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Tag: Volunteering

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A Rising Star

Reading graduate Sophie Lupton has been celebrated as a rising star in telecommunications with a triple award win. She shares with CONNECTED her career journey and her passion for encouraging more women into STEM...

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Alumni Benefits

Our alumni community plays a vital part in the University of Reading’s rich tapestry of memories and experiences. To say thank you, we’re thrilled to share the bespoke benefits available to you as a Reading...

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...

Tomson standing in front of Celebration of Volunteering boards, listing the nominees.

Celebrating Community

Winner of the Alumni and Supporter Volunteer of the Year Award, Tomson Chauke, tells CONNECTED about his story – including moving from Zimbabwe to Reading and why helping his community means so much to him. In a...

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Become A School Governor

Join us at our upcoming webinar to find out more about becoming a school governor, in partnership with Governors for Schools. School governors play a vital role in leading schools and ensuring every child gets the best...

Chancellor Paul Lindley speaking at the Celebration of Volunteering

Celebration Of Volunteering Awards 2024

“Volunteering helps us to learn, thrive and to form stronger community bonds – by sharing time and expertise so that we can influence one another’s experiences for the better.” University...

Polly on her Donkathon

Everybody Can Do Something

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...

Bridging University And Locality

We are thrilled to share that Reading graduate Peter Must, whose volunteering spans 50 years, has been awarded Alumni and Supporter Volunteer of the Year at the recent Celebration of Volunteering event. The Celebration...

A Beacon Of Volunteerism

CONNECTED speaks to Celebration of Volunteering award winner, alumna Laura Windisch, about her commitment to making a difference – from a listening ear at University of Reading Nightline, to spending her...

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Reading Foodies’ Reunion

In January, a group of alumni reunited to celebrate their 25th anniversary since graduating from Reading in 1999. One of the organisers, Reverend Anne Day (née Palmer) shared what happened at the reunion and what...