MBA Scholarship won by a Brazilian charity worker
A charity worker originally from Brazil has won the prestigious Times/Henley Business School scholarship, which covers the £40,000 cost of the school’s two-year, part-time Executive MBA. Click here to read the full story.
Updated 20/11/2009
Reading graduate is Alumnus of the Year
Reading alumnus, Professor Li Shirong was named Alumnus of the Year last night at the British Business Awards, an award ceremony organised in association with the British Chamber of Commerce in China. The Alumnus of the Year award was sponsored by the British Council and was created to recognise Chinese nationals who have studied in the UK and who can best demonstrate the positive influence that British education and culture has had on their chosen occupation among other criteria.
Professor Li Shirong is President of the Chartered Institute of Building and works for the Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Regulations Commission where she is responsible for the promotion of foreign trade and investment.
Her career started in academia where, after gaining a PhD from the University of Reading in 1998, she took the position as Professor of Construction Management at Chongqing University (a role she now holds part-time). Her academic work focuses on China's construction industry in transition, sustainable urbanisation, the role of government in construction, construction project management, the international construction market and higher education in construction.
To date she has published more than 170 papers and 27 books, both in China and overseas.
Updated 04/11/2009
Prime Minister of Barbados visits Reading
Barbadians living in Britain will have an opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister David Thompson when he travels to London tomorrow for a week long visit.
A major aspect of this trip will be a special event in Reading, Berkshire, where he will announce the launch of the Barbados Family and Friends (BFF) Club a unique initiative, developed by the Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA). Targeting the Barbados Diaspora in key overseas markets, the aim of the scheme is to increase visitor arrivals to Barbados by rewarding members who encourage people to travel to Barbados, whether they are friends, family, neighbours or colleagues.
Members of the BFF Club can earn points for each visitor they refer, who travels to Barbados. Points will be awarded on air travel to Barbados as well as for accommodation in hotels and guesthouses. Members of the scheme will receive a quarterly BFF e-newsletter, which will provide relevant product information, tips, features and upcoming events in Barbados.
There is also a vibrant social media strategy featuring Facebook and Twitter pages where they can share information, provide recommendations and network generally.
As part of the scheme, members will also have the opportunity to participate in educational seminars in their respective areas. These will be organised by the BTA and will be designed to provide members with more detailed information on the product, and tips on targeting business.
The town of Reading has a large population of Barbadians.
Thompson said, "Reading has always offered a focal point for Barbadians who came to live in the UK; there is a very strong community here, like a little part of Barbados without the sun, sea and sand and I am anticipating a very successful visit."
Updated 24/09/2009
A top 20 research university
The University of Reading is ranked in the top 20 UK higher education institutions in securing research council grants, according to a survey published on 3 September.
The table, published in Times Higher Education is based on the number of awards received from every research council, except the Science and Technology Facilities Council in 2008-9.
Read the full story here...
Updated 04/09/09
Chevening Scholarships awarded to two Vietnamese students
Two students from Vietnam have been awarded prestigious Chevening Scholarships by the University of Reading and the British Council Vietnam to enable them to undertake postgraduate degrees at the University in the 2009/10 academic year. Both students will be joining the Henley Business School, the full-service Business faculty at the University of Reading. One student plans to complete an MSc in International Business and Finance in the School of Economics and the other will be studying an MSc in Corporate Finance at the ICMA Centre.
The Chevening Scholarships awarded by the University will cover 50% of the course fees and have been provided by the School of Economics and the ICMA Centre.
Richard Homer, Political Officer at the British Embassy in Hanoi, stated:
"This really is excellent news and I wanted to pass on my thanks on behalf of the British Embassy in Hanoi and both Mr Tuan and Mr Hung. We are all extremely grateful for your support for the Chevening programme in Vietnam."
Updated 21/07/09
IB Scholarship Winners for 2009/0
The winners of the 2009 International Baccalaureate Scholarships have been selected and East Africa has come out top. Three students were selected to win full scholarships that cover fees for the three years of their undegraduate studies and also provide some support towards the cost of living. All three of this year's winners were from East Africa with two students from Kenya and the third from Uganda. They will take up their studies in October 2009 and will be studying Animal Science (BSc), Applied Statistics (BSc) and Law (LLB).
