Helpful guides

Hosting an event:  

Hosting events is a fantastic way for alumni to reconnect, share experiences, and strengthen the community. Events can be held in person or online and should align with the broader goals to create meaningful opportunities for learning, inspiring and connecting the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃalumni community. 

Submit an to confirm your event idea and request support.

Your activities might include:

  • community outreach and volunteering - e.g. mentoring, charity drives, sports days, tree planting or food collection
  • memorable experiences and activities - e.g. speed networking, guided tours, hands-on workshops or exhibition visits
  • fundraising and advocacy - e.g. fun runs, panel discussions, giving campaigns, lectures or webinars
  • professional development opportunities - e.g. guest speakers, leadership training, industry-specific workshops, seminars or mentoring
  • cultural and community engagement - e.g. food festivals, cultural performances, storytelling events or alumni showcases.

If submitted five weeks in advance, the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team can provide:

  • up to three email invitations (Save the Date, Invite, Reminder)
  • social media promotion
  • help with messaging, talking points, and sourcing speakers
  • an event kit and ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni volunteer shirts.

Once support is confirmed, complete the to finalise the details of your event.

For safety and planning, ensure:

  • public liability and are completed, together with the
  • all logistics and accessibility needs are addressed
  • you use helpful tools like the .

After the event, share attendance records, photos, and a short evaluation report with the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team — we love seeing how things went.
 

Writing articles:  

Writing and sharing alumni articles is an excellent method to connect with our global alumni community – meeting our busy alumni where they are with content that matters most. From stories of inspiring alumni and everyday heroes to alumni-led research and entrepreneurship or even the best hidden cafes every student should know on campus – there are so many exciting stories to share with our ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃCommunity. 

Reach out to the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team with your ideas and request any support.  

The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team can provide: 

  • help with messaging, interview questions, and sourcing alumni experts
  • hosting the article on the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni website for approved articles
  • potential inclusion in our exclusive ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni Newsletter, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃMatters
  • social media promotion
  • ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni branded gifts for volunteers. 

To ensure your article can be shared, please make sure:

  • the article content is approved by any relevant parties and the is completed
  • the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team has reviewed the content for alignment with ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃbranding and copyright clauses. 
     

Managing a podcast:  

A podcast is a great tool to engage and inspire alumni around the world. The flexibility and versatility of the podcast model renders time zones irrelevant – our ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃcommunity can connect with your content anywhere and anytime – even while doing other daily tasks.  

Reach out to the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team with your ideas and request any support.  

The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team can provide: 

  • assistance in defining a target audience and structuring your podcast
  • help with messaging, interview questions, and sourcing alumni experts
  • support with ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃbranding
  • hosting the podcast on the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni website for approved content
  • potential inclusion in our exclusive ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni Newsletter, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃMatters
  • social media promotion
  • ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni branded gifts for volunteers. 

To ensure your article can be shared, please make sure:

  • the podcast content is approved by any relevant parties and the is completed
  • the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team has reviewed the content for alignment with ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃbranding and copyright clauses. 
     

Creating a blog:  

Engage our global alumni community through a blog. Allow your unique voice to connect with your fellow ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃalumni and friends through a topic that aligns with your personal interests. From recipes for busy professionals to sharing your top 10 travel tips to insider business tips and career lessons – there are so many creative ways to connect with our ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃnetwork. 

Reach out to the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team with your ideas and request any support.  

The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team can provide: 

  • assistance in defining a target audience and structuring your blog
  • help with messaging and sourcing alumni experts
  • support with ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃbranding
  • listing the blog on the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni website for approved content
  • potential inclusion in our exclusive ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni Newsletter, ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃMatters
  • social media promotion
  • ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni branded gifts for volunteers. 

To ensure your blog can be shared, please make sure:

  • the blog content is approved by any contributing parties and the is completed if content from others is used
  • the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃAlumni team has reviewed the content for alignment with ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃbranding and copyright clauses. 
     

 

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