From flying solo around the world, to a Donkathon, to taking in Ukrainian refugees, Polly Vacher is a firm believer that ‘everybody can do something’. CONNECTED sat down with Reading graduate and shortlisted...
Fiona Talkington – Reading graduate and one of BBC Radio 3’s longest serving presenters – has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Reading. She sat down with CONNECTED to talk about her...
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) has been running at Reading for over a decade. It is a success story that we are particularly proud of, and one that, this year, has donors to thank for its...
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...
Polly Vacher has been many different things during her life: aviator, music teacher, physiotherapist, charity fundraiser and Reading graduate to name a few. But the one constant theme has been helping people and, for...
The global pandemic has had a huge impact on the cultural sector – both in the UK and around the world – as venues were forced to close their doors. In the third event of our online Alumni Lecture Series, COVID –...
We’re excited to announce our upcoming online Alumni Lecture Series: COVID – Stories from the Frontline, starting on 25 March. COVID-19 has caused havoc and upheaval in ways no-one could have foreseen. Lives have been...
CONNECTED discovers how the University of Reading’s Universal Voices Choir – which is funded by donors – is enriching the lives of children through music and supporting the local community. Music can help young people...
As our finalists prepare to embark on their journeys beyond university, CONNECTED shares what two of our inspirational alumni have achieved since graduating from Reading. With graduation ceremonies unfortunately...
From live DJ sets to video gaming challenges, CONNECTED looks at how the University of Reading community is helping to motivate millions during lockdown. It’s not easy staying motivated during a lockdown, but here at...
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