Alumni UK Live


Breaking barriers and shaping the future 

24 March 2026

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Alumni UK Live is the British Council’s free online professional development festival for anyone who studied with a UK higher education institution as an overseas student. Now in its fourth edition, Alumni UK Live will take place online on 24 March 2026.
Join us to hear inspirational talks from industry leaders, share experiences with fellow UK alumni, and leave with fresh perspectives and practical takeaways to boost your professional edge. 

Programme

*All timings are in GMT. Please note: timings are indicative and may be subject to change

 

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

Keynote by Catherine Mayer - Author, journalist, activist and speaker

 

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

Speakers:

Amit Chadda - Director Programmes, Clore Social Leadership

Sarah Davis - Client Legal Director, Vice Chair, Unicef 

Haseena Farid - Managing Director and Co-Founder of Women of Colour Global Network (WOCGN)

Aashraya Seth - Founder, Happy Periods and Impact91

Mylene Sylvestre - Managing Director of Publishing, The Guardian 

 

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

Speakers:

Pinyapa Somphong, Managing Partner at TWLS (TWL Law Group) & Chair of British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT)

David Gee, Director, GradLink UK - the UK’s award-winning careers advice and jobs site for international students

 

15:00 – 16:00 Driving sustainable development: Alumni UK SDG Ambassadors making an impact 

Speakers:

Andrew Chadwick, Director of the Chevening Secretariat, British Council

Atir Guliyeva - Alumni UK SDG Ambassador for Quality Education 

Chen Jun Luo - Alumni UK SDG Ambassador for Gender Equality

Urvashi Prasad - Alumni UK SDG Ambassador for Reduced Inequality

Salah Obayya - Alumni UK SDG Ambassador for Reduced Inequality

Rawan Taha - Alumni UK SDG Ambassador for Decent Work & Economic Growth

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Who can attend?

This professional development festival is for any international alumni from any UK university. You need to have spent 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 join.

Alumni UK is a members only network – when you register for Alumni UK Live you will automatically become a member of the Alumni UK network.

Register for your free place at Alumni UK Live now

By registering, you will unlock access to the Alumni UK network

An exclusive free online community for people from around the world who have studied with a UK university as an international student. By joining Alumni UK, you can grow your worldwide professional network and find resources to develop your career, training, in-person events, and much more.

 

Join Alumni UK today to:

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Attend exclusive networking events and masterclasses

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Access resources and opportunities to advance your career

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Connect with other alumni and grow your professional network

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Showcase your skills on a global stage

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Give your CV an edge with free trainings and industry insights