Volunteers are very important to us. We never underestimate the support or effectiveness of Birmingham alumni.
"As alumni, we are truly an invaluable resource to Birmingham. We are the University’s best ambassadors, its truest friends and its proven track record.”
Become a champion
There’s no better advert for a university than its alumni and, by spreading the word about why you love Birmingham, you become our best possible advocates. If you support the University financially, you can also choose to become a class fundraising champion in one of your reunion years (10, 25, 35, 40 and 50), encouraging your fellow alumni to give collectively to truly make the most of their gifts.
For further details, contact Annual Giving Officer Laura Clark on +44 (0)121 414 8894.
Feature in marketing materials
Alumni quotes and photographs feature in University resources including our prospectuses, degree congregation brochures, website and a whole range of promotional materials.
If you would be willing to give us a quote about your time here or a short personal profile, contact us now alumnicommunications@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Get social
Alumni groups and societies exist all over the world, with new members always welcome. Sign up to your.bham to see a full list.
If a group does not exist in your part of the world and you would like to establish one, please contact alumnioffice@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Guest speaking
Past alumni guest speakers include retail mogul Dr George Davies, technological mastermind Dr Hossein Yassaie, and influential Chief Executive of Manchester United, David Gill. If you would like to be considered as a guest speaker, please contact Claire O'Sullivan on +44 (0)121 414 7278
Mentoring
Been there, done that? By mentoring a student, you share your wealth of experience and gain useful skills for your own future career.
Contact Sue Welland on +44 (0)121 4148180 for more information
Student work experience
Are you an employer who could offer current students invaluable professional experience within your business? As well as improving Birmingham students’ prospects after graduation, many employers find this a useful way to identify high quality new recruits before their competitors.
Contact the Careers and Employability Centre for more information
Support your school or department
Many schools and departments rely on past students keeping in touch for reasons that include research and their positioning in important league tables: everything from basic contact details to employment information is extremely useful to us. Update your details or register your interest as a research volunteer by emailing alumnioffice@contacts.bham.ac.uk now.