Workshops, networking and other opportunities

Want to create a Mural? Looking for Expressions of Interest

The University of Reading is seeking Expressions of Interest for the design and delivery of a large-scale mural on the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus. Spanning approximately 9.5m wide x 3m high, the mural will be painted onto the wall of the University of Reading’s historic Edith Morley building. The mural will celebrate 100 years since the University of Reading was granted a Royal Charter and became a university.

The chosen artist, creative or collective will have experience in co-creation, community engagement, and public art delivery. The chosen mural should ensure maximum visual impact, create a focal point on Whiteknights campus, and enable our communities to engage thoughtfully and curiously with the history of the university. The artwork will illustrate our past, celebrate the present, and look forward to our future. The mural is funded by the Centenary Project Grant Scheme and will be unveiled in 2026, at the annual University of Reading Community Festival (May 2026).

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Upcoming webinars from the Digital Culture Network

Sustainable email marketing: How to be green & boost your email engagement
2pm on Wednesday 21 January

In this webinar, Jacqueline Ewers, Tech Champion for Email Marketing, will guide you through sustainability top tips for email marketing which also boost your email engagement. Learn practical steps on how to build your customer relationships with email whilst reducing waste, costs, and your carbon footprint.

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Website design essentials to boost engagement and conversion 
10am on Wednesday 25 February

Join this free one-hour webinar with Andy Leitch, Tech Champion for Websites, to learn how to make your website more appealing and improve visitor conversion. No technical skills needed – this one is all about how the design of your website is crucial to its success!

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Freelance social media assistance from Adam Koszary

Adam Koszary has made a career of helping galleries, libraries, archives and museums with social media and content strategy, governance and production. He used to do just that and more at The MERL, where he was responsible for the smash absolute unit meme.

And now he's going freelance to help cultural organisations succeed on social. If you want to create fun and impactful content, make the case for content within your organisation or just want a critical friend, then he is here for that. 

You can find out more and get in touch via his website

Forest School and Outdoor Learning Training

Muddy Puddle Outdoor Learning offers nationally recognised qualifications in Forest School and Outdoor Learning, and they currently have some training available for anyone looking to step up when it comes to stepping outside:

Outdoor Learning Practitioner - Gain skills and confidence in using your grounds for curriculum delivery.

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Forest School Leader Level 3 - This course is designed for those who would like to set up and run a Forest School programmes. There are five Units of Study at Level 3.

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Space opportunity!

Reading Biscuit Factory - Located at the end of Oxford Road, right in the heart of town, Reading Biscuit Factory is a new three-screen cinema, bar, coffee shop, live performance space and community hub. Our aim is to offer a fantastic and welcoming venue that embraces Reading’s rich and vibrant culture, and create a setting where everyone can relax, work, meet, create and perform - all under one roof.

We want to hear from anybody with a bright idea who wants a partner to help make it happen. If you have a film you would like to screen, a rehearsal or workshop you would like to organise, art you would like to exhibit, or you are a food vendor or other business looking for a host, we would love to help.

Contact Us

For individuals, groups or organisations, for general enquiries email info@readingbiscuitfactory.co.uk