Michael Benson, Director of the Centre for Study Abroad, shares how the University is helping students make the most of their international experience. (more…)
Author: Bailey Anastasiades
‘The alumni community offers a network and relationships that last a lifetime’: Geraldine Keefe on the US alumni network
Geraldine Keefe (MEng 2000) is the new Chair of the University of Bristol Foundation, working to strengthen the University’s community of over 4,500 Bristol graduates in the US. She is the head of Investment Banking for the Midwest Region at Goldman Sachs. Passionate about education and music, Geraldine holds a number of board roles, including at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Old Town School of Music, and The Posse Foundation Chicago Advisory Board. Here, she shares the story of her start at Bristol and how it’s impacted her life today.
‘There is a moral compass in journalism that makes you want to get to the truth and the heart of the matter’: Laura Trevelyan on journalism and reparatory justice
We were fortunate to speak with one of this year’s esteemed honorary graduates, Laura Trevelyan (BSc 1990, DLitt 2024). She graduated with a degree in Politics before becoming a BBC journalist serving as UN Correspondent, New York Correspondent then anchor of BBC World News America. After discovering her family’s historic links to the transatlantic slave trade, Laura made the documentary ‘Grenada: Confronting the Past’ to investigate the story and discover how to address this legacy. Laura and her family made a formal apology for their family’s role in slavery as part of a larger reparations plan, and she is now a committed philanthropist and campaigner for reparatory justice. She is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Letters honoris causa in this summer’s graduation ceremonies. (more…)
Meet our 2024 London Marathon runners raising money for Healthy Minds
In April 2024, a group of five Bristol alumni, two students and a member of staff are taking on the 2024 London Marathon in support of the University’s Healthy Minds programme.
This programme supports students to take positive steps towards improving the way they feel through a varied and socially engaging programme of physical activity and has now supported over 500 students in improving their wellbeing.
Each runner is aiming to raise at least £2,000 for Healthy Minds, and you can support them via their JustGiving pages linked below.
Introducing this year’s runners… (more…)
Watch the Vice-Chancellor’s annual Alumni Briefing
At the start of each academic year, Professor Evelyn Welch, the University’s Vice-Chancellor and President, holds the Alumni Briefing, a digital update for alumni around the world to learn more about the opportunities and challenges she sees ahead. For those of you unable to watch this year’s Alumni Briefing live, we recorded the event to share with you. Click the video below to watch!
Open doors with the US Study Abroad Scholarship
The University of Bristol has launched a new US Study Abroad Scholarship, allowing first-generation, underserved students from diverse backgrounds in the US to access a Bristol study abroad experience. (more…)
Applications open for student telephone fundraising team!
We are currently recruiting for student callers to work on our 2023/24 Telephone Fundraising Campaign. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team in which you can build your skills, make a difference, and gain fundraising experience. Applications can be submitted through our online form. (more…)
‘You first need to understand what your fellow human beings are up against and try to empathise’ Latif Ismail on global development
We were fortunate to speak with one of this year’s esteemed honorary graduates, Latif Ismail (MSc 2014, Hon LLD 2023), CEO of Transparency Solutions and Co-Director of Somali First. Somali First is a joint initiative of Transparency Solutions and the University of Bristol, launched in 2014 to promote Somali-led development through impartial facilitation, research and education.
Latif is also Managing Director of Horn Risk Management, Co-Investigator & Hub Leader of Transforming Education for Sustainable Futures. (more…)
Watch our panel discussion, Bristol in Conversation: Our Natural World
This spring, we were honoured to host our first annual Bristol in Conversation event. It was an amazing opportunity for so many alumni and friends to make new connections and reconnect with old classmates, while hearing from two of our remarkable alumni speak about their careers in wildlife filmmaking. Dr Mike Gunton (BSc 1979), Creative Director of BBC Natural History, and Gillian Burke (BSc 1995), presenter of BBC Springwatch, offered insightful discussions on our changing world and how documentaries can help engage the public.
The event was held on campus, but for those of you unable to attend, we’ve put together a video featuring the most memorable moments. Click the video below to watch! (more…)
Bristol alumni recognised in 2023 Honours lists
Each year, the King’s Birthday Honours recognise a group of exceptional individuals, each of whom have made a positive and lasting contribution to society. This year, they were announced just after another set of awards, those of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Resignation Honours. These 19 outstanding Bristol alumni have been acknowledged for their services to health, environmental science, politics, education and more.
We admire their commitment to service and are exceedingly proud to showcase their achievements. (more…)