{"id":14397,"date":"2025-03-13T10:12:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/?p=14397"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:54:49","slug":"alumni-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/2025\/03\/13\/alumni-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px\">Our alumni community plays a vital part in the University of Reading&#8217;s rich tapestry of memories and experiences. To say thank you, we&#8217;re thrilled to share the bespoke benefits available to you as a Reading graduate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alumni benefits at the University of Reading\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GFqN9Bbhl_4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Academic and Careers:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/alumni\/benefits\/academic-discounts\">20% discount on postgraduate tuition fees<\/a> at the University of Reading<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to apply for the University of Reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/AlumniAndSupporters\/Benefits\/academic-discounts.aspx\">Alumni Master&#8217;s Scholarship<\/a> worth \u00a33000<\/li>\n<li>Access to advice, guidance and support from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/essentials\/Careers\/Alumni\">Alumni Career Services<\/a> team for two years after the end of your studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>On-campus and local area:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14338 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-100-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"A range of merchandise for sale - teddies in mugs - at the University of Reading Merch Store.\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-100-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-100-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-100-370x231.jpg 370w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-100-270x168.jpg 270w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-100-570x355.jpg 570w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-100-740x461.jpg 740w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-100.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Savings on <a href=\"https:\/\/sport.reading.ac.uk\/charges\/\">gym membership\u00a0<\/a>at the SportsPark<\/li>\n<li>Discounted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/library\/using-the-library\/joining-the-library\">library membership<\/a> as an external borrower<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hospitalityuor.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/Alumni-Guide-for-Venue-Reading-and-Venue-Henley.pdf\">10% off when booking an event<\/a> at our Reading or Henley campuses with Venue Reading or Venue Henley<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hospitalityuor.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/Venue-Reading-Hotels-near-the-University-of-Reading.pdf\">Hotels discount<\/a> \u2013 Venue Reading has negotiated a discount at some local hotels if you need to stay overnight when visiting campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong> Events:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Invitations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/alumni\/events\">alumni events<\/a>, including drinks receptions, alumni lectures and exclusive alumni events at the University of Reading Community Festival<\/li>\n<li>Support if you would like to plan an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/alumni\/events\/reunion-checklist\">alumni reunion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14405 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-2025-03-12T150555.118-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Alumni at the Celebration of Volunteering event\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-2025-03-12T150555.118-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-2025-03-12T150555.118-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-2025-03-12T150555.118-370x231.jpg 370w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-2025-03-12T150555.118-270x168.jpg 270w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-2025-03-12T150555.118-570x355.jpg 570w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-2025-03-12T150555.118-740x461.jpg 740w, https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2025\/03\/Body-Image-770-x-480-2025-03-12T150555.118.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Volunteering:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/AlumniAndSupporters\/as-volunteer.aspx\">volunteering<\/a> opportunities, enabling you to stay involved by sharing your experience and expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Staying connected:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive your alumni newsletter, <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/connected\/\">CONNECTED<\/a>, bringing you stories from your alumni community and the latest news and upcoming events from the University of Reading<\/li>\n<li>Find a friend service \u2013 if you have lost touch with a friend from University, you can contact the alumni team at <a href=\"mailto:alumni@reading.ac.uk\">alumni@reading.ac.uk<\/a> and we will do our best to support you in reconnecting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Stay in touch<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Our aim is to help you to stay connected with the supportive global community of Reading graduates, wherever you may be in the world. How to stay connected with the University:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/alumni\/update-your-details\">Update your details and sign up for email communications<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on social media:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UniofReadingAlumni\">University of Reading Alumni<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Twitter:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UniRdg_Alumni\">@UniRdg_Alumni<\/a><\/li>\n<li>LinkedIn:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/130816\/\">University of Reading Alumni<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uoralumni\">@UoRalumni<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact us on <a href=\"mailto:alumni@reading.ac.uk\">alumni@reading.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our alumni community plays a vital part in the University of Reading&#8217;s rich tapestry of memories and experiences. 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