Events gallery
The following are some featured past events for alumni, most of which include photos, audio or video recordings that can be played back online. For a complete list of past events you can browse all events, both past and future.
For details of forthcoming events check the events diary; and don't miss out on your chance to attend this year's Bristol Alumni Reunion Weekend.
To view the event report please click on the title in the list below:
Alumni Drinks Reception, Bristol
Tuesday 22 October 2013
The University of Bristol welcomes you to an evening at Bristol Zoo Gardens. This is the perfect opportunity to catch up with old Bristol friends, network with fellow professionals and meet with other alumni from Russell Group Universities.
Shanghai Alumni BBQ
Saturday 27 July 2013
Tim Bennett (MBA 1998) hosted a BBQ for alumni in Shanghai. The city had its hottest July for 140 years, which made for perfect BBQ weather and there was even a few athletic alumni who competed in some games of twister.
Alumni from the Class of 1963 re-united
Monday 27 May 2013
Over the weekend of 24 to 27 May, a group of Alumni from the Class of 1963 re-united once more, as they have done every ten years. During their time at the University the group used to meet up for lunch and to read Winnie the Pooh on the steps of the Vic Rooms, then the location of the Student's Union. On one such occasion someone took a photograph of the group. At subsequent re-unions the scene was re-enacted, with the shy and retiring Michael Hursey hiding behind a paper bag.
Annual Convocation Lecture on 'Biodiversity in Europe', Bristol
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Dr Hans Friederich FRGS (PhD 1982) gave the 43rd Annual Convocation Lecture on ‘Biodiversity in Europe’. The lecture addressed some of the main challenges for nature conservation in Europe.
Bristol alumni forum: Law and the media
Wednesday 24 April 2013
This year's Bar Council/Law Society accredited event focused upon Law and the Media with a distinguished panel of speakers.
Alumni Reception, Shanghai, China
Monday 22 April 2013
An historic day for the University of Bristol in China was celebrated with an Alumni Reception in Shanghai
Alumni Reception, Beijing, China
Saturday 20 April 2013
An historic day for the University of Bristol in Beijing
London Branch evening with Dr Paul Fisher (BSc 1980) Executive Director for Markets, Bank of England
Tuesday 26 February 2013
Bristol Alumni and guests were the first to hear details of a speech by Dr Paul Fisher, Executive Director, Markets, The Bank of England. Dr Fisher summarised his ‘hot off the press’ speech, to be delivered the following day to the Global Borrowers & Investors Forum in London.
AGM of the Midlands Branch of Convocation, Midlands
Saturday 19 January 2013
The University of Bristol - Midlands Branch of Convocation Midlands group held their annual lunch and AGM.
Convocation reception and awards, Bristol
Thursday 06 December 2012
This event was an opportunity to meet students, members of Convocation and staff to find out more about student life at Bristol.
Centenary of Bristol Dental School, Bristol
Saturday 17 November 2012
An event to celebrate the centenary of the first dental undergraduate who qualified with the BDS Bristol in 1912.
London Branch Annual Lecture by Tony Juniper (BSc 1983): What has nature ever done for us? London
Thursday 08 November 2012
Tony Juniper (BSc 1983) the environmental campaigner, writer and sustainability adviser gave the London Branch of University of Bristol Alumni Annual Lecture for 2012. The lecture formed part of the inaugural festival: "Thinking Futures: The University of Bristol Festival of Social Sciences and Law".
Bristol Reds’ 25th anniversary dinner, Bristol
Saturday 03 November 2012
A 25th anniversary Reds’ Dinner and Dance was held for all 373 recipients of Bristol Red who are part of Bristol’s sporting History since it was first introduced in 1987.
Careers event for 2012 Bristol Graduates, London
Tuesday 30 October 2012
The University Careers Service and the London Branch of the Alumni Association ran another successful and well attended workshop, which was targeted at unemployed or under-employed new graduates.
Bristol Pioneers’ reception, London
Wednesday 10 October 2012
At this exclusive, invitation-only event for alumni and friends who are Bristol Pioneer donors to the University, Professor Eric Thomas (Hon LLD 2004) invited the Bristol Pioneers to join him and a panel of senior leaders. They provided a unique insight into how the University has responded to the changes in higher education funding, and how philanthropy continues to provide a much needed and significant role in our future.
