Connected

Centenary Celebrations across the Globe

From Nepal to New Zealand, China to Colombia, Uganda to the USA, our global alumni community have been marking the University of Reading’s Centenary in style – with reunions and meet-ups taking place all over the world. As part of this year’s...

Connecting Research

Keep up-to-date with the University’s latest research news and impact with the new quarterly research newsletter – CONNECTING RESEARCH.  From climate action and sustainable farming, to pioneering alumni and global partnerships, the University of...

Alumni come together for a record-breaking Giving Day 

“I’m pleased to support the University of Reading as it enters its next century. Centenaries honour what has been achieved — and giving helps make the next century possible.” We are please to share that the University’s second...

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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...

Ed Hawkins in front of the climate stripes

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...

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