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Royal Recognition and Global Connections

From welcoming royalty into the Reading community in Malaysia, to thought-provoking discussions on AI and climate-resilience in Thailand – August proved to be a memorable month for our global community.  The...

From Reading to the Emmys

Film, Theatre and Television graduate, James Ratee, has built a career telling stories that bring people’s experiences to life. Now a producer and director at Bloomberg – James shares the creative journey that led him...

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...

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Celebrating a Century of Impact

“The Celebration of Volunteering is much more than the awards handed out this evening, but the recognition of all volunteers who selflessly devote their time to make their community a better place to live.”...

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...

Be The Change You Want To See

“We have to be the change we seek,” honorary graduate, Dr Cecily Mwaniki, shares the mantra that keeps her energised and motivated.   With a dream of working with the United Nations, Dr Cecily Mwaniki has...

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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...

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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...

Music Of The Spheres

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 –...

Shaping A Better Future

“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...

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