The 10th annual Eastern Canada Alumni Reunion 2012
Saturday 22 September 2012
The 10th annual Eastern Canada Alumni Reunion 2012 will centre on the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario, a favourite destination for many. The best seats need to be booked well in advance but there are many left, so newcomers are welcome.
Paris Alumni Drinks
Thursday 20 September 2012
Following on from previous successful evenings, Chrystelle Tassios (LLM 2005) hosted an event for all Bristol alumni and friends living and working in Paris.
Bristol alumni forum: Understanding the changing landscape of university admissions and student funding, London
Tuesday 11 September 2012
In the past year, the student funding and admissions landscape has fundamentally changed. Lucy Collins, Head of Widening Participation & Undergraduate Recruitment at Bristol, gave an informative talk aimed at explaining the University’s undergraduate admission policies and procedures, and tackled the questions that have arisen as a result of government policy changes.
East Midlands Bramley Apple tree event, Nottingham
Saturday 01 September 2012
East Midlands Alumni Branch inaugural event took place on the 1st September 2012, with organisers Ted Cocking (BSc 195) and John Brian (BA 1957). The event was a successful East Midland Branch inaugural event which was themed around the Bramley Apple.
The University of Bristol Alumni Association in Malaysia
Sunday 26 August 2012
On 26th August 2012, The University of Bristol Alumni Association in Malaysia ran a successful orientation event for students due to start at the University in October. Practical tips were given to the new students on settling in at Bristol, thanks to Timothy and Klaus (President and Vice President of MSSA respectively).
Emeritus Professor Stephen Lisney’s Valedictory Lecture, Bristol
Saturday 07 July 2012
As part of the Alumni Weekend 2012, Emeritus Professor Stephen Lisney (BSc 1972, BDS 1975, PhD 1978, MA 2005) gave an insightful, entertaining and thought provoking Valedictory Lecture on ‘Marshall Hall and the concept of spinal reflex action (1832)’.
Emeritus Professor Bob Evans’ Valedictory Lecture, Bristol
Saturday 07 July 2012
As part of the Alumni Weekend 2012, Emeritus Professor Bob Evans (PhD 1970) gave a humorous and in-depth Valedictory Lecture about ‘Understanding the States of Matter: 45 Years and Still Trying’, where he traced research developments up until present day work about collides.
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2012: Lunches
Saturday 07 July 2012
At the reunion lunches, those who graduated in 2002, 1992, 1982, 1972, 1962, and earlier, were celebrated in the magnificent setting of the Great Hall, in the Wills Memorial Building where many alumni will remember having their degree ceremony.
The Role of the University in the Culture of Bristol City
Saturday 07 July 2012
As part of the Alumni Weekend 2012, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Thomas, chaired an exceptional discussion between some of the City’s and the University’s most influential people in arts, culture and drama in a discussion about how they think the University has influenced the cultural development of the city.
Medics 53 year reunion
Thursday 21 June 2012
On the 21st until the 23rd June, 13 graduates and 8 spouses, including three from overseas, attended a Medics 53 year reunion. Attendees came from as far apart as Australia and Canada.
Western Canada reunion
Saturday 05 May 2012
Bristol alumni and friends met in British Columbia and Western Canada for their annual reunion 2012. It was their final gathering organised by Dr John Weaver (BSc 1953) who has brought Bristolians together for the last decade.
Student, staff and alumni golf challenge 2012, Bristol
Wednesday 02 May 2012
The Bristol Branch of the University of Bristol Alumni Association organised a third golf challenge for 2012, when a team of alumni took on a combined team of staff and students.
Annual Convocation Lecture on ‘The Origin of our Species’, Bristol
Tuesday 01 May 2012
Professor Chris Stringer FRS (PhD 1973, DSc 1990, Hon LLD 2000) will give the 42nd Annual Convocation Lecture on ‘ The Origin of our Species’.
Midlands Branch visit to Calke Abbey, Derby,
Saturday 28 April 2012
On 28 April, twenty-one alumni met at Calke Abbey with the Midlands Branch at a remote and unusual property in Derbyshire.
Bristol alumni forum: Human Rights Implementation, London
Thursday 26 April 2012
This year we turned our attention towards Human Rights with a discussion led by Professor Malcolm Evans OBE, Chair of UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture, a member of the Foreign Secretary’s Advisory Group on Human Rights and Deputy Director of the Human Rights Implementation Centre at Bristol.
