), offering roles in academia, professional services, management, administration, customer service and grounds maintenance, and 91% of reviews on Glassdoor would recommend the University as a place to work. Follow us to learn more about how we’re making a difference.

Reading Borough Council - providing services for residents of Reading Borough. One of the fastest growing towns in the UK, Reading’s forward momentum is remarkable. Transport connections are excellent with exceptional access to Heathrow, central London and beyond. Around an already thriving retail heart, our new Abbey business quarter has opened up a hidden heritage gem in the middle of Reading, and we’re committed to enhancing our cultural infrastructure. We’ve the 7th highest employment rate in the UK, the working population is the 6th most well-educated, and the average weekly salary is 18% above the national average. Extensive new housing of all tenures (including through our own housing company), and a flourishing university complete the picture for inward investors. We’re proud that the Council, through our Team Reading approach, is driving much of this transformation. We are determined to ensure that our growth is good growth: low carbon, sustainable and - most important of all - to the benefit of local people.

At Reading Football Club, we are proud of our history and excited about our future. We proudly represent our community in the town and surrounding area, and strive for excellence on and off the pitch. The Select Car Leasing Stadium has been our home since 1998, where we boast state-of-the-art facilities for supporters at our games, as well as award-winning hospitality for a matchday with a difference. Our fans are at the heart of everything we do. In 2001, we became the first football club to register our supporters as an official member of the squad – to this day, ‘Reading Fans’ still appears on every Select Car Leasing Stadium teamsheet next to the squad number 13. Through our Community Trust (registered charity number 1125817), we engage thousands of young people every single week in Reading and surrounding areas. We deliver a range of sessions through 5 main pillars of activity – Health, Education, Social Inclusion, Sports Participation and Recruitment – making a genuine impact to the lives of people in our community. Whether you want to enjoy corporate hospitality on a matchday, entertain clients in an Executive Box, get your company name to a wider audience through partnership opportunities, or host events in unique surroundings – the Select Car Leasing Stadium is the perfect venue.