15:30 – 17:00 BST, 9 September 2026 ‐ 1 hour 30 mins
Room: Dochart 2, SEC Centre, Level 1
Session
⭐ Thematic Committee Session
✅ Included for all participants
💡 Student and alumni services
As artificial intelligence reshapes how universities operate, the risk of losing genuine human connection grows. This session will examine how alumni engagement can serve as a powerful, human-centred response, strengthening belonging, supporting well-being and easing the transitions that international students navigate. You will leave with concrete strategies for activating alumni networks to support international student well-being.



European Student Placement Agency Ltd, United Kingdom


Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa
Christèlle Cronjé is the Manager of Alumni and Stakeholders at Stellenbosch Business School, an alum of the business school, and alum of both Stellenbosch University and University Pretoria, SA. Her focus is on strategic integrated stakeholder management and engagement to optimize mutually beneficial relations and impact for the school and alumni in business and society.

Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom
Laura is International Development Manager at Canterbury Christ Church University. She has worked in international education for over twenty years and has a particular interest in how international alumni can support the branding, reputation and recruitment of international talent. She understands the importance of social connections and community building to achieve a fulfilling and memorable international student experience, helping to generate a sustainable source of active champions. Laura studied at the University of Warwick and has since gained micro credentials in the Management of International Higher Education and Global Alumni Relations. She is Trustee of a charity that facilitates international homestays and exchanges.
Lunex University, Luxembourg
Jessica Price is an academic and counselling psychology practitioner with more than fifteen years of experience in the development of mental health and wellbeing interventions, supporting highly diverse and multicultural groups, drawing from counselling psychology; organizational health; positive psychology and narrative therapy approaches.