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DPU70 Celebration: Alumni Reception in Colombia

30 July 2024

As part of the DPU70 celebrations, a special cocktail reception was held for the UCL Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU) alumni in Bogotá, Colombia.

dpu70 cocktail reception

The event, joined by the UK Ambassador to Colombia, George Hodgson, along with members of the Embassy delegation, brought together DPU alumni to mark the milestone and celebrate the achievements of the DPU community over the past seventy years. 

The alumni in attendance represented a broad range of graduation years, from 1984 to the latest cohort.

Prof. Julio D Dávila, who acted as the main host, and Dr Daniel Oviedo presented the work the DPU has been involved with over the past decade with Colombian partners. 

The reception allowed alumni to reconnect, network and share their experiences at the DPU. The event also showcased the important contributions of DPU alumni in various fields in Colombia. 

The gathering was also significant for prospective students joining the DPU in September. They gained valuable insights from Prof. Julio D Dávila, Dr Daniel Oviedo and other recent graduates about their chosen programmes. 

Prof. Julio D Dávila said: "The reception was a resounding success. Most of the alumni who attended are still involved in fields related to their study at the DPU, including some holding prominent positions in Colombia's public sector institutions, such as Bogotá's Mayor's office. Others work with prestigious national and international organisations like the World Bank and IDB.

Many attendees, who knew each other professionally, were delighted to discover their shared DPU connection at the event. In that sense alone, the reception was hugely successful."

For more information about the DPU70 celebrations and upcoming events, please visit the DPU70 website

dpu70 cocktail reception

dpu70 cocktail reception

dpu70 cocktail reception

dpu70 cocktail reception

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