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Welcome to your Alumni Network

A place to stay connected to your university for inspiration, professional development and learning.

One community. Infinite possibilities.

You are part of a thriving global alumni network of individuals. They each share your passion for Newcastle, your experience of being a student and your aspirations as a graduate.

This exclusive network offers you access to a wealth of professional and personal development opportunities and connections throughout your life.

Make the most of your community by attending our events and keeping up with our regular news and communications. You can also take advantage of the benefits and resources on offer to you as a Newcastle graduate.

Nominations now open for Alumni Achievement Awards!

Alumni news and events

Myeloma Awareness Month: 1999 graduate raises over £50,000 for potentially life-saving blood cancer research

Physiological Sciences alumnus Peter McCleave was diagnosed with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, in 2017. Since then, he’s been on a mission to boost awareness and funding to provide hope to patients like him.

Meet the Politics graduate taking a stand for young people

Megan Lambert graduated from Newcastle University with a first-class degree in Politics and International Relations last summer. Since she was a teenager, she has been vocal in promoting opportunities for young people from underrepresented groups.

New Alumni Achievement Award categories unveiled for 2024 – and nominations now open!

Three new categories have been launched for the 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards, celebrating the best of Newcastle University’s 270,000-strong global alumni community.

Connect: Convocation 2024

Convocation 2024 will take place on 12-14 July 2024, with an exciting weekend of special events. More information will be shared nearer the time, but for now please save the date!

Date Time Location
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 July 2024 TBC TBC

Connect: Shanghai | In Conversation with our Vice-Chancellor and President

This event offer an opportunity for you to meet the Vice-Chancellor, ask any questions you may have about what is currently happening at Newcastle University and hear directly from Professor Day about his aspirations for the University’s future.

Date Time Location
Sunday 7 April 2024 19:00 - 21:30 (CST) Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing East Rd, Shanghai

INSIGHTS Public Lectures

Newcastle alumni are invited to these free lectures on campus, showcasing the best thinkers of today.

Date Time Location
Lectures will take place on campus every week during term-time (24 January - 16 May 2024) 17:30 Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University NE1 7RY

Connect: Beijing | In Conversation with our Vice-Chancellor and President

This event offer an opportunity for you to meet the Vice-Chancellor, ask any questions you may have about what is currently happening at Newcastle University and hear directly from Professor Day about his aspirations for the University’s future.

Date Time Location
Tuesday 9 April 2024 19:00 - 21:30 (CST) The Opposite House, Taikoo Li Sanlitun North, No.11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027

Live Music in the King's Hall

Organised by the International Centre for Music Studies, events in the Live Music programme take place every Thursday. Lunchtime concerts are free and open to all.

Date Time Location
Live performances typically take place on Thursdays in term-time (February - May 2024) Lunchtime concerts begin at 13:15, student performances at 16:00 King's Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University NE1 7RU

Celebrating 120 years of Entente Cordiale between France and the UK

The British Ambassador to France, Dame Menna Rawlings and the Director of the British Council France, Anne Duncan, are delighted to invite you to an event dedicated to all UK Alumni in France.

Date Time Location
Thursday 28 March 2024 18:30 - 21:00 The Hôtel de Charost, Paris

Discover Fest

Newcastle University welcomes you to our festival of interactive family-fun in the heart of the North East. Immerse yourself into a world of wonder and exploration.

Date Time Location
Saturday 8 June 2024 10:00 - 16:00 (BST) Newcastle University campus

NCL Discover webinar: Through Space and Time - Astronomy and Telescopes in North East England

Explore a project, led by a team at Newcastle University, on how the North East of England has played a major role in the historical development of astronomy research, telescope design and telescope manufacture.

Date Time Location
Thursday 18 April 2024 12:30 - 13:30 (BST) Online via Zoom