Thomas Read

A highly skilled professional with expertise in communication, problem-solving, and time management. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and collaboration, contributing effectively to shared goals. Adaptable to change and quick to learn, consistently performing well under pressure.

Human Geography Prize (2024/25 cohort), University of Kent, July 2025.

This prize is awarded to the final year Human Geography and Environmental Social Sciences student with the highest overall grade upon graduation. 

Carbon Literacy Certificate, April 2023.

Certified in Carbon Literacy by the Carbon Literacy Project, having demonstrated understanding of climate science, the impacts of carbon emissions, and effective strategies to reduce emissions. Completed accredited training and developed personal and group pledges for practical climate action in a professional or community context.

University of Kent, Emissions Subgroup Leader, 2023-09, 2024-08, 

• Analysed data sets from hundreds of research projects and university data and prepared 3 detailed reports, contributing to an improved understanding of key trends and insights within the university's academic community.
• Researched and evaluated the university campus' carbon emission offsetting options, presenting findings in a report that informed the university's sustainability strategy and engaged several stakeholders in the decision-making process.
• Managed a team of 120 members within the department, enhancing communication strategies that improved project delivery timelines by 60% and increased overall team engagement scores by 50%.
• Organised and led multiple team meetings, resulting in project efficiency and improved collaboration among 120 members of the university society.

University of Kent, The University of Kent Economic Sustainability Summit, 2024-03.

• Collaboration with different departments.
• Organised several meetings with colleagues to enhance collaboration, resulting in increased communication across departments, and an effective summit that was coherent and integrated well within the Economic Society.
• Managed collaboration with hundreds of students and multiple staff to enhance programme initiatives, resulting in high student engagement and participation in university events.
• Delivered presentations at several networking events and participated as a panelist in 2-3 discussions, enhancing public speaking skills and engaging with diverse audiences.