Alumni events
China Global Gatherings
Celebrate our season of Global Gatherings at events across China!
Whether you're hoping to make new friends or grow your professional network, Global Gatherings bring together Bristol alumni in cities around the world. Connect with like-minded individuals and be part of our global Bristol community, right from your home city.
Beijing
2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Beijing alumni network. To celebrate this milestone, the network are organising a series of exclusive events starting from September:
Online Photo and Message Collection
Ongoing
Submit your favourite memories and messages to be featured in a special anniversary calendar for 2026. Take part in creating a lasting tribute to our community.
Submit your memories and messages here
Alumni Film Appreciation
20 September 2025
Dongzhimen
Led by film specialist alumnus Fanchen Wu, this session offers a guided interpretation and in-depth discussion of a selected film (I Origins). An engaging event designed for film lovers and critical thinkers.
Register for your place here
Legal Professionals Career Insight
October 2025 (date and venue to be announced)
Initiated by alumna Jinna Liu, this dedicated session invites alumni in the legal sector to share experiences and discuss career development. Follow our official WeChat account (bristolalumnibeijing) for further updates.
Anniversary Grand Gathering
1 November 2025
Beijing (venue supported by alumna Lorraine Liang)
Join us for a memorable evening featuring thoughtfully designed activities to reconnect, celebrate, and strengthen our community. Stay tuned for more details through our WeChat channel.
More events are being planned.
Connect with the Beijing network on WeChat for detailed registration and event information: 微信公众号 (bristolalumnibeijing).
Shanghai
2025 sees the 10-year anniversary of our Shanghai alumni network. To mark this special occasion, the network are hosting three exclusive events this October:
Alumni Rowing Experience
18 October 2025, 1.30 pm to 5 pm
Century Park, 409 Huamu Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 201204
25 alumni will come together to try out rowing at this exclusive Bristol alumni event. Sign-up to experience the spirit of sports with your fellow alumni.
Alumni Enterprise Visits
24 October 2025, from 2 pm
1st Floor, Building A, 789 Tianshan West Road
Alumni are invited for a rare glimpse at life behind the scenes of leading AI and technology company, iFlyTek.
Career Insight Alumni Gathering
31 October 2025, from 7 pm
24th Floor, Shanghai Financial Center, No. 100 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, 200120
Join the celebrations at the Career Insight Alumni Gathering. Connect with your Bristol community and meet like-minded alumni in Shanghai. One of our flagship gatherings, this event will feature careers panels and sharing sessions for all to benefit from the expertise of their fellow alumni.
Connect with the Shanghai network on WeChat to book your place: 微信公众号(Bristol_Alumni_SH)
Guangzhou
Thursday 6 November 2025, from 6 pm
Chaoyue Lou (潮粤楼) Riverside View Restaurant
Join for an evening of exquisite Chaozhou private-kitchen cuisine and magnificent river views, while catching up with fellow alumni and reminiscing about old times. Kindly hosted by the Bristol Alumni Network of Guangdong, this alumni dinner and gathering is the perfect opportunity to meet friends, old and new on the banks of the Pearl River.
Shenzhen
7 November 2025, 7 pm to 9 pm
Hilton Shenzhen Futian, Tower B, Great China International Finance Center, 1003 Shennan Road, Futian Shenzhen, 518000 PR China
Reconnect with fellow alumni in Shenzhen at the five-star Hilton Shenzhen Futian. Kindly hosted by the Bristol Alumni Network of Guangdong, this alumni mixer is the perfect opportunity to meet friends, old and new, in the heart of Shenzhen's CBD.