Welcome to the RED Awards Newsletter.
Whether you have chosen the Professional Development, Sustainable Action or Global Engagement Award – our dedicated RED Awards team is here to help you complete your goals.
Calling all Finalists
For the first time, the RED Awards will be recognised in the graduation ceremony. All graduands who have completed the RED, Global Engagement or Sustainable Action Award(s) will have this achievement marked in both the printed and digital graduation brochure.
If you are graduating this December, please complete your RED Award pathway by 25th October to ensure your achievement is included in the brochure.
For Sustainable Action Award
Join Envision Racing for an inspiring afternoon on climate innovation and careers in green technology
- Wednesday 12th November, 1pm – 4pm
Palmer Lecture Hall, University of Reading - Part of Green Festival Week
- Discover how science, technology and sport are driving real-world climate action in an engaging afternoon at the Palmer Lecture Hall in the University of Reading. Meet the Envision Racing Formula E team, have a go at setting the fastest lap on the simulator, and hear from a wide range of experts on careers in climate.
- Fireside chat with Professor Ed Hawkins and Sylvain Filippi, Team Principal of Envision Racing - The two experts meet to discuss their career journeys and their joint mission of engaging as many people as possible on climate action
- Panel discussion: How to get into a green career - Hear from experts in fields like engineering, broadcast and technology about the skills, roles and opportunities shaping the future of sustainable innovation
- See a real Formula E race car up close in the Palmer Quad
- Try to set the fastest lap in the Envision Racing playseat simulator
- Win prizes for participating in quizzes and games throughout the afternoon
(Attend 3 or more hours of events for 5 points)
For Global Engagement Award
- Reading International Festival takes place between 13th October and 9th November 2025, many of the events are free to attend, and they count towards the Global Engagement Award, or Sustainable Action if there is a focus on one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals!
Student Showcase:
We are looking for volunteers from all Red Awards to film a short 30 second to 1 minute 29 second video, or to produce a short blog explaining how you met the challenges of the award(s), what benefits you got out of the awards, and promoting them to your fellow students. If successful, your video could be selected for potential inclusion on our social media channels, and your blog could be featured on this page. To submit a video or to ask any questions about the process please contact alexandra.martin@reading.ac.uk. To submit a short blog for promotional purposes please email red@reading.ac.uk.