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Tag: Inspiring Alumni

Imran shaking the Vice-Chancellor's hand on his graduation from the University of Reading

An Outstanding Success Story

The Study UK Alumni Awards recognise UK university alumni with outstanding success stories. The University of Reading is proud to have one of our alumni, Muhammad Imran Khan, shortlisted in the Science and...

Equity, Equality and Respect

In celebration of LGBT+ History Month 2023, CONNECTED speaks to Reading graduate Sarah Hacker, who is an LGBT+ ally, Patron of Reading Pride, and Reading Borough Councillor representing the Battle ward. Sarah is an...

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...

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...

Celebrating Our Volunteers logo next to the University of Reading logo

UoR Celebration Of Volunteering

We are delighted to launch our new Celebration of Volunteering, through which we will be recognising the volunteering achievements of members of our University community. We want to bring together alumni, current...

Tom Clarke being filmed doing a news report

Communicating Complex Messages

Science and Technology Editor for Sky News, alumnus Tom Clarke, has received an honorary degree from the University of Reading for his efforts in communicating complex messages, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Peter with Nigerian Teachers' events team

A Platform For Change

CONNECTED speaks with University of Reading graduate, Peter Ogudoro, a finalist for The Study UK Alumni Awards 2022-23 about the remarkable global impact he’s had within the teaching community in Nigeria. The...

Changing Lives For Good

The University of Reading has awarded Dr Nancy Mudenyo Hunt – co-founder of The Nasio Trust – an Honorary Degree in recognition for her charity work over the past 20 years, changing the lives of countless children. Born...

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Inspiring Women In Science

CONNECTED speaks to Reading graduate Maitreyee Wairagkar – runner-up in the Scientific Achievement category in the Nature ‘Inspiring Women in Science’ Awards 2022 and winner of the 2023 India UK...

The Small Things Matter

Reading graduate turned academic, Professor Robbie Girling, shares how protecting biodiversity and making farming and food more sustainable go hand-in-hand. After studying zoology at Reading, Professor Girling embarked...