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Alumna Becomes Mayor

University of Reading graduate and researcher, Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles, has vowed to continue tackling inequalities in the local community after being made Mayor of Reading. Dr Mpofu-Coles, a Senior Research Fellow at the...

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Time To Make a Difference

Inspired by Volunteers’ Week, we’re sharing how one University staff member has made an impact in two very different ways, with her experiences showing just how much a few hours can achieve. The University...

Memorable Moments

The past couple of months have been filled with opportunities to connect with our alumni community – from supporting future students and strengthening collaborations internationally, to informal gatherings across...

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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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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...

Changing The Conversation

Reading graduate and Detective Chief Inspector, Laura Corscadden, shares her extraordinary career – from local community support, to counter-terrorism and leading major crime investigations.  From UK terror...

Journalists Are Never The Story

“Well, except just this once,” said Reading alumnus Phil Creighton, as he wrote in his final column in June 2024, after nine years in the editor’s chair of Wokingham Today and Reading Today. Phil, who...

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Black History Month Events 2024

October is Black History Month – a time to celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of Black people across our communities. This year’s theme, Reclaiming Narratives, marks a significant shift...

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The World Reimagined

The University of Reading welcomes a powerful new art installation to our grounds. The exhibition, made possible by our alumni community, explores the impact of the transatlantic slave trade. On Wednesday 25 September...

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