Supported by the University’s Alumni Office and by College Development Offices, groups range from those focused on particular industries and interests – such as the Cambridge Alumni Arbitration Law Association, CAMentrepreneurs and the Motorcycle Association – to those for a particular city, region or country, such as Cambridge Alumni in Mauritius and the Lancashire Cambridge Society.

Joint Oxford-Cambridge groups, such as the Oxford and Cambridge Society UAE or the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Toronto, thrive in many places around the world. And for those just 10 years out, Cambridge10 runs London events for new graduates and young professionals.

Every group is different, taking in the solo local organiser and the large committee, and what they get up to varies too: from monthly pub nights to networking and careers events, talks and lectures from guest speakers, events to celebrate the Boat Races and annual gatherings and dinners.

And don’t forget that alumni groups are just one of the many benefits the University’s alumni office provides for graduates. To discover what your local and industry groups are organising or to find out more about the full range of alumni benefits – from events and journal access to CAM and the CAMCard.