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RED Global Engagement Award

An opportunity to gain awareness of the wider world with the purpose of becoming more globally engaged while developing your employability skills.

What is the RED Global Engagement Award? 

The Reading Experience and Development (RED) Global Engagement Award is one of the University of Reading’s Official Skills Awards. It offers students the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the wider world, enhance their employability, and become more globally engaged. 

The award is designed to help you explore global issues, appreciate cultural diversity, and reflect on what it means to be a socially responsible global citizen.

The award is also flexible, so you can complete it alongside your studies at your own pace. 

Why do it? 

  • Become more globally engaged by exploring global issues, diverse cultures, and different ways of thinking 
  • Stand out to employers by showcasing your global awareness and cultural intelligence 
  • Make a difference by contributing to a fairer, more sustainable world 
  • Develop transferable skills valued by employers
  • Receive a certificate that can be used on LinkedIn
  • Your completion will also be added to your diploma supplement annex and the graduation brochure 
  • Get invited to the RED Celebration Event that runs every semester

How do I complete it?

The award is made up of two stages: Points Submission and Advocacy. To successfully complete the award, you must: 

  • Earn 25 points by completing a range of activities with a global and cultural focus
  • Reflect on what you've learned through your Advocacy task and by completing a short post-award survey

Ready to get started? 

Check out our Completing the RED Global Engagement Award page 


If you have any questions, please get in touch:  

Careers, Carrington First Floor  

0118 378 8359 | red@reading.ac.uk 
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Competing the RED Global Engagement Award

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Eligible activities for RED Global Engagement Award

Find globally and culturally focused activities to earn your 25 points to complete your Points Submission

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