What is Alumni UK Live? 

Alumni UK Live is a virtual event designed to support continued professional development, career advancement, and connections within a global network of exceptional UK alumni. The 2026 theme is “Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future.” Activities will focus on the importance of inclusivity in driving organisational productivity, tackling inequality, and developing the skills needed for future success. 

This year’s event builds on the themes of International Women’s Day and highlights findings from the British Council’s Gender Review. 

Aims of Alumni UK Live 2026:

  • Grow the global Alumni UK membership database
  • Facilitate stronger and deeper connections among UK alumni worldwide
  • Support and enhance alumni employability
  • Provide access to professional development opportunities 
  • Enhance awareness of gender equality

10:00 – 10:10 Welcome address 

10:10 – 11:00 A new era of leadership: embracing inclusivity for a better tomorrow 

11:30 – 12:30 Give to gain: how women build networks of change across the world 

13:30 – 14:30 Connecting the dots: the vital role of networking in career growth

15:00 – 15:50 Driving sustainable development: Alumni UK SDG Ambassadors making an impact

15:50 – 16:00 Closing remarks

Further details of the programme and speakers are available on the official event webpages. 

The festival is free for any international alumni from any UK university. To be eligible, you must have completed at least one term at a UK higher education institution enrolled on a credit-bearing course. This includes transnational or online education. Final-year international students are also eligible to attend. Registering for Alumni UK Live automatically adds you to the Alumni UK global database. 

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