Global alumni
Welcome to the University of Birmingham’s global community of almost 200,000 alumni living overseas.
Social and professional networksAlumni 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.
To find out more about your local alumni group, please take a look below, where there is a list of our current alumni groups. 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.
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.
Canada
Canada
Your alumni committee
Chair
Barbara Alexander (MBChB Medicine, 1968) Toronto
Members
Ollie Armstrong (BSc Sport + Ex Sciences FT, 2010) Toronto
Sarika Bose (PhD Shakespeare Studies, 1999) Vancouver
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.
China
China
Key contact
Email Sun Wei to join any of the gatherings taking place in China.
Find out more about the China Institute or email the Institute.
China - Shanghai
China - Shanghai
UoB Shanghai Alumni Association aims to provide a high-quality networking platform for Birmingham alumni in Shanghai and nearby cities. By participating in the various events organised by the dedicated organising team, alumni can build relationships and connections with fellow alumni in Shanghai and around China. We hope by staying connected and involved, alumni can feel the difference that the Shanghai Alumni Association makes.
The UoB Shanghai Alumni Association provides a wide range of events to its members and Birmingham alumni, such as networking events, social meet-ups, festival events, career talks, parties, and so on. Of course, we are also open to suggestions by alumni in terms of event types and aim to hold events on a regular basis.
Whether you are seasoned alumni or new graduates, joining the Association is an excellent way to reconnect and stay connected with classmates and other alumni. So, don’t wait up, let’s meet!
Key contact
Ms. Bessie Li (MSc International Marketing, 2013)
Contact Bessie directly via email or WeChat: bessieli614
Ghana
Ghana
Key contact
To keep up to date with activities or find out more about upcoming events, like the Ghana Alumni Facebook page.
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.
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.
Indonesia
Indonesia
Key contact
Aldian Sitompul (Masters of Business Administration, 2021)
To keep up to date with activities of find out more about upcoming events, join the Indonesia 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.
Kenya
Kenya
Key contact
Florence Wairimu (Masters of Business Administration, 2019)
Malaysia
Malaysia
Key contact
Veerashni Karuppaiah (MA World Heritage Studies, 2023)
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.
Mexico
Mexico
Key contact
Alex Noguez (MSc Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, 2015)
George Thompson (BA Hispanic Studies, 2001)
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
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.
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.
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.
Tanzania
Tanzania
Key contact
Dr Andrew Mushi (PhD Civil Society and Governance, 2011)
To find out more, please contact the alumni events team.
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.
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.
Download the summer 2018 USA newsletter (PDF, 1MB)
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, like the USA Alumni Facebook page.