Events for alumni and friends

The Development and Alumni Office organises a varied programme of events for alumni and friends of the University and in support of the University's priority fundraising campaigns. Listed below is the forthcoming programme. For further information on any of these, follow the contact suggested in the event details.

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2012 London Burns Supper

Friday 10 February 2012

One of the University of Glasgow's most popular annual events will take place at the Caledonian Club in Belgravia on Friday 10 February.  

Clark McGinn will provide his unique brand of Burns entertainment.  Also joining the programme for this year is Scottish operatic singing sensation, Nicky Spence.

Booking for this event has now closed.  Please contact Sarah Armour for availability at sarah.armour@glasgow.ac.uk or 0141 330 8574.

2012 Los Angeles Burns Supper and Ceilidh

Wednesday 15 February 2012

The University is delighted to invite alumni and friends in the Los Angeles area to a Burns Supper and Ceilidh featuring entertainment from Clark McGinn, alumnus and Burns enthusiast.

For more information and to book online please click here: 2012 Los Angeles Burns Supper and Ceilidh

2012 San Francisco Bay Area Burns Reception

Thursday 16 February 2012

Professor David Fearn invites alumni and friends of the University in the San Francisco Bay Area to a special reception in honour of the Scots poet Robert Burns.

For more information and to book online please click here: 2012 San Francisco Bay Area Burns Reception

2012 Chicago Burns Reception

Saturday 18 February 2012

In partnership with the British Consulate-General in Chicago, we are delighted to announce that HM Consul General, Mr Robert Chatterton Dickson, has offered to host our event for alumni and friends of the University at his Residence.  Guests are invited for an evening in celebration of Robert Burns and Glasgow and will be entertained by Burns enthusiast Clark McGinn. 

For more information and to book online please click here:2012 Chicago Burns Reception

2012 Washington DC Lecture and Reception

Wednesday 21 March 2012

Alumni and guests are invited to attend the 'Propaganda in Porcelain: Designs of the Early Qing Dynasty', lecture and reception, in celebration of the signing of a collaborative agreement between the University, the Smithsonian Institution and George Mason University.

For more information and to book tickets please click here: 2012 Washington DC Lecture and Reception

2012 Shanghai Dinner

Thursday 22 March 2012

The University is delighted to invite alumni, friends and applicants in Shanghai to a dinner.

For more information and to book online please click here: 2012 Shanghai Dinner

2012 Charity Zip Slide

24 March 2012

The Charity Zip Slide across the Clyde is a memorable event in support of the Beatson Pebble Appeal and Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre.

For more information and to book online please click here: 2012 Charity Zip Slide

2012 Singapore Reception

Monday 26 March 2012

The University is delighted to invite alumni and friends to a drinks and networking reception at Raffles, hosted by the Principal and Professor John Chapman, Head of the College of Science and Engineering.

For more information and to book online please click here: 2012 Singapore Reception.

2012 Austin Alumni Barbecue and Beer Party

Saturday 31 March 2012