“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.”...
“You can’t be what you can’t see.” Bishop Rachel Treweek shares how her time at the University of Reading helped shape her journey to becoming the first female Diocesan Bishop in the Church of...
“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...
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 –...
From the islands of the Seychelles to the lecture halls of the University of Reading, Vincent Amelie reflects on his journey and how his passion for the sky grew into a career. Growing up in the Seychelles, Vincent’s...
“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...
From mature student to Honorary Doctorate recipient, Dr Ruth Pearse reflects on how the University of Reading shaped her life. She also shares how her own personal journey inspired her to set up the charity –...
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...
“I’m the only person in my family to have gone to university and now I’m lecturer.” Reading graduate, Dr Dan Skelson, reflected on his journey as a first-generation student from a working-class...
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