Welcome to Connection Week!
A week of celebration for University of Suffolk Alumni and Supporters
Connection Week is your opportunity to Connect, Re-Connect and Reunite with your University and friends. We are providing a week full of activities for you to enjoy both online and in person at our Ipswich Campus.
- Alumni Reunion
- Alumni Fine Art Exhibition
- Campus Tours
- Free Careers Sessions
- Family Friendly Coffee Morning
- Lunchtime Lives
- Honorary Graduates and Supporters Reception
For any questions or queries contact the team on alumni@uos.ac.uk
These events are open only to graduates of University of Suffolk and our previous and partner institutions.
To book on to one or more of our events, please follow the individual links below
The reunion is an opportunity for you to connect, reconnect and reunite with your University and friends. It’s a chance to see old friends and lecturers and celebrate in style. Our Vice-Chancellor and CEO, Professor Helen Langton and several members of our Senior Leadership Team will be there to welcome you back.
There is a £5 fee to secure your booking and will include a free welcome drink. Please book your space as places are limited and we will only be able to allow those who have booked spaces to enter.
Friday 21 April, 6.30 to 9pm, doors open at 5.30, Waterfront Foyer, University of Suffolk
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Live music
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Alumni Reunion Fine Art Exhibition - Artwork from over 50 graduates from 2007 to 2022
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Free drink on arrival
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Bar
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Professional Photography - Have a new photo taken with old friends
Parking: Duke Street Car Park
Campus Tours
Campus Tours are bookable through completing this quick form or by emailing Alumni@uos.ac.uk at the available times below, tours will take approximately 1 hour and will be tailored to your interests:
- Monday 17 April 10am
- Monday 17 April 2pm
- Tuesday 18 April 10am
- Thursday 20 April 10am
- Thursday 20 April 2pm
The meeting place for all tours will be the Waterfront building reception, where your Alumni Relations and Development Manager, Kate Burgess, will meet you
If you are not available at any of these times please contact Alumni@uos.ac.uk who will be happy to book you in on another date and time with our team.
Family Friendly Coffee Morning
Book a place at our FREE family Friendly Coffee Morning between 10am and 12pm at Cult on Saturday 22 April. Please complete this booking form or email Alumni@uos.ac.uk to book and let us know who you want to bring with you.
Our Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team provide lifetime advice and guidance to our Alumni. During Connection Week they will be offering opportunities to book 1:1 sessions with one of our advisers
Sessions are offered Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. They are offered as an online appointment, however if you prefer to meet in person this can be arranged by contacting the team directly. If you cannot make any of these times please contact careers@uos.ac.uk who will be happy to arrange a suitable time for you.
Sign up to your free career session here
Find out more about the team here
Email: careers@uos.ac.uk
Facebook: @UniofSuffolkCareers
Twitter: @UOS_CareersEmp
Phone: +44 (0)1473 338840
As a graduate of the University of Suffolk you can contact our Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange team at any time to discuss any of your business needs.
During Connection Week the team will be holding a Lunchtime Live on Friday 21 April at 12.30 and you can contact them about any of the following at any time:
- Business networking
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
- CPD and Short Courses
- Enterprise skills development
- Funding opportunities
- Apprenticeships
- Consultancy and Collaboration
- Innovation Labs
Find out more here or contact the team now on engage@uos.ac.uk
Our Lunchtime Lives will take place each day at 12.30pm via Facebook, no booking required. Links for the different sessions are below:
- Monday 17 April - Welcome to Connection Week and Alumni Relations with Kate and Alice from Alumni Relations https://streamyard.com/watch/q9vXie27ebsq
- Tuesday 18 April - Applying for a Masters with Ellie from Admissions and our Lecturers https://streamyard.com/watch/8bCBhTX2BHmm
- Wednesday 19 April - Applying for a PhD with The Suffolk Doctoral College https://streamyard.com/watch/zt9GFFJWtUVt
- Thursday 20 April - Creating an International Alumni Community with the International team and Alumni https://streamyard.com/watch/mMfdUtPeqbDx
- Friday 21 April - How we can support your business, with the Business Development and Knowledge Exchange Team https://streamyard.com/watch/qStWFEJagNQ4
All sessions will be recorded and available after the event. We encourage you to come and ask us questions about anything you like and let us know what you would like to see or hear about in any future sessions we run.
The Alumni Reunion Fine Art Exhibition will be available to view from 1 to 21 April 2023 between 10am and 6pm. It is free to access for all ages and is exhibited in the Main Foyer in our Waterfront Building.
Displaying work from over 50 graduates from between 2007 to 2022, this exhibition has been organised by our alumni for our alumni and we truly hope you love it as much as we do!
Venue:
Waterfront Foyer
University of Suffolk
Neptune Quay
IP4 1QL
Opening Times: 10am to 6pm
Parking: Duke Street Car Park
