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Recent Graduates

Congratulations on your recent graduation, and welcome to your alumni community!

Embrace the next part of your journey with us

Graduation doesn’t mean the end of your connection with Newcastle University. You are now part of a dynamic network of over 280,000 graduates worldwide who share a common bond - their passion for Newcastle, cherished memories of student life and aspirations as a graduate.

We're here to help you take your next steps, whatever they may be, and keep you connected to the wonderful campus and city you called home.

Supporting you with your next steps

Careers Service

You can access the Careers Service for 3 years after you graduate. Use the MyCareer portal to browse graduate jobs and book in-person or online appointments with our Career Advisors.

Further study discount

As a graduate of Newcastle University, you can benefit from exclusive further study discount if you choose to continue your learning journey with us.

Request a copy of your documents

Employers may ask you to provide a copy of your official degree documents or a character reference from the University.

5 easy ways to stay connected

1. Social media

Join our exclusive ‘Alumni of Newcastle University’ LinkedIn group and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X.

2. Alumni events

Attend alumni events wherever you are in the world. Whether you’re looking to grow your network at in-person events or develop professionally through our webinar series, there’s something for everyone. View all events>

3. Alumni Networks

Networks, societies and sports clubs aren’t limited to your time at Newcastle University. We have a whole host of Alumni Networks already established and organised by amazing volunteers around the world. Join an Alumni Network>

4. E-newsletter

Arches, your alumni e-newsletter, will arrive in your inbox every two months keeping you up to date with the latest news and events from your alumni community. Read the latest edition of Arches>

5. Update your details

If your employment or location details change, it is important to let us know so that you don’t miss out on opportunities most relevant to you. Update your details>

Take inspiration from fellow alumni

Top tips for life after graduation

In this blog, Sara Kozakova (MA Cross-Cultural Communication and Media, 2023) shares her top tips to help you transition from student to graduate life, including the importance of networking and doing what you love.

Applying for a scholarship

Freddie Young shares how the Tony Trapp PhD Studentship is enabling him to conduct cutting-edge research on the global net-zero challenge while developing clean energy solutions. “There was no way I could self-fund. Receiving the Tony Trapp PhD Studentship was a massive opportunity.”

Accessing support from START UP

Chirag Kumar (MSc Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management, 2023) is the co-founder of Lumion, which works to increase revenue for grid-connected energy storage assets. With the support of Newcastle University’s START UP team, Chirag has raised over £250k in investment for his new business venture.

Embarking on a post-graduate apprenticeship

Many new graduates are uncertain of where their journey will take them once they’ve left university. A post-graduate apprenticeship is an increasingly popular route: learning on the job and gaining valuable qualifications to make your CV stand out. This is exactly what Olivia Blackham (BA English Literature, 2021) did.

Cultural Peeps Podcast

This podcast series aims to increase awareness of the different career paths across the cultural sectors and features several alumni. It is hosted by Iain Wheeldon, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Art and Cultures at Newcastle University.

Changing careers

Following a successful career as a regulatory medical writer and clinical researcher, alumna Sam Hamilton has returned to campus to study Creative Writing, 40 years after first arriving on campus to study microbiology.

Graduate Outcomes Survey

We will be in touch to remind you nearer the time, but this is a heads up that you'll be contacted 15 months after your graduation by HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) to take part in the national Graduate Outcomes Survey. You may be contacted by email, phone or post.

The purpose of this survey is to find out what you've gone on to do since graduating from Newcastle University, and to hear your perspective on your time at the University. This information will be used to inform league tables and help us to understand how we can best support future generations of Newcastle graduates.

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