Alumni chat at the UWL event in Fortnum and Mason's
Alumni chat at the UWL event in Fortnum and Mason's

Alumni gather to celebrate at first ever Winter Reception

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Past students, staff and friends of the University of West London gathered at lavish department store Fortnum and Mason’s to celebrate UWL’s achievements in 2023 and look forward to 2024.

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UWL Chancellor Laurence Geller giving a toast at an alumni event

Amongst the glittering Christmas lights, guests were treated to luxurious Fortnum’s food, including a well-stocked cheese board, specially prepared mushroom dishes and a selection of canapes and desserts. Guests also heard from both the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter John CBE, and Chancellor Laurence Geller.

Alumni Board Chair Helen Pidgeon was in attendance, and said: 

The winter reception was a really Christmassy occasion, with great food and company. It was really something special and out of the ordinary.”

A Fortnum and Mason's hamper and assortment of cheeses and bread

Nicola Conway, Director of Alumni and Development, said:

It was great to see so many familiar faces joining us to toast the end of another year at UWL. We were also thrilled to welcome recent graduates and start building new relationships.

The strength of our university is built on the wonderful community we share, and nights like this show how valuable staying connected to our past students can be.”

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