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'Your Manchester Insights' Lecture

Professor Caroline Moser delivered a lecture entitled 'Urban Climate Change in Cities of the South: Disasters or slow invidious changes?' on 21 September 2010. Read more

Gorton Monastery Tour

A great event held at one of Manchester's landmark buildings on Monday 6th September 2010. Read more.

Alumni Get Together in Bristol

An successful event was held in Bristol on Thursday, 24 June 2010. Read more

Alumni Reception and Buffet Dinner in Beijing

Over 170 alumni enjoyed a special Alumni Reception in Beijing, hosted by Professor Colin Bailey on Monday, 7 June 2010. Read more 

Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture 2010

Hundreds of alumni packed into University Place on Monday, 12 April to hear from Lord Martin Rees. Read more

Underground Tunnels of Manchester Tour  

On Wednesday, 31 March 2010 alumni enjoyed a fascinating tour of the tunnels of underground Manchester by local historian and author Keith Warrender. Read more

Alumni Association AGM 2010  

The Alumni Association AGM was held on Wednesday, 24 March 2010 and gave alumni the opportunity to gain a full insight into the activities of the Alumni Association. Read more 

London Dinner 2009

The University of Manchester Alumni Association's annual, black-tie dinner was held this year at the elegant Institute of Directors in London on 30 November 2009. Read more

The private diaries of Alison Uttley

On 13 October 2009, alumni were treated to a fascinating talk by acclaimed biographer Professor Denis Judd on the subject of renowned children's author, Alison Uttley.  Read more

Commemorative event for Professor Harold Hankins

On 7 October 2009, a commemorative event was held at the University to celebrate the life of Professor Harold Hankins who was Principal and Vice-Chancellor of UMIST.  Read more

Alumni Reception and Buffet Dinner in Shanghai

Vice-President Professor Rod Coombs recently hosted a prestigious alumni reception and dinner in Shanghai on Friday, 21 August 2009. Read more

Alumni Reception and Buffet Dinner in Hong Kong

Yet another successful alumni event took place on 18  August in Hong Kong.  The alumni reception and buffet dinner was organised by the University and hosted by Lord Bradley of Withington. Read more

Graduation Ceremony 2009

The annual splendour and excitement of graduation has ended for another year. Read more

Your Insights into cell biology, anti-cancer drugs and back again

The May 2009 Your Insights Lecture took place at the Royal Overseas League in London and was presented by  Dr Stephen Taylor. Read more 

Munasinghe's vision

Hundreds of alumni were inspired to lead a greener lifestyle after listening to the Alumni Association’s Annual (2009) Cockcroft Rutherford lecture. Read more

AGM 2009

The Alumni Association AGM took place on Wednesday 11 March 2009 and gave alumni the opportunity to gain a fuller insight into the activities of the Alumni Association. Read more

Star-Dust and Dinosaurs

On Thursday, 12 February Dr Phil Manning (Senior Lecturer in Palaeontology & Research Fellow) gave a fascinating lecture to alumni and friends revealing the secrets of key fossils. Read more

Series of Alumni Events in Mainland China and Hong Kong

In December 2008 members of the Alumni Association enjoyed three events across mainland China (in Shanghai and Beijing) and Hong Kong. Read More

Series of Events Held in Boston, November 2008

The British Consulate General, Boston, played host to several events celebrating The University of Manchester's burgeoning relationships with Harvard University. Read More

Alumni Dinner in London Held at the Royal Air Force Club, 11 December 2008

The President and Vice-Chancellor hosted the most recent alumni dinner held in London and attended by over 70 of the University's alumni. Read More

Professor Steve Furber Explains the Relentless March of the Microchip 

The Your Manchester Insights Lecture in London, examined the role of computer science in modelling the components of a human brain. Read More

Your Insight into the Placenta

Professor Colin Sibley explained the vital importance of the placenta to a baby's health at The Your Manchester Insights lecture in Manchester. Read More

Manchester’s Role in Regenerating the Future of Medicine
Alumni, industry figures, and the charitable trust sector came together to learn about the advanced ‘bench to bedside’ research being carried out in this landmark collaboration with Harvard University. Read more

Putnam Pleases Alumni at ‘Best Ever’ Annual Lecture

Professor Robert Putnam delivered this year’s annual Cockcroft Rutherford lecture to one of the largest gatherings of alumni to date. Read more

Thank You, With a View

Manchester alumni who donate to the University provide vital support to many current students. The University gave its thanks by a special reception overlooking the River Thames in London. Read more

50 Years of Star Gazing

From tracking Russian spacecraft to probing the outer galaxy, the Lovell Telescope has had a distinguished history. Professor Phil Diamond gave a fascinating lecture on the engineering masterpiece. Read more

Professor Alan Gilbert Meets Korean Alumni

President and Vice Chancellor Professor Alan Gilbert and Lord Bradley of Withington attended an alumni evening in Seoul, South Korea that attracted Manchester graduates from across the country. Read more

Canadian Connections

Manchester Alumni from across Canada met to discuss old times in Manchester and get to know each other better at a recent gathering in Ottawa. Read more

Californian Alumni Meet in Los Angeles

Californian alumni gathered to hear about University developments at an event in Los Angeles. Guests included Professor Luger and the University's Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Chris Cox. Read more

A History Lesson in New York

The plush offices of Merrill Lynch in New York played host to a gathering of American alumni of The University of Manchester. The event was attended by Professor Brian Ward. Read more

Alumni Lecture 'Your Biological Clockwork Revealed'

On Thursday, 6th March 2008, alumni enjoyed a riveting lecture delivered by Professor Andrew Loudon, Professor of Animal Biology at The University of Manchester.   Read more

AGM 2008

The Alumni Association AGM took place on 6 March 2008 and gave alumni the opportunity to gain a fuller insight into the activities of the Alumni Association and invited their ideas for future initiatives. Read more

Alumni Dinner in London

On 29th November over 80 alumni attended a memorable dinner in London hosted by University Chancellor Anna Ford. Read more

US Alumni Visit Manchester

Directors of the North American Foundation for The University of Manchester (NAFUM), led by their President, Tony Thornley, were welcome guests over the Foundation Day weekend in October. Read more

Chinese Alumni Meet for First Ever Reunion

The brand new Chinese alumni associated held its first ever event in Beijing. The well attended gathering attracted alumni from as far away as Hong Kong and Shanghai. Read more

'The Moral Obligation to Improve on Evolution: the new possibilities for human enhancement'

Professor John Harris of the Institute of Medical Law and Bioethics put forward the moral case for enhancement to a packed lecture theatre.  Read more

Graduations 2007

This Summer graduation ceremonies ran from Monday 2 to Friday 13 July. Read more

Alumni Lecture 'Investigations of concepts and meaning: the case of the four legged duck'

On 20th June, Professor Matthew Lambon Ralph from the School of Psychological Science delivered a fascinating lecture to a captivated audience. Read more

Donor Receptions

At the end of May, donors were welcomed to two special events held in London and Manchester to hear students speak about the impact their gifts had on them. Read more

Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture 2007

Professor Alan Russell, Director of the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Pittsburgh, delivered the prestigious Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture on 29th March. Read More

Pro Manchester Business Networking Event in London

On 6th March alumni in London enjoyed an exclusive networking lunch at the Mansion House, with the Lord Mayor of the City of London. Read more