27 MARCH 1926, Page 3

Last Saturday University College; Reading, received a Royal Charter and

obtained the style and dignity.Of the University of Reading. The College, which was founded in 1892, was a fusion of other institutions, the first of which was created in 1860. The history of this new University is a curious and creditable example of " Extension " work taking root and making a habitation for itself chiefly as the result of local beneficence and enthusiasm.