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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

Dwindling press freedoms in the Land of the Free and elsewhere

Following the unprecedented expelling of journalists from the Pentagon recently, Newcastle graduate and The National journalist Thomas Watkins (BA Psychology, 1998) deep dives into the changing relationship between politics and press.

Dangerous Men: Rethinking Fatherhood, Masculinity and Emotional Safety

This International Men’s Day (19 November), recent Newcastle graduate Dr Ollie Bell (PhD in Men’s Health, 2025) shares his views on what it means to be a man and a father of boys in 2025.

Growing and supporting our alumni community across the Pond

In the fall, we travelled to the East Coast to bring together graduates in Boston, New York and Washington D.C.

INSIGHTS Public Lectures

Date: The autumn programme is now available for the INSIGHTS Public Lectures series
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

Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Open Day

Date: Friday 21 November 2025
Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm
Location: Northumbria University, NE1 8ST

Live Music in the King's Hall

Date: Live performances typically take place on Thursdays in term-time (September - December 2025)
Time: Lunchtime concerts begin at 13:15, student performances at 16:00
Location: King's Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University NE1 7RU

Navigating Change: Online CPD course

Date: Held on 3 successive Wednesday lunchtimes, starting 12 November 2025
Time: 12:30 - 13:30 (GMT)
Location: Online via Canvas
Guest speakers
Online viewing available

NCL in Action international events

Date: Various dates throughout the year
Time: 18:30 - 21:30 (local time)
Location: Singapore, Mumbai & New Delhi
Guest speakers

NCL in Action event in Malaysia

Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Time: 18:30 - 21:30 (local time)
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 145 Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 50450 Malaysia
Guest speakers

Beauty and the Beast

Date: 4 December 2025 - 3 January 2026
Time: Various performances times
Location: Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH

Christmas Quiz, hosted by the Newcastle Alumni Network

Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025
Time: 17:30 - 20:00 (BST)
Location: Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH

Alumni Town Hall

Date: Friday 28 November 2025
Time: 13:00 - 14:00 (GMT)
Location: Online via Zoom
Online viewing available

UKAN Christmas Party in Paris

Date: Thursday 11 December 2025
Time: 18:30 - 21:30
Location: 9 rue de Constantine, 75008 Paris