Passionate, inspirational students
Undergraduate
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Zoë French: overcoming challenges
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Louise Lawson: successful networking
As President of the Reading University Construction Society (RUCS), Louise helped other students to build their industry networks, secure placements and join the School's supportive community.
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Lanre Onanuga: a lifelong ambition
The unique flexibility of our undergraduate courses enabled Lanre to pursue projects and issues he was passionate about during his degree.
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Blane Perroton: creating his own playing field
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Josh Smith: dream graduate role
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Mary Utley: women in property and construction
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Daniel Valbuena Gonzalez: switching courses
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Ada Wong: broadening horizons
Master's
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Dr Dimitris Antoniadis: finding a new approach
Dimitris took advantage of our flexible study options to complete his MSc Project Management course while working in industry.
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Callum Forsyth: sustainable impact
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Amal Khawaja: taking her career to the next level
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Tracy Tunge: tackling global challenges
PhD
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Dr Rosalie Callway: building support for greener neighbourhoods
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Dr Natalya Sergeeva: exploring and inspiring innovation
Natalya found a community of like-minded doctoral students at Reading. They were a vital source of support as she conducted research and pushed the boundaries in her PhD.
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Dr Marek Kubik: creating a sustainable future
Marek has become a key figure in the global drive for sustainability since undertaking doctoral study at the University of Reading,
Building foundations in Africa
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Leaders in their field
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Professor John Connaughton: connecting with industry
John worked in the construction sector for over 30 years. He believes that connecting industry with academia is important for resolving global sector issues.
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Adrian Tagg: a steep ascent
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