Forthcoming Events
The Alumni Relations Office works hard to bring you a range of events, in the UK and overseas, which we hope will include something to appeal to everyone. If you have any suggestions for new events, or comments on the existing programme, please let us know at ARevents@soton.ac.uk. Also, if you would like us to publicise your reunion, please let us know.
You can now register your interest for the Reunion Experience 2013!
| Date | Event | Location | Details |
| Thursday 30 May 2013 | 'A New Approach to Energy for Development' | Room 1027, Building 67, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton | The speaker for this lecture is Professor AbuBakr Bahaj, Head of Energy and Climate Change Division at University of Southampton. Programme: 17:30pm - Doors open and refreshments served 18:00pm - Introduction - Professor Brian Collins, Professor of Engineering Policy 18:05pm - Lecture 18:45pm - Q&A Session To register for this event please e-mail Sheila Stickland on eccd@soton.ac.uk For further information visit: www.energy.soton.ac.uk |
| Saturday 1 June 2013 | 'Lost in Translation? Jewish Cultures' Study Day | Avenue Campus, Highfield Road, Southampton, SO17 1BF |
Life Long Learning are holding a study day, which will consist of a series of short talks led by experts from within the Parkes Institute at Southampton. This thought provoking and inspiring conference will provide you with the opportunity to learn and engage in discussion about Jewish culture. Time: 10:00 till 16:00 Date: Saturday 1 June 2013 For more information about the day and to book tickets please click here. |
| Monday 3 June 2013 | 'The Business of Saving Lives at Sea' - RNLI' | Hartley Suite, Staff Social Centre, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton | Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute seminar is being presented by Andrew Tate, RNLI - Head of Coastal Maintenance and Jodie Walsh, RNLI - Decision Support Manager. The seminar will focus on the on-going challenges of the RNLI. Time: 18:00 till 20:00 (Drinks & Buffett served 18:00 - 18:30) For more information about the event click here. Everyone is welcome to attend, please RSVP to Sue Smith on s.b.smith@soton.ac.uk or 02380592316. |
| Wednesday 5 June 2013 | RSPB Wallasea Island Project: Conservation for the 21st Century | The Nuffield Theatre, Building 6, Lecture Theatre A, Highfield Campus |
This seminar has been organised to celebrate the World Environment Day. Wine and nibbles will be served before the event commences at 4pm. Date: Wednesday 5 June 2013 Time: 16:00 - 18:00pm All staff, students, local teachers, community groups and the wider public are welcome to attend this free event. Please RSVP to www.multidisciplinaryseminars.eventbrite.com For more information about the event click here. |
| Saturday 22 June 2013 | Classics Society Reunion | Hartley Suite, Building 38, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton | Linda M Casselden is organising the Classics Society Reunion and this year it is going to be held at the University of Southampton in the Hartley Suite, formerly known as the SCR. Date: Saturday 22 June 2013 Time: 13:00 Price: £26 The meal is a hot fork buffet; if you have any special dietary requirements please let us know. If you know of anyone else who would like to come, please ask them to e-mail Georgie at gpomfrey@btinternet.com - The more the merrier! Please email Linda M Casselden on lyncasselden@hotmail.co.uk or call 07979280317 for more information and a booking form. |
| Thursday 27 June 2013 | 'Philosophy and the Art of Tragedy' | Lecture Theatre A, Avenue Campus, University of Southampton, SO17 1BF |
Faculty of Humanities - Inaugural Lecture The speaker for this lecture is Professor Alex Neill, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Professor of Philosophy. The lecture will focus on one of the most active episodes in the history of philosophy's engagement with tragedy, which took place in 18th Century British philosophical thought. Time: 18:00 Date: Thursday 27 June 2013 If you would like to attend this event please RSVP to Tracy Storey on tps@southampton.ac.uk For more information please click here. |
| Saturday 29 June 2013 | 'Sex, Art and Crime: From Brigitte Bardot to Sarah Lund' Study Day | Avenue Campus, University of Southampton |
Lifeong Learning will be holding a one-day cultural event on Saturday 29th June from 10:00- 16:00, consisting of a series of short talks led by experts from within Film at Southampton. This thought provoking and inspiring conference will provide you with the opportunity to learn and engage in discussion about ‘foreign’ film in Britain from academics of international distinction. Visit the event website. |
| Saturday 13 July 2013 | The Reunion Experience 2013 | Highfield Campus, University of Southampton |
Make your comeback. The Reunion Experience 2013 For all of our alumni who graduated in 1963, 1973, 1983, 1993 and 2003 – this is your year! The Reunion Experience 2013 is taking place on Saturday 13 July 2013 so make sure you mark the date in your diaries! Get ahead of the game and register your interest! To find out more about this exciting event e-mail ARevents@soton.ac.uk or call +44(0)23 8059 2747 |
| Saturday 12 October 2013 | Engineering Reunion for 1968 Graduates - 45th Anniversary Dinner | Chilworth Manor Hotel, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7PT | The Engineering Reunion is being organised by the following alumni; Maurice Clarke, John Croker, Gordon Heath and Derek Goodchild. It is a great opportunity to celebrate your 45th Anniversary since graduation and catch up with old friends. Date: Saturday 12th October 2013 Time: Arrive mid-afternoon onwards - Dinner 7 - 7:30 Price: £33.95pp - Hot fork buffet There may also be an outing in the Toastrack on Sunday 13th October, subject to availability. For more information about the event or for a booking form please contact John Croker on j_croker@o2.co.uk. Please RSVP no later than the end of May. |