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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

How my time as Union President helped me rise to the top at ITV: An interview with Dianne Nelmes

Having recently elected a new cohort of Sabbatical Officers on campus, we caught up with Class of 1973 alumna turned broadcasting juggernaut Dianne Nelmes to reminisce on her own experience as Students’ Union president.

First Chinese Graduation Ceremony for Newcastle University

Newcastle University has celebrated the achievements of students from across South East Asia in its first graduation ceremony in Shanghai, China.

From Victorian Workhouse infirmary to the UK’s first Health Innovation Neighbourhood: The history of the Newcastle General Hospital site

In the recent Budget, £10m was allocated to our Health Innovation Neighbourhood, which will occupy the former Newcastle General Hospital site. To celebrate, we look back on the impact the hospital has had on our city and alumni community.

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

Alumni Re-Fresher Weekend featuring the Annual Meeting of Convocation

Date Time Location
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 July 2024 Activities are available from 3 pm on Friday 12 July Various locations across campus and the city

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

New York Alumni Network event

Connect with fellow alumni in New York City at a picnic hosted by the New York Alumni Network.

Date Time Location
Saturday 18 May 2024 13:00 - 15:00 (local time) SeaGlass Carousel, Battery Park, Water St &, State St, New York, 10004

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: Can we deliver a resilient Net Zero?

In this Newcastle Discover webinar, Professor Richard Dawson will explore the adaptation actions that are needed to the electricity system to ensure that it is resilient to weather-related risks and supports Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Date Time Location
Thursday 16 May 2024 12:30 - 13:30 (BST) Online via Zoom

Connect: Paris alumni monthly social event

The United Kingdom Alumni Network (UKAN) in France is an informal network that provides events for France-based graduates of universities from the British Isles. They host monthly social events in Paris on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Date Time Location
Thursday 23 May 2024 18:30 onwards Le Relais de l’Odéon café – 132 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris

Connect: Paris alumni monthly social event

The United Kingdom Alumni Network (UKAN) in France is an informal network that provides events for France-based graduates of universities from the British Isles. They host monthly social events in Paris on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Date Time Location
Thursday 27 June 2024 18:30 onwards Parc Monceau, 35 Bd de Courcelles, 75008 Paris, France

Connect: Paris alumni monthly social event

The United Kingdom Alumni Network (UKAN) in France is an informal network that provides events for France-based graduates of universities from the British Isles. They host monthly social events in Paris on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Date Time Location
Thursday 25 July 2024 18:30 onwards Les Nautes, 1 Quai des Célestins, 75004 Paris, France

Connect: Paris alumni monthly social event

The United Kingdom Alumni Network (UKAN) in France is an informal network that provides events for France-based graduates of universities from the British Isles. They host monthly social events in Paris on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Date Time Location
Thursday 22 August 2024 18:30 onwards Les Nautes, 1 Quai des Célestins, 75004 Paris, France

Community Based Research in Politics Annual Conference

This in-person event is a great opportunity to reconnect with academics from your former school, as well as public policy makers and practitioners in the field of politics and the third sector in Newcastle.

Date Time Location
Wednesday 8 May 2024 12:00 - 17:30 (BST) Henry Daysh Building, Newcastle University