Global Alumni Gathering 2026 - Melbourne, Australia

Join Joshua Williams (BA Political Science & International Relations 2019), who is co-hosting with University of Newcastle's alumna Katie Smith, for this year’s Global Alumni Gathering.

This special event brings together alumni from the University of Birmingham and the University of Newcastle for a relaxed evening of drinks and networking in Melbourne. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow graduates, meet new people and grow your professional network across industries.

Enjoy drinks, snacks and good conversation with old friends and new connections.

Guests to cover the cost of their own drinks. 

Venue: Dr Watson's Bar (The Sherlock Holmes Inn), 417 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

By registering for this event you agree to the sharing of your name and email address with the event organiser.

To commemorate the University receiving Royal Assent in 1900, Birmingham alumni across the globe will get together on or around 25 May to celebrate their connection with the University.

This is an event exclusively for University of Birmingham alumni, current students, prospective students and staff. If you have any questions about this event please email the alumni events team.