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Alumna Becomes Mayor

University of Reading graduate and researcher, Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles, has vowed to continue tackling inequalities in the local community after being made Mayor of Reading. Dr Mpofu-Coles, a Senior Research Fellow at the University, was officially...

Time To Make a Difference

Inspired by Volunteers’ Week, we’re sharing how one University staff member has made an impact in two very different ways, with her experiences showing just how much a few hours can achieve. The University of Reading is committed to...

Behind The Cover

“Editorial design is about the small details – you’re not just designing the cover, but also the book interior – and those extra details need to be tight and finessed.” Reading graduate Emily Lapworth – deputy design manager at Quadrille Publishing...

Sharing Alumni Memories

Headline Stories

Behind The Cover

“Editorial design is about the small details – you’re not just designing the cover, but also the book interior – and those extra details need to be tight and finessed.” Reading graduate Emily Lapworth – deputy design...

Memorable Moments

The past couple of months have been filled with opportunities to connect with our alumni community – from supporting future students and strengthening collaborations internationally, to informal gatherings across...

2025 – Celebration of Volunteering

The hard work and impact of University volunteers was celebrated in May 2025 as alumni, students, staff and community supporters gathered for the annual Celebration of Volunteering Awards.  More than 90 people attended...

Features

A Rising Star

Reading graduate Sophie Lupton has been celebrated as a rising star in telecommunications with a triple award win. She shares with CONNECTED her career journey and her passion for encouraging more women into STEM...

Breaking Into The Creative Sphere

Reading graduate, Connie Worthington, shared how it felt to break into the creative sphere as a designer for film and television – from working on shows like Bluey and The Diplomat to having her own IMDb page...

Finding Lost Friends

Nearly 40 years after graduation, and having lost touch decades ago, the Alumni Office were thrilled to be able to reconnect two friends – showing that the connections made at Reading truly can last a lifetime...

Six Decades Later

As the University of Reading approaches its centenary, our beautiful campuses look a little more populated now than they used to. Alumnus Tim Treacher speaks to CONNECTED to share just how much has changed in the six...

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