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Alumni events

The UAL Alumni Association hosts events throughout the year; from international group meet ups to creative workshops, panel discussions and opportunities to share knowledge. Here you can find information on upcoming Alumni events around the world.

How to Have Ideas - a Workshop from the UAL Enterprising Alumni Network

Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
Time: 6–8.30pm

Location: Central Saint Martins, King's Cross

Join fellow UAL creatives for an opportunity to explore some of the messy and rewarding tactics behind creativity. Discover creative inputs and new strategies to try next time you’re facing a blank page.

Remember to bring a sketchbook and pencils!

The UAL Enterprising Alumni Network is a dynamic group of graduates leading the way in the creative industries. The association is run by UAL alumni volunteers and organises supportive events throughout the year. These feature inspirational speakers and provide a chance to meet like-minded creatives.

Sign up to the network at enterprisingalumni@arts.ac.uk.

The workshop is facilitated by freelance illustrator and lecturer Anna Steinberg.

Book tickets to the workshop.

Drawing of a rubber duck
Image credits: Anna Steinberg

Water Pantanal Fire at the Science Museum

Date: Friday 15 May 2026
Time: 12.45–1.30pm

Location: Science Museum London

Join members from the Sustainability Alumni Network for this exclusive guided tour, led by Dr. Anna Ferrari, curator of Art and Visual Culture at the Science Museum.

Open to UAL alumni and the wider creative community.

Brought to you by UAL Sustainable Alumni Network.

Book tickets to the tour.

illustration of a person walking in the forest and a squirrel eating an acorn
Image credits: UAL Sustainability Alumni Network

Alumni meet-up in Dubai

Date: Saturday 16 May 2026
Time: From 3pm

Location: Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Road, Al Sufouh 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Join Dubai alumni for this year’s UAL Alumni Dubai Meet-Up at Art Dubai.

Reconnect with fellow alumni from across all 6 colleges and experience the fair together!

Hosted by Rowan Elatrache - 2023 MA Graphic Branding and Identity, London College of Communication, UAL.

Book tickets to the meet-up.

Join the Dubai Alumni WhatsApp group to stay connected.

fashion photography of a moving model wearing a voluminous dress
Thomas Alexander, 2025 MA Costume Design for Performance, London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: Sam Gallagher

The Regenerative Exchange

Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Time: 6-9pm

Location: Anomalous Space London

Join a dynamic group of alumni practitioners working across industry, each hosting informal table discussions throughout the evening. Move between conversations to hear how others are applying sustainable thinking in their work, ask questions, and share your own perspective.

Brought to you by UAL Sustainability Alumni Network.

Book tickets to the Sustainability event.

image of two apple trees resembling two human faces in front of each other
Image credits: UAL Sustainability Alumni Network

Monthly networking drinks for enterprising alumni

Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 6–8.30pm

Location: Platform Bar, Central Saint Martins, King's Cross

Join the UAL Enterprising Alumni Network for free networking drinks on the last Thursday of every month.

The meet-up is an opportunity to hear from alumni who are using their entrepreneurial and creative skills to build a better world, find sustainable solutions, and bring something positive to their community or field.

We hope you’ll come along to meet other creatives and hear from inspiring graduates.

Plus ones are welcome!

This event is led by the UAL Enterprising Alumni Network, a dynamic group of graduates leading the way in the creative industries. Members of the association are brand owners, social enterprises, freelancers and CEOs.

Book your tickets to the monthly networking drinks.

UAL students and alumni networking
Image credits: Angela Tozzi

Summer Shows Alumni Celebrations 2026

Date: Various dates in May and June
Time: From 5pm

Location: LCC and CSM

UAL Graduate Summer Shows are back and you’re invited to join for exclusive private view evenings before they are open to the general public.

This is your chance to be among the first to experience the work of the class of 2026! Reconnect with fellow alumni, current staff, and the next generation of creative talent.

Join us for:

LCC BA Photography Grad Show
Tuesday 12 May, 5pm - 9pm
Elephant & Castle, London, SE1 6SB

Book tickets to the LCC BA Photography Graduate Show.

LCC BA Design Grad Show
Wednesday 3 June, 5pm - 9pm
Elephant & Castle, London, SE1 6SB

Book tickets to the LCC BA Design Graduate Show.

CSM BA Performance Grad Show

Friday 19 June, 6pm - 9pm
Platform Theatre, London, N1C 4AA

Book tickets to the CSM BA Performance Graduate Show.

UAL students and alumni looking at the graduates' work
Image courtesy of Ali Mohamed

Open to all UAL alumni