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Saying Yes

The University of Reading is proud of its long-running participation in YES [Your Entrepreneurs Scheme] – an innovative global competition developed to raise awareness among postgraduate students and researchers as to how research can be...

Disability History Month 2024

Discover the range of events being hosted in-person and online by the University of Reading and the Reading Students’ Union in honour of Disability History Month 2024. Make Your Own Kind of Music: Being Autistic and Navigating Life Thursday 14...

Helping Students Succeed

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, a good degree isn’t always enough to stand out. Work experience can make all the difference. Which is where generous University donors are stepping up to bridge the gap. The University of...

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Virtual Learning

CONNECTED brings you the latest opportunities to learn virtually at Reading from a Meteorological Masterclass Series, to a new food labelling online course. Weathering the storm The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)...

Stay Connected

We wish to congratulate the Class of 2020 on completing their studies at the University of Reading during challenging circumstances, and take the opportunity to welcome you all into our alumni community. We look forward...

Navigating Higher Education

The University of Reading has joined forces with 50 organisations to launch a new online resource designed to help young people who have missed out on opportunities to learn about going to university due to COVID-19...

Inspirational Students

The University of Reading is committed to supporting the NHS and our community throughout the pandemic. CONNECTED takes a look at how some of our inspirational students are leading the way. From running a COVID-19 test...

Getting Involved

From tackling mental ill health through sport, to tutoring school pupils, CONNECTED looks at how the University of Reading community is helping others during lockdown. The University of Reading community has stepped up...

Reducing Pressure On The NHS

The University of Reading has partnered with local firm Red Whale to ensure General Practitioners in the UK receive clinical updates and online resources to enable them to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. CONNECTED...

Navigating Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Week, which takes place in May each year, is particularly salient during lockdown. To help with managing low mood and depression during the COVID-19 crisis, Reading has launched a new online...

The Power Of Smell

Do not underestimate your nose. This advice comes from Reading’s Dr Jane Parker who has joined a global team of experts to explore the potential link between loss of taste and smell with COVID-19. Dr Parker, an...

Learning From Lockdown

As the University launches its #LockdownClimateChange campaign, CONNECTED looks at how lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 crisis could be carried forward to help combat climate change. On Earth Day 2020, two reports...

Motivating Millions

From live DJ sets to video gaming challenges, CONNECTED looks at how the University of Reading community is helping to motivate millions during lockdown. It’s not easy staying motivated during a lockdown, but here at...