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Nominate an honorary doctorate candidate

Nominations are now open for honorary doctorate candidates for 2026 – who do you think deserves to receive the University of Reading’s highest honour?  Honorary awards are conferred on distinguished academics, writers, local and national...

University Art Goes Global

Internationally important artworks in the University of Reading Art Collection have been made available globally online for the first time. We’re pleased to share with our global alumni community that a new digital guide has been launched in...

Tales From The Archives

Guy Baxter and Miriam Gibson, from the University of Reading’s Archive Services, share the captivating archives that bring our University’s history to life. The University of Reading has a storied past, evolving from a University of...

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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...

Chancellor Paul Lindley speaking at the Celebration of Volunteering

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...

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Ageing Well

The University of Reading’s new free online short course, on how small changes to diet and exercise routines can help older adults age well, is now available. Is staying active and healthy in old age impossible...

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Construction Alumni Get-together

The University of Reading Construction Society Alumni Group held a drinks event in London to officially mark the launch of the group. Nigella Landrock, who graduated in 2023 with a degree in Construction Management, set...

Alumni and the Vice-Chancellor toasting at the Beijing Alumni Reception

Alumni Drinks Receptions

We were thrilled to see so many of our wonderful alumni community at our recent Reading, London and Beijing Alumni Drinks events. Reading and London Receptions 2024 Our local drinks event took place at the Reading...