Global Gatherings
Bring the Bristol spirit to your city, wherever you are in the world.
This November, University of Bristol alumni will come together for a season of Global Gatherings, our event series hosted by alumni, for alumni, in cities all over the world. Whether you’re looking to forge new friendships or expand your professional networks, Global Gatherings can connect you to your global Bristol community and like-minded alumni in your home city.
2025 Global Gatherings
Bath, Tuesday 18 November
Reconnect over a free guided tour of Bath Abbey. Expect historical snippets and rare access to the recently discovered tunnels beneath Abbey Churchyard.
Bristol, Monday 3 November
Join fellow alumni for a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery with a free curator-led tour of the art of the ‘Bristol School’.
London, Thursday 20 November
Join fellow Bristol alumni for shuffleboard fun, great conversation, and the chance to reminisce at Electric Shuffle in King’s Cross.
Almaty, Saturday 25 October
Join fellow alumni for a discounted brunch in the centre of Almaty at Double Coffee, Gogolya 58.
Amsterdam, Friday 14 November
Enjoy a free welcome drink and reconnect with fellow alumni at Mata Hari in the heart of Amsterdam.
Barcelona, Saturday 8 November
Meet fellow alumni for coffee at Granja Capritx before testing your skills over a free friendly game of bowling at Bowling Pedralbes.
Berlin, Thursday 6 November
Reconnect over discounted food and drinks at HeimWerk Hackescher Markt in Berlin Mitte.
Geneva, Tuesday 4 November
Reconnect and share your Bristol memories at Mr Pickwick Pub, Switzerland's oldest English pub.
Madrid, Saturday 15 November
Sample Madrid’s vibrant tapas culture for only €10 per person at a tapas crawl, meeting at Taberna el Sur de Huertas.
Nicosia, Thursday 6 November
Enjoy a relaxed evening with free drinks and nibbles at To Potopoleio.
Oslo, Thursday 6 November
Enjoy after-work drinks and free snacks at Proud Mary Oslo during our first alumni event in Norway.
Dubai (details coming soon)
Lusaka, Friday 28 November
Enjoy a relaxed and meaningful afternoon at a free gathering in the Lion's Den at the British High Commission.
Kolkata, Saturday 1 November
Join fellow alumni for an afternoon of connection and high tea at this free gathering at The Backyard.
Beijing, various dates from September to November
Feature in a special anniversary calendar, flex your critical thinking at a film appreciation event, share career insights with fellow legal professionals and join the celebrations at the Anniversary Grand Gathering.
Guangzhou, Thursday 6 November
Reconnect with fellow alumni for an evening of exquisite cuisine and magnificent river views at the beautiful Chaoyue Lou (潮粤楼) Riverside View Restaurant.
Shanghai, various dates in October
Choose from an alumni rowing experience, a behind-the-scenes insight into leading AI company iFlyTek,or join for an evening of networking and careers panels at the Shanghai Financial Center.
Shenzhen, Friday 7 November
Meet friends, old and new, at an alumni mixer in the heart of Shenzen's CBD at the five-star Hilton Shenzhen Futian.
Bangkok (details coming soon)
Jakarta, Saturday 22 November
Enjoy a relaxed and nature-inspired afternoon at Lubana Sengkol at this family-friendly gathering.
Kuala Lumpur, Friday 14 November (details coming soon)
Singapore (details coming soon)
Hong Kong, Saturday 8 November
Enjoy a guided walk of Tai Tam Reservoir exploring the fascinating historical sites that reflect Hong Kong’s colonial past, followed by a relaxed group dinner.
Seoul, Saturday 15 November
Reconnect with fellow alumni over a discounted buffet lunch at our second Seoul gathering at Ashley Queens Plus (Jamsil Lotte Castle).
Tokyo, Friday 7 November
Enjoy after-work drinks and meet friends, old and new at the Hobgoblin Roppongi for our second Tokyo Global Gathering.
Melbourne, Sunday 23 November
Join Bristol alumni in Melbourne for a two-course lunch at Chloe’s Bistro in the iconic Young and Jackson Hotel.
Perth, Wednesday 5 November
Enjoy a free welcome drink while reconnecting with fellow alumni in Perth’s CBD at The Globe on Wellington Street.
Sydney, Thursday 20 October
Enjoy a free welcome drink and light snacks from the spectacular Library Bar at the top of the State Library of New South Wales, Australia's oldest library.
Bermuda (details coming soon)
Boston, Wednesday 12 November
Join fellow alumni for a gathering on Newbury Street in the heart of Back Bay.
Chicago, Tuesday 11 November
Enjoy a relaxed evening of after-work drinks and networking with fellow alumni at the stunning 1000M building.
Miami, Thursday 20 November
Reconnect over after-work drinks and nibbles overlooking the river in the center of Miami.
New York, Monday 27 October
Reconnect over after-work drinks at The Churchill Tavern and meet Professor Catherine Kelly, Head of the Law School.
Bogota, Saturday 29 November
Enjoy complimentary afternoon tea and a wellness workshop in the heart of Bogota.
Mexico City, Thursday 13 November
Enjoy a free welcome cocktail at Mercado del Carmen, San Angel.
Santiago, Saturday 15 November
Reconnect in beautiful surroundings at an alumni picnic in Parque Bicentenario.
Santo Domingo, Wednesday 12 November
Share drinks and nibbles at this exclusive gathering in the British Embassy Residence.
Stay in touch
If you are a Bristol alum, and you do not hear from us by email, then we may not have up-to-date contact information for you. Share your contact details and communications preferences with us here.
When you join us at an event, the organisers share this information with the University alumni team for their records. This will be stored confidentially within the alumni database. This won't change how the University contacts you, but you can manage this at any time by emailing the team at alumni@bristol.ac.uk, or phoning them on 0117 394 1046.
You can find out more here: www.bristol.ac.uk/alumni-your-data.
These events are organised by alumni volunteers and are independent of the University of Bristol. The University of Bristol does not accept any liability for these events.