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 340,000-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.
Upcoming events
Tuesday 8 April, 6pm
Webinar: How to land your next job – staying ahead of the recruitment process.
Recruitment processes are evolving, and the pace of change means that it has never been more important for applicants to stay in touch and, better still, a step ahead of what to expect as they embark on their new job journey.
Join Jo Deal (BA Industrial Economics), Chief People Officer at Smartsheet in San Francisco, and learn about making the most of your interview opportunities, using AI to improve your performance (from CV writing through to rehearsing your presentation), and the importance of demonstrating your values and behaviours to prospective employers.
Jo will be joined by her colleague, Lauren Paup, Global Early Career Programme Manager at Smartsheet. Jo and Lauren will delve into the world of recruitment and share their insights and tips as an employers and human resources career professionals to help you prepare for the next time you’re applying for a role.
Make sure you're opted in to receive our emails
During the registration process for your graduation ceremony you will be asked whether you wish to receive emails from the university after you have completed your studies. Choose 'yes' to opt in, otherwise you will miss out on fully benefitting from your alumni programme!
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!
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!