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 alumni@soton.ac.uk.
Also, if you would like us to publicise your reunion, please let us know.
| Date | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 20th March 2010 | Ocean and Earth Day | National Oceanography Centre, Southampton | Please mark your calendars for Saturday 20th March 2010 when the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton will be holding its annual Ocean and Earth Day. This is NOCS' largest annual public event and a great outing for the entire family. Ocean and Earth Day is your opportunity to explore the UK's number one centre for ocean and earth science. Kids especially will enjoy the hands on displays, tours of the RV Callista and interactive exhibits throughout the centre. Please join us at the SOES Alumni stand at the event. Reconnect with old friends and tutors, bring the kids along for a fun interactive exhibit and see a collection of photos and memorabilia from SOES graduates throughout the years. To register your interest or to volunteer please contact Joanne or Emma at alumni@noc.soton.ac.uk. Visit NOCS website |
| 1900 to 2100 Saturday 20th March 2010 | UK Beats - British Council Japan | Albino, 3F 1-8-28, Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City | The British Council is staging a UK music event for UK alumni and those interested in studying in the UK. East London left-field producer and remixer Gold Panda, chosen by the BBC as one of the top ten artists to watch in 2010, is coming to Japan and will be taking part in the talk show with Nami Sezawa, an expert in the UK music scene. Gold Panda's laid back beats have caught the attention of not only the UK's but also the world's media. He is known to have a mild obsession with all things Japan and apparently once sold his entire record collection in order to finance a Japanese Diploma at SOAS. He has experience of living in Japan and plans to release a unique version of his forthcoming album specifically for the Japanese market. Talk show host, Nami Sezawa, is a UK alumni herself and as a music critic has experience of reporting on various big name artists such as Oasis, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys. During the talk show, we will find out where Gold Panda's interest in Japan came from, how he compares the Japan and UK music scenes, and in what ways his experiences of Japan have influenced his music. Access: Yotsubashi Underground Line, Higobashi Station, three minutes walk south from exit 7 Participation fee: JPY 2,000 (includes food and all-you-can-drink) Participation criteria: Graduates of UK educational institutions or prospective UK study abroad students Bookings: On a first come first served basis. Please contact British Council Osaka with the event name, your name, your telephone number and the name of your UK study abroad institution (please indicate 'prospective student' if you are yet to study in the UK). Telephone: 06 6342 5301 or email educationuk.osaka@britishcouncil.or.jp Event details in Japanese: www.britishcouncil.org/jp/japan-alumni-events |
| 1900 to 2100 Monday 29th March 2010 | Annual Gathering - British Council Japan | Agnes Hotel, 2-20-1 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo | Internationally-renowned London-based hat designer, Misa Harada, will be giving a talk at this event open exclusively to members of the British Council UK Alumni Network. The event represents a great opportunity for networking with fellow alumni. Participation fee: JPY 5,000 by bank transfer (bookings must be made in advance and no on-day bookings will be taken; please note that after the participation fee has been received by bank transfer, we are unable to offer any refunds) Participation criteria: Membership of the UK Alumni Network www.britishcouncil.org/jp/japan-alumni-join-network Bookings: On a first come first served basis. Please send the event name, your name, your telephone number and the name of your UK study abroad institution to educationuk.tokyo@britishcouncil.or.jp. An email will be sent out concerning the payment of the participation fee by bank transfer after your booking has been received. Event details in Japanese: www.britishcouncil.org/jp/japan-alumni-events |
| Tuesday 20th March 2010 | The Mountbatten Lecture | Turner Sims, Highfield, Southampton | The Mountbatten lecture has been commissioned by the University of Southampton to celebrate the Broadlands Archives and to support a national fundraising campaign for the purchase of the collection to secure public access to these outstanding historical documents www.southampton.ac.uk/broadlands. The Archives unite a series of papers of immense significance for Britain, and especially for an understanding of its government, and foreign and colonial relations. They have a special place in Hampshire, and at the University of Southampton, because of the strong local links with Lord Mountbatten and Lord Palmerston. Find out more and register your place. |
| Wednesday 14th April 2010 | Alumni Reception in Taiwan | GIS National Taiwan University Convention Centre and The Odeum, National Taiwan University | We are very pleased to be able to extend an invitation to University of Southampton alumni at two events in Taipei. An Alumni Reception followed by a world-class concert by Professor David Owen Norris, Professor of Musical Performance at the University of Southampton. To register for this amazing event please email alumni@soton.ac.uk to reserve your place. |
| Friday 16th April 2010 | Singapore Alumni Reception | Van Gogh Rooms, Pan Pacific Hotel, Orchard, 10 Claymore Road, Singapore | We are delighted to invite you to an Alumni Reception in Singapore, hosted by the University of Southampton's new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Don Nutbeam. This reception will be Professor Nutbeam's first international alumni event, and he is very much hoping to meet many alumni and hear about your experience since being at Southampton and how we can engage with our world wide alumni community. The evening will give you the opportunity to network, socialise and reminisce with fellow members of your alumni community. It will also provide you with the chance to hear about the latest developments at teh University of Southampton. To book your place, please email alumni@soton.ac.uk |
| Saturday 24th April 2010 | Alumni Sports Day | Highfield and Wide Lane | Show the current students how it's done - come back and play against them in a day full of matches in a variety of sports. The Athletics Union are organising the event this year and they are looking for alumni to be the official contact for each of the following sports. Archery Basketball - Ladies Basketball - Men's Cricket - Men's Football - Ladies Football - Men's Hockey - Ladies Hockey - Men's Lacrosse - Ladies Lacrosse - Men's Life Saving Rugby - Ladies Rugby - Men's Swimming Tennis Waterpolo - Ladies Waterpolo - Men's If you are interested in helping in this way could you please contact the AU President Allan Steynor at aupres@soton.ac.uk as soon as possible. Otherwise please save the date. |
| Wednesday 28th April 2010 | Alumni Media Reception | British Film Institute, London | We are delighted to invite alumni from all aspects of the media, communications and marketing, as well as those who have an interest in the industry to the Alumni Media Reception 2010. Our informal drinks reception will begin at 7pm and will give you the opportunity to socialise, network and reminisce with fellow members of your alumni community. Spaces are limited so to reserve your place please email alumni@soton.ac.uk |
| 20th and 21st August 2010 | Geology 20th Reunion (Class of 1990) | South Coast, UK | Jacqueline Ford (Geology 1990) and Paul Matthews (Geology 1990) are planning a '20 years since graduation reunion' for those alumni that completed their Geology studies in 1990. If you would like to be involved please get in touch with Jacqueline Ford at jacquelineford@btinternet.com or via Facebook. |
| Saturday 11th September 2010 | 30th, 40th and 50th Anniversary Class Reunion | Highfield Campus, Southampton | We are delighted to invite the graduating classes of 1960, 1970 and 1980 (as well as non-alumi partners and friends from other years) back to campus to celebrate these special anniversaries. The day will consist of talks from our world-class academics, tours of campus and will conclude with a drinks reception and three course dinner - there will of course also be plenty of time to relax and catch up. Guests who really want to re-live their student days are also able to book accommodation in halls! This is your reunion so make sure you tell all your friends, or get us to put you back in touch with them. Further details will be sent in April, but to register your interest early, simply email alumni@soton.ac.uk |