In 2022, the British Council launched 'Alumni UK' a global network that connects UK Alumni (people who have studied in or with the UK as an overseas student) from around the world. 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. In addition to online opportunities, the British Council organises face-to-face events for UK Alumni in Japan.
One such programme is the ‘Alumni UK salon sessions’ that launched in March 2024. We hope this will be a space where UK Alumni in Japan who studied at various UK Higher Education Institutions and courses of different generations and career stages can share knowledge and experiences with each other, get tips on career paths and skills development, and learn about other industries and business sectors. Each salon session will consist of two parts: a talk featuring UK Alumni as speakers, followed by time for casual networking. We hope to create an informal and friendly atmosphere and provide opportunities for UK Alumni to exchange information and interact with each other on a variety of topics, such as their experiences while studying in the UK, their subsequent career development, the industry they are currently working in and any challenges they may be facing.
The third session of the series will be held on Monday 22 July 2024 and we look forward to meeting you then.
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.
- Not applicable to those who have only attended a language course.
- 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 18 years of age to participate in this event.
- This event is for international UK Alumni and we regret UK nationals are not eligible.
Event details
Date/time: Monday 22 July 2024 / 19:00-21:00
Venue: British Council (Iidabashi, Tokyo)
Capacity: 30 (First come first served basis; registration will close when capacity is reached)
Speakers
- Sungwon Kim https://babelo.co/
Studied at: Goldsmiths, University of London, MA Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship (2019-2020), Bristol University, MSc Migration and Mobility Studies (2020-2021)
Currently works as a research consultant specialising in cultural translation. - Sachiko Stone
Studied at: University of Nottingham, MA International Relations (1995-96)
Currently works for a medical equipment company
Programme
18:30 Doors open
19:00 Welcome, Alumni UK activity updates and speaker introductions (British Council)
19:10 Talk by UK Alumni
19:50 Q&A
20:00 Networking
21:00 Event ends
How to apply
Please complete your details on the online application form (URL: https://bit.ly/alumni-ss-3).
Application deadline: Monday 22 July 2024, 12:00 (noon)
- 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). If you need support, please let us know by Tuesday 16 July.
- Advance registration required.
- 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. To register, visit: https://alumniuk.britishcouncil.org/
Enquiries relating to this event
Please contact the British Council Japan Education team by email: ALUMNI@britishcouncil.or.jp