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From Tokyo To Paris

Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne’s rowing career has seen her compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, and she is now heading to the Paris Games later this month. But this time Mathilda has a different perspective to share with CONNECTED – that of balancing...

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The Big Leagues

Following a nail-biting final for England fans, University of Reading graduate and BBC Sport producer, Phil Bigwood, chatted all things Reading and sports with CONNECTED. From winning trophies for St Andrew’s Hall, to Match of the Day, the Olympics...

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From Academia to Advocacy

Connected spoke to Reading graduate, Melanie Khuddro, who has transformed her passion for community into a force for social change – helping refugees and asylum seekers. Melanie joined the University of Reading in 2012 as a History...

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From Tokyo To Paris

Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne’s rowing career has seen her compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, and she is now heading to the Paris Games later this month. But this time Mathilda has a different perspective to share with...

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The Big Leagues

Following a nail-biting final for England fans, University of Reading graduate and BBC Sport producer, Phil Bigwood, chatted all things Reading and sports with CONNECTED. From winning trophies for St Andrew’s Hall, to...

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From Academia to Advocacy

Connected spoke to Reading graduate, Melanie Khuddro, who has transformed her passion for community into a force for social change – helping refugees and asylum seekers. Melanie joined the University of Reading in...

Tomson standing in front of Celebration of Volunteering boards, listing the nominees.
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Celebrating Community

Winner of the Alumni and Supporter Volunteer of the Year Award, Tomson Chauke, tells CONNECTED about his story – including moving from Zimbabwe to Reading and why helping his community means so much to him. In a...

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Bridging University And Locality

We are thrilled to share that Reading graduate Peter Must, whose volunteering spans 50 years, has been awarded Alumni and Supporter Volunteer of the Year at the recent Celebration of Volunteering event. The Celebration...

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A Beacon Of Volunteerism

CONNECTED speaks to Celebration of Volunteering award winner, alumna Laura Windisch, about her commitment to making a difference – from a listening ear at University of Reading Nightline, to spending her...

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Re-thinking Sports and Sustainability

Founded on his passion for both geography and economics, 2019 University of Reading graduate Caolan Humphries is making waves in the sports industry with his innovative approach to sustainability and sportswear.  Caolan...

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From Pitch To Professional

University of Reading graduate, Faid Salmoon, shares with CONNECTED how her childhood passion became her profession when she was offered the position of soccer coach for Los Angeles Football Club.  Faid joined the...

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Connecting Scots and Portuguese

British Council Study UK Alumni Award 2024 winner, Nichola Giovanella Vivian, spoke to CONNECTED to share how they created a multicultural community of people while preserving the endangered Scots language. Nichola, a...

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Our just IMAGINE if… 2024 Winner

The winner of the just IMAGINE if… 2024 global research award has been revealed – congratulations to Felix Weaver who won with his idea to develop learning tools that combine complex information with music...

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