Convocation reception and awards, Bristol
Thursday 08 December 2011
This event was an opportunity to meet students, members of Convocation and staff and find out more about student life at Bristol.
Bristol alumni forum: Bristol Heart Institute, London
Tuesday 29 November 2011
At this event, Professor Gianni Angelini (MD MCh FRCS FETCS F Med Sci), head of the Bristol Heart Institute (BHI), talked about his pioneering techniques and how the future of scientific developments could revolutionise treatment. He was joined by Dr Tyfield, a patient of the BHI, who gave a first-hand overview of the impact of heart disease and the hope that modern science can bring.
Wine tasting and networking for Bristol alumni, Paris
Thursday 17 November 2011
Following on from the successful event held in June, Chrystelle Tassios (LLM 2005) has organised a wine tasting and networking evening for Bristol alumni and friends.
Understanding admissions and student funding, London
Thursday 27 October 2011
Charlotte Wilson (Acting Head of Student Recruitment) gave an informative talk entitled Understanding admissions and funding, which was intended to explain the University’s undergraduate admission policies and procedures and also update guests on changes in funding going forward.
London: new graduate drinks reception
Wednesday 28 September 2011
The London Branch of University of Bristol Alumni invites 2010 and 2011 graduates who live or work in or near London to a drinks reception to welcome them as new London Alumni and give them an opportunity to network.
Manor Hall Association annual reunion dinner
Saturday 24 September 2011
Twenty-eight people, from a whole range of age groups, gathered together at Manor Hall for dinner.
Eastern Canada alumni reunion weekend, Canada
Friday 23 September 2011
The Ninth Bristol University Reunion for Eastern Canada was held on September 23rd to 25th, 2011, at Jones Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the scenic Rideau Canal of Eastern Ontario.
Midlands Alumni: Visit to Croft Castle, Herefordshire
Saturday 17 September 2011
On Saturday 17 September twenty-two members of the Midlands Alumni group converged on the Croft Castle Estate in rural Herefordshire.
Cambridge: annual Bristol alumni dinner
Saturday 10 September 2011
Following the success of the inaugural dinner in 2010 the Cambridge branch of Bristol alumni Chairman, Alison Wilson (BA 1966) has arranged a second evening at Murray Edwards College, this year in the Fellows’ Drawing and Dining Rooms.
Drinks evening for Bristol alumni, Paris
Thursday 23 June 2011
Bristol alumni and friends in and around Paris joined Chrystelle Tassios (LLM 2005) for a drinks event to celebrate the start of the summer holidays.
Visit to the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge
Saturday 11 June 2011
The Cambridge Branch of University of Bristol Alumni invites you to their second meeting: a visit to the Institute of Astronomy
Reunion Kelowna, British Columbia
Saturday 21 May 2011
On what was the ‘Victoria Day’ holiday weekend in Canada, Dr John Weaver (BSc 1953) and Dr Duncan Innes (MB ChB 1957) brought together Bristol alumni and friends in and around Western Canada to the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Western Canada’s principal wine region.
41st annual Convocation Spring Lecture
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Alastair Stewart OBE (Economics and Politics 1970-1973, Hon LLD 2008) returned to the University to speak about ‘TV news and the challenge of new media’.
Bristol alumni forum: Corporate Governance, London
Wednesday 11 May 2011
On the 11 May 2011, law and economic alumni met for a Corporate Governance debate with an emphasis on pay and sustainability, followed by a drinks and canapé reception.
Bristol alumni forum: Flood risk and climate change, London
Wednesday 23 March 2011
Some of the major players in the climate change debate discussed the critical issues around flood risk and climate.
Deborah Mattinson (LLB 1978) in conversation with Professor Mark Wickham-Jones, Bristol
Thursday 17 March 2011
On 17 March, Deborah Mattinson (LLB 1978) talked to Professor Mark Wickham-Jones, Professor of Political Science, about her book, her experiences working as a political pollster, what New Labour got right – and what it got wrong – and how she thought politics needed to change to win back public trust.
Alumni reunion in India: New Delhi
Friday 04 March 2011
On Friday 4 March 2011 an evening reception was held in New Delhi for Bristol alumni. Hosted by Robert Dufton (LLB 1983) on behalf of Convocation, the University’s alumni association.
