Welcome to Reading
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Reading Students' Union exists to improve the lives of students, every day. We empower studen to be their authentic selves while giving them a space to belong, connect and have fun.
Want to connect with our students?
Whether you're looking to run a digital or Out of Home campaign, or meet with students face-toface on campus via experiential brand activations and sampling, we’ve got you covered.
Advertising with us is the perfect way to reach students at the University of Reading, who are both early adopters, and many of which are living away from home for the first time, deciding where to shop, eat, drink, socialise, and spend.
Explore our advertising opportunities within this pack, or contact us at sumedia@reading.ac.uk to create a bespoke package.
FRESHERS FRESHERS
FRESHERSFAIR
Freshers Fair is the biggest event of the student calendar for both new and returning students, with many spending their first weeks away from home - ready to explore new products, services, and local businesses, and discover brands they’ll stick with for years to come.
2025 DATES
Wednesday 24 September + Thursday 25 September
Last year’s attendees included:
FRESHERSFAIR
FRESHERSFAIR
FreshersPackages
PREMIUM FRESHERS PACKAGE
Can include:
Premium 2x day Freshers Fair Pitch
Logo on Freshers Welcome Bags
2x weeks on Reading SU’s Hero Digital 5-Screen
Inclusion in Freshers E-Newsletter
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Inclusion in Freshers Fair promo on website/ app / socials
Website advert during Freshers month
3x Instagram Stories (10k+ followers)
A3 poster space during Freshers month
STANDARD FRESHERS PACKAGE
Includes:
Standard 1x day Freshers Fair Pitch
5x Digital Screens during Freshers Month OR Inclusion in Freshers E-Newsletter
Inclusion in Freshers Fair promo on website/ app / socials
OR Website advert during Freshers month
2x Instagram Stories (10k+ followers)
ON CAMPUS ON CAMPUS
ONCAMPUS
Our building sits right at the heart of campus an prime location for you to meet our students.
On site activations can include sampling, chatti students, attaining signups, app downloads, and general brand awareness.
DIGITAL BOARDS
Display your advert simultaneously on five digital screens throughout the SU building. For maximum impact, choose our Hero Digital 5-Screen located in the main entrance, next to the SU reception. Five times the size of a regular digital screen, this creates unmissable brand awareness, on a unique format not seen at most other campuses.
Digital screen spec
1920 x 1080 px (Landscape), visible
area approx. 72dpi, RGB mode, JPG
Hero digital 5-screen spec
5400 x 1920px (Landscape), visible
area approx. 72dpi, RGB mode, JPG
MOJOS
BAR & KITCHEN
POSTERS & PRINT
Promote your brand with static formats and print in high-footfall areas of the Students’ Union. Use our poster frames throughout the building or distribute flyers at the main entrance.
Subject to availability.
DIGITALAND DIGITALAND ONLINE ONLINE
SOCIAL MEDIA
Reach our growing social media following which includes current students, alumni and staff.
Our Instagram is a great way to connect with students and other followers, with our engagement consistently growing.
INSTAGRAM STORIES INSTAGRAM STORIES
11K INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS
WEBSITE
Students visit the website to find out all they need to know about the SU, from societie and opportunities, events and club nights, to voting in our leadership elections.
Hero Advert spec
2000 x 1200px (Landscape), visible area approx. 72dpi, RGB mode, JPG
Footer Advert spec
6900 x 860px (Landscape), visible area approx 72dpi, RGB mode, JPG
WEBSITE
DealsandDiscountspage
Feature on our student deals and discounts page, where Reading students go to find their exclusive offers and promo codes (must include a specific student offer or discount).
Shown on the website and app.
APP
The Reading SU app is where students go to find out what’s going on campus, buy tickets for events, or join a sports club or society. Get in touch with the team today to see how you can feature as part of an advertising package.
We send out monthly e-newsletters to our students, keeping them up to date with the latest campus news, events, and what’s happening in Reading.
Banner spec
600 x 200px (Landscape), visible area approx 72dpi, RGB mode, JPG
SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP ANDEVENTS ANDEVENTS
EVENTS
Promote your brand to our highly engaged student audience at our events throughout the ye
HousingFair
Housing Fair is a key event during Housing week where students learn more about housing in Reading and find potential housemates. It’s a great opportunity for brands to promote themselves directly to students.
RefreshersFair
Refreshers Fair occurs after the winter break to welcome back students. The fair hosts brands alongside sports groups and societies. With over 3,000 expected attendees, it’s a great chance to re-introduce your brand to students.
WednesdayUnion
Wednesday Union is our popular weekly club night that sells out every week. We are looking for an exclusive food provider to sponsor the event and trade when the 2,500 student attendees leave the venue. Get in touch for more details.
VENUEHIREANDSPONSORSHIP
VenueHire
Whether you need a space for a modest one-off networking session, a vintage clothing sale, or are planning a large-scale multi-day training event requiring multiple venues and catering options, we’ve got your back. From formal conference and meeting rooms to informal cafe, bar or night club venues, we can offer topquality facilities and catering to suit your event requirements. For more information email us at suvenue-hire@reading.ac.uk
Sponsorship
The SU hosts many student engagement events throughout the year. Some of these include Varsity, Leadership Elections and Summer Ball with over 3,500 attendees. Prices vary dependent on the project/event. We'd love to chat to you if you are keen to sponsor one of our events.
