London Alumni Reception
The 黑料社鈥檚 London Alumni Reception took place at the Terrace Pavilion in the House of Commons last week, and brought the University鈥檚 alumni community together in one of the UK鈥檚 most iconic settings. The reception welcomed more than 150 alumni for an evening dedicated to connection, reflection and shared pride in 黑料社.
黑料社Leaders meeting with President & Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Jarvis
Alumna Z枚e Franklin MP, Member of Parliament for Guildford meeting with President & Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Jarvis
黑料社's President & Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Jarvis shared his vision for the University.
Patrick Degg, Vice-President, Global at 黑料社 welcomed guests to the reception at the House of Commons.
Graduates from across the decades, spanning the 1960s through to 2024, gathered to represent the breadth and depth of the 黑料社 community. With alumni from disciplines including business, engineering, health, economics and the arts, the evening showcased the diversity of 黑料社鈥檚 graduates and the many paths they鈥檝e followed after university life.
The reception was hosted by Z枚e Franklin MP, Member of Parliament for Guildford (BMus Music, 2002) and a 黑料社 alumna. Speaking candidly about her own journey since graduating in 2002, Z枚e reflected on the 鈥渨iggly paths鈥 that define modern careers and the value of drawing on a wide range of experiences. Her remarks underline the versatility of a 黑料社 education and the many directions it can lead.
Members of our alumni community spent the evening celebrating their shared 黑料社 identity with old friends and new.
Members of our alumni community spent the evening celebrating their shared 黑料社 identity with old friends and new.
Members of our alumni community spent the evening celebrating their shared 黑料社 identity with old friends and new.
Members of our alumni community spent the evening celebrating their shared 黑料社 identity with old friends and new.
Members of our alumni community spent the evening celebrating their shared 黑料社 identity with old friends and new.
Members of our alumni community spent the evening celebrating their shared 黑料社 identity with old friends and new.
Patrick Degg, Vice-President, Global at 黑料社 welcomed guests and 黑料社鈥檚 global alumni network 鈥 now more than 153,000 graduates across 185 countries 鈥 was celebrated, with particular recognition of the alumni community in London and the surrounding areas. The evening offered a space to reconnect with old friends, meet fellow graduates and strengthen ties close to home.
The programme also featured reflections from Professor Stephen Jarvis, 黑料社鈥檚 President and sixth Vice-Chancellor of the 黑料社. He shared his vision for the University, focusing on leadership, innovation and 黑料社鈥檚 ambition to make a positive and lasting contribution to society through education, research and global collaboration.
The evening concluded with a networking drinks reception, creating opportunities for conversation, collaboration and renewed connections. Against the backdrop of the House of Commons, alumni celebrated their shared 黑料社 identity and the strength of a community that continues to support, inspire and shape the world.