Event Details
Date: 15 September 2026
Time: 14:00 -15:30 BST
About the webinar
Join us for an interactive session exploring Alumni UK and how Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can engage with its growing global network.
Alumni UK is the global network for international graduates of a UK education, including those who studied transnationally or online. It brings together UK alumni from around the world to celebrate their shared connection to the UK. Alumni UK supports long-term alumni relationships, strengthens the UK's global reach and forms part of the UK's international education offer.
This webinar will provide an overview of the programme's scope, priorities and activities, alongside insights and practical ways for HEIs to engage their international graduates and get involved.
What to expect
- An introduction to Alumni UK and its global reach.
- Insights into current priorities and strategic direction for the network.
- A closer look at the Alumni Voices research, including what international alumni tell us about their experiences, needs and priorities, and upcoming opportunities for participation.
- Practical ways for HEIs to engage and stay connected with international graduates based around the world.
- First-hand perspectives from alumni engaged in the programme, showcasing the value and impact of participation and involvement.
- An open discussion with participants to explore collaboration opportunities and answer your questions.
Speakers
Susanna Carmody, Interim Global Head, Student Mobility & Internationalisation of UK Education, British Council
Helen Etheridge-Arbib, Global Lead Alumni UK, British Council
Michael Peak, Head of Education Research and Insight, British Council
Guest alumni speakers will be announced soon.
Who should attend
This session is designed for colleagues across UK HEIs involved in:
- Alumni relations.
- Careers and employability services.
- International offices.
- International partnerships.
- Student and graduate outcomes.
Why attend
This webinar is an opportunity to:
- Understand how Alumni UK can complement your institution's alumni, careers and employability activity.
- Discover new ways to engage international graduates and connect them to a global professional network.
- Explore how international alumni can contribute to professional networking, mentoring and career development.
- Gain insights from the Alumni Voices research that can inform how institutions engage and support their international graduates.
- Explore partnership and funding opportunities.
- Share insights and shape future collaboration with the sector.
Format
The session will include presentations followed by a dedicated discussion, ensuring ample time for questions, exchange of ideas, and sector input.
We look forward to welcoming you to this collaborative and informative session.