Downing College Alumni Association

16/06/2026

12/03/2026

Last night was the 2nd annual London get together for Downing College alumni. With alumni from across seven decades attending, the event was an opportunity to connect and share stories. The Alumni Association would like to thank Graham Virgo, the current Master and also a 1983 alum, for making the trip down from Cambridge to join us.

To see future Downing events for alumni, see the College website:

https://www.downingcambridge.com/book-events-online

20/02/2026

The Association was delighted to invite Downing undergraduates for pancakes in the hall on Pancake Day. Several alumni came along and enjoyed talking to students. The day was a great success and an informal opportunity to talk about the purpose of the Association.

01/02/2026

If you missed the live Town Hall with Graham Virgo, the Master of Downing College, here’s a link to the recording . Over 70 alumni joined to hear the Master talking about current plans and answering questions from alumni.

You have to register with an email address to gain access.

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11/12/2025

https://www.downingcambridge.com/event-booking-pages/alumni-association-london-get-together-2026

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24/11/2025

https://www.downingcambridge.com/alumni-town-hall-2026-with-the-master-of-downing-

The Downing College Alumni Association would like to invite alumni to its second annual virtual Town Hall on 22 January 17.00 – 18.00 with the Master, Professor Graham Virgo KC (Hon) 1984 and Simon Wilson (1983), former BBC international bureau chief.

11/07/2025

The Association merchandising team had a busy time on General Admission day at Downing this month.

Thank you to all those who made a purchase. All proceeds go towards grants for current students.

10/07/2025

The Alumni Association was delighted to play a small part in the retirement celebration for Paul Ager, who has worked at Downing College for over fifty years. Vice Master Professor Zoe Barber read out a message of appreciation from Julia Harrison, President of the Alumni Association, and presented Paul with a framed print on her behalf.

24/03/2025

This month more than 60 Downing College alums gathered in London for an informal get-together. The Association would like to thank everyone who came along and made the evening such a success.