Events archive

We've hosted some fantastic events in the last few months. Have a look here at what we've been up to, before heading to our upcoming events page to see what's to come!

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The Big Walk 2024

Last Friday, 430 walkers took on 20 or 30 miles through the Peak District to raise money for MND research at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ. To date, staff, students and friends of the University have raised over £124,000. You can continue to donate

Friday 28 June 2024

Big Walkers wave at the camera on their way past

Everyone was really helpful and supportive, it was a really well organised event and super efficient! I really enjoyed it. Thank you to everyone involved for organising such a fantastic event, I look forward to doing it again!

Aisling Cooling 

University of ºù«Ӱҵ staff member

The Big Walk was a great day out raising funds for a great cause. I met some new people along the way, some of whom had personal connections to MND, and very inspirational stories to tell. It really emphasised the importance of such events.

John Martin 

University of ºù«Ӱҵ staff member


Annual USA Alumni event with author Lee Child CBE

We recently hosted an event in New York City for our alumni in America. Guests had the opportunity to network during a drinks reception before listening to a conversation between former ºù«Ӱҵ students Lee Child and Jimmy Robinson.

Saturday 18 May 2024

Q&A with Lee Child CBE

It’s inspiring to see how many alumni still care deeply about the University’s mission long after they have left, supporting students, in addition to world leading research in translational neuroscience, advanced manufacturing and energy sustainability.  It’s also great to see how much of an impact their years in ºù«Ӱҵ made on their lives. There is no better evidence of this than alumni still chatting and sharing stories an hour after the bar closed!

Christopher Cheetham 

University of ºù«Ӱҵ graduate 2002

It was a brilliant event and I was privileged to have been there [...] I really enjoyed the evening and talked with many people. 

Geoffrey Bott

University of ºù«Ӱҵ graduate 1984


Geology Class of 1971 Reunion

Geology students, class of 1971, met for their third reunion to celebrate 53 years since graduating. They met in Pembrokeshire to reminisce the first stop on their final year grand tour to view the British geological column. The group are already looking forward to celebrating 60 years in 2031!

May 2024

Geology class of 1971 reunite

House of Lords Alumni Reception

160 alumni attended a drinks reception at the House of Lords, hosted by alumni The Rt Hon. the Lord Blunkett. We had a brilliant evening networking, meeting new people and enjoying the view from the terrace! Details on how to sign up to next year's event will be published shortly.

Wednesday 24 April 2024

Alumni enjoying the terrace at the House of Lords

The event was brilliant and superbly organised, creating a friendly gathering and a delightful atmosphere. It was good to meet so many guests who all had happy memories of their time at the University.

Alison Ross

University of ºù«Ӱҵ graduate 1963


Bright Minds:  Piecing together the MND puzzle: from genetic discoveries to new treatments

Professor Pam Shaw and early career researcher Tobi Moll present motor neurone disease research from the ºù«Ӱҵ Institute of Translational Neuroscience. 

Wednesday 28 February 2024

Bright Minds, with the Arts Tower and light trails behind

Fantastically informative. Excellent explanation quality. Uplifting to hear about the progress humanity is making towards tacking neurological diseases such as MND.

Petru Tarabuta

University of ºù«Ӱҵ graduate 2016


 

 

 

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