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Giving Others A Voice

“There were no speech and language therapists in the entire country.” Reading graduate, Kimberley Cambridge, shares her mission to build speech and language therapy services from the ground up.  When Kimberley enrolled for a MSc at the University of...

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 background to becoming an...

Why Is The Sky Blue?

“Some days we don’t have to worry about the weather, but others we can have extremes from storms, to snow, to flooding. It’s important to use our knowledge to warn people what is coming,” shared BBC Wales Weather Presenter...

Sharing Alumni Memories

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Giving Others A Voice

“There were no speech and language therapists in the entire country.” Reading graduate, Kimberley Cambridge, shares her mission to build speech and language therapy services from the ground up.  When Kimberley enrolled...

A Tangible Impact

“Growing up in a region where energy security and environmental challenges are very real, I’ve seen first-hand the need for reliable and clean energy solutions,” shared Dr Feras Alasali, who was...

Compose Yourself

“Musical sounds afforded one of the bases for the development of language,” wrote Charles Darwin. A theory which continues to inspire many of us today – including Reading alumnus and internationally renowned composer...

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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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