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From Community Advocate To Number 10

“Everything I do today really flows from Reading,” Honorary graduate, Dr Nero Ughwujabo, reflects on how his time at the University of Reading shaped a career dedicated to social justice, public service and...

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Cheers to 100 Years! Highlights from 1966 to 1986

From groundbreaking design and literature, to punk rock and climate science, the two decades between 1966 and 1986 were a period of creativity, innovation and cultural change at the University of Reading. As part of our...

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Cheers to 100 Years! Highlights from 1946-1966

From 1946-1966, the University was in a period of growth – expanding its land, buildings and status. We look back at the key moments from these two decades and hear from alumni who studied at Reading at that time. As...

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Following a Calling

“You can’t be what you can’t see.” Bishop Rachel Treweek shares how her time at the University of Reading helped shape her journey to becoming the first female Diocesan Bishop in the Church of...

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Cheers To 100 Years!

“Universities are living things: they feel, think and do. They are centres of intelligence; they are concerned with ideas; they have outposts upon the frontiers of knowledge; they sometimes do beautiful and remarkable...

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Be The Change You Want To See

“We have to be the change we seek,” honorary graduate, Dr Cecily Mwaniki, shares the mantra that keeps her energised and motivated.   With a dream of working with the United Nations, Dr Cecily Mwaniki has...

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Music Of The Spheres

Dating back to Ancient Greek times, music and space are often believed to be intertwined. Reading graduate Karen-Anne Devoil, nee Meekings, was inspired by these connections with an amazing music industry career –...

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Shaping A Better Future

“I feel privileged to be a part of conversations that are shaping our future for the better. Climate change matters. The world needs us to think and do something about it,” Pete shared. Reading graduate, Professor Pete...

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A Lifeline For Families

From mature student to Honorary Doctorate recipient, Dr Ruth Pearse reflects on how the University of Reading shaped her life. She also shares how her own personal journey inspired her to set up the charity –...

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Growing Through Education

Reading graduate Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director for the British Council in India, shared why strengthening UK-India educational partnerships is so important, and how it felt to receive the University of Reading’s...