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Volunteering opportunities at Kingston in 2020

What can graduates do right now?

As you can imagine, this is an incredibly challenging and overwhelming time for all those finishing university. That is exactly why we have our alumni network – to use our collective expertise to help the graduates of 2020 as they set out on their chosen path.

Head over and join the Kingston Alumni LinkedIn Group to share your advice. We are keen to hear your thoughts about networking, wellbeing, motivation, entrepreneurship and anything in between; anything that might help the graduates right now, as they look to their futures. You can also email us with your advice at alumni@kingston.ac.uk

MBA and MSc Human Resource Management talks

We are organising a series of virtual events for our MBA and MSc Human Resource Management students. The theme of the week will be around ‘The workforce of the future' and will also touch on the impact of Covid and the ‘new normal' we are heading towards.

Opportunity: A 20–30 minute talk on a chosen topic that reflects the theme of ‘The workforce of the future' and further discussion.

When: Monday 7 to Friday 11 September. Based on your availability.

Share your International student experience

Kingston University has a large international community with students who have joined us to study from over 140 countries and many graduates moving on to excel in careers all over the globe. We would love to hear about your experience studying with us and the journey you've taken since graduating, to help inspire our current students with the endless possibilities of life after Kingston.

If you are interested in sharing your profile, please email InternationalAdmin@kingston.ac.uk for more details.

Share your Kingston Experience with prospective students

Would you like to take part in future Kingston University Virtual Open days? We are looking for Kingston alumni to share reflections of being a Kingston student and what you have gone on to do since graduating.

We want future Kingston students to hear directly from you about your student experience and feel inspired, via either a pre-recorded video clip or a live online chat on the day.

If you would like to share your story, please email to alumni@kingston.ac.uk and we can let you know the next Open Day date.

Offer a work placement to a Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing Postgraduate student

An MSc placement is an excellent recruitment opportunity for a wide range of companies and would be ideal for a specific work or research project or maternity cover vacancy. We have students available for placements from September 2020 for periods of between 10–12 months.

Please email Karen Ingyon, Professional Placements Coordinator for more information.

Offer a work placement to a Kingston Business School student

We are looking for employers to offer a three-month work placement to an undergraduate student studying one of the following programmes: BSc (Hons) Business Management, BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance, BSc (Hons) International Business and BSc (Hons) Marketing & Advertising.

Our students will be a significant asset to your organisation and we would love to have you on board for this exciting opportunity.

When: the next placements will be in the 2020/21 academic year. Contact the Business Placements team for more information.

Get in touch

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above opportunities please email directly the contact listed or email alumni@kingston.ac.uk, providing details of your experience.

Please note that due to the popularity of some programmes, we may not be able to take every expression of interest forward.

Thank you. Your involvement makes the difference to our students' education and careers

Contact us

Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE)
Crescent House
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey KT1 2EE

Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 3664
Email us

Contact us

Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE)
Crescent House
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey KT1 2EE

Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 3664
Email us