First 'Derby In London' Event Proves Capital for Graduates
20 March 2013
(Left to right) Graduates Charles Metcalfe, Simon Ralphs, Kevin Millward and Andrew Gilmore at the 'Derby in London' event.
Following the success of the 'Derby in London' event, the University of Derby Alumni Relations team is looking forward to taking the University to another UK city.
”Laura Ratcliffe, Alumni Relations Officer at the University of Derby.
Law, IT, business, education, creative and hospitality graduates from the University of Derby have attended its first ever 'Derby in London' event.
More than 30 graduates - now based in the capital and making their mark in a wide range of professions - gathered at Henry's Café Bar, Covent Garden, yesterday evening (Tuesday March 19). They were drawn from across the almost 21 years that the University of Derby has been in operation.
The graduates came together to share memories of their time at Derby, and network over after work drinks and nibbles. They are employed within a range of companies including global brands KPMG, PwC and Burberry; charities and many are freelance or self-employed.
University of Derby LLB graduate Kevin Millward is now a London-based freelance barrister, who graduated in 1997.
He said: "It was a great evening. I met up with graduates from my course, and caught up with the news and developments at Derby.
"It's a really good idea for the University to have these types of events and I look forward to the next one."
The event was captured on camera by another London based, self-employed Derby graduate, photographer Joe Giacomet.
Joe graduated from the BA (Hons) Commercial Photography degree course in 2007 and is now a successful freelance photographer. He has worked on contracts for M&C Saatchi, M&S and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Find out more about Joe's work by visiting website www.giacomet.co.uk
Laura Ratcliffe, Alumni Relations Officer at the University of Derby, added: "It was a terrific event with lots of socialising and networking taking place, with connections made to be followed up. We're hoping to make it an annual event.
"Following the success of the 'Derby in London' event, the University of Derby Alumni Relations team is looking forward to taking the University to another UK city for the next 'Derby in....' very soon."
For a gallery of photos from the evening, visit www.derby.ac.uk/connected/the-bigger-picture
Find out more about the University of Derby's alumni at www.derby.ac.uk/alumni
