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In pictures: Paris, Berlin and Rome alumni networking events

People standing in the gallery, a series of rooms connected by large arches. The room is bright, painted white with peach colour on the underside of the arches.

Written byEleanor Harvey
Published date 25 July 2024

This summer, we held alumni networking events in 3 cities across Europe: Paris, Berlin and Rome.

The events were a chance for University of the Arts London alumni to get together, reconnect with friends and expand their creative and professional networks.

Below is a selection of our favourite photos from each event.

Alumni networks

The trips were also a chance for the alumni team to speak to people directly and to start building an alumni community in each city. We have alumni communities all over the global, which are incredibly beneficial to the wider alumni network.

We’re working on ways to connect you in your country, so keep an eye out for more details in the next newsletter.

Our alumni communities are run by volunteers, with our support. If you’re based in Paris, Berlin or Rome and are interested in getting involved with the alumni group, or if you have an idea for an event, or an events space please get in touch alumni@arts.ac.uk.

Photos from the events:

Paris alumni networking

Photography: Louis Westerloppe

The event was held in Le Comptoir Général, where guests enjoyed drinks on the private mezzanine.

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Three guests sat on a sofa chatting. — **Alumni networking event in Paris, Le Comptoir Général, May 2024 | Photography: Louis Westerloppe**

2 guests stood together looking at a phone. Behind them is a large window with plants growing over it. — **Alumni networking event in Paris, Le Comptoir Général, May 2024 | Photography: Louis Westerloppe**

Photo of the room, with people chatting in small groups. 2 yellow lampshades hang down from the ceiling — **Alumni networking event in Paris, Le Comptoir Général, May 2024 | Photography: Louis Westerloppe**

Close-up shot of people chatting. Blurry lights hang in the background. — **Alumni networking event in Paris, Le Comptoir Général, May 2024 | Photography: Louis Westerloppe**

Close-up shot of people chatting in a crowded room. — **Alumni networking event in Paris, Le Comptoir Général, May 2024 | Photography: Louis Westerloppe**

A guest is standing up, chatting to a group sitting down. — **Alumni networking event in Paris, Le Comptoir Général, May 2024 | Photography: Louis Westerloppe**

Close-up shot of a group of guests chatting — **Alumni networking event in Paris, Le Comptoir Général, May 2024 | Photography: Louis Westerloppe**

2 guests chatting in a crowded room — **Alumni networking event in Paris, Le Comptoir Général, May 2024 | Photography: Louis Westerloppe**

Berlin alumni networking

Photography: Nassim Rad

The event was held in Hallesches Haus, a beautiful store, café and event space in an old postal building. Hallesches Haus was founded by an UAL graduate. Guests enjoyed the private garden, where they chatted over drinks and canapes.

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Chalkboard board sign with 'Hallsches Haus, Welcome, UAL: University of the Arts London' written on and flowers drawn around too — **Alumni networking event in Berlin, Hallesches Haus, June 2024 | Photography: Nassim Rad**

Guests in the garden with fairy lights, lots of plants and umbrellas — **Alumni networking event in Berlin, Hallesches Haus, June 2024 | Photography: Nassim Rad**

Close up photo of a woman smiling — **Alumni networking event in Berlin, Hallesches Haus, June 2024 | Photography: Nassim Rad**

2 guests, smiling to camera — **Alumni networking event in Berlin, Hallesches Haus, June 2024 | Photography: Nassim Rad**

Close-up image of guests standing in a circle chatting — **Alumni networking event in Berlin, Hallesches Haus, June 2024 | Photography: Nassim Rad**

Guests stood outside chatting. At the forefront of the image are some metal steps — **Alumni networking event in Berlin, Hallesches Haus, June 2024 | Photography: Nassim Rad**

2 guests chatting and looking at their phones — **Alumni networking event in Berlin, Hallesches Haus, June 2024 | Photography: Nassim Rad**

Guests chatting outside — **Alumni networking event in Berlin, Hallesches Haus, June 2024 | Photography: Nassim Rad**

Rome alumni networking

Photography: Flavia Cortonicchi

The event was held in Matèria, an alumni-owned contemporary art gallery in the San Lorenzo neighbourhood of Rome. Director and founder, Niccolò Fano studied Fine Art at Central Saint Martins in 2010. Guests had a private tour of the works on display.

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