Whiteknights campus from the air: HumSS, Minghella, Whiteknights House, Henley Business School and Old Whiteknights House. Still image taken from 4K drone footage.

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Time Travelling

“It felt like time travel; where had the previous 50 years gone?” was how Richard Woodward felt on reuniting with his fellow Reading graduates half a century after leaving the University. It was in October 1968 when Richard began...

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Reuniting the Tribe

30 years on from stepping into Wantage Hall as students, Celeste Garib and eight friends huddled under its arched entrance on a rainy Saturday afternoon for a very special reunion. For English language and literature alumna Celeste, the University...

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Changing The Conversation

Reading graduate and Detective Chief Inspector, Laura Corscadden, shares her extraordinary career – from local community support, to counter-terrorism and leading major crime investigations. From UK terror attacks, to investigating historic...

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Alumni Supporting Alumni

CONNECTED spoke to three Reading alumna from different years, who have inspired and supported each other to achieve their career goals in some of the world’s biggest companies. The strength of our alumni community...

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A Journey Of Acceptance

Graduate, Jemima McKenzie, speaks to CONNECTED about what Black History Month means to her, the challenges she has faced and how she worked to overcome them at Reading. Jemima, an ethics, value and philosophy graduate...

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Your Vote Matters

“I’ve had people tell me over the years that they don’t feel they know enough to vote. But you don’t need any qualifications. Everyone should feel they have the confidence, knowledge and understanding to cast their...

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An Educational Leader

Reading graduate and educational leader, Ginny Rhodes, has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of her services to local schools. Ginny, who is the founding Chief Executive Officer of The Circle Trust, a...

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From Tokyo To Paris

Update Reading graduate, Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne, made history by becoming the first British mum to win an Olympic rowing medal at the 2024 Paris Games. Mathilda and her partner, Rebecca Wilde, won bronze in the final...

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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...

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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...