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Welcome to your Alumni Network

A place to stay connected to your university for inspiration, professional development and learning.

One community. Infinite possibilities.

You are part of a thriving global alumni network of individuals. They each share your passion for Newcastle, your experience of being a student and your aspirations as a graduate.

This exclusive network offers you access to a wealth of professional and personal development opportunities and connections throughout your life.

Make the most of your community by attending our events and keeping up with our regular news and communications. You can also take advantage of the benefits and resources on offer to you as a Newcastle graduate.

Alumni news and events

Meet the Sociology alumna turned history-making TV chef

Having spent her time at Newcastle University fuelled by Castle Leazes jacket potatoes and Wagamama chilli squid, Class of 2015 graduate Kate Austen now runs Michelin-starred restaurants and is a history-making winner of Great British Menu!

Exciting opportunities available for budding entrepreneurs in our alumni community

Have you recently graduated and thinking about starting your own business, or becoming a freelancer? Newcastle University’s START UP team is here to support you.

It’s a family affair: Happy Sibling Day!

To celebrate Siblings Day (10 April), we interviewed graduates in our alumni community who share a family name! From local twins who swapped places in English seminars to a trio of Stateside siblings crossing the Atlantic to study on campus, read on to discover their stories.

INSIGHTS Public Lectures

Date: Various dates up until May
Time: Lectures begin at 5.30pm (unless otherwise stated) and last for approximately one hour
Location: Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University NE1 7RY
Guest speakers

Annual Meeting of Convocation

Date: Friday 26 June 2026
Time: 12:00 - 13:00 (BST)
Location: Online via Zoom
Online viewing available

ULaw Open Day: Pursue the next step in your legal education

Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Newcastle University

NUWRFC Old Girls Weekend

Date: Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May 2026
Time: Weekend of events
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

SOLD OUT | Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the China Alumni Association

Date: Saturday 16 May 2026
Time: 17:00 - 21:00 (CST)
Location: Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing East Rd, Shanghai | 和平饭店,南京东路20号,上海
Limited availability

Panel discussion: Innovations, insights and skills for a clean energy future

Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026
Time: 16:30 - 19:30 (SGT)
Location: 391A Orchard Road, #25-02A, Ngee Ann City Tower A, Singapore 238873
Guest speakers

The Watchdog Role: Journalism as a Check on Political Power

Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026
Time: 18:30 - 21:30
Location: Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, London, W2 1QJ
Guest speakers

The New Global (Dis)order

Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Time: 17:30 - 20:00 (BST)
Location: Newcastle Civic Centre
Guest speakers

Newcastle Law School Alumni Event – Perspective: Life After a Law Degree

Date: Thursday 7 May 2026
Time: 17:30 - 19:30 (BST)
Location: Newcastle Law School, Newcastle University
Guest speakers