The Queen's College Record 2023

Our global reach extended further with international events hosted by the Provost,
including dinners in Washington DC and Boston, as well as a reception in New York
City. The attendees spanned Old Members from the 1950s to the 2020s, fostering
a sense of unity across generations.
The Queen’s Women’s Network continued to flourish, serving as a valuable platform
for the exchange of career advice and support.
The grand finale of the year was the College Garden Party and Queen’s Society
Donor Reception, which welcomed a record-breaking 650 attendees, including
Fellows, staff, Old Members, and their families.
Old Members’ Activities
As my term as President comes to an end, I reflect on my role in representing
the views and concerns of generations of Old Members. Times change, opinions
evolve, and controversies arise. When I assumed this position two decades ago,
Sir Winston Churchill had just been voted the Greatest Briton. The landscape has
shifted since then, with the BBC removing that poll, and Churchill now coming with
a non-negotiable trigger warning for some students and others. We are all acutely
aware of the complexities of modern discourse. Nevertheless, it is time to move on
and to look forward with optimism.
In this regard, I sincerely hope that the open dialogue and intellectual engagement,
which lie at the heart of a university education and its Old Member community, will
continue to flourish freely. Above all, may it thrive in a spirit that allows College and
Old Members across the generations, despite any differing views, to cherish our
common bond that is Queen’s College.
Lastly, I would like to express our profound gratitude to the Development Office for
their exceptional and innovative work during another challenging year. They truly
deserve our thanks.
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