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Returning To Where It Began

From Freshers Week to lifelong friends: Brian Hudson, John Boult and David Walker returned to campus 60 years on to celebrate where it all began. What began with shared ‘digs’ and a first physics lecture has become a lifelong bond – David...

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Over 100 Years of Giving

Giving has always been at the heart of the University of Reading. As we celebrate our centenary year, CONNECTED reflects on more than a century of generosity from alumni, staff and supporters who have helped shape the University we know today. From...

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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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Testing COVID-19

Biomedical Technology expert, Dr Al Edwards, tells CONNECTED what testing technology we have, and what we can expect to see becoming available soon to tackle the spread of COVID-19. One of the key factors in stopping...

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Responding To Social Distancing

Professor Patricia Riddell explains to CONNECTED why some people find it harder to observe social distancing measures than others, based on individual beliefs and past experiences. As a Professor of Applied Neuroscience...

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Naming A Coronavirus

Ever wondered how coronaviruses are named and why? CONNECTED speaks to Professor Ben Neuman, Visiting Professor at the University of Reading, and a member of the International Committee on the Taxonomy of Viruses, to...

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Exercise During Lockdown

Keeping active is vital for our physical and mental wellbeing, especially during lockdown. CONNECTED speaks to Professor Helen Bilton about how to build exercise into children’s routines, and looks at what the...

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Rainfall Rescue

Reading’s Professor Ed Hawkins tells CONNECTED about his Rainfall Rescue project, and how volunteers have helped climate scientists solve the mystery of British rain whilst staying at home.   Volunteers were recently...

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Easing Anxiety Through Play

As we face the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all confronted with uncertainty and fears – including young people. Professor Helen Dodd speaks to CONNECTED about how parents can use play to reduce their children’s anxieties...

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The History Of The Library

Students and alumni reflect on the history of the Library over the years and share their experiences and memories of the building since its opening in 1923. The history of the University’s Library stretches back well...

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Student Centred Study

Reading students reflect on why the Library is so important to them and why your support is essential to their experience. Four years ago, Reading embarked on a huge project to refurbish the University’s Library. To...

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Transforming Our Library

The University of Reading completes a £40 million refurbishment project to bring the Library into the modern day, focusing on improving the student experience and environmental sustainability. To a university student, a...

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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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