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Tag: Enabling students

Bringing The Gold To Whiteknights

From balancing boats to books – Paralympic gold medallist and Reading student, Ed Fuller, shares how he juggles elite rowing with studying, with the support of Reading’s alumni community. At just 21 years...

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Helping Students Succeed

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, a good degree isn’t always enough to stand out. Work experience can make all the difference. Which is where generous University donors are stepping up to...

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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...

Launch of Alumni Master’s Scholarship

The University of Reading’s brand new Alumni Master’s Scholarship has launched ready for September 2024 entry.  The Scholarship is funded by alumni for alumni. It has been made possible thanks to the...

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Funding Future Sporting Champions

Discover how alumni and supporter generosity is having a significant impact on the careers of our elite student athletes – two of whom share their success stories with us, thanks to the University’s Sporting...

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Supporting Young Autistic People

The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub at the University of Reading launched in November 2023. We explore how it is making a real difference to autistic children and their parents and carers.  Legacy gifts have played a...

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Breaking Down Barriers

To celebrate Volunteering Week, CONNECTED is sharing the inspirational stories of some of our alumni who volunteer. Today, we hear from Rachel Moore, who is a longstanding volunteer with the University of...

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Students In Crisis

The cost of living crisis is hitting students especially hard. More than one in four students at Reading are from low-income households and those students are vulnerable. This year, requests for help are higher than...

A Life-Shaping Experience

As part of LGBT+ History Month, CONNECTED speaks with graduate James Fletcher on his experience of coming out at the University of Reading and his commitment to volunteering. James, who studied Politics and...

Update: Student Support Fund 2022

The cost of living crisis and conflict in Ukraine have caused turmoil, heartbreak and extreme difficulty for people all over the world. At Reading, students’ financial security has been disrupted, jeopardising their...