Get involved
Volunteering to share your experience and expertise with students and fellow alumni is a great way to give something back to Loughborough.
From sharing success stories to hosting an event, alumni give back to the University in a range of different ways.
If you have any questions or ideas about getting involved with the University and giving back, please contact us.
Share your story
Success stories are a great way to show students and prospective students where their degree could lead them, and they help to keep members of the Alumni Association updated with stories of fellow graduates. We know that our alumni progress to amazing careers, working all over the world across all kinds of industries and professions.
We're interested in hearing about your achievements. From winning an award or releasing a book to high-level career appointments and competitions, we're keen to hear from you. We also share stories of entrepreneurial success, alumni working together, Loughborough family stories, and more!
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If you have an interesting or unusual career journey or have a news story to share, get in touch.
Volunteering
Alumni support student development by sharing their expertise and experiences with students across a range of areas by becoming guest speakers, panellists, and mentors.
If you are interested in offering your expertise, check out the list of current opportunities below and let us know if you can help. If you would like to offer your expertise for a future activity, contact us and we’ll be in touch when suitable opportunities become available.
Upcoming Opportunities
If you are interested in supporting future activities, or would like to share your story, please get in touch.
Monday Mentoring - Loughborough University London, recurring
We are looking for alumni who would like to be involved in our LU London virtual mentoring programme.
We would like mentors to be from all walks of life and able to support a small group of students through online sessions. Mentors will help students to set and achieve goals, build their network, and prepare them for life beyond study.
You do not need to have any previous experience in mentoring.
Loughborough University London: Collaborative Project, yearly
Students from across the University form interdisciplinary teams and use their individual experiences and expertise to solve a real business problem, provided by one of our corporate partners. The team work together for the duration of a semester to explore innovative and creative solutions to their brief, before presenting their findings to their business partner.
If you or your organisation could partner with us, find out more about the business partnership opportunities available.
LU Incubator sessions - supporting start-up businesses
LU Inc. brings together entrepreneurs working on innovative ideas. Members of LU Inc. can receive training, access to workshops and resources.
We are looking for alumni to support these entrepreneurs in a range of areas through monthly workshops.
Loughborough Talent Match
Would you be interested in employing a Loughborough student in an internship or graduate role?
Loughborough Talent Match offers bespoke recruitment support as well as access to talented students and graduates. The programme runs annually.
Our Careers Network will offer a full recruitment service from advertising roles to working with you to market exclusive opportunities for Loughborough students/graduates. A limited amount of funding is also available (subject to criteria).
VR Society
Could you support our VR Society with tutoring and workshops?
The society is looking to support students to develop skills in 3D Software and Digital Development. Perhaps you have experience with XR Technology?
If you have experience in this area and would be interested in finding out more, please get in touch.
Workshops are likely to take place on weekdays between 3 and 7pm during term time. Timings are flexible.