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Watching The Skies

From the islands of the Seychelles to the lecture halls of the University of Reading, Vincent Amelie reflects on his journey and how his passion for the sky grew into a career. Growing up in the Seychelles, Vincent’s world was shaped by the movement...

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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 background to becoming an...

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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 started for me at Reading...

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Disproving Conspiracies

During the COVID-19 pandemic, conspiracy theories about the source of the virus have emerged, putting lives at risk. Reading’s Leah Callender-Crowe says that having access to the evidence to dispel the myths is crucial...

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Finding Treatments for COVID-19

The University is committed to supporting research that may help discover treatments in the fight against COVID-19. CONNECTED looks at how llamas and 3D models are doing just this. Understanding more about the...

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Outdoor Havens

Gardens have never seemed more precious today than during lockdown. Professor Annalisa Marzano is currently investigating ancient Roman gardens and she tells CONNECTED how important these outdoor spaces were. Whether...

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Problem-Solving In A Global Crisis

Currently an advisor to a World Health Organisation Ambassador, Reading graduate Alan Court is no stranger to working with crises on a global scale, and he is now using his expertise in the fight against COVID-19. Alan...

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Shifting The Goalposts

With live football currently on pause, football fans looking for something else to do during lockdown are being asked to help with research into whether players are getting taller. Sports economist Dr James Reade and...

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Managing COVID-19 Within Schools

The reopening of schools to all pupils in certain year groups on 1 June has caused an outcry over COVID-19 safety concerns. Reading’s Dr Catherine Foley tells CONNECTED why it’s critical that we listen to...

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Kick-Starting Business

It’s no secret that businesses have been impacted by COVID-19. To help overcome such challenges, the Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship is expanding its Business Clinic and running a virtual boot camp for budding...

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Languages In Lockdown

With a fifth of UK pupils missing out on English language development as homeschooling continues, Reading’s Dr Naomi Flynn offers some helpful advice to parents and teachers. Education experts recently stated that...

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The Risk Of Global Supply Chains

The UK’s battle against COVID-19 has been defined by a lack of crucial medical equipment. Professor Uma Kambhampati explains to CONNECTED how the pandemic has exposed weaknesses in the UK’s supply chains...

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Predicting The Premier League

The abrupt halt on live sport has left a void in many people’s lives. With the football season currently unfinished, CONNECTED speaks to Reading’s Dr James Reade to find out what the final score might have been. Dr...

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