University of Reading Alumni and Supporters

Could your career journey help a University of Reading student?

Become a Thrive mentor and:
• Share your professional experience with a Reading student, online or in person
• Support a student with their confidence and next steps
• Help students understand career options and workplace expectations
• Develop your mentoring, communication and leadership skills
• Gain valuable experience for your CV

Anyone with two+ years of professional experience in any sector can become a Thrive mentor. Learn more and sign up: https://rdg.ac/4xALpPB

Who comes out on top when climate is the score?

As the sporting summer gets underway, researchers at the University of Reading have created The Real Scoreline – a new way of comparing nations using climate data.

Every competing nation has been assessed across six climate indicators, including warming, rainfall change, emissions, heat stress, fossil fuel dependence and net-zero commitments, resulting in a single score out of 99.

The results contain some surprises.

🇵🇾 Paraguay top the rankings
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia finishes bottom
🇺🇸 The USA scores just 26

Throughout the summer, we'll be revealing the score behind the score - using climate data and expert analysis to explore what each nation's real scoreline tells us about our changing world.

Explore the full announcement 🔗 https://rdg.ac/4fwzjR3

Considering studying for a master’s?

Our Master’s Coffee Morning from 10:00-12:00 on Friday 19 June is your chance to hear more about the types of master’s study available here at Reading, get funding advice and ask questions at a special Q&A panel featuring current master’s students.

Once the event has finished you are very welcome to join our Open Day activities in the afternoon where you can visit our student accommodation, take a tour of the library and meet the academic staff from your chosen subject area.

Register for your place now: https://rdg.ac/3s3sPmp

A look back at our Centenary Community Festival Alumni Activities! 🎉

Across the Centenary Community Festival weekend, as part of our centenary celebrations, we were delighted to host a range of alumni activities - including an alumni lunch reception, alumni quiz, afternoon tea and UoR history lecture- where our alumni came together to celebrate University of Reading in its special centenary year! 🎉🎊

We were delighted to see over seven decades of University of Reading graduates represented across the events, with some alumni having graduated in 1959, right the way through to those who graduated just last year.

The weekend was full of wonderful conversations, story-swapping, laughter and connection. We were thrilled to witness a serendipitous reunion between friends who had not seen each other for many years! Consider our hearts firmly warmed! ❤️

A big thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you enjoyed reflecting on your time at Reading, making new friends and taking a trip down memory lane.

If you were unable to join us or are not receiving our emails, please be sure to update your details so you don't miss out on any future events 🔗https://rdg.ac/update-your-details.

You can join in the celebrations from home 🏠by adding your message to our Centenary Wall of Wishes ✨ - https://rdg.ac/WallofWishes (take a look at the wall so far ➡ https://rdg.ac/4rEpdjt)

Our Centenary Year continues, with more events and celebrations taking place throughout. We look forward to welcoming and celebrating with more of you in the months to come.

Looking for a way to give back this Volunteers' Week? Why not become a Climate Ambassador.

Climate Ambassadors volunteer with education settings to provide climate action planning support and empower future changemakers. Anyone based in the UK can become a Climate Ambassador - you don't need to have studied a specific degree or have worked in a specific industry.

Become a Climate Ambassador and help make a genuine difference to your community by using your skills and knowledge to tackle real-world sustainability and climate issues.

Register your interest in becoming a Climate Ambassador: https://rdg.ac/3Q4DKrV

🎉Happy Volunteers' Week! 🎉

We’re so grateful to all our alumni who give their time to support the University of Reading and our students.

From mentoring, to sharing your Reading experience with prospective students, to organising events that bring the alumni community together and more, your contribution is invaluable – thank you.

Return to Reading and take the next step in your educational career by studying on the MA Education course with the Institute of Education, University of Reading.

The course is designed for teachers and education professionals looking to advance their career and study alongside work, with flexible part-time and modular options to fit around existing commitments.

Join our live online Q&A to find out more about how the MA Education course can suit your needs and ambitions and ask any questions you may have.

📅9 June 2026
⏰16:00-16:45 (BST)
📍Online via Teams

Find out more and register to attend 🔗https://rdg.ac/ioe-uor

Cuteness Alert!

We bumped into these adorable baby geese on our way past Whiteknights lake and we have to admit, they made our hearts melt 😍

If you're heading to Whiteknights for a walk over the weekend make sure to look out for all the amazing birds who call the lake home.

Recognising the impact of Councillor Alice Mpofu-Coles' tenure as The Mayor of Reading – as her outstanding term of service to our town and community comes to an end.

As both an alumna and colleague of the University of Reading, Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles’ mayoralty has held particular significance during our centenary year, reflecting the deep connection between the University and the wider community we serve.

As a passionate advocate for inclusion, community partnership and the role universities can play in civic life, her work has championed sanctuary initiatives and helped strengthen the University’s presence across Reading.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, said: “As we strive to be a truly civic university, relationships like these are crucial in building stronger ties between the town and University, enabling us to work together and create a better Reading for everyone.”

Thank you, Alice, for your leadership, partnership and commitment to our town.

We look forward to continuing to work together in the years ahead.