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Our stories

Read about the experiences of our students and alumni, and the work of our academics

Dedicated students

  • Phaidra Robinson - Journey to becoming a professional
  • Rebecca Bradley - Preparing for a career

Inspiring graduates

First degree graduate stories:

  • Miles Cameron - beginning a career
  • Chayya Syal - nurturing success
  • Toby Rinkoff - building a business at University
  • Bea Fitzgerald - a journey into the publishing world
  • Katie Lawman - life after graduating

Master's stories

  • Elle Codling – MA English Literature as preparation for a career

PhD stories

  • Will Davies - Finding inspiration in Reading's leading Beckett archive

Passionate staff

  • Dr Nicola Abram – After Windrush
  • Professor David Brauner – Back to the Future
  • Dr Aisling Byrne – Medieval otherworlds
  • Shelley Harris – Creative Writing
  • Dr Alanna Skuse - Changing attitudes

Travelling students

  • Sarah Wilmore - Travelling to University

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Get in touch with us today to find out how English Literature at Reading can take you to new stories.

 

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