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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 things; they dream and imagine...

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 remained committed to her...

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 – working for the likes of EMI...

Headline Stories

Making Connections

Fiona Talkington – Reading graduate and one of BBC Radio 3’s longest serving presenters – has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Reading. She sat down with CONNECTED to talk about her...

The Golden Years

Martin and Verity Andrews’ lives have been intertwined with the University of Reading for the past 50 years. They met as teenagers, before both studying and working at the University. Now, they share their love...

Freedom To Fall In Love

Dakshayani Sharma and Huiyun Zhang share how the University of Reading brought them together, from their very distinct cultures and countries, so they could fall in love.  Dakshayani and Huiyun met at the University of...

Leading The Way Sustainably

2023 was an extremely proud year for the University of Reading, as we continued to lead the way in raising awareness and researching climate change and its impacts. CONNECTED casts a look back at last year’s...

Festive Fundraising

Claire Newbold, who has worked at the University of Reading for nine years, shares the joy behind her festive wreath-making classes which raise money for local charities.  Over the past 20 years, Claire has given up...

A Love Story For-The-Ages

When Jean and Bruce Halliday decided to study at the University of Reading, little did they know it would be the beginning of a lifelong journey of love and happiness. They share their #UoRLoveStory which is truly one...

Cancer’s Hidden Secrets

Innovative research into the behaviour of cancer cells when they migrate to new sites in the body is underway at Reading – made possible by University of Reading graduates and long-term donors, Roger and Jennifer...

The Wilfred Owen Window

At All Saints Church in Dunsden, just outside Reading, a new stained glass window has been unveiled to honour the renowned First World War poet, Wilfred Owen. Ahead of Armistice Day, Reading graduate David Woodward...

Black History Month

More Than Just A Month

CONNECTED speaks to Reading graduate and Co-Chair of the University of Reading BAME+ Allies staff network, Aleiah Potter, about Black History Month being a starting point for ongoing action and the importance of safe...

A History Of Halloween

In celebration of Halloween, we decided to ask the Department of History to share some Halloween history with us, as well as some traditions from within their own department. CONNECTED caught up with Professor Anne...

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