Connected we thrive
Whether you plan on securing your first job, taking time out to discover your career path, or are considering further study, your exclusive alumni programme Connected we thrive is here to help you grow who and what you know.
Connect with fellow Nottingham alumni from your 350,000-strong community at online and in-person events across the globe, build your professional networks and keep your connections from campus alive.
Thrive with our unique collection of webinars and seminars in our Learn library – carefully curated with a range of academic experts and leading alumni speakers, we tackle a range of practical topics. Our Careers and Employability Service is also on hand to help you land your dream role.
Learn
We regularly host exclusive webinars, sharing insight from academic staff and alumni who are experts in their fields – it's a great way to build your knowledge and learn practical tips.
You can catch up with our entire back catalogue for free and will receive email invitations to future events.
Webinars include:
And many more!
Networking
Building your personal and professional networks can be one of the key steps in progressing your career – and we're here to help you make the connections.
We run in-person events across the world, including our Live talks, informal 'Nottingham Nights' gatherings and much more, all designed to help you meet alumni and leave inspired!
We also signpost online networking forums like LinkedIn groups and even informal university society groups open to alumni, like Blowsoc and hockey, ensuring your Nottingham connections last.
Careers
Achieving your degree and graduating from university is a cause for celebration! You will be securing a valuable qualification and gaining a huge amount of experience, but we know that there can be a lot to think about as you leave education for the world of work.
The university's Careers and Employability Service is here to help with a host of options for Nottingham graduates, including:
You can also volunteer with us and inspire students following your path into the world of work.
Join us this autumn at one of our free in-person networking events!
One of the best ways to cultivate professional relationships as you enter the world of work is by networking, and our informal in-person events provide the perfect opportunity for you to do so. We host events across the globe, from here on campus in Nottingham to Asia and almost everywhere in between - they are open to all alumni from our three campuses in the UK, Malaysia and China.
Coming up this autumn:
September
- Abuja
- Accra
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Lagos
- Nairobi
(Registration opens in July)
October
- Birmingham
- Bangalore
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Pune
November
- London
- Manchester
- New York
- Washington DC
Our dedicated events listing will be updated regularly as new locations open for registration and we will also email all Class of 2025 graduates with the details!
Connect with us on social media
We post event invites, news updates and a whole host more on our social media channels – if you don't follow us already, then make sure you stay connected!
New! 'Welcome to your alumni community' - free webinar
Join us on Tuesday 16 September at either 9am or 6pm BST to find out why Nottingham should still be a part of your life as a graduate! From growing your professional networks, finding your first job and continuing to fuel your learning, we’re here to help.
Network: our autumn events programme spans four continents, giving you the opportunity to grow your networks. We’ll be kicking off this September in Africa, followed by Asia, Europe and North America.
Learn: hear about our upcoming webinars, designed to fuel your learning and help you to thrive professionally and personally. Recent topics include ‘How to Land Your Next Job’ and ‘How to Deal with Difficult People’.
Careers: our Careers and Employability team will be talking about the options available to Nottingham graduates and happy to answer your questions.
Volunteer: volunteering is a great way for you to learn new skills and make professional connections. Hear how to benefit from becoming a volunteer.
Are you opted in to receive our emails?
During the registration process for graduation you will have been given the choice to opt in to receive emails from your alumni team as a Nottingham graduate, including event invites, monthly newsletters and other must-read content! If you haven't done so already, you can update your contact details with us.
Graduate Outcomes – help maintain your university's reputation
One of the simplest and most valuable actions you will be asked to take as a Nottingham graduate is responding to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Graduate Outcomes survey. You will be contacted by email, text or phone call 15 months after your graduation, inviting you to fill in a short survey about your university experience and subsequent career path, which will take less than 10 minutes of your time.
Sharing perspectives on your time at Nottingham helps us continually improve our offer for the students that will follow in your footsteps and maintain our standing as a Russell Group university.
In the meantime, it's why it's a great idea to make use of the university's Careers and Employability Service, to give you the best possible start to your post-university life!