Alumni Networks

The Aston Alumni Network represents a dedicated and talented group of graduates, bringing the benefits of their education to the world of business and society at large.

Wherever you are, you’ll never be far away from your fellow alumni and the time you shared at Aston University. Being a member of Aston's alumni community can open doors and help connect you to an exciting professional network. Our networks allow Aston alumni to share their insights and professional knowledge with each other and institutions worldwide.

Find Your Local Alumni Network

Aston Alumni Network of the United States of America

Are you living or working in the US? Be part of the Aston University in Americas Foundation.

Join the Aston University in Americas Foundation and join many other alumni reconnecting with Aston; through student mentoring, helping with student placement opportunities, establishing scholarship funds, or linking up with fellow alumni. The Foundation also hosts many events throughout the year. 

Find out more about the Aston University in Americas Foundation.

Network with alumni in your area via the group page on LinkedIn. 

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: David McCollum, Combined Honours Business & German 1982

Email David McCollum

Aston Alumni Network of Shanghai

Are you living or working in Shanghai? Join the Aston University Alumni Network in Shanghai!

All Aston graduates based in and around Shanghai are welcome to join this alumni network. The Aston University Alumni Shanghai Chapter organise events and activities for you to take part in.

Network with alumni in Shanghai via the group page on the professional social media website, LinkedIn. 

Message from the Chapter President:

I'm Alexander Wu and graduated from Aston's MBA program in 2001. Currently, I live and work in Shanghai. I'm the GM of Talent Q Group in China, a UK-based global talent assessment company. I'm very excited to start up the Aston University Alumni Shanghai Chapter, and I believe the Chapter will be an excellent platform to reunion all Aston graduates near Shanghai area and change the world into a better place together. It's also a great opportunity to spread the name of Aston in China and let more Chinese have opportunity to know Aston Uni and experience high-quality Aston learning experience!

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: Alex Wu, MBA 2001

Email: Dong Jiong

WeChat: 13817181403

Aston Alumni Network of Beijing

Are you living or working in Beijing? Join the Aston University Alumni Network in Beijing.

All Aston graduates based in and around Beijing are welcome to join this alumni network. The Network organises social activities and events for you to take part in.

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: Dr Peter Thong, Production Engineering 1970

Email:  Dr Peter Thong

Aston Alumni Network of Hong Kong

Are you living or working in Hong Kong? Join the Aston University Alumni Network in Hong Kong!

All Aston graduates are welcome to join the Aston University Alumni Hong Kong Network. The Aston University Alumni Hong Kong Network organises events and activities for you to take part in.

Contact Details

Email: Stephen Lai

Head of Alumni Network: Stephen Lai, BSc Building Economics and Measurement 1984

Aston Alumni Network of India

Are you living or working in India? Join the Aston University Alumni Network in India

All Aston graduates based in India are welcome to join this alumni network. The Network organises events and activities for you to take part in.

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: Gaurav Brahmbhatt, MBA 2011

Email: Gaurav Brahmbhatt

Aston Alumni Network of Malaysia

Are you living or working in Malaysia? Join the Aston University Alumni Network in Malaysia!

The Aston University Alumni Association, Malaysia serves as a network for Aston alumni across all professions. The Association organises activities and events for you to take part in.

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: Datuk Ir Mohamed Abdul Majid, BSc Civil Engineering 1978

Honorary Secretary: Ir Mustaza Salim, BSc Civil Engineering 1978

Email: Mustaza Salim

Aston Alumni Network of Nigeria

Are you living or working in Nigeria? Join the Aston University Alumni Network in Nigeria!

All Aston graduates based in Nigeria are welcome to join this alumni network. The Aston University Alumni Nigeria group organise events and activities for you to take part in.

Contact Details

Head(s) of Alumni Network: Alexei Osunde, MBA 1983 and Dr (Mrs) Markie Idowu, BSc Software Engineering & Applications, 1994

Contact: Ayo Ajayi, Honorary Secretary, MBA 2010

Email: Ayo Ajayi

Aston Alumni Network of Switzerland

Are you living or working in Switzerland? If so, join the Aston University Alumni Network in Switzerland!

