BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 Graduate Ambassador Scheme is a volunteering programme exclusively for recent graduates, run by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Ambassadors are able to support student-facing University colleagues in a wide range of meaningful and interesting ways, from giving talks to prospective students to sharing their experiences with current students taking the first steps in their careers.

Since September, our Graduate Ambassadors have volunteered an incredible 293 hours over 84 volunteering opportunities. One example of their recent work has been in facilitating workshops and networking with BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 Business School students as part of the Talent Development Programme, coordinated by Holly Street.?

Holly Street

“The Graduate Ambassadors played a valuable role in our Talent Development Programme workshop, offering students real-world insights into their transition from university to the workplace. Their experiences helped bridge the gap between academic learning and career readiness, making a real impact on student confidence and employability. I highly recommend working with this fantastic programme.” –?Holly Street, Careers & Employability Officer, BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 Business School.?

The experience of being a Graduate Ambassador is also valuable for our alumni and encourages them to maintain close links with the University following graduation.

Manisha Kumar

Graduate Ambassador and BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 Business School alumna Manisha Kumar volunteered her evening to network with current Business School students as part of the Talent Development Programme workshop. Here, Manisha gave advice on making meaningful professional connections while sharing her insights as a recent graduate.?

“I thoroughly enjoyed returning to the University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 to engage current students in understanding what a useful tool networking is in personal and professional development, especially early on in a career. It was rewarding to be able to encourage the students to be their authentic selves and to practise their networking skills as part of the Talent Development Programme.”?– Manisha Kumar, Graduate Ambassador, MSc Business Strategy and Innovation Management, 2022.

Meet all of our current Graduate Ambassadors?

To find out more about the Graduate Ambassador Scheme and speak to a member of the Alumni Engagement Team about how Ambassadors can support your student engagement events, please email GiveTime@soton.ac.uk.