The University of Manchester Alumni Association
What does alumni mean?It simply means ‘former student’ and you become one after studying here.
The University of Manchester Alumni Association is the main point of contact for the University’s global network of over 270,000 former students. It gives youthe opportunity to continue a lifelongconnection with usand to remain an active part of The University of Manchester. It also gives you some added extras; we offerexclusive discounts and services, youcan continue learning with discounted CPD courses and access to learning resources, and get insight into cutting-edge researchthroughouralumnievents–including the annual Cockcroft Rutherford lecture – exclusive and free to alumni. This lecture has been delivered by Professor Andre Geim, discoverer of graphene, and leading science communicator Professor Brian Cox.
The Alumni Association is also committed to giving back to its University by enriching your student experience and employability. Each year the Association financially supportsstudents undertakingvoluntary projects overseas to benefit thecommunities they visit and alumni contribute to funding for scholarships, hardship grants and student projects.
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Alumni also volunteer their time to the University, returning to campus to give talks, take part in workshops and advice sessions and to mentor students. These have included Alex Cole (BA Politics and Modern History, 1993), Director of Corporate Affairs at Sainsbury’s; Sir Terry Leahy (BSc Management Science, 1977), former CEO of Tesco; and actor Toby Jones (BA Drama 1989).
When you complete your Manchester studies you will be joining a prestigious group of professionals who have become very successful in every sector. There areperforming artists such as Benedict Cumberbatch (The Hobbit, Star Trek: Into Darkness and the BBC’s Sherlock), Ed Simmons and Tom Rowland (The Chemical Brothers); journalists like Ian King (Business Editor of The Times), Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong (award-winning television writers of Peep Show and Freshmeat);architects such as Sir Norman Foster, and high profile politicians such as ChukaUmunna MP (Shadow Business Secretary) andGeorge Maxwell Richards (former President of Trinidad and Tobago).
You automatically become a member of the Alumni Association on graduation, but to get the full benefit you should register with our online alumni community ‘Your Manchester Online’ your final year.