Join Wolfson in South East Asia

Lion outside the Lee Seng Tee Hall, Wolfson College
22/11/2022

You are warmly invited to take part in Wolfson’s third visit to South East Asia from 29 November to 6 December 2022.

Lion outside the Lee Seng Tee Hall, Wolfson College

Join Sian Cook, Director of Networks, for our Wolfson in South East Asia events.

This is a wonderful opportunity to not only take part in a program generously facilitated by Wolfson’s community, but also to catch up with friends and to hear about the latest developments at the College. After a gap of three years since our last visit, it will be wonderful to see you again.

Programme

The dates are as follows and we request that alumni register by Friday 25 November.

National Gallery Singapore, Rooftop Studios, Tuesday 29 November, 19:00
Reception and “In Conversation” with Hon Fellow Prof Gordon Dougan (2008) FRS FMedSci and leading industry peers on “Entrepreneurship for Equitable Access to Global Health”. Guests are invited to a private tour of the collections beforehand at 18:00 and the evening is kindly supported by the National Gallery Singapore. Register here!

JEN Sin Orchard Hotel, Singapore, Wednesday 30 November, 12:00 - 14:00
Informal opportunity to talk about emerging plans for the College’s alumni, networks, and Interdisciplinary Research Hubs and the estate. Numbers limited. Register here!

Sunway University, Sunway City, Sunday 4 December, 14:00 – 17:00
Wolfson Alumni Reception hosted by Prof Elizabeth Lee (1984), CEO of Sunway Education Group. The afternoon will include a chance to share news, memories and new opportunities for fellowship and collaboration amongst Wolfson Members in Malaysia and beyond. Register here!

Getting in touch

If you are unable to attend one of the receptions, there is some availability to meet with Sian on other days, so please do contact her directly at director-networks@wolfson.cam.ac.uk

For any questions regarding the events, please email RSVP@wolfson.cam.ac.uk.

Our deepest appreciation to all those who are helping to make this visit possible.

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