To our alumni, supporters, and friends,

On behalf of colleagues here at the University of Greenwich, I want to say thank you to all those who have generously supported the university this year. We are delighted to share this new edition of The 1890.

This issue continues to celebrate your contributions while introducing new ways to engage with the university community. Your involvement, whether through donating, volunteering, or partnering with us, helps us deliver Education without Boundaries.

The 1890 honours our founding as Woolwich Polytechnic—a pioneering institution that championed accessible education. Today, this mission remains vital as we continue breaking down barriers to learning and ensuring education transforms lives across all communities.

As we plan for a reunion in the summer, we are especially keen to reconnect with alumni from both our Woolwich and Thames Polytechnic days and if that includes you, please expect to hear from us soon, and please help us by sharing this publication with former classmates.

Your support is crucial in continuing our legacy of accessible education. Whether through sharing your time and expertise as a volunteer, or making a donation to help current students overcome barriers to education, every contribution makes a difference.

To get involved in your alumni community or make a gift that will directly impact students' lives, please contact me or my colleagues below, or visit our website to make a donation today.

Thank you.

Mary Ivers Associate Director, Alumni and Fundraising