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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 part of our year-long edition of...

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 England – and why representation...

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...

Headline Stories

From Theatre Maker To Director

Judy Hegarty Lovett – winner of Best Director at the 25th Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards 2023 – speaks to CONNECTED about her experience as a director, her creative journey and how her hard work has paid off. Growing...

Trailblazing Research

In honour of Women’s History Month CONNECTED explores the trailblazing discoveries of Tina Negus – from discovering a fossil, to undertaking one of the first quantitative mussel surveys. Tina’s interest in...

International Women’s Day 2023

In honour of International Women’s Day 2023 and Women’s History Month, CONNECTED is delighted to share the stories of some of the inspirational women amongst our alumni who are making a difference in their communities...

Equity, Equality and Respect

In celebration of LGBT+ History Month 2023, CONNECTED speaks to Reading graduate Sarah Hacker, who is an LGBT+ ally, Patron of Reading Pride, and Reading Borough Councillor representing the Battle ward. Sarah is an...

A Life-Shaping Experience

As part of LGBT+ History Month, CONNECTED speaks with graduate James Fletcher on his experience of coming out at the University of Reading and his commitment to volunteering. James, who studied Politics and...

Celebrating Our Community’s Impact

The University of Reading is committed to being a university that supports, works with, and makes a difference in communities around the world; from our local community in Reading, to our alumni communities across the...

Changing Lives For Good

The University of Reading has awarded Dr Nancy Mudenyo Hunt – co-founder of The Nasio Trust – an Honorary Degree in recognition for her charity work over the past 20 years, changing the lives of countless children. Born...

What Happened At COP27

“The agreements and actions that come out of COP are vitally important efforts to reduce the impact of human actions on the planet.” Professor Rosalind Cornforth’s words ahead of the 27th Conference of the Parties...

The Small Things Matter

Reading graduate turned academic, Professor Robbie Girling, shares how protecting biodiversity and making farming and food more sustainable go hand-in-hand. After studying zoology at Reading, Professor Girling embarked...

One World, One Chance

Hannah Pexton, Manager for Land and Collaborative Planning at Melbourne Water, speaks to CONNECTED about her work to enhance life and liveability in Melbourne amidst the growing climate crisis.  Having always loved...

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