Development and Alumni

International Groups

Setting up an alumni regional group

If you would like to set up your own regional alumni group, all you need to do is to facilitate the meeting and represent it. We will help you invite all other members in your region. We will also help you post the news and pictures of your alumni gatherings and success stories on your UEL website for global viewing.

The aim of establishing local groups is to involve you, the alumni, in organising the kind of activities, events and communications that you would like and to promote the Alumni Network and the University to your local communities

The aim, ultimately, is for a regional group to drive itself reflecting the interests and objectives of those within the group as well as those of the University. The UEL Alumni Office is here to help you.  We will stay in close contact with you and provide as much support as you need in terms of administration, mailing and advice.

Ghana Reunion - 2007

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What do we want from the group?

Once formed, the aims of the group will be:

• To enhance the image and reputation of UEL and its alumni in the community by being informal advocates.
• Promote the recruitment of new students to UEL where possible by being informal advocates.
• Provide links to companies and industry in your country/region for potential development and partnership opportunities.
• Consider UEL for as a university choice for children, friends, other family members.
• Maintain a positive connection to UEL and to other members of the group.

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What do you get from becoming a member of the group?

What members will gain from the group:

• Network, socially and professionally
• Meet new people with shared interest in UEL
• Keeping in touch with friends
• Keeping in touch with your university
• Develop career progression through networks and contacts
• Tell others about you and what you have achieved after UEL
• Find out about opportunities from UEL which may be of interest/benefit to you

Indian Alumni Group- Delhi Chapter - visit from Bil Lall 2008

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What sort of activies will you get involved in?

Actions for the group:

• Holding a minimum of one meeting per year
• Liaise with the Alumni Office to keep the University alumni records up-to-date and inform of any news worthy stories.
• Inform the Alumni Office of planned activity.
• Organise group activities and events (for example; social events, academic events at local universities, professional networking events)
• Offer advice and guidance to new or current UEL students (eg via email/forum)
• Set up a web page for the group and its members (facilitated by Development and Alumni office and linked to the UEL alumni website)
• Attend fairs and exhibitions held in country by UEL International Office (to speak to new and prospective students)
• Attend dinners, meetings or social gatherings organised by UEL Alumni office or International office.
• Hold a record of members contact details.
• Welcoming new alumni to the group either via email or at events.

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How does the UEL Alumni Office help?

The UEL Alumni Office will help you to do this by:

• Sending out mailings (email and postal)
• Develop website content
• Advertise and promote the group.
• Look for new members
• Inform you of new alumni in the area and put you in touch with potential members.
• Provide you with ideas and suggestions for events, meetings etc.
• Visit the county and meet with the group once per year
• Inform you of events and opportunities taking place in your country.
• Provide you with opportunities to meet members of the group
• Keep you informed about what is happening at UEL through magazines, enewsletters, events and UEL visitors to the country.

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What Next?

If you would like to set up a new group or help to set up a new group in a region not listed already on the alumni website, please fill out the questionnaire by clicking here and send it back to the alumni office at alumni@uel.ac.uk. We will then be in touch with you to discus it further.

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