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The Accountable Officer

“Be relentlessly optimistic. Because if you’re not, then who will be? I think one of the most important parts of being a good leader is about creating the conditions for optimism, hope, direction and opportunity, even in the darkest of times,”...

Growing Through Education

Reading graduate Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director for the British Council in India, shared why strengthening UK-India educational partnerships is so important, and how it felt to receive the University of Reading’s Distinguished Fellowship Award...

A Lifeline For Families

From mature student to Honorary Doctorate recipient, Dr Ruth Pearse reflects on how the University of Reading shaped her life. She also shares how her own personal journey inspired her to set up the charity – Parenting Special Children.   When...

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Headline Stories

A Lifeline For Families

From mature student to Honorary Doctorate recipient, Dr Ruth Pearse reflects on how the University of Reading shaped her life. She also shares how her own personal journey inspired her to set up the charity –...

Growing Through Education

Reading graduate Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director for the British Council in India, shared why strengthening UK-India educational partnerships is so important, and how it felt to receive the University of Reading’s...

The Accountable Officer

“Be relentlessly optimistic. Because if you’re not, then who will be? I think one of the most important parts of being a good leader is about creating the conditions for optimism, hope, direction and opportunity...

Features

From First-Generation Student to Lecturer

“I’m the only person in my family to have gone to university and now I’m lecturer.” Reading graduate, Dr Dan Skelson, reflected on his journey as a first-generation student from a working-class...

Advocating For Accessibility

“Making small changes in the world to improve it for others is what motivates me,” shared Reading graduate Emma Deshields on why accessibility is important, and how her time at Reading set her up for her...

No-One Left Behind

“Digital accessibility is about inclusion, equity, and making sure no-one is left behind,” shared the University of Reading’s Digital Accessibility Officer, Tharindu Liyanagunawardena. Tharindu became...

Finding Flexibility in Architecture

From finding herself while studying abroad, to the open-minded view that shaped her career – University of Reading alumna, Lily Sobri, shares her journey from student to design strategist. For 2020 architecture...

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