Events

Since launching the Festival of Change in October 2020, over 1,300 alumni from 28 countries have joined us for a Festival of Change event. With 91% of alumni saying that they would recommend the event to a friend, we want to let you know about our programme of exciting events we have coming up. Details subject to change.

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See our archive of previous Festival of Change events

Alumni Awards Dinner 2026

• Thursday 14 May 2026
• 6:45pm – late
• National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
• Black tie dress code

This is a ticketed event open to University of Leicester alumni. 

What to expect

The Alumni Awards Dinner is an annual opportunity for our alumni community to come together and celebrate University and alumni achievements and recognise our Alumni Award winners. This is an opportunity for the University to thank our global alumni community for their valued contributions to business, research and society. 

Guests in attendance at the event will be treated to a welcome drink reception, three-course meal accompanied by a highly anticipated awards presentation, an inspiring keynote speaker, followed by after dinner networking. 

Tickets for this event will go live in January 2026. Please make sure you are signed up to our mailing list to be the first to know when ticket sales go live. 

For any questions about the event please visit our frequently asked questions below or contact alumni.events@le.ac.uk.

Nominate an alumnus/alumna for an award 

Nomination for the following awards are now open: 

• Dr Mark Sims Memorial Award for Public Service  
• Outstanding Achievement Award
• Future Leader Award 

The full nomination criteria can be found on our website. 

Frequently asked questions

Can I have an official invitation letter for a visa application? 

Yes, the Alumni Relations Team can issues a standard official invitation letter. Please email the following details to alumni.events@le.ac.uk: 

• Full name 
• Date of birth 
• Residing address 
• Course and year of graduation
• Passport number 

How can I get a refund?

Refund requests can be submitted by emailing alumni.events@le.ac.uk. Please note that no refunds will be processed after Thursday 16 April 2026. 

What’s the dress code for this event?

Please note that the dress code for this event is black tie. It’s not expected that you wear your three-piece suit or a floor length ball gown, but formal attire is required. 

We please ask guests to refrain from wearing the following items: 

• Jeans
• Trainers 
• Athleisure  
• T-shirts 

I have specific dietary/accessibility requirements, how can I let you know about them? 

We aim to accommodate all dietary and accessibility requirements. You will be asked to provide any requirements upon booking. Please be as explicit as possible and make sure to: 

• Tell us whether your dietary is a preference, intolerance, or allergy  Provide us with as much detail on the type of accessibility support you require 
• Give adequate notice of your requirements – we cannot guarantee accommodation if you don’t let us know by Friday 1 May 2026. 

If you require blue badge parking, please email us and we will ensure this is provided for you. 

For any concerns, please contact alumni.events@le.ac.uk. 

Where can I stay overnight, and can you provide me with any discounts?

There’s lots of places to stay in Leicester. We have compiled a list of local hotels of which exclusive deals can be arranged for guests: 

• ibis Leicester City 
• Novotel & Adagio Leicester 
• Holiday Inn Leicester 

To request a discount code, please email alumni.events@le.ac.uk.

For any further questions about the event please contact alumni.events@le.ac.uk. 

The Annual Alumni Meeting is open to all University of Leicester alumni. During the meeting, the Alumni Association Committee reports on alumni activity over the last 12 months, provides an update on philanthropic funds jointly managed by the University and Alumni Association Committee, and invites alumni to vote on members of the committee who are standing for re-election (if applicable). There is also an address from the Vice-Chancellor and the opportunity to pose questions to the Alumni Association Committee and Advancement Team.

The 2025 Annual Alumni Meeting has taken place and a recording will be available soon. Please make sure you are signed up to our mailing list to be the first to hear when the 2026 Annual Alumni Meeting will take place.

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The 2025 Alumni Winter Party has now taken place and the event will return in 2026.

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Tuesday 16 December 2025, 5.00pm - 6.30pm (PKT)

Building C, University of Central Punjab, 1 - Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore

This is a free event open University of Leicester alumni.

Join us for a memorable evening as we welcome our esteemed alumni for a celebration of connection, culture, and community!

Highlights of the evening include:

• Reconnect with fellow alumni and faculty
• Enjoy vibrant cultural performances
• Hear inspiring remarks from university delegates

This is an event celebrating the signing of a partnership between the University of Leicester School of Business and the University of Central Punjab (UCP). This Punjab to Leicester initiative opens a pathway for talented students from the Punjab to come and study at Leicester.

Come along and help make this evening a success. We look forward to meeting you at the event. Find out how to get to the event.

In attendance will be:

• Professor Daniel Ladley. (Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, University of Leicester School of Business)
• Dr Hammad Naveed, Pro-Rector, University of Central Punjab
• Dr Abdul Jabbar, Dean of Internationalisation, University of Leicester School of Business

RSVP before the 10 December and be part of this special gathering!

RSVP

Friday 30 January 2026, 7.00pm (MYT)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (venue to be confirmed)

This is a free event open University of Leicester alumni.

Join the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester in Malaysia on Friday 30 January for a special special evening of connection and celebration in Kuala Lumpur.

We hope you can join us to build strong connections with fellow Leicester graduates based in Malaysia and our University leadership.

Further information about this event will be released soon and we will keep this webpage updated. If you have any questions please email alumni.relations@le.ac.uk.