Internationally acclaimed for their high-quality education and learning environments, UK higher education institutions have gained the reputation of producing alumni that are among the most employable graduates in the world. No wonder then that the UK is a popular destination for international students from diverse backgrounds, with thirty-eight per cent of Nobel laureates who studied abroad doing so in the UK.
The British Council is committed to connecting UK Alumni around the world. The British Council launched the 'Alumni UK' global network that connects UK Alumni around the world, who have studied in or with the UK as an overseas student.
Registering with Alumni UK allows you to expand your international network, exchange information with other UK Alumni that can help you in your career development, and access exclusive events for skills and career development.
The British Council Education team in Japan will host the 'Alumni UK New Year reception in Tokyo' on Thursday 11 January 2024. The event will be an opportunity for those who have studied in various higher education institutions in the UK over the years to meet other UK Alumni and grow their networks.
In advance of this event, the British Council will host the 'Alumni UK reception in Osaka' on Saturday 16 December 2023. This will be the first event we host in western Japan for UK Alumni. We look forward to welcoming UK Alumni in the Kansai and Western Japan area (of course UK Alumni from across Japan are welcome to join us).
Eligibility
You need to have spent at least one term at a UK higher education institution enrolled on a credit-bearing course. This includes transnational or online education.
- You must be registered on the British Council Alumni UK platform to participate in this event. To register visit: https://alumniuk.britishcouncil.org/
- Participants must be over 20 years of age (alcoholic beverages will be served).
- This event is for international UK Alumni and we regret UK nationals are not eligible.
- For venue security reasons, a photo ID (e.g. driving licence, passport, residence card) issued by a public institution is required. Those who do not have these documents will not be able to attend.
Event details
Date/time: Thursday 11 January 2024 / 18:20-19:50
Venue: Tokyo, Japan
N.B. Transportation costs etc. to and from the venue will be borne by the participant themselves.
Organiser: British Council Japan Education team, British Embassy Japan
Capacity: Official invitations will only be sent to those selected by a draw
N.B. Only those with a valid invitation and appropriate photo identification documents will be able to participate in this event.
How to apply
Please complete your details on the online application form (URL: https://bit.ly/alumni-jan2024).
- Please let us know on the application form if you have any access support/adjustment requests (e.g. sign-language interpretation, someone to accompany you to the venue from station closest to venue).
Application deadline
Monday 18 December 2023 / 12:00 noon (JST)
- The British Council will check whether applicants are registered on the Alumni UK platform. If you have not done so already, please ensure you are registered on the platform by Monday 18 December. To register, visit: https://alumniuk.britishcouncil.org/
- Submission of this form does not guarantee a place. Applicants will be notified if they have a place or not by email by around Friday 22 December 2023. Only those people holding a valid invitation will be admitted.
Enquiries relating to this event
Please contact the British Council Japan Education team by email: ALUMNI@britishcouncil.or.jp