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If these walls could talk… just imagine what they could share having seen 100 years of our University’s history. On 17 March 2026 it will be 100 years since the University of Reading was granted a Royal Charter and became a university...

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...

Alumni Centenary Census

Your story is our story… As we approach 100 years of the University of Reading, we’re proud to launch the Alumni Centenary Census. We invite you to share your journey and help us celebrate our shared legacy. On 17 March 2026, it will be...

Sharing Alumni Memories

Headline Stories

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...

Finding The Swing

“There is probably no better example of democracy than a jazz ensemble.”  These powerful words from Michelle Obama reflect a sentiment that underpins Dr Wesley Watkins’ musical mission. Reading graduate ‘Dr Wes’, as he...

Features

Pioneering Nutrigenetics

“As scientists, we don’t always see the immediate effects of our work,” said Reading graduate Dr Israa Shatwan. “But every study, every student, every collaboration – it all adds up. And it...

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...

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...

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...

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