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The Centenary Community Festival is Here!

The much-loved Community Festival returns this May for a special two-day centenary edition. Join us for a vibrant weekend of entertainment, discovery and celebration as we mark 100 years of the University of Reading. As part of the University’s...

A Momentous Milestone

17 March 2026 marks 100 years since the University of Reading was granted its Royal Charter and became a university. Since then we have had over 300,000 students graduate and become a part of our global alumni community.  This momentous milestone...

Breaking The Mould

Martin Kaufman was an influential figure in Reading’s gay liberation movement in the 1970s, and over 50 years later, he shares how he’s working with the University to ensure that the bravery of those people – who stood up for the rights of all those...

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Update – Giving Day 2025

“My time at the University of Reading had a big impact on my career and shaped who I am today. I am giving to say thank you – and to help open doors for the next generation, just like others once did for me...

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Turning A Concept Into Reality

Discover how to generate business ideas and set yourself up for commercial success, with the University of Reading and Henley Business School’s new free FutureLearn course. Dr Marrisa Joseph, Associate Professor...

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Celebrating a Global Community

Last month the University of Reading hosted three alumni events across India – bringing together graduates, stakeholders and academic leaders in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru.  Delivered with the support of...

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Alumni Master’s Scholarship

The University of Reading’s Alumni Master’s Scholarship continues to support graduates in 2025. The University of Reading’s Alumni Master’s Scholarship, established to support Reading graduates in their...

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Giving Day 2025

The University of Reading is launching its very first Giving Day – a special 36-hour online event dedicated to supporting our students, programmes and community.  Giving has been at the heart of our University...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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