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Alumni Benefits

Our alumni community plays a vital part in the University of Reading’s rich tapestry of memories and experiences. To say thank you, we’re thrilled to share the bespoke benefits available to you as a Reading graduate. Academic and...

Announcement – Alumni Discounts

Our alumni community plays a vital part in the University of Reading’s rich tapestry of memories and experiences. To say thank you, we’re announcing four alumni discounts to save you money when pursuing further study with us, revisiting...

The Community Festival is Back!

The University of Reading’s much loved Community Festival is back for its third year – bringing together alumni, students, and the community for a vibrant day of entertainment, reconnection and exclusive alumni events!  Taking place...

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Black History Month Events 2024

October is Black History Month – a time to celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of Black people across our communities. This year’s theme, Reclaiming Narratives, marks a significant shift...

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The World Reimagined

The University of Reading welcomes a powerful new art installation to our grounds. The exhibition, made possible by our alumni community, explores the impact of the transatlantic slave trade. On Wednesday 25 September...

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100 Years Of Excellence

The Centenary Project Grant Scheme is now open for applications to celebrate the University of Reading’s upcoming 100th anniversary. Do you have an idea to commemorate our centenary and develop our legacy for the...

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Rowing to Gold

The University of Reading community celebrated as current student Ed Fuller took to the water to represent Team ParalympicsGB at the Paris Games and took home the gold.  At just 21 years old, Geography student Ed won...

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Global Connections

On Wednesday 7 August 2024 the University of Reading hosted a memorable alumni reception in Kuala Lumpur – bringing together nearly 100 Reading and Henley graduates. The event was a vibrant celebration of lifelong...

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Lighting Up The World

On Show Your Stripes Day, 21 June 2024, global landmarks from London, to Brisbane, to New York City were lit up with the University of Reading’s climate stripes to start conversations about the Earth’s rapid warming. ...

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Smart Recovery

Reading alumnus Tim Brownstone’s smart garment company KYMIRA, which revolutionises recovery in athletes, is given a boost with investment from the Henley Business Angels. Henley Business Angels (HBA) is a network...

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Reading Climate Festival 2024

The Reading Climate Festival is launching this weekend and is taking place from 8-21 June. Join us for two weeks of events and activities to inspire climate action and collaborations in Reading, including a special...

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A Day To Remember

Last month, the University of Reading’s Community Festival returned for its second year and we had a blast meeting lots of our lovely graduates at our exclusive alumni activities. Held on Saturday 18 May 2024...

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Celebration Of Volunteering Awards 2024

“Volunteering helps us to learn, thrive and to form stronger community bonds – by sharing time and expertise so that we can influence one another’s experiences for the better.” University...