From 6 to 10 July 2026, the ALMEX project partners will take part in the third international study visit to SGH Warsaw School of Economics in Warsaw, Poland. The visit will focus on practical approaches to sustainable university-alumni engagement, strategic alumni relations management, and the use of digital tools in this area.
The programme will introduce participants to SGH experience in developing and implementing an alumni strategy, the work of the Career and Alumni Centre, and approaches to maintaining professional links among the university, graduates, employers, and partners. Particular attention will be given to the Polish graduate tracking system ELA, which supports the analysis of higher education outcomes and the connection between universities and the labour market.
A significant part of the study visit will focus on digital alumni community management. Participants will discuss CRM solutions, technology-enabled communication with graduates, personal data protection, and the potential use of artificial intelligence in alumni relations. For Ukrainian universities, these topics are practically relevant, as they support a shift from fragmented communication to more systematic, transparent, and measurable alumni engagement.
The international dimension of the programme will cover SGH experience in working with alumni beyond Poland, participation in international networks, the role of alumni relations in international accreditations, and the engagement of Ukrainian graduates abroad. A separate discussion will address the potential of the Ukrainian community in Poland and ways to maintain links between Ukrainian universities and their graduates living and working outside Ukraine.
Following the study visit, ALMEX partners will summarise the key insights and identify practices that can be adapted to the needs of Ukrainian universities. The experience gained during the visit will be used in further project work, particularly in developing institutional approaches to alumni engagement and preparing the ALMEX Alumni Strategy.
