A quick look at events that took place in Spring 2026.
4th June 2026
122 members of the 1996 and 1997 cohorts returned to Queens’ in March for their Anniversary Reunion Dinner. The event was so well attended that the dinner had to be moved to our largest venue, Cripps Hall!
We were delighted to welcome so many familiar faces back to College. The joy of catching up with old friends was evident throughout the evening.
In March, Queens’ President Dame Menna Rawlings hosted her first Queens’ Conversations event in celebration of International Women’s Day, exploring the theme of Impactful Women.
Dame Menna welcomed an esteemed panel of guests: Hannah Fry (Professorial Fellow), Joanna Scanlan (1980), Angela Chan (1992), Corin Robertson CMG (1990) and Helen MacNamara CB (Clare College) to join her on stage to discuss some of the world’s biggest issues concerning women and inclusivity.
Read the event summary to find out more.
The President, Dame Menna Rawlings, visited Hong Kong and Singapore for special alumni receptions in May. The events were hosted by Development Director and Fellow, Rowan Kitt.
It was a fantastic occasion to meet our new President and reconnect with global alumni.
The annual Commemoration & Ceremony of Benefactors and The Benefactors’ Feast took place in April 2026. This memorable occasion brought together benefactors, Fellows, students, and guests to celebrate the generosity of donors that continues to sustain the life of the College.
The event began in the Chapel with the traditional Ceremony of Benefactors, where donors are thanked individually by the President, a practice rooted in the College’s earliest history. Afterwards, guests enjoyed drinks in the President’s Garden followed by a feast in the Old Hall.
Read the event summary to find out more.
Members of the prestigious Blues sporting club were invited back to Queens’ for the Tenth Annual Blues Dinner in May with President, Dame Menna Rawlings and Fellow and QCRFC Patron, Rowan Kitt. 16 alumni joined 21 students for the event.
After dinner, attendees headed to QBar for drinks and the chance to continue catching up with fellow members of the club, rounding off an enjoyable evening.
You can view photos of the event in our Google gallery.
Queens’ renowned amateur dramatics society, Bats, held its Inaugural Alumni Dinner in May. 17 alumni and 13 students came together to enjoy performances of Love’s Labour’s Lost by William Shakespeare and [BLANK] by Alice Birch, a production by the Bats Company, followed by a drinks reception and dinner in the Old Hall.
It was a brilliant opportunity to showcase the performances that students are creating today and gain valuable insights from former Bats members.
We were thrilled to welcome back History and Computer Science alumni to Queens’ for Reunion Dinners in March and May.
77 members of the 1995 cohort returned to Queens’ in May for their Anniversary Reunion Dinner. A special thank you to Sue Cartwright who self-organised the event.
For more information about planning a reunion, please contact the Alumni Engagement Team at alumnievents@queens.cam.ac.uk
Sir Demis Hassabis and Professor James Maynard speak out about the rapid growth of AI technology.
24th September 2026
Alumni Boat Crew to race at the Head of Charles Regatta in Boston, Massachusetts.
22nd September 2026
Alumni who matriculated in 2013 are invited back to Queens’ for their Reunion Dinner.
21st July 2026
Please save the date for 100th Anniversary of the Medical Society.
17th July 2026
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