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Tales From The Archives

Guy Baxter and Miriam Gibson, from the University of Reading’s Archive Services, share the captivating archives that bring our University’s history to life. The University of Reading has a storied past...

From Academia to Advocacy

Connected spoke to Reading graduate, Melanie Khuddro, who has transformed her passion for community into a force for social change – helping refugees and asylum seekers. Melanie joined the University of Reading in...

The Wilfred Owen Window

At All Saints Church in Dunsden, just outside Reading, a new stained glass window has been unveiled to honour the renowned First World War poet, Wilfred Owen. Ahead of Armistice Day, Reading graduate David Woodward...

A History Of Halloween

In celebration of Halloween, we decided to ask the Department of History to share some Halloween history with us, as well as some traditions from within their own department. CONNECTED caught up with Professor Anne...

The Library in the past and the library now

The University Then And Now

The University of Reading has a rich history and has been at the forefront of UK Higher Education for nearly a century. CONNECTED takes a look at some of the University’s iconic buildings as they looked in the...

The Early Days of Wantage Hall

Wantage Hall, built in 1908, is the oldest hall of residence at the University of Reading. CONNECTED speaks to Chris Willson, the son of Alec Joseph Willson, who was one of Wantage Hall’s very first residents...

The Sex Pistols On Campus

Reading has always had a vibrant music scene, hosting iconic bands on campus over the years. Today, we take a look back at May 1976, when the Sex Pistols played a gig in the Fine Art Department, sharing alumni memories...

Oxford Road sign

Hidden Stories From Oxford Road

CONNECTED speaks to Alice Mpofu-Coles, one of the University of Reading’s researchers who helped curate the exhibition that is uncovering stories from one of Reading’s most diverse and multicultural streets...

International Women’s Day 2023

In honour of International Women’s Day 2023 and Women’s History Month, CONNECTED is delighted to share the stories of some of the inspirational women amongst our alumni who are making a difference in their communities...

James & Ali walking across a bridge holding flowers & wheeling a bike.

Connecting Hearts At Reading

At Reading, we love to celebrate love. People’s time at university can shape their lives, minds and hearts – so we set out to discover some of the great love stories that began on our campus. When the Alumni Team shared...