Student stories
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Francesca Stranders: a life-changing experience
Francesca lined up a graduate role as a result of her industry experience and strongly encourages others to consider the benefits of completing a placement year.
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Sally Cockayne: opening doors with a mathematics degree
Sally thoroughly enjoyed her university experience in the Department, completing an enriching placement year at GlaxoSmithKline.
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Alice Winduss: developing professional skills
Alice Winduss attained a role in the University of Reading's Planning & Strategy Office after completing her BSc Mathematics degree.
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Connor Vidal-Cocker: achieving academic excellence
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Gwen Perry: placement with Thames Water
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Marcus Denton: applying through Clearing
Marcus came to the University of Reading through Clearing to study BSc Mathematics with a Placement Year.
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Sam Middlicott: building a career path
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Sangham Thapa: from Hong Kong to the UK government, via the University of Reading
Sangham Thapa discusses his placement as an analyst within the UK government.
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Anca Curelea: getting career ready with placement
Staff stories
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Paul Glaister
In 2023, Paul Glaister, our Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education, received several prestigious national appointments to add to his existing portfolio.
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Sue Todd: cost-effective clinical trials
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Abhishek Pal Majumder: predicting the unpredictable
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Sugata Mondal: mathematical clarity
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