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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...

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A Thriving Mentorship

Mentors have been supporting University of Reading students for over a decade through the Thrive Mentoring Programme, and we were delighted to celebrate their hard work at two recent events. The Thrive Mentoring Programme is the University of...

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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 careers. In 2024, biomedical...

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Returning to Reading

Dr Kristina West explains how returning to Reading to do a master’s in children’s literature inspired her to continue her studies. Years after obtaining her BA at Reading, Dr Kristina West discovered that the...

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Building The Library’s Bookshelf

Three years on from our last fundraising appeal, we look at the impact of your generous support in helping our students. In 2017, we asked you to help us purchase necessary books and journals for the University...

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Student Journalist Wins Award

Student journalist, Taz Usher, was recognised with an award from the Student Publication Association for her impactful article on sexual consent and safety. As a current English language and linguistics student at...

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Marvellous Local Mums

Mums from the Whitley area of Reading have been taking part in an initiative aimed at improving their self-confidence and prospects. Professor Carol Fuller and Dr Maria Danos, from the University of Reading’s Institute...

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A Passion For Classics

Classics teacher and Reading alumna, Rachael Hopley, talks to CONNECTED about following your passions and the joy of not having life completely figured out. Rachael’s career has been characterised by trusting her...

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Mastering The Art Of Agriculture

Reading alumnus, Adam Stead, attributes the development of his artistic style to the local and international opportunities provided to him by Reading School of Art. Growing up in rural Devon, Adam has always been...

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Reading 2050: A Vision For The Town

How can we ensure the cities and towns where our children will live in 30 years’ time are fit for purpose? Professor Tim Dixon and Professor Lorraine Farrelly talk to CONNECTED about the University of Reading’s...

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Clubbing For Creative Grads

Reading alumnus, Ajay Pabial, celebrates the first birthday of Art Clubbers CIC, the non-profit interest community set up to empower budding creatives, local communities and graduates alike. Passionate about art...

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A Kino Eye

CONNECTED speaks to alumnus, Kristian Leven, about his award-winning career in photography and how he loves to capture the human condition through emotive images. Reading graduate, Kristian Leven, has a confession...

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Tapping into the Senses

Associate Professor, Dr Kate Allen, tells CONNECTED about a pioneering research project and start-up enterprise aimed at making museums more inclusive for people with learning disabilities. In today’s society, it is...