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Current opportunities
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There are lots of occasions throughout the year where our alumni are invaluable to support and welcome members of the community.
We are always so grateful for the time and effort that you give.
Keep an eye on this page to discover new and exciting volunteering opportunities for alumni and get in touch if you'd like to discuss something specific.
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Use German language skills at work?
We want to hear from you!
Alumni are invited to share their experiences of how learning German has supported their career paths. This does not necessarily mean having studied German as a degree, experiences such as learning German at school, taking it as an elective during university, or using it alongside another field of study are equally valuable.
In particular, we would be very interested in hearing about your experience of working within, or in collaboration with, companies based in German-speaking countries, such as Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. We would especially welcome insights into how working in these companies, or with colleagues from German-speaking countries, may differ from other professional environments, for example in terms of workplace culture, communication styles, expectations, or professional practices.
The aim would be to briefly share your personal experience and insights with current students, helping them better understand how language skills and intercultural experience can support professional development and open up career opportunities.
We would be very happy to adapt the format and level of involvement to suit your availability.
Thank you very much for considering this invitation. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like further details. We would be delighted to hear from you.
Online Careers Sessions
Career Destination with Alumni - Monday 30 March 2026, 11am GMT or 7pm GMT.
Alumni are invited to join Durham University’s Student Recruitment Team for an online Career Destinations with Alumni session. The session will explore the diverse career path that our alumni have taken. Your personal journey, reflections, and professional achievements will provide invaluable perspective to students.
Expressions of interest are now closed.
Arts and Humanities Career Journeys - date and time to be confirmed
Arts and Humanities postgraduate taught (PGT) alumni are invited to share their experiences and career journeys with current PGT students. Dates and times to be confirmed. If you are interested in this opportunity, please express your interest in the form below and we will be in contact with further information once the date and time has been confirmed.
Please express your interest here.
PGT Careers Webinar - Thursday 2 April, 11am GMT
Postgraduate taught (PGT) alumni who studied Law, Business Analytics, Finance, Management, Politics or International relations, and are living in South East and East Asia are invited to talk about their career progression and how Durham supported them as a student.
North East England Alumni Oral Histories
Our Archives team are working on a project to collect oral histories and are seeking a selection of alumni from the North East England, who are willing to come to Durham and create a recordings. Alumni will reflect on their wider experience of attending the university, how they felt interacting with their peers and teachers, attending social events and joining societies as well as their career path since graduating.
Expressions of interest are now closed.
As a proud Durham graduate, I volunteer my time organizing Durham alumni gatherings and speaking to prospective students about the incredible opportunities Durham offers. It's my genuine pleasure to encourage others to study at Durham - a choice that undoubtedly changed my life forever. Durham gave me the tools for a successful career, opened doors to new horizons, and built friendships that will last a lifetime.