Forging links with alumni in Hong Kong

As part of the ongoing initiatives to re-engage with graduates of the University, Dianne Pemberton-Pigott, Head of Alumni Relations, travelled to Hong Kong to represent the University at an alumni event.

Some 200 Dundee alumni are currently living in Hong Kong and around 20 of them attended a drinks reception hosted by Dianne and Gordon Craig of Admissions and Student Recruitment, who both gave short presentations on recent progress at the University.

Dianne explains, "The purpose of the visit was to build relationships with alumni, and encourage them to become involved in the Hong Kong alumni group. Alumni are our best ambassadors, and they can play a key role in the overseas recruitment process by recommending Dundee to prospective students."

The alumni event coincided with a UK education fair that was being held in Hong Kong. Six alumni spent time at the education fair speaking to prospective students.

Dianne added, "As we encourage alumni to be ambassadors for the University and to recommend Dundee to prospective students, this was an ideal opportunity to fulfil the needs of both alumni and the University."