Asia’s alumni celebrate Exeter’s success

University of Exeter Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Steve Smith, and colleagues, met alumni in all three cities and shared with them the University’s progress and successes.

Alumni across a number of decades, including many who graduated in 2009, attended the events. All enjoyed the opportunity to meet old friends and catch-up on the latest news from the University. They heard that Exeter is now ranked  9th UK university in The Times league table and learned about University developments, including the Forum project, which are now underway.

The events took place during a visit to South East Asia by Professor Steve Smith and senior colleagues, which covered Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia.

University of Exeter Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Steve Smith said: “It was wonderful to have the opportunity to meet so many University alumni in South East Asia. Each year we run many events like this for Exeter graduates all over the world. It is always a great pleasure to talk to alumni about their memories of Exeter – whether they graduated months or years ago – and to tell them about the exciting things that are happening here now.”

The University of Exeter now attracts students from 120 different countries and welcomed a record 1,700 international students this year. There are now 2,600 international students. The University is in contact with more than 70,000 alumni in more than 150 countries.