University of Reading - an introduction
 

The University of Reading is ranked as one of the UK’s 10 most research-intensive universities and as one of the top 200 universities in the world. It enjoys a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise.  Established as an extension college of Christ Church, Oxford in 1892, it received a Royal Charter in 1926, the only university to do so between the two world wars. Important achievements include being the first university to win the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement (1989) and twice receiving the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education (1998 and 2006).
 

research intensive
 

The quality and diversity of Reading's research is recognised nationally and internationally, with a number of researchers receiving awards for their work.  It is home to several centres of excellence and conducts world-class research across a broad range of disciplines.The quality and diversity of its research is recognised nationally and internationally.  The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 results confirm the standing of the University of Reading as a research-intensive university. Published in December 2008, the outcomes recognise over 87% of the university's research to be of international standing. The work of over 600 University of Reading research-active staff was submitted to the Higher Education Funding Council for England for the RAE (88% of eligible staff), demonstrating the breadth and quality of research across the university.
 

innovative enterprise
 

Reading pursues an ambitious and innovative enterprise agenda. Over the last five years it has enjoyed considerable success in collaborative research partnerships, delivering over 1200 projects. Other services in demand are consultancy, technology transfer and intellectual property licensing. Enterprise also taps into expertise via government assisted Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs). These close links with business and industry are evident right across the University. Collaborative research projects, the creation of spin-out companies and graduate placement schemes are just some of the many ways the university interacts with enterprise day to day.