Alumni news and events

News

‘Share your Story’ competition winner - Natalie Barrow

Congratulations to BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and an MSc Environmental Technology graduate, Natalie Barrow, who has won our ‘Share your Story’ competition. Natalie has gone on to become a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner and, alongside her day job, has used her knowledge and skills to do volunteer work in Peru, helping some of the poorest people in squatter villages to improve their health. Natalie won an Apple iPad and you can read her full story in the winter edition of WLV Life.

Postgraduate students celebrate graduation

April saw the culmination of years of hard work for our postgraduate students as they donned their caps and gowns for graduation. Students from courses across the University came together at The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton where the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline Gipps was proud to confer their awards. Nursing students from the School of Health and Wellbeing also graduated in ceremonies that spanned two days. We welcome then all into the alumni community!

Indian Alumni Association

Last month we officially launched our new Indian Alumni Association. A Chapter of the WLV Alumni Association for graduates from India, membership is open to Indian graduates living around the world. The Association was officially launched at an Honorary Degree ceremony in Chennai for The Hindu Editor-in-Chief, Narasimhan Ram, who we were also delighted to appoint as President of the Association. Join the Indian Alumni Association: www.wlv.ac.uk/indiaalumni

Discounts

As a graduate of the University of Wolverhampton you can take advantage of lots of fantastic discounts on UK attractions, travel and accommodation providers, and much more.
Visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/alumnibenefits to see what we’ve got.

New merchandise

Want a gift or souvenir of your time at Wolverhampton? We have a whole new range of merchandise which you can purchase online at: www.wlv.ac.uk/gifts

Events

Careers Recruitment Fair 2011, Wednesday 19 October,  11-3pm
Student Union Centre, University of Wolverhampton, City Campus, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY

If you are looking for an opportunity to start or develop your career, then you need to attend the Recruitment Fair 2011. This event will be a great opportunity to ‘get ahead of the field’ in a highly competitive jobs market.

• Meet with local, national and international employers, recruitment agencies and support organisations.
• Find out the latest graduate, placement and seasonal job opportunities.
• Get free advice from our qualified Career Advisers, advice on job applications