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You’re thinking about organising a reunion for old friends, course mates or the music society you were once a part of. Brilliant! Whether you plan to hold your event on campus, in a nearby restaurant, or somewhere far from Sheffield, we’re here to help. We’ve gathered all our advice onto this page as a step-by-step guide to organising a reunion.

If you have any questions, or would like to speak with our Alumni Relations Assistant about your event, please complete the form at the bottom of the page, and we will be in touch.

Choose a date

As the lead organiser of your event, it’s a good idea to choose a date before reaching out to your guests. If you’d like to give people a choice, select a maximum of 3 options and make sure these are far enough in advance that people will be available.

Select a format

You know you want to meet up with old friends, but think carefully about what format you’d like this to take. Will it be dinner? A tour of your old department? A full weekend of events in Sheffield, or a catch up in your current home city? with us to hear more about organising a campus-based reunion or a weekend stay in the Steel City.

Send your invites

Once you’ve planned when, where and what your reunion will be, it’s time to start inviting guests! We can help by contacting old friends or sharing your event details on our website or social media. to get started. 

Let us know

When you’ve started planning your event, make sure you . We can help you arrange a tour, find a venue or advertise your event, as well as answer any questions you might have. Even i you don’t need our help, we’d still love you to fill this in - it’s great to hear about all the events our alumni are organising throughout the year.

Keep in touch

Once your reunion is organised, you’re all set! We hope you have a brilliant time. Please keep in touch and send us some pictures of your event - we’d love to see what you get up to. And make sure to return to this checklist next time you’re organising an event!