The University of Reading is a public research university located in Reading, Berkshire. Founded in 1892 as University College Reading, it gained university status in 1926. Reading is known for its strengths in agriculture, environmental science, meteorology, business, archaeology, and the arts. The university’s Whiteknights campus is set in 130 hectares of parkland and features the award-winning Museum of English Rural Life. Reading’s Henley Business School holds triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS). The university emphasizes interdisciplinary research, sustainability, and international collaboration. Reading maintains strong partnerships with industry and has a growing global presence through international campuses and research collaborations.