Key Session - Students First: How can Alumni Relations Make the Greatest Possible Contribution to Student Success?
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM GMT
Speaker(s): Naomi Oosman-Watts, Chief Education Partnership Officer, Group GTI, Nena Grceva, Director of Alumni Affairs, Hertie School, University of Governance in Berlin, Paul Tyack, Director of Advancement, Newcastle University
Key Track Session
In a rapidly evolving higher education landscape, alumni relations professionals are uniquely positioned to drive student success beyond traditional engagement models. This session will explore innovative strategies for aligning alumni involvement with institutional priorities that directly benefit current students - academically, professionally, and personally. From mentoring programmes and career networking to real-world learning experiences and financial support, participants will examine how to build intentional, student-centered alumni initiatives that demonstrate measurable impact. Attendees will explore how to foster meaningful, reciprocal relationships that benefit students while deepening alumni affinity and commitment.