Events

Our global events bring our community of alumni and friends together to celebrate, debate and collaborate.

09.19. Celebrating 30 years of engagement in Malaysia

The University of London held a special event at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Kuala Lumpur to mark 30 years of University of London engagement with Malaysia. We were delighted to launch our award-nominated Business Placement scheme in partnership with high profile companies, allowing UoL students in Malaysia to gain work-based opportunities that help them stand out in their future careers.

01.20. Reconnecting with alumni in Hong Kong

Vice-Chancellor Professor Wendy Thomson CBE and Pro Vice- Chancellor (International) and Chief Executive of University of London Worldwide Professor Mary Stiasny OBE were hosts of the University’s inaugural alumni event in Hong Kong, which also launched the UoL Hong Kong alumni group. Alumnus Arthur Chow, CEO and co-founder of 6waves, talked about his transition from the corporate world to the excitement of a start-up. As a graduate of UoL, Arthur shared how his University of London law degree helped him build 6waves into a leading global publisher of independent online games.

06.20. UoL hosts first virtual alumni event

In June 2020, the University was proud to present our first digital event for alumni and friends: Surviving and Thriving in a Pandemic: Wellbeing in a Time of Crisis.

The panel discussion was chaired by Professor Peter Kopelman and included insightful comments from alumni Kon Yin Tong and Asha Menon, who were joined by Zee Yoong Kang and Professor Barry Smith. Read more about the panellists at: bit.ly/UoLWellbeingEvent2020

The enlightening and wide-ranging discussion included comments on how the Singapore Health Board has maintained the importance of general wellbeing in a time of great stress and illness, as well as how Sport Singapore has adapted efforts to curb COVID-19 in Singapore and the impact this has had on sporting events. The discussion also included the humanities’ place in the decision making of government as well as how the ‘Class of COVID-19’ should prepare for the job market.

You can view the full panel discussion online at: bit.ly/UoLvirtualevent2020

Alumna and event attendee Beverley Hon said: “The University of London has always regularly reached out to its alumni around the world and this first digital event was a great way of connecting people in these challenging times. Professor Peter Kopelman and others brought up pertinent points about leadership and how it affects communities, especially with the pandemic going on. I was particularly intrigued by the study Professor Barry Smith of the Institute of Philosophy is doing on those who have had their sense of smell affected by the COVID-19 virus. There is so much for the world to learn and I look forward to hearing more about it. A fantastic digital event overall and hopefully the start of many more.”

09.20. UoL opens its doors virtually

This year, the University of London team presented exclusive virtual tours through its iconic headquarters, Senate House, as part of Open House London 2020. There were three tours a day, followed by a live Q&A, taking guests through

the key parts of the building and revealing some of Senate House’s finest secrets along the way. You can access the tours and Q&A here: bit.ly/UoLOpenHouse2020