Alumni UK Welcome Home
Have you recently completed your studies in the UK and returned to Vietnam, or are you looking to expand your professional network within the UK alumni community? Organised by the British Council, Alumni UK Welcome Home is a special occasion to welcome returning alumni, share experiences of adapting to the local workplace, and chart sustainable career paths.
More than just a warm gathering for alumni to connect and mingle, the event also provides a practical space to exchange insights with HR professionals, education leaders, and experienced fellow alumni. At the event, you will also be introduced to Alumni UK - the official global networking platform exclusively for the UK alumni community.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 5 December 2026
Time: 14.00–17.35
Location: Ballroom 2 and 3, InterContinental Hanoi Westlake, 5 Tu Hoa Street, Tay Ho, Ha Noi
Who should attend: UK alumni community in Vietnam
Language: The main language at the event is Vietnamese
Admission: Free. Please register in advance to receive a confirmation email.
Why attend?
- Gain insights into the local job market: Hear perspectives from HR experts at Manpower Vietnam and higher education representatives.
- Keys to a successful career transition: Learn how to build your personal brand, grow your professional network, and adapt to Vietnam's workplace culture after graduating from the UK.
- Engage in industry-focused group discussions: Join group discussions tailored to your areas of interest - such as Business, Tech, Education, and Development - led by experienced alumni.
- Join the global Alumni UK network: Explore and sign up for an account on the Alumni UK platform to access career resources, events, and international networking opportunities.
Programme
| Time | Session | Speaker |
| 14.00 | Arrival and welcome drinks Light refreshments, music, and mingling, showing videos 'Welcome Home' and video promoting Alumni UK platform |
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| 14.30 | Opening (1) Welcome message by the British Council, Ambassador, and sponsor (2) Introduce Alumni UK platform and encourage alumni to sign up for an account |
James Shipton Director Viet Nam, British Council |
| 14.50 | Panel discussion: Navigating the local job market Transitioning back to your home country professionally: - What are the most sought-after talents in the local job market, by HR professionals - How to build up a professional network/personal branding/ or alumni journey of returning home and adapting to the local work culture - Q and A session with the audience |
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Bich Manager Marketing & Corporate Affairs Manpower Vietnam Le Duy Anh Director, Bachelor of Economics Programme, VinUniversity |
| 15.50 | Group discussions and career networking Breakout groups by career interest (e.g., Business, Tech, Education, Development) - Facilitated by senior alumni mentors - Topics: Career growth tips, industry insights, overcoming early career challenges |
Alumni |
| 16.35 | Open networking and relationship building Finger food served - Free mingling time to reconnect with friends and meet new contacts - Photo booth and memory wall/Group photo with all attendees |
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| 17.35 | End of event |
Speakers
Ms Nguyen Ngoc Bich, Marketing and Corporate Relations Manager, Manpower Viet Nam.
Bich has more than 15 years of marketing experience in Viet Nam and the UK, specialising in market research and employer branding. She holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing Management from the National Economics University and a master's degree in International Marketing from the University of Leeds (UK).
Mr. Le Duy Anh, Director, Bachelor of Economics Programme, VinUniversity
Dr Le Duy Anh is Director of the Bachelor of Economics Programme at VinUniversity. He is a UK alumnus of the University of Cambridge and Durham University. His research and projects focus on applying behavioural theories to address challenges in developing countries, and he has published extensively in leading academic journals.
In 2023-24, he was selected by the British Council as a regional finalist in the Social Action category of the Study UK Alumni Awards in Viet Nam.
More recently, his project, “Empowering SMEs for Carbon Market Readiness in Vietnam,” was selected as one of 20 outstanding projects under the British Council’s global Climate Action Grants for UK Alumni programme. The project supports Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises in accessing the knowledge and digital tools needed to prepare for participation in the carbon market, contributing to green transition and sustainable development.
Details of the alumni joining the panel discussions will be announced soon.