Alumni Guide

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Alumni & DevelopmentLevel 4 McCance Building16 Richmond StreetGlasgow G1 1XQ

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A s a graduate or former student of Strathclyde, you are automatically a member of the University’s global alumni community. This growing group of almost 140,000 alumni enjoys exclusive access to a range of benefits – not to mention a number of

opportunities to get involved with, and make a difference to, Strathclyde’s future.

For full information about alumni benefits and ways to get involved visit the Strathclyde alumni website: www.strath.ac.uk/alumni

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Stay connectedStrathclyde Online

Strathclyde Online is the University’s online home for alumni. Use the site to reconnect with friends through our Letterbox service, update your contact details, set your mailing preferences, register for events, and access the alumni discount codes. Go to www.alumni.strath.ac.uk/update to create your account.

Update your Details

Visit www.alumni.strath.ac.uk/updateor email [email protected]

Keep in touch with Strathclyde and your fellow alumni.

Strathclyde People Magazine

Strathclyde People is the University’s annual alumni magazine. The magazine is a great source of information for keeping abreast with University happenings and news about fellow alumni. Reconnect with old friends using the Grapevine messaging service or find out about events and activities in your area. Your subscription to the magazine is free; all you need to do is make sure that Alumni & Development have your up to date mailing address.

Social Media

Connect with thousands of fellow Strathclyde alumni across the globe on Facebook and LinkedIn. Keep up to date with University news and alumni services and discounts while expanding your professional network.

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Newsletters and Event Invites

University news and event invites from Alumni & Development and our network of global alumni groups are emailed on a regular basis. To receive mailings relevant to your location make sure your email and mailing addresses are up to date.

Alumni Directory

Search for former classmates or connect with alumni living in your area by logging into the Alumni Directory, accessed through Strathclyde Online. While you are there, why not update your own directory listing and contact preferences.

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Benefit from an exclusive range of services and discounts.

Careers Service

Take advantage of a range of career-related services for up to 10 years following the end of your study period at Strathclyde. Support available includes CV and interview advice, workshops, job postings, and more. Services are free to alumni for the first year with a small charge thereafter. Visit www.strath.ac.uk/careers for details.

Help with your Business Start-up

Drawing on the expertise of our global alumni community and extensive industry links, Strathclyde has a reputation for providing entrepreneurs emerging from the student, alumni and research communities with a unique package of support to help turn ideas into successful companies.

Support available includes advice, funding, mentoring, expertise and Glasgow city centre office space. Visit www.strath.ac.uk/sen for more information.

Alumni Discounts Package

Benefit from a range of global discounts provided exclusively for Strathclyde alumni. The package includes reductions on accommodation, travel, professional services, clothing, and more. The majority of discounts are offered by alumni-led businesses, so as well as benefiting from great offers you’ll also be supporting your fellow alumni. Shop for discounts at www.strath.ac.uk/alumni/alumnidiscounts

Centre for Sport and RecreationAlumni Membership

Strathclyde alumni have access to exclusive membership rates at the Centre for Sport and Recreation. Annual and half-year packages are available. Visit www.strath.ac.uk/sport for more information.

Life Membership of the Students’ Union

You don’t have to say goodbye to your student haunts – alumni can purchase lifetime access to Strathclyde’s Students’ Union and other student unions around the UK for a small, one-off fee. For more information, visit www.strathstudents.com/lifemembership

Access benefits

Access benefits

Campus Tours

Planning a return visit to Glasgow? Our alumni are always welcome at Strathclyde – we can help you take a trip down memory lane with a tour of the campus and its facilities. Contact Alumni & Development for assistance: [email protected]

Reunions

Are you thinking of organising a reunion for your classmates? The University can support your event in a range of ways such as sending out invitations on your behalf, promoting the reunion, providing information about campus venues, and more. Contact Alumni & Development for assistance: [email protected]

