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Information School Alumni Reunion, 27 November 2015

Join us for an afternoon of networking and to learn about your School’s successes, current activities and student projects.

Date: 27 November 2015
Time: 3:00pm
Location: ispace, Information School, The University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 211 Portobello Street, Sheffield, S1 4DP
Dress code: Smart Casual

Registration and refreshments are at 3:00pm and the event includes: 
3:15pm Welcome address
3:45pm Current student projects
4:00pm Refreshments and networking
4:30pm Facilities tour
5:30pm Close

There is also a further networking opportunity with staff and alumni at Inox Dine at 5:45pm.

Please contact Teresa Smith, t.j.smith@sheffield.ac.uk by  30 October 2015 if you would like to attend the event. 

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