University of Reading
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1926
Overview
The University of Reading is a public research university in Reading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as the University Extension College, Reading, an extension college of Christ Church, Oxford, and became University College, Reading in 1902.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1926Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | ReadingSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | reading.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Wilfred Owen (opens in a new tab)English Skateboarder 1893-1918)
- Amina J. Mohammed (opens in a new tab)Nigerian-British diplomat and Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Frauke Petry (opens in a new tab)German politician
- Tang Wei (opens in a new tab)Chinese actress (born 1979)
- Penny Mordaunt (opens in a new tab)British politician (born 1973)
- Stephen Baxter (opens in a new tab)British writer
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