Students past and present recently came together for a networking evening, put together by undergraduates on the event management course at the University of Winchester.

The inaugural Event Management Alumni Event, which took place at the West Downs Centre, proved a success and is set to be an annual occurrence.

Module leader Chris Smith alongside second-year students, ran the evening as part of the 'Events in Practice' module aimed at providing practical real-world learning.

The evening brought together a diverse mix of alumni who advised and supported current students on the Event Management, Marketing, and Digital Media Design courses.

The alumni joined two panels - one full of recent graduates and the second for those who have worked in the industry for more than ten years.

Marie Haverly, programme leader and senior lecturer BA (Hons) event management, said: "It was very interesting and useful for our current students and the alumni attendees enjoyed being reunited with their programme team and the University itself."

Mr Smith added: "It was a pleasure to chair the panel consisting of several Alumni from the programme, all with their own outlook in the industry since graduating here at Winchester."