Library Access

Strathclyde graduates can enjoy walk-in access to electronic services available from within the library building as well as full subscription membership of the library for a small annual fee. Non-graduating alumni are welcome to use the library with a visitor pass. For details of the resources available, visit www.strath.ac.uk/library

Centre for Lifelong Learning

The Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) offers a range of day, evening, and weekend courses designed to meet the personal enrichment needs of the community. Alumni who have completed degree or certificate studies at Strathclyde are invited to benefit from discounted study on a range of courses and programmes. Eligible course information is available online: www.strath.ac.uk/alumni/furtherstudydiscounts

Ross Priory Club Membership

Graduates of Strathclyde can take advantage of recreational, event and golfing facilities with exclusive membership rates for Strathclyde’s country club, Ross Priory, situated on the banks of Loch Lomond. For details of the facilities, dining options and price package, visit www.strath.ac.uk/rescat/rosspriory

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Become a volunteer and ambassador for Strathclyde. The following are some examples of ways in which you can stay involved with and support the University.

Strathclyde Alumni Chapters and Groups - making a difference

Stay connected with your alma mater, or make contacts and friends in a new city through Strathclyde’s global network of alumni groups. Our alumni groups are making a difference by contributing to the delivery of University objectives in the areas of student recruitment, enterprise and the generation of philanthropic income. To find out the location of a group near you, visit www.strath.ac.uk/alumni/alumnigroups

Get involved Strathclyde Enterprise Partners - shaping the entrepreneurs of tomorrow

Strathclyde’s Enterprise Partners are experienced entrepreneurial alumni who support entrepreneurs emerging from Strathclyde’s alumni, student and academic communities. Enterprise Partners support the delivery of Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Network (SEN) activity and offer one-to-one advice to budding entrepreneurs. To find out more about the programme and the benefits to volunteers, visit www.strath.ac.uk/sen/enterprisepartners

Strathclyde 100 Network – supporting new ideas

Strathclyde 100 events provide alumni, students and staff with the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a room of experienced entrepreneurs and key industry experts. Launched in Glasgow in 2003, Strathclyde 100 events now take place in a number of countries with impressive results: introductions to CEOs-designate, Directors and Board members; mentoring relationships and advice from industry experts; grant funding and financial investment; and introductions to global contacts. To find out more about Strathclyde 100 or to express an interest in becoming involved, visit www.strath.ac.uk/s100

Alumni Discounts Package – supporting alumni businesses

If you own a business why not grow your customer base by joining the Strathclyde global alumni discounts package and offering a discount to your fellow alumni? As business owners, we know your time is valuable - the set up process is quick and easy and can be completed online: www.strath.ac.uk/alumni/alumnidiscounts

Giving to Strathclyde – helping to shape the University’s world-changing work

Support Strathclyde in shaping the future and enable students to achieve their full potential.

Campaign for Strathclyde - Strathclyde’s ambitious five year campaign will draw together the University’s communities to reach new heights in research, learning and global engagement through philanthropic support.

Alumni Fund - Regular giving to the Alumni Fund provides life-changing support to students.

Get involved

Support includes: a scholarship programme thatallows people from low income backgrounds tostudy at Strathclyde; additional learning resources;opportunities including studying abroad;and funding of student clubs and projects whichenhance the Strathclyde student experience.

Legacies - Strathclyde was founded by a legacy gift. You too can invest in future generations by leaving a legacy to the University in your Will.

To find out more about Strathclyde’s range of campaigns and ways to give, visit www.strath.ac.uk/alumni/givingtostrathclyde

Department Based Activity - a growing package of volunteering opportunities

There are a range of activities that alumni can become involved with at departmental level – and the list is growing. Check the alumni website regularly for new opportunities: www.strath.ac.uk/alumni/workwithus

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Updateyour detailsStay in touch with Strathclyde

Keep us up to date with your current mailing address, email address, telephone number and career details to enable us to send you free publications and tailored communications. We will also keep you informed about Strathclyde news, benefits and opportunities. To update your details, visit www.strath.ac.uk/alumnior email [email protected]

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