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Choose a link below to find out about our networks in:
| China | India | Japan | Thailand |
| Malaysia | South Korea | Taiwan |
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China
The Southampton Alumni Association China (SAAC) was established in 2005. The Executive Committee, based in Shanghai, meets regularly, organising social events and opportunities for business networking.
Southwest Soton Alumni Branch
The Southwest Soton Alumni branch is available to alumni based in
Sichuan
province,
Chongqing
,
Yunnan
province,
Guizhou
province and
Tibet
.
The Branch Chairman is Claudy Liao (WeChat ID: cloudy_lwy)
Find the branch on
WeChat
Beijing
The Beijing branch was established in 2014, and has around 1200 members. The branch organises pre-departure events for outgoing students, as well as Christmas parties for alumni each year. There are lots of other events to get involved in throughout the year, including a financial forum, arts events, a spring tour and speed dating. The branch provides local alumni with lots of opportunities to connect and network, and welcomes new members.
To find out more, please contact the chairman, Kaiyang Liu – lkyecs2012 (WeChat) or by email:
1726995410@qq.com
Southampton Alumni Southeast Six Province Branch - Anhui, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, and Hunan Provinces
The Southampton Alumni Southeast Six Province Branch is the University's newest branch in China and covers Anhui, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, and Hunan Provinces. New members are welcome.
Please visit the
branch's website (www.sotonalumni.org.cn)
or contact the president, Dr. Xiao Chen via WeChat: Dr-Chen-1.
Guangzhou
The Guangzhou branch, chaired by Fan Yang (Grace) supports University activities in the region – members help with recruitment fairs and incoming visits from the University of Southampton. There is a WeChat group for the branch – please contact Ms. Josie Love on WeChat for a link to join – JosieLove1986
Shanghai
The Shanghai branch is for Southampton alumni in Shanghai to meet and network. We regularly plan and host events and are always open to new members and volunteers.
For more information, please contact the chairman, Zhan Shi on WeChat – qq365644045
Shenzhen
The Shenzhen branch is for local alumni to network and connect in order to share ideas and values. It is an active group and new members are always welcome.
Alumni can get in touch with the chairman, Geng (Kenny) Huang on WeChat – szkennygh
Taiwan
Scott Lai MSc Marketing Management (2018) and alumni committee lead this LINE network to connect alumni in Taiwan.
India
Launched in 2021, the University of Southampton Indian Alumni Network is open to alumni across India. You can find out more about the network via the LinkedIn group.
Japan
The University of Southampton Alumni Branch in Japan is one of the University's oldest branches. Branch members meet twice per year. For more information, please email the Branch Secretary, Mr. Setsuo Maeda - setsuomaeda@gmail.com .
Thailand
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Thai alumni are welcome to join the British Council's Thai-UK Alumni Professional Network. Membership is free of charge.
The network aims to strengthen old friendships and create new opportunities for professional development through events, workshops and networking and career opportunities.
Visit the British Council website
Malaysia
Join the Malaysia WhatsApp Group
South Korea
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Join the South Korea Kakao Talk Group
If there is not yet an established alumni network in your area. Please complete the registration form or email n.irving@soton.ac.uk to discuss starting a new group.