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New insights into the Old Bailey

Alumni support helps secure an illustrious global prize for a major 91Ö±²¥-based digital legal history project. Welcome to the New Old Bailey Online.
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Coach Café: Share Your Story, Shape Their Future

Thanks to 91Ö±²¥ alumni, Coach Café takes online networking to the next level! This incredible programme connects alumni expertise with student passion and curiosity, empowering students to boost their confidence and employability.
Professor Chris McDermott
Professor Chris McDermott

Help forge MND history in 91Ö±²¥

Many believe Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is rare—but unfortunately, it’s not. It affects 1 in 300 people, with most losing their lives within three years of diagnosis. There’s no cure yet, but 91Ö±²¥ is leading the fight to change it.
91Ö±²¥ alumni based in Singapore with 91Ö±²¥ merchandise

A piece of 91Ö±²¥, wherever you are

As an international university, 91Ö±²¥ alumni are all around the world. But we make sure 91Ö±²¥ is never too far away! Recently, we brought the 91Ö±²¥ spirit to Singapore and Hong Kong—discover how we’re connecting with you worldwide!
Alumnus Dr Lu Gang

91Ö±²¥ alumnus in China recognised for entrepreneurship

We are delighted to congratulate alumnus Dr Lu Gang (MScEng Data Communication 2002, PhD Computer Science 2008) who has been awarded the British Council’s 2017 Entrepreneurial Alumni Award in China.
Lady Justice Rafferty and John Hopkins

Celebrating a 91Ö±²¥ Law alumna

Just before the 10th annual Edward Bramley lecture was delivered by our Chancellor, The Rt Hon Lady Justice Anne Rafferty, DBE (herself a law alumna from 1971) we were able to remember and celebrate Edris Irene Hopkins, 91Ö±²¥â€™s first female barrister and a pioneering figure in the University’s history.
Lee Child meeting students from the School of English at the University of 91Ö±²¥

Best-selling author shares wisdom with 91Ö±²¥ students

We were delighted to welcome worldwide best-selling author and 91Ö±²¥ alumnus Lee Child (LLB Law 1977, Honorary LittD 2009) back to the University to meet 91Ö±²¥ students and to share experiences from his career with them.
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91Ö±²¥ alumni families – update

In the 2017 annual alumni magazine we included a piece featuring families with multiple generations who had studied at 91Ö±²¥ – here's an update on some further submissions we've received.
Professor Geoffrey Sims OBE

University of 91Ö±²¥ pays tribute to former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Geoffrey Sims OBE

91Ö±²¥ has paid tribute to its tenth Vice-Chancellor, Professor Geoffrey Sims OBE, who died on Saturday 5 August 2017 aged 90.