All Aston graduates based in Switzerland are welcome to be part of this alumni network. This Network frequently organises events and activities for you to take part in. Further details about past events and how to join the Network to find out about future activity are below.

Network with alumni in your area via the group page on LinkedIn. 

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: Marcel Wiedmer, MBA 2008

Email: Marcel Wiedmer

Aston Alumni Network of the United Arab Emirates

Are you living or working in the United Arab Emirates? If so, join the Aston University Alumni Network in UAE!

All Aston graduates based in UAE are welcome to be part of this alumni network. Join in discussions with alumni in the area on the LinkedIn group page.

If you have any suggestions for events you would like to take place or want to be part of the organising committee, please contact the Chapter President, Amit Vyas via the LinkedIn group.

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: Amit Vyas, Combined Honours Computing and Business1999

Email: Amit Vyas

Aston Alumni Network of Vietnam

Are you living or working in Vietnam? If so, join the Aston University Alumni Network in Vietnam!

All Aston graduates based in Vietnam are welcome to be part of this dynamic alumni network. Further details about past events and how to join the Network to find out about future activity are below.

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: Dinh Huong, International Management with Marketing 2007

Email: Aston Alumni

Aston Alumni Network of Greece

Are you living or working in Greece? If so, join the Aston University Alumni Network in Greece!

All Aston graduates based in Greece are welcome to be part of this alumni network. Further details about past events and how to join the Network to find out about future activity are below.

Network with alumni in your area via the group page on LinkedIn. 

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: Evangelos Papadodimas, MSc Electrical Engineering 1978

Email: e.papadodimas@signify.com

Aston Alumni Network of Taiwan

Are you living or working in Taiwan? If so, join the Aston University Alumni Network in Taiwan!

All Aston graduates based in Taiwan are welcome to be part of this alumni network. Further details about past events and how to join the Network to find out about future activity are below.

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: Dr Niann-Tzyy Dai, PhD Pharmacy 2007

Email:  Dr Niann-Tzyy Dai

Aston Alumni Network of Sydney

Are you living or working in Sydney? If so, join the Aston University Alumni Network in Sydney!

All Aston graduates based in Sydney are welcome to be part of this alumni network. Join in discussions with alumni in the area on the LinkedIn group page.

Head of Alumni Network: Neil Hobden, BEng Civil Engineering 1996

Aston Alumni Network of London

Are you living or working in London? Join the Aston University Alumni London Network.

All Aston graduates based in and around London are welcome to join this alumni network. The Chapter organises social activities and events for you to take part in. Network with alumni via the LinkedIn Group.

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: Silvija Pachaleva, BSc Business & International Relations 2017

Email: Silvija Pachalevaite

Aston Alumni Network of Canada

Are you living or working in Canada? Join the Aston Alumni Network - Canada.

Join the LinkedIn group to network with Aston University graduates living and working across Canada.

Contact Details

Head of Alumni Network: David McCollum, Combined Honours Business & German 1982

Email: davidmccollum1@mac.com.

Aston Alumni Network of Pakistan

Head of Alumni Network: Dr Shafaq Chaudhry, Email: chaudhs3@gmail.com

Aston Alumni Network of Singapore

Are you living or working in Singapore? Join the Aston University Alumni Network of Singapore.

All Aston graduates based in and around Singapore are welcome to join this alumni network. The network organises social activities and events for you to take part in. Network with other alumni based in Singapore via the LinkedIn Group and join the WhatsApp group by contacting the Heads of the Alumni Network below.

Contact Details:
Head(s) of Alumni Network of Singapore: Young Tay (MBA 2022) and Tony Coughlan (MBA 2022)
Email: astonalumnisingapore@gmail.com.

Starting your own Alumni Network

Starting your own Alumni Network: Would you like to meet alumni in your area? Why not launch your own network? Email us at alumni@aston.ac.uk for more information.

Other Networks, Associations and Societies

Aston Marketing Network

The Aston Marketing Group aims to provide an international forum for the sharing of best practice across all areas of marketing and help members make new contacts and develop their knowledge and skills in this area.

Through the Aston Marketing Group, we aim to offer: 