Graduands Reception

Congratulations on coming to the end of your studies! If you're graduating this year we would love to celebrate with you and hear what you want to do next!

This event is your official welcome to the alumni community. There are many benefits to being a lifelong member of St Edmund's: you can benefit from the experience and expertise of your global network and enjoy Eddies-exclusive events and opportunities.

At this event, you'll have the chance to meet with alumni and hear about what they did after graduation, making valuable contacts and expanding your network. There will be a talk with alum, Dr Perpetua Neo, on how to approach uncertainty after university. The event is free and will be held in the Garden Room, where fizz and fruit juice will be served. All St Edmund's students in their final year are welcome to attend.

Date: Friday 26 June 2026

Timings:

17:00 - Opening of the Graduands Reception

17:30 - 18:15 - Fireside Chat with alum and leadership psychologist, Dr Perpetua Neo - 'The future belongs to those who leverage uncertainty and complexity.'

If you are a graduating student who knows concepts like 'imposter syndrome', 'fear of failure', 'unhelpful comparison', 'analysis paralysis', and want to trust yourself and move forward decisively instead, St Edmund's has curated a 45-min virtual fireside chat for you.

18:30 - Announcement of the Alumni Society prize

19:00 onwards - Guest Night Dinner

Location: Garden Room, St Edmund's College, CB3 0BN

Cost: Attendance at the reception only is free. Students and Senior Members wishing to dine should book in via the DBS as normal.

Questions: Please contact the Development team on development@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk

The event aims to introduce you to the Alumni Society, which is an organisation set up to promote interaction between all members of the College, past and present.

The Alumni Society works with the Development Office in College to organise numerous events throughout the year, both at St Edmund's and further afield. These include dinners, garden parties and drinks receptions, all which aim to provide you with the opportunity to revisit College and stay in contact with old friends. Keen to support any alumni who wish to connect with each other, network, and even organise events, the Society also regularly produces publications and newsletters to enable you to share your news and to keep you up to date with all that happens at St Edmund's.