Events

Alumni Reunion: Celebrate your journey at the University of Greenwich

10th May 2025 10am - 4pm

Greenwich Campus

Queen Anne Building, Old Royal Naval College SE10 9BD

If you studied at Woolwich Polytechnic, Thames Polytechnic, or the University of Greenwich before the year 2000, this alumni reunion is the perfect occasion to reconnect with old friends and the university.

We are excited to invite you to an unforgettable reunion celebrating the rich history and journey of our alumni from Woolwich Polytechnic, Thames Polytechnic, and the University of Greenwich. This event will offer a unique opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and discover what the present-day learning landscape looks like for current Greenwich students.

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Event details

Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025 
Time: 10am-4pm with an optional dinner from 6-9pm
Location: Queen Anne Building, Old Royal Naval College, University of Greenwich, London, SE10 9BD

View map of Greenwich Campus - Queen Anne Building is point 2

Agenda and ticket

We will share the full agenda closer to the date. In the meantime, here are some highlights you can look forward to with a ticket purchase:

Daytime ticket: £20

  • An update about the university from Professor Jane Harrington, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Greenwich
  • Keynote from Matthew Mees, Chief Executive of the Old Royal Naval College
  • Tea, coffee, and light snacks throughout the day
  • Talks and seminars from academics
  • Lunch break, including barbeque and choice of activities
  • An alumni panel discussion
  • Guided tours of the Old Royal Naval College campus

Full day ticket: £50

  • All the above including a drinks reception and buffet dinner

Tickets are limited so get yours early to avoid disappointment.

How you can get involved

Please email aft-events@gre.ac.uk if you wish to get involved with any of the following opportunities:

Share with us your memories and photos

We want to share your memories and photos from your time studying – please send in any photos that you would be happy for us to display on the day.

Become an alumni panel member

We are seeking expressions of interest from alumni who would like to participate in our alumni panel. This panel will form an important part of the day as alumni in attendance will get to hear from their peers as they look back on memories of their student days, give a brief overview of where they have been since graduating as well as participating in a Q&A.

Thank you to our incredible university strategic partners

We're thrilled to announce these amazing raffle prizes generously donated by our valued university strategic partners. Every raffle ticket you purchase directly supports our students' futures.

🏡RSK Group – enjoy a country house weekend retreat for four at the invitation-only Argrennan House – RSK's stunning manor nestled in beautiful Dumfries.

🏛️Old Royal Naval College – step into history with two tickets to the breathtaking Painted Hall and fascinating 600 Years of History Tours.

⚽Charlton Athletic Football Club – experience the excitement up close with two premium Club 1905 Hospitality tickets to a home match of your choice.

🏏Kent Cricket – catch all the action with two general admission tickets to a Kent Cricket Fixtures at Beckenham.

💧 A special thanks to our new strategic partner Re:Water for providing each alumnus with stylish, refillable aluminium water bottles that are as practical as they are eco-friendly! We're especially proud that Re:Water was founded by our very own University of Greenwich alumnus, Ben Richardson, who transformed his passion for sustainability into an inspiring success story.

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