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Celeste Lo (MA 2012), Vice-Chairperson for the Hong Kong Branch of the Alumni Association, exemplifies the spirit of volunteering. From organising events, to creating connections among the Bristol graduate community, Celeste is dedicated to strengthening alumni relationships, empowering students through scholarships, and keeping the Bristol spirit alive in Hong Kong. (more…)
Over the last few weeks, University of Bristol alumni from around the world have come together at 25 Global Gatherings held in 23 countries, spanning 6 continents. These events were hosted by alumni, for alumni, giving Bristol graduates the opportunity to meet old friends, forge new friendships and expand their professional networks.
Michael Benson, Director of the Centre for Study Abroad, shares how the University is helping students make the most of their international experience. (more…)
How does an English Bristol grad who studied French, Spanish and Political Science end up working in Public Health in Santa Fe, USA you might ask? Meet Anna Hargreaves, an incredible woman who has done just that and more, and who credits Bristol with giving her an amazing head start in life.
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.
Earlier this month, Bristol graduates based in China enjoyed a China Graduation Celebration in Shanghai. (more…)
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…)
NASA astronaut and University of Bristol alum Colonel Anne McClain (MSc 2005, Honorary DEng 2023) returned to the University recently to accept her Honorary doctorate, and talk about her space experience, her journey to becoming an astronaut, and the next decade of space exploration. Colonel McClain’s incredible career has seen her fly 20 different aircraft as a Senior Army Aviator, train as a US Navy test pilot, and serve as a Flight Engineer on the International Space Station (ISS), where she spent 204 days and led two spacewalks. In 2020, she became part of the Artemis programme, a NASA-led mission to put astronauts back on the moon by 2024 – with this mission, Colonel McClain could become the first woman to step on the moon. (more…)
On Super Bowl Sunday, 12 February, the USA Society and the Bristol Barracuda American Football Team hosted a watch party to celebrate the big game and bring fans together. (more…)
This year’s Alumni Award winner for Global Citizenship is Ben Emmerson CBE KC (LLB 1985, Hon LLD 2015), one of the world’s preeminent international human rights lawyers. (more…)