Alumni Reunion Weekend 10-11 October 2025
Africa Now – Reunite. Reimagine. Rise.
Friday 10 October 2025
13:30 - 21:00
Venue: Courtyard on campus. Join us for an informal evening of connecting and entertainment with things happening in each corner of the Courtyard.
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Time |
Session |
Venue |
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13:30 – 14:00 |
Arrival and registration |
GSB Reception |
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14:00 – 15:30 |
Masterclass: 'Doing Business in Africa Now' with GSB Director Dr Catherine Duggan |
Lecture Theatre 5 |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Refreshments and networking |
Courtyard |
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16:00 – 16:30 |
Welcome address: Dr Catherine Duggan Refreshments and networking/span> |
Courtyard |
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16:30 – 17:10 |
Fireside Chat One – Two alumni from different cohorts who have partnered on projects |
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17:10-17:30 |
Comfort Break |
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17:30 – 18:10 |
Fireside Chat 2 – Two alumni from different cohorts who have collaborated |
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18:10 - 18:30 |
Comfort Break |
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18:30 – 19:00 |
Fireside Chat 3 – Intergenerational: alumnus from 1966 class in conversation with a recent graduate to launch the 60th Anniversary. |
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19:00 – 21:00 |
Dinner and the presentation of the Alumni Awards 2025 At 21:00, move to the Brig |
Courtyard and Brig |
Saturday 11 October 2025
10:00 - 21:00
This is a relaxed day with multiple options on how to participate - each corner of the Courtyard will have something different. Children are welcome to attend and activities will be organised.
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Time |
Session |
Venue |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Brunch and Networking |
Courtyard |
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10:30 – 11:15 |
Bingo Networking |
Courtyard |
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11:30 – 12:15 |
Alumna Caroline van der Merwe co-founder of Jem presents a case study on delivering Employee Benefits and HR for deskless Workers |
Lecture Theatre 6 |
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11:30 – 12:15 |
Alumnus lecture on finance for the future |
Lecture Theatre 7 |
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12:15 – 12:30 |
Comfort Break |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Panel Discussion: '25 in 25' |
Courtyard |
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13:45 – 15:00 |
Harvest Table Lunch and Closing Toast |
Courtyard |