Alumni Big Weekend: 2 - 4 August 2024
UEL Alumni Big Weekend
Welcome to the UEL Alumni Big Weekend! Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with fun activities, networking opportunities, insightful discussions, a keynote speaker, a gala dinner, and much more from Friday 2 - Sunday 4 August.
We can now share the full event schedule for Friday, Saturday and Sunday so please look and learn about all the sessions.
On this page, learn more about the big weekend, what to expect and how to buy tickets.
If you are joining us for the full weekend you can expect:
- Welcome Reception and Quiz Night: Kick off the weekend with a fun quiz night on Friday.
- Networking Sessions: Engage in mocktail masterclasses and guided painting workshops.
- Speed Networking: Learn effective networking strategies and approaches.
- Campus Tours: Explore our Docklands and Stratford campuses with guided tours.
- Alumni Fair: Connect with teams offering post-graduation support.
- Discussion on AI and the Future: Gain insights from experts in the field.
- Mindset for Success: Learn how to harness your mindset for career success.
- Building Your Business: Get started with the basics, led by Entrepreneur in Residence, Mr. Richard Leighton.
- Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, our keynote speaker: Stay tuned for an inspiring talk on 'Why Diversity is Important'.
- Free SportsDock Access: Enjoy access to SportsDock facilities throughout the weekend.
- Gala Dinner: Join us for an evening of fun and festivities!
If you missed last year's Alumni Big Weekend, you can catch up on all the highlights.
To book a full Residential Ticket (Two-Night Stay), Saturday 3 August - Sunday 4 August you can do so, book a full Residential Ticket (Two-Night Stay).
- £100 - This ticket will grant you entry to the UEL Alumni Big Weekend Event. You will have a 2-night stay in our residential halls on campus. This ticket includes all food, drinks and activities, including the gala dinner, throughout the weekend. Arrival day will be Friday 2 August, and departure day will be Sunday 4 August.
Can't make it to the entire weekend? Don’t worry we have other options:
Residential Ticket (One-Night Stay)
- £50 includes accommodation, food, drinks, transport across campus, all weekend activities, and the Gala Dinner.
- This ticket will grant you entry to the UEL Alumni Big Weekend Event. You will have a 1-night stay in our residential halls on campus. This ticket includes all food, drinks and activities, including the gala dinner, throughout the weekend. Arrival day will be Saturday 3 August, and departure day will be Sunday 4 August.
Full Weekend Ticket (No Accommodation)
- Taking place, Saturday 3 August - Sunday 4 August
- £30 Day tickets grant access to the two-day event, food, drinks and the Gala Dinner.
- This ticket will grant you entry to the UEL Alumni Big Weekend Activities, it includes all food and drinks as well as entry to the gala dinner, keynote discussion and all other activities. It does not include accommodation. For accommodation, please book a residential ticket.
Saturday Ticket (Excludes Gala Dinner)
- £20 Single Day ticket grants access to the Saturday-only activities and also includes food and drinks.
- This ticket grants you access to all activities on Saturday 3rd August. It does not include accommodation and it does not include a Gala dinner. To include these activities please see alternate tickets.
Sunday Ticket (Excludes Gala Dinner)
- £20 Single Day ticket grants access to the Sunday-only activities, including the keynote speaker, and also includes food and drinks.
- This ticket grants you access to all activities on Sunday 4 August. It does not include accommodation and it does not include a Gala dinner. To include these activities please see alternate tickets.
Gala Dinner Only Ticket
- £15 This ticket will grant you access to our gala dinner event, including food and drinks.
Step into a world of wonder at our 'The Greatest Showman' - themed gala dinner on Saturday, 4 August. Get ready for an enchanting evening filled with mesmerising performances, vibrant decor, and delicious cuisine. Dress to impress and immerse yourself in the magic of the circus under the stars. The gala dinner will be held at our Stratford campus, with transportation provided from the Docklands campus. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of celebration and spectacle!
Get your tickets now for just £15 and be part of the magic at the UEL Alumni Big Weekend Gala Dinner.
Keynote speaker Only
- This ticket is for the keynote speaker only. To participate in other activities, see alternate ticket options.
- Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon will be discussing the topic of 'Leading the Charge in Tech and Diversity'.
Join us for an enlightening keynote by Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, a pioneering figure in the tech industry and advocate for diversity. In "The Tech Landscape and Why Tech Needs Diversity," she'll delve into today's challenges and opportunities. Dr Imafidon's journey began when she became the youngest girl to pass A-level Computing at 11 and earned a Master's from Oxford at 20. Recognised as the UK's most influential woman in tech in 2020, she champions diversity and inclusion.
Discover strategies for fostering diversity and inclusion in tech and be inspired to drive change. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a visionary leader. Her keynote speech will be held at 3.30 pm on Sunday (4 August) in the Main Lecture Theatre at our USS campus.
Free to staff and students, but please register.
Important Information:
- All residential tickets are single occupancy, but you can request to stay in a block with friends.
- Residential tickets include food, drink, and all activities across the weekend, including the Gala Dinner.
- Single-day tickets include food, drink, and activities for the day purchased, excluding the Gala Dinner.
- Proceeds from ticket sales support the Alumni Hardship Bursary, assisting students on a low income to remain in higher education.
- Purchase your ticket today.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at alumni@uel.ac.uk. We look forward to welcoming you to the UEL Alumni Big Weekend!
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