Updated 13/07/09
Prepare for Success
Prepare for Success is an interactive pre-arrival learning tool for international students who are getting ready to come to the UK to study. It contains twenty two different learning resources on themes connected with academic life in the UK. International students can find out what British academic life is like and what kind of academic skills they will need for effective study. As well as preparing students for what to expect during their studies, the activities also provides scope for language improvement*.
* Prepare for Success is intended primarily for international students whose first language is not English. It is aimed at students with an IELTS level between 5.0 and 7.5 or equivalent.
Updated 04/06/09
Felix Scholars' Reception
The Museum of English Rural Life at the University of Reading was the venue on 28th May for the 2009 Felix Scholars' Reception. The reception was hosted by the Felix Scholarship Foundation with guests including Foundation trustee, Alan Binnington; the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Reading, Professor Gordon Marshall; staff and recipients of the scholarships. Professor Chahaun of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in New Delhi was also in attendance, having interviewed many of the recipients.
The Felix Scholarships offers students of Indian citizenship funding to support their studies at selected institutions in the UK. A limited number of 
scholarships are also made available each year to international students resident in countries other than India. Applicants must be of the highest academic calibre, holding a First Class honours degree and an offer to study at the University of Reading, the School of Oriental and African Studies or the University of Oxford.
Updated 02/06/09
Engineering grant to strengthen research links between Reading and China
A University of Reading academic has been awarded a grant from the Royal Academy of Engineering to fund a series of research exchange visits to Chongqing University in China. This will enhance the links between the University of Reading and Chongqing University, and help research in the field of built environment, which tackles global climate change issues.
Updated 13/05/09
2009 Commonwealth Scholarships to Developed Countries
Commonwealth Scholarships for students from the developed Commonwealth to study in the United Kingdom in 2009 will now be available, following a recent decision by the UK's Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). These awards will be co-funded by selected UK universities including the University of Reading .
These scholarships apply to candidates from Australia, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore and the Bahamas.
Updated 23/03/09
Vice Chancellor visits Kuala Lumpur
Over 100 guests attended a high tea at the High Commissioner's Residence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday 15th March. The event was hosted by Reading alumnus Mandy Johnson, Director of British Council Malaysia, Professor Gordon Marshall, Vice-Chancellor of the University and Head of the School of Law, Patricia Leopold.
Alumni from the University of Reading and Henley Management College, now part of the Henley Business School at the University of Reading, met the latest graduates from the University of Reading and Taylor's College, Malaysia Law programme. Since its set-up in 2002, the partnership with Taylor's College has gone from strength to strength.
Updated 18/03/09
Saudi Government Scholarships
All University of Reading degree programmes are now eligible for scholarships from the Saudi Arabian government. The Ministry of Higher Education selected the University of Reading as one of only 26 universities in the UK whose entire range of degree courses are eligible. This is as a direct result of our recent success in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).
Updated 25/02/09
ICMA Centre High Achievers
No less than seven ICMA Centre BSc students have been awarded Achievement Prizes this year. The students were presented with their awards by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Gordon Marshall, at a special ceremony in the Great Hall on 10th December 2008.
These prizes of £1000 each are awarded each year to the top 150 students following Part 1 examinations, and the top 150 Part 2 students.
The Part 1 achievers are Shang Li, Pearly Su Ping Tan, Jordan Field, Feyisola Osinuga and Jacob Smith. The Part 2 achievers are Daniel Osborn and Philip Board. 
Feyisola, aged 18 from Nigeria commented on the degree and her prize: "The degree is unique not only in its content and delivery but also in its challenges. It fully equips you with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills required in Finance while requiring you to keep abreast of current financial affairs. The ICMA Centre is closely linked with many different financial associations as well as institutions which means that you are actively involved in the Finance industry while still studying.
Winning the Achievement prize is an honour; the Achievement Prize is awarded to those in the top 5% of their year and I am truly pleased to be in this category."
Also, honoured at the Ceremony were three of the ICMA Centre's first year BSc students who have been awarded a £2000 Entrance Scholarship each: Alexander Brown, Christina Teasdale and Myriam Tiec. These scholarships are awarded every year to BSc applicants who achieve 360 UCAS points (three A grades) from three A levels.
Updated 11/12/08
Disclaimer:
The University of Reading website contains links to third party information providers who are not affiliated with the University of Reading. The University of Reading cannot confirm nor shall be held liable for the accuracy or reliability of any of the material contained in such third party websites and does not make any representations or warranties as to the security of any information you may be requested to give to any third party.