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Finding Flexibility in Architecture

From finding herself while studying abroad, to the open-minded view that shaped her career – University of Reading alumna, Lily Sobri, shares her journey from student to design strategist. For 2020 architecture graduate Lily, going to...

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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 BBC Wales Weather Presenter...

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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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Championing Sustainability Across the Globe

With COP29 taking place now, CONNECTED spoke to two alumni who are using their experiences from both Reading and COP to implement climate action in Malaysia. COP (Conference of Parties) is the annual series of formal...

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From Reading to rocketry and beyond

CONNECTED spoke to 1959 graduate, Alan Taylor, as he shared some of his memorable life moments – from Arctic expeditions, to career highlights at NASA, to flying Spitfires at 86 years old. When Alan joined the...

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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...

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A Creative Circle

From monks singing in Italy to designing the University of Reading’s winning centenary logo – Reading alumna and Head of Creative and Print Services, Hannah Milway, speaks to CONNECTED about her most memorable moments...

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Reconnecting After 50 Years

Whiteknights Campus was filled with laughter, nostalgia and the rekindling of friendships as nine alumni from Mansfield Hall gathered for the 50th reunion. On Monday 8 July 2024 Peter Handson, Agricultural Economics...

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The Game Goes On

“Getting to the top of anything takes huge determination. It takes hard work, the dedication of others to support you, and often many sacrifices along the way,” reflected Reading graduate Barry Huxley. As the Paris...

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A Good Life

With our summer graduation ceremonies currently underway, CONNECTED speaks to one alumnus who has been fortunate enough to celebrate graduation with Reading not once, but twice. Martin Andrews first graduated from...

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The St Pat’s Gang

Mark Ace shares the priceless feeling he got from being reunited with some of his friends a year ago – to celebrate four decades since their graduation. With our summer 2024 graduation ceremonies currently taking place...

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Become A School Governor

Join us at our upcoming webinar to find out more about becoming a school governor, in partnership with Governors for Schools. School governors play a vital role in leading schools and ensuring every child gets the best...

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Everybody Can Do Something

From flying solo around the world, to a Donkathon, to taking in Ukrainian refugees, Polly Vacher is a firm believer that ‘everybody can do something’. CONNECTED sat down with Reading graduate and shortlisted...