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...
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...
Dating back to Ancient Greek times, music and space are often believed to be intertwined. Reading graduate Karen-Anne Devoil, nee Meekings, was inspired by these connections with an amazing music industry career –...
“I feel privileged to be a part of conversations that are shaping our future for the better. Climate change matters. The world needs us to think and do something about it,” Pete shared. Reading graduate, Professor Pete...
We have been overwhelmed by the contributions to our Centenary Memories Project. Thank you to everyone for sharing your memories and helping us mark a century of creating change together. The stories shared with us will...
Reading graduate Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director for the British Council in India, shared why strengthening UK-India educational partnerships is so important, and how it felt to receive the University of Reading’s...
Your story is our story… As we approach 100 years of the University of Reading, we’re proud to launch the Alumni Centenary Census. We invite you to share your journey and help us celebrate our shared legacy...
“There were no speech and language therapists in the entire country.” Reading graduate, Kimberley Cambridge, shares her mission to build speech and language therapy services from the ground up. When Kimberley enrolled...
“Making small changes in the world to improve it for others is what motivates me,” shared Reading graduate Emma Deshields on why accessibility is important, and how her time at Reading set her up for her...
“Digital accessibility is about inclusion, equity, and making sure no-one is left behind,” shared the University of Reading’s Digital Accessibility Officer, Tharindu Liyanagunawardena. Tharindu became...
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