University of Buckingham Alumni

The wait is over! 🎉

Relive all the fun from our Alumni Summer Party held on June 13th at Whittlebury! We had an incredible evening with 70 alumni, staff, and former staff enjoying a drinks reception, delicious dinner, dancing and networking.

Professor John Clarke and our Vice-Chancellor, Professor James Tooley, shared reflections on the University’s past and looked ahead to visions of its future. We were also delighted to have Dr Adekunle Osibogun, our new Alumni Council Representative, present awards to three inspirational alumnae: Mallika Basu, Laurence Vallaeys, and Osime Saibu 🏆

The soundtrack for the evening came from our fantastic SU band, Monalour, whose performance kept spirits high as the night flew by. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new faces, and celebrate the enduring spirit of our alumni community 💛

Join us at the Vinson Centre for the Public Understanding of Economics and Entrepreneurship for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and engaging sessions. This in-person event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the intersection of economics and entrepreneurship. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts. Save the date and get ready for an enriching experience!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vinson-centre-conference-classical-liberalism-2025-tickets-1374239028929?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Case for Coaching in Legal Education – from the University of Buckingham Law School

You are cordially invited to join the second webinar of the year in our Alumni Webinar series. This exciting session will be featuring our friends in Law School hosted by Dr Jessica Walsh (Lecturer in Law), alongside our Law alumna and mooter Tessa de Klerk.

They will be making the case for Experiential Learning in Legal Education so join us to decide on the final verdict.

In this one-hour session, participants will gain insight into the confidence and competence building opportunities for Buckingham law students to participate in external and internal moots, negotiations, and client interviewing competitions.

This will be used as a backdrop to reflect on how and what students learn at the Law School, the value of individual and team coaching, and to explore ways you can get involved with this development.

We will reserve the last 15 minutes for the Q&A.

We look forward to having you attend the event!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4kWBQ6m

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Hurry! Click the link below to secure your tickets before they're gone!
https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/event/alumni-summer-party/

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to network, catch up with old friends, meet your lecturers and celebrate our vibrant alumni community in a beautiful setting just a short distance from Buckingham.

Join us for the next exciting segment of the VC's Speaker Series!

On Tuesday, June 4th, at the Vinson Auditorium, we are thrilled to welcome Iain Dale, presenter of LBC Radio's Evening Show. His old sparring partner from University days, Mark Seddon will be turning the tables and interviewing Iain on his life and times and ahead of the publication of his autobiography.

Click the link below to reserve your spot.
https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/event/in-conversation-with-iain-dale/

Next week, Senior Lecturer in History Dr Thomas Jones will participate in a roundtable discussion at Birkbeck, University of London titled "Teaching migration history in an age of border restriction." Organised by the Raphael Samuel History Centre, the event forms part of a wider initiative to promote broad and inclusive engagement with historical study and debate.

Find out more about the event ➡️ https://bit.ly/43g3c1p

Inside Thatcher's Monetarism Experiment The Promise, the Failure, the Legacy

Join us for an interactive talk between Sir Tim Lankester (former economic private secretary to prime minister Margaret Thatcher) and Dr Juan Castaneda (The University of Buckingham) on Tim’s book: ‘Inside Thatcher’s Monetarism Experiment The Promise, the Failure, the Legacy’, to be hosted by Professor James Tooley, the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Buckingham.

Click the link below or scan QR Code to register. https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/event/vinson-centre-seminar-series-sir-tim-lankester/

Hurry! The early bird ticket window is closing. Click the link below to secure your tickets before they're gone!

https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/event/alumni-summer-party/

🎉 Congratulations Dr Adekunle Osibogun on your appointment of the Alumnus Council Member. We are looking forward to working with you.

The wind in the willows ....

As a valued member of our Alumni community, I wanted to share an exciting opportunity that may be of interest to your organisation.
On 5th June 2025, we are launching our next cohort for the L7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship programme, designed to support experienced managers and aspiring executives in developing the strategic leadership skills needed to drive business success. This programme blends practical, work-based learning with academic excellence, empowering participants to enhance their leadership capabilities while continuing to contribute to their organisations.
As with all our Apprenticeships, this programme is funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or co-investment for non-levy payers, making it a cost-effective way to invest in leadership development.
However, the government have advised that L7 Apprenticeships may not be funded in the future, therefore this could be the last opportunity to join this fully funded programme.
If you’d like to hear more about this programme, or The University of Buckingham Apprenticeships in general, please let me know and I’d be happy to arrange a quick call to discuss the details.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Paula Seddon
Business Development Manager (Apprenticeships) | Hunter Street, Buckingham, MK18 1EG | Direct line: +44 (0)1280 828266 | Mobile: +44 (0)7803 854041
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/106058373

A lunchtime walk on a sunny day in Buckingham ☀️