Bristol Pioneers' Annual Reception, London
Thursday 17 February 2011
Professor Eric Thomas (Hon LLD 2004), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol, invited the Bristol Pioneers to join him for a discussion on higher education funding and the important role that philanthropy plays in the work of universities.
Alumni Reunion Long Beach, California
Saturday 12 February 2011
On 12 February 2011 thirty alumni and friends, some travelling from British Columbia and Seattle, converged on the Queen Mary, Long Beach, California, for a reunion lunch.
New Year family lunch party, Hong Kong
Sunday 02 January 2011
Dr Charles Wong (MB ChB 1973) and his wife, Julia held a New Year BBQ lunch on their roof on 2 January 2011
Convocation Reception and Awards 2010, Bristol
Thursday 09 December 2010
This reception was a great opportunity to meet students, members of Convocation and staff and find out more about student life at Bristol.
Bristol alumni drinks in Japan
Saturday 02 October 2010
Bristol alumni based in Japan gathered for their annual party. Over the last few years these events have grown in attendance and we are always happy to see more of our alumni joining us each time.
San Francisco: cocktail party
Sunday 19 September 2010
Bristol alumna Jane Camblin (BA 1973) kindly hosted a cocktail party at her home in San Francisco.
Cambridge: first Bristol alumni dinner and lecture
Saturday 11 September 2010
Alison Wilson (BA 1966) organised an evening at Murray Edwards College. This was an inaugural event for Bristol Alumni and friends in and around Cambridge. Combining a pre-dinner presentation on sustainability for Bristol and Cambridge Universities, and a three course dinner, the event was both stimulating and sociable.
Bristol Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010
Friday 02 July 2010
Every year the University invites its former students back to Bristol for a weekend of reminiscing and rediscovery. The 2010 Alumni Reunion Weekend took place from Friday 2 July to Sunday 4 July.
Private tour of the new Supreme Court for the London Branch of Convocation
Tuesday 22 June 2010
The Right Honourable the Baroness Hale of Richmond (Hon LLD 2002), one of the 12 Justices of the Supreme Court and Chancellor of the University of Bristol, gave a private tour of the Supreme Court.
The Convocation Spring Lecture - The history of prehistory: Megaliths and the British imagination
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Professor Ronald Hutton, Professor of History, considered how the impressive ritual monuments of the British Neolithic and Bronze Age have inspired people since the Middle Ages.
Bristol Alumni Forum: competition law, London
Wednesday 05 May 2010
Professor Brenda Sufrin and John Davies (LLB 1997) discussed competition law during the University's second 2010 alumni forum.
2010 Virgin London Marathon
Sunday 25 April 2010
The Campaigns and Alumni Relations office selected four Bristol graduates to take part in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon. The runners raised a total of over £4,300 towards the University of Bristol Cancer Research Fund.
Bristol Alumni Forum: stem cell research, London
Thursday 22 April 2010
Professor Anthony Hollander, from Bristol’s Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine, discussed the future of stem cell research in the first Bristol Alumni Forum of 2010.
Bristol University Air Squadron Reunion - where are they now?
Thursday 18 March 2010
Past and present members of the Squadron and their partners attended the BUAS Reunion, which was held at The Royal Air Force Club in London.
Centenary alumni forum, The brain under pressure, London
Wednesday 18 November 2009
Stress is a rapidly growing feature of modern society. Stafford Lightman, Professor of Medicine, explained his ground-breaking research into stress and the brain, followed by a drinks and canapés reception.
Centenary lecture of the London Branch of Convocation
Wednesday 04 November 2009
The London Branch of Convocation organised an exceptional opportunity for Bristol alumni to hear Paul Boateng (LLB 1973, Hon LLD 2007) deliver a presentation entitled 'Future Prospects for Africa'.
Centenary lecture, by Sir David Attenborough
Thursday 24 September 2009
Centenary lecture, by Sir David Attenborough, FRS, Broadcaster and naturalist.
Centenary Alumni Weekend, Bristol
Friday 03 July 2009
The Centenary Alumni Weekend on Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July 2009 was the highlight of the 2009 celebrations.
2008 Convocation Reunion Weekend
Friday 04 July 2008
All alumni were invited to return to Bristol for the annual Convocation Reunion Weekend.