Mer fra University of Sunderland Alumni Association

Alumni Member of the Year

Every year we ask you to nominate who you think is our 'Alumni Member of the Year'. After stiff competition this year's winner is Katy McLean. Katy not only graduated again this summer with a Postgraduate Certificate in the Graduate Teacher Programme, she also led the Women's England Rugy Union Team to the World Cup Final. For her commitment to education and her personal achievements in sport, Katy was this year presented with the award at the graduation ceremonies.

Hello from Nigeria!

The University of Sunderland Alumni Association recently asked alumni members to become Ambassadors to represent us in their countries.

Terese Mbama became our first International Alumni Ambassador and she will help spread our message in Nigeria. We held our first reunion in Lagos on Saturday 30^th July and we were thrilled that so many Nigerian Alumni Members wanted to take part. Hear from Terese about the event.

In an English Country Garden..

The Sunderland Old Student Teachers' Society are one of the Alumni Association's most loyal Chapters.

Each year the Alumni Association take a 'school trip' with the old teachers to one of the North East's amazing tourist spots. This year we went Crook Hall and Gardens in Durham City. Read about the trip or discover more about the Sunderland Old Student Teachers' Society.

Calling all thrill seekers!

The University’s Development Trust is supporting a local multi charity event to raise funds for the University’s Futures Fund.

Human Life Trust are hosting a sponsored abseil/zipwire challenge on the 8th/9th October 2011 at Marsden Grotto.

All monies raised will be used to support the University’s Scholarship Scheme for current students. For more information on the Futures Fund please contact Jo Dann in the Development Office on 0191 5152692 or email.

Complete the online registration form* nominating ‘University of Sunderland Futures Fund (Registered Charity: 1041658)’ as your preferred charity, then let us know your allocated time slot and registration number for your descent!

Places are first come first served so register today! *terms and conditions apply

Bridge 2011 – Out Now!

Our annual University and Alumni Bridge Magazine has just been published. Thank you to those who supplied us with 'Where You Are Now'!

This year's edition is bigger and better than ever. Why not take a look online and see what's been going on in the University this year, see our groundbreaking research or even just catch up on what your fellow classmates have gone on to go since graduation.

Do you have an interesting story or update for next year's Bridge? If so email us!

Hope Winch Society to celebrate 90 years of Pharmacy

The Hope Winch Society (Alumni Chapter for Pharmacy graduates) will be taking part in this year's 90 Years of Pharmacy celebrations by making their well attended Annual Reunion Dinner even bigger and better then ever.

Members are invited to a sparkling afternoon tea and tour at 2pm on 8th October in the New Science Complex. The Annual Reunion Dinner will then take place at 7pm at the Stadium of Light.

Register now!

Please note that the Hope Winch Annual Lecture will take place on 24th November with guest speaker, Keith Ridge in the New Sciences Complex. For more information look here or book your place.

Norwegian Friends come back to Sunderland after 35 years

The Alumni Association organise reunions on a regular basis. However when we were approached by Vidar Aarvold we knew this would be a special occasion. Vidar and his fellow engineering friends wanted to come back and visit Sunderland after 35 years.

The group came back to Sunderland for a long weekend and we organised for them to see old haunts and new developments. After meeting with University dignatories the group went to see our award-winning AMAP centre and then saw the New Sciences Complex. Over lunch the group were quizzed by the press and their trip even made the news!

If you have a special graduation date coming up…why not get in touch!

Can you help with 'Students Futures'?

Did you have a great student experience and would now like to enhance someone else’s time at University? The Alumni Association and Employer Engagement Team are embarking on a new trial mentoring scheme and we would love your help.

We are looking for 50 Student Mentors to advise on employability i.e. what skills are needed in the workplace. As a Mentor you would be assigned 3 first year students and would commit to having one conversation with them a term on employability.

If you are an employer, what are you looking for in a new recruit with regards to their transferable skills, their works experience etc.

As a graduate, what skills do you feel you were lacking when entering the workplace and looking back, what would have you done differently?

It's not about writing their CV for them, it’s just a friendly face that they can turn to, to encourage them to raise their own employability levels.

If you feel you could help, please email us!