University of Reading Alumni and Supporters

10/09/2026

Discover seven decades of dedication at Reading.

From PhD student to Head of Department, educator, volunteer and 2026 Celebration of Volunteering award recipient, John’s connection with the University of Reading spans almost 70 years. Having forged lifelong friendships and found love – Reading still holds a dear place in his heart.

👉 Take a look back at John’s story: https://rdg.ac/4gMkfNU

09/09/2026

Welcome to our Learning Garden.

A new ‘living laboratory’ has been created to support environmental education for school children, students and the wider community, on our Whiteknights campus, and you're invited to come and see it.

Located within an historic walled garden in the Harris Garden, the space has been restored and rejuvenated as part of our Centenary celebrations to grow the University’s legacy for the next century.

Although the garden won’t typically be open to the public, we’ll be throwing the garden gate open for a special open day on Saturday 19 September.

University staff will be on hand to answer questions and bring the garden to life, and Freely Fruity and the Tree Council will be running activities and sharing how they contributed to the space.

Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Drop in anytime between 11:00-15:00, with no need to book.

Discover more: https://rdg.ac/4ylILgd

08/09/2026

Lagos brought the energy as the University of Reading and Henley Business School hosted a milestone Centenary Celebration and Awards evening in the city.

Marking 100 years of the University’s global academic excellence and over three decades of Henley building leaders on the continent, the gathering brought together high-net-worth alumni, executives, and policy leaders shaping the economic and social fabric of Africa.

A highlight of the evening was celebrating five exceptional alumni through our Centenary Awards, recognising outstanding contributions across:

🏆 Women in Leadership
🏆 Sustainability & Energy Innovation
🏆 Innovation & Enterprise Leadership
🏆 Distinguished Global Impact
🏆 Techpreneurship

The awards celebrate the achievements of alumni who are making a meaningful difference across business, innovation, sustainability, technology, policy and society — helping to shape a brighter future for Nigeria and Africa.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special.

👉 Update your details to be the first to hear about our global alumni events: https://rdg.ac/update-your-details

08/09/2026

From fine art and history of art, to student communications and award-winning campaigns, Rosanna McNamara’s journey has taken her from the University of Reading to a rewarding career supporting the next generation of students.

We hear how following her passion for art, embracing new opportunities and staying open to change have shaped her career.

👀 Discover Rosanna’s story and find out why sometimes the best path is the one you create yourself: https://rdg.ac/4itwcef

04/09/2026

🎬 From Film, Theatre & Television at University of Reading to the Emmys!

Film, Theatre and Television graduate, James Ratee, has built a career telling stories that bring people’s experiences to life. Now a producer and director at Bloomberg, James creates documentaries that give audiences a window into people and places they might otherwise never encounter - from South Sudan and Indonesia to prisons and convents.

Discover James’ story and the experiences that led him to the Emmys / Television Academy: https://rdg.ac/4A8Gx5E

03/09/2026

From pioneering research and environmental innovation, to student initiatives and emerging technologies, the two decades between 1986 and 2006 were a period of ambition, discovery and lasting impact at the University of Reading.

We look back at a time when the University became the first to receive the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement, launched the Students in Schools programme, installed its first solar panels, helped pioneer the world’s first human cyborg, celebrated the legacy of groundbreaking environmental research, and opened a new home for its archives and special collections.

We also hear from some of our graduates who studied at Reading during these two decades.

👀 Take a peek into the archives: https://rdg.ac/4cZmz37

03/09/2026

📢 Applications for the Study UK Alumni Awards 2027 are open – share your inspiring story with the world!

The Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate and recognise the outstanding achievements of international UK alumni worldwide.

These awards honour international leaders who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries, and countries.

Award categories include:

📈 Business and Innovation,
🏛 Culture, Creativity and Sport,
🌏 Science and Sustainability,
🤝Social Action.

👉 Find out more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4yjVq3l

👀 Read stories from University of Reading Study UK Alumni Award participants: https://rdg.ac/4gSRorE

02/09/2026

Take a walk through 100 years of Reading, without leaving Whiteknights.

Our campus is renowned for its green spaces, but look a little closer and there are stories, artworks and pieces of our history to discover right across it.

Following our Art on Campus trail, you'll find works from the University Art Collection, including eight World Reimagined Globes exploring the history and impact on all of us of the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans, alongside paintings, sketches and mixed-media works.

As we celebrate our centenary year, there are new stories to discover too. Our Centenary Mural and Memories Window Display celebrate some of the people, places and moments that have shaped the University over the past 100 years.

The Art Trail is open to everyone, so whether you live locally, work or study here, or simply fancy exploring Whiteknights from a different perspective, come and take a look.

Explore the Art on Campus trail https://rdg.ac/4xRGwku

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

One hundred years after receiving our Royal Charter, the University of Reading truly is a global community.

Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome alumni, partners and staff to our centenary celebrations across South-East Asia, honouring the relationships, collaborations and shared experiences that bond and connect our alumni community.

During the events, it was a privilege to reflect on everything we've achieved together over the past century, honouring some of our alumni's incredible contributions, and looking ahead to the opportunities that lie before us.

Our centenary is more than a celebration of our history. It's a celebration of the people who have built our University, the communities we're proud to be part of, the impact of our alumni across the globe, and the partnerships that will help us continue to create possibilities for tomorrow.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us in celebrating this special milestone so far. We're looking forward to alumni centenary celebrations in Nigeria, Hong Kong and China in the coming weeks and are very much looking forward to bringing many more of our alumni community together.