Our stories

Inspirational students

We have exceptional students, whose work at the University has inspired them to follow their passions. They share their experiences of studying at Reading and explore what they've learned during their time here.

• Ashleigh Embling: studying at a Grande École 
• Michael O'Hagan: fast-paced internship in Paris 
• Megan Johnson: a year in France and Argentina 
• Natasha Holland: a year abroad in Chile and Italy 
• Jess Paxford: studying and travelling in Spain
• Mollie Pye: a year in Austria and France 
• Sara Gonzalez: studying Spanish and International Development
• Sophie Murray: studying Spanish and English Language
• Luke Wearn: teaching at a vocational school in Germany
• Merryn Thomas: planning a successful year abroad with a disability

Passionate staff

Discover what makes our staff passionate about their subject and the impact their research has had so far. Their research feeds into teaching and is embedded in many of the modules you will study.

• Dr Marjorie Gehrhardt: changing the direction of research 
• Dr Melani Schroeter: researching public discourse
• Professor Federico Faloppa: creating new realities with language

Recognised by students

Recipients of Reading Students' Union awards:

• Oscar Garcia Garcia: Reading Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award
• Leilani Davis: Reading Students' Union Excellence Award
• Cong Xia Li: Reading Students' Union Excellence Award