University of Reading

About the University of Reading

The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. They are a global university that enjoys a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise. Key to the University’s success is its estate portfolio – the campuses in Reading and Henley have regularly been voted one of the best university green spaces in the UK serving over 19,000 students and nearly 4,000 staff.

Occupying three beautiful campuses ranging from the urban utopia of London Road, the peaceful parkland of Whiteknights to the riverside retreat of Greenlands, the unique “University in a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.

As well as having a large-scale and diverse operational portfolio the University holds a significant property investment portfolio, which seeks to create and drive long term growth and income opportunity to support the further advancement of the University. The operational portfolio consists of more than 200 buildings and over 250,000m2 of space, spanning academic, research, enterprise, sport, recreation and residential buildings and facilities. The investment portfolio comprises an incredibly diverse variety of land and property including commercial, residential, innovation & enterprise, research & development, industrial, retail and rural space. They have over 500 tenants ranging from multi-national corporations to individual partners.