a week, usually midway through a university term, during which there are no classes or lectures, intended for students to concentrate on reading or research
Examples of 'reading week' in a sentence
reading week
He had no classes at all during a mid-term 'reading week'.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There was a reading week in each term but no reading was prescribed.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Last week's lecture was scheduled to take place during reading week when many students choose to go home.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Giving academics a week off teaching during half-term 'reading weeks'.