Our global alumni
Welcome to the University of Birmingham’s global community of more than 100,000 alumni living overseas.
Social and professional networks
Alumni groups can help you stay connected to each other and the University of Birmingham, through events and activities held throughout the year. All of our groups represent the views, needs and interests of their alumni and support communities, provide contact points for local alumni, travelling alumni, academics and students, and support the next generation of leadership and inspiration through student recruitment and employability agendas.
So whether it's socialising with fellow alumni, seeking career advice, building a professional network, developing new skills or inspiring the lives of current and future University of Birmingham students, you will find support through your alumni networks.
All our established groups are coordinated by alumni volunteers who give their time, expertise, and resources to create an inclusive, active global community and support the advancement of the University of Birmingham.
Connect with your local alumni network through the links below and explore our events calendar to join events near you. If you don't see a group in your area and are interested in setting one up, please contact us.
Find out more about the University of Birmingham’s wider international work by visiting our International Office.
Alumni networks in Asia
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
The University of Birmingham Azerbaijani Alumni group was created in 2013 to build a network of students studying at the University and alumni back in the home country and organise social gatherings, networking events and other social activities to keep in touch.
Key contact
Gunay Farzaliyeva (MA International Studies in Education, 2014)
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, join the Azerbaijan Alumni Facebook group.
China
China
Key contact
Sammi Zheng, General Secretary of the University of Birmingham China Alumni Association.
Join the Alumni network WeChat group here.
Find out more about the China Institute or email the Institute.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Alumni Association was set up in 2012 to organise social activities for alumni in Hong Kong. The society also established the Hong Kong Mentoring scheme in association with the current student society (Birmingham PASS) which offers mentoring to any students wishing to work in Hong Kong once they graduate.
In 2021 we launched the University of Birmingham Hong Kong Foundation, which will harness the transformative power of philanthropy to accelerate our progress in addressing issues that matter to Hong Kong and the wider region. Read more about the Foundation.
Meet your committee members:
Jonathan Wong (BEng and BCom, Engineering Production and Economics, 1990) - President
Damian Yip (MEng and Management Mechanical Engineering, Manufacture and Management, 1991)
Alex Buencamino (MSocSc, Money, Banking and Finance, 1994)
Ruby Chiu (MSc, International Business, 2009)
Jasper Chung (MSc, Accounting and Finance, 2006)
Find out more about the committee.
Key contact
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, join the Hong Kong Alumni Facebook group.
India
India
Key contact
Atul P Anand (MBA Strategy and Procurement Management, 1987)
Find out more about the India Institute or email the team.
Indonesia
Indonesia
Key contact
Redita Aliyah Utomo (BSc Business Management, 2018)
To keep up to date with activities of find out more about upcoming events, join the Indonesia Alumni Instagram page.
Japan
Japan
Key contact
Asuka Ishikawa (BSc Computer Science, 2004)
Keisuke Kai (MBA, Business Administration and Management, 2018)
Contact the Japan Alumni Group by email.
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, join the Japan Alumni LinkedIn group or Japan Alumni Facebook page.
Malaysia
Malaysia
Key contact
Veerashni Karuppaiah (MA World Heritage Studies, 2023)
Mongolia
Mongolia
Key contact
Sherman Chung (BSc Accounting and Finance, 2010)
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, join the Mongolia Alumni LinkedIn group.
Singapore
Singapore
With more than 1,500 alumni in Singapore, and following some recent popular events, we are particularly keen to hear from alumni who would like to take on an organising role to coordinate more activity.
If you are interested in getting involved out, please contact us.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Key contact
Nelson Tai (MSc International Business, 2015)
Olly Chang (MSc Marketing, 2018)
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, join the Taiwan Alumni Facebook group or take a look at their blog.
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Key contact
Bhavishya Kanjhan (BSc Computer Science with Business Management, 2008)
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, join the UAE Alumni Facebook group.
Alumni networks in Africa
Ghana
Ghana
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, follow the Ghana Alumni Facebook page.
Kenya
Kenya
Key contact
Florence Wairimu (Masters of Business Administration, 2019)
Mauritius
Mauritius
Key contact
Birendra Purmanan (MBA International Business, 2007)
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, join the Mauritius Alumni LinkedIn group.
Rwanda
Rwanda
Key contact
Alphonse Kanyandekwe (BEng Metallurgy with Hons, 2017) - Chair.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, join the WhatsApp Group: Uni of Bham Alumni Ass-SL
Tanzania
Tanzania
Key contacts
Alumni lead: Laurent Maganga (MSc Road Management and Engineering, 2024)
Prof Mark Mwandosya (PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 1977)
Hassan G Dewji (MBA, 2006)
Ismail Kodema (MBA, 2022)
Judica Meisal (MSc in Geotechnical engineering and management, 2022)
Victor Clemence (MSc Cyber Security, 2024)
Bernard K. Zelamula (MBA Strategy and Procurement Management, 2010)
Alumni networks in Europe
Greece
Greece
Key contact
Nikos Megas (MBA International Business, 2002)
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, join the Greece Alumni Facebook group.
Switzerland
Switzerland
Key contact
Florian Schroeder (Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, join the LinkedIn page.
Alumni networks in North America
Canada
Canada
Your alumni committee
Chair
Sarika Bose (PhD Shakespeare Studies, 1999) Vancouver
Members
Ollie Armstrong (BSc Sport + Ex Sciences FT, 2010) Toronto
Barbara Alexander (MBChB Medicine, 1968) Toronto
Kaye Bland (BA French/German Studies, 1993) Toronto
Mark Ezissi (MEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience, 2014) Calgary
Alexandra Moraru (LLB Law, 2022) Vaughan
Vikram Singh (LLB Law, 2010) Hamilton
Roger Wallis (PhD Geology, 1966) Toronto
Development and Alumni Relations Office
Adele Diviney, International Philanthropy Manager
Email Adele or call/WhatsApp +44 (0) 7974 898620
Yimi Liu, International and Events Officer
Email Yimi
News and events
The network sends regular updates to alumni in Canada. To ensure you receive our e-newsletters and invitations to events please update your details.
To keep up to date with activities or find out about upcoming events, join the Canadian Chapter Alumni Facebook group.
Find out more about supporting the University of Birmingham from Canada tax-efficiently.
Mexico
Mexico
Key contacts
Alex Noguez (MSc Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, 2015)
George Thompson (BA Hispanic Studies, 2001)
United States of America
United States of America
With more than 2,500 alumni living in the USA, the Birmingham Alumni Network USA was set up as a social group organising regional events for alumni. The network organises regular gatherings for alumni, including an annual gathering every autumn for people to meet and hear about the latest news on campus at the University.
Find out more about supporting the University of Birmingham from the USA tax-efficiently.
See photos from recent events on Flickr.
Meet your alumni committee members:
Dave Drinkwater (BSc Chemical Engineering 1987) - Chair - Birmingham Alumni Network USA; and Regional Adviser for New York.
Brian Beeston (PhD Material Sciences, 1965) - Regional Adviser, California (San Diego).
James Stamp (BSc Biosciences, 1977; MSc Plant Biology, 1978; PhD Plant Biology, 1984) - Regional Adviser, California (The Greater Bay Area).
Alex Sinclair (MBA Executive MBA, 2019) - Regional Adviser, San Francisco.
Maria Velissariou (PhD Biochemical Engineering, 1992) - Regional Adviser, Washington, D.C.
Luke Hawkridge (LLB Law, 2009) - Alumni Representative to the British Schools and Universities Foundation (BSUF).
Key contact
To get in touch with your regional adviser email Yimi Liu.
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, follow the USA Alumni Facebook page.