Development and Alumni Relations

Events and Reunions

We organise a number of events every year, both in Leicester and around the country. Events are open to all members (including Family Programme members). To receive news of activities outside your region please let us have you email address. We can also put you on our postal mailing list to receive news of all UK events.

Upcoming Events

The University's programme of lectures, performances, workshops and other public events for January to July 2009

Please click here to download.

The Big Leicester Reunion
Skeleton Productions are organising a London party for graduates from Leicester. The Big Leicester Reunion is a privately organised event and the University of Leicester Development and Alumni Relations Office is not involved in any way. We do however hope that the event goes well and wish all that attend a very happy night.

Recent Events

London Reception at the Bank of England Museum - Wednesday 28 January 2009

Alumni representing 6 decades of graduating classes reunited in the Bank of England Museum for a special reception hosted by Professor David Blanchflower of the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee.

Click here for images and details of the event.

2008 Summer Ball - Saturday 14 June 2008

Graduates of the last 10 years were welcomed to join current student attending the 2008 Students' Union Summer Ball.

Celebrate Leicester Day - Saturday 26 April 2008

A series of special events were held during 2007-08 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the awarding of the University’s Royal Charter in 1957. One of the highlights of the year was Celebrate Leicester Day, a chance for the University to showcase the very best it has to offer.

PHOTOS - To see the pictures, please click here

London Reception at the House of Lords - Thursday 25th October 2007

Nearly 200 graduates came together to enjoy a drinks reception and tours of the House of Lords.

PHOTOS - For more information about this event and to see the pictures, please click here

Redfearn, Leicester - Saturday 13th October 2007

Graduates from the last 10 years gathered at The Redfearn bar in the University's Students' Union for a evening of catching up with old friends, networking and meeting new people.

PHOTOS - To see the pictures, please click here.

If you couldn't make it to this event, don't worry, our events are coming to a city near you soon!

2007 Homecoming, Leicester - Saturday 30th June 2007

Highlights of the day included: Scheduled tours to some of our newest facilities including 3 CETLs in Genetics, Physics and Geography, an open-topped bus tour of Leicester and a series of mini-lectures on a wide range of subjects including Victorian Studies, Medicine, Social Work, Archaeology, Physics, Geology, Museum Studies and Chemistry.

Pitcher and Piano, London - Thursday 24th May 2007

Graduates from the last 10 years gathered at the Pitcher and Piano in Trafalgar Square for a great evening of catching up with old friends and networking.

PHOTOS - To see the pictures, please click here.

For grads living outside London, you have not been missed out. If you couldn't make it to London, our events are coming to a city near you!

Bodleian Library, Oxford - Thursday 9 November 2006

Graduates of Leicester and members of our Family Programme were invited to an informal reception and buffet at the Bodleian Library.

Graduates and their guests were welcomed by the University's Chancellor Sir Peter Williams and Vice-Chancellor Professor Burgess in the magnificent setting of Divinity School.

Known informally to centuries of Oxford scholars at "the Bod", the main library building contains upper and lower reading rooms, the gift shop and the Divinity School with its remarkable vaulted ceiling. During the evening graduates and guests had an opportunity to visit the Library and also Convocation House, guided by members of staff.

National Space Centre, Leicester - 28 June 2006

Graduates of the University had a unique opportunity to explore the award winning National Space Centre on 28 June, during an evening when it opened exclusively for the Alumni Association.

The event attracted more than 130 graduates - spanning six decades from 1945 to 2005 – who gained an insight into what it takes to be an astronaut, as well as learning about the latest research and discoveries in space exploration.

There was an opportunity for graduates to sample a selection of brightly-coloured “space” cocktails on arrival, before a welcome address by the Vice-Chancellor. In his talk, Professor Burgess described the special links between the Space Centre and the University, which co-founded it with Leicester City Council, following a successful bid to the Millennium Commission. He also gave an overview on the latest developments at the University including a succession of recent achievements.

No visit to the Centre would have been complete without a trip to the edges of the Universe. In a screening of the film ‘Big’ – narrated by Richard Attenborough – graduates travelled on a mission through time and space in the state-of-the-art, multi-media, domed theatre.

Graduates were able to catch up with long-standing friends while exploring the Hub, Rocket Tower and reception area with its portals into the six themed galleries: Into Space; Exploring the Universe; The Planets; Orbiting Earth; Space Now; and Tranquillity Base.

After an evening of exploration many graduates realised that they had only just scratched the surface and vowed to return for another visit to one of the country’s prime visitor attractions.