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Reunions for Essex alumni

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Get together with your fellow alumni

Missing your fellow Essex alumni? Curious about what your friends have been up to since graduation? Or maybe you haven’t had the opportunity to catch up for a while. We can help you plan the perfect Essex reunion.

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2024

In 2024, we’re celebrating 60 years of making change happen. Join us for a trip down memory lane. 

This August we’re welcoming alumni back to our Colchester Campus for a weekend of fun where you can reconnect with your classmates and friends, relive your student days, and even stay overnight in student accommodation! Book your tickets here.

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Come to the Alumni Reunion Weekend

In 2024, we’re celebrating 60 years of making change happen. Join us for a trip down memory lane! On Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 August, we’re welcoming alumni back to our Colchester Campus for a weekend of fun where you can reconnect with your classmates and friends, relive your student days, and even stay overnight in student accommodation.

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Planning your own reunion

Reunions are a great opportunity to reminisce on the time you studied at Essex and we're here to help you plan yours. Whether it's online or in-person, on campus or further afield, all you need to do is choose the date and venue and we’ll send invitations and manage the guest list for you. It’s a great way to meet fellow graduates living local to you!

Read our Reunion Guide for more information on planning a reunion and how we can help. 

Please remember to check your local Government guidelines as well as the University’s current guidelines for visitors on campus.

 

Things to do at Colchester Campus

Colchester Campus might have changed a lot since you were last here, so don't forget to take a look at our campus map to help plan your visit.

There's plenty to see and do once you're on campus. Here are some of our suggestions:

  • Collect your alumni goody bag and campus maps from the Alumni Relations team (5N.7.6).
  • Explore the beautiful and historic parkland and enjoy a tree walk.
  • Wander through the squares and buildings to see how many 50th Anniversary plaques you can find - they’re located all over campus.
  • Look out for Campus Cat. He’s usually found roaming our Tony Rich Teaching Centre, North Towers or Sq 4.
  • Grab a bite to eat or a refreshing drink at one of the many cafés, bars and restaurants around campus.
  • Book tickets to see a play, enjoy some comedy or listen to some live music at Lakeside Theatre.
  • Visit one of our campus galleries – there's the Art Exchange in Sq 5 or the ESCALA gallery space in our Silberrad Student Centre.
  • Head to the Albert Sloman Library – the famous paternoster lifts are still in use.

For more ideas of things to get involved in while you're visiting, head over to our Colchester Campus life page and don't forget to bring your alumni card with you.

Accommodation

If you’re heading back to Colchester Campus between July and September you can relive your student days by staying in our accommodation on campus. As an alumni member, you will get a 10% discount on all accommodation packages bookable via the Event Essex team.

Alternatively, you can book to stay at the four star Wivenhoe House Hotel where alumni are eligible for a 15% discount. To reserve, visit their booking page and add the promo code UOE_ALUMNI. Alternatively, call the hotel on 01206 878580 quoting use of the exclusive alumni discount. 

“It was a wonderful event, we had a great time rejoicing the memories of Essex” 
MSc Economics graduate (2012)
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Find your friends

If you’ve lost touch with your Essex pals, you can use our Friend Finder service to put you back in touch! Whether you’re trying to track down your old housemate or you want to get in touch with someone from your class, email us and we'll do everything we can to help you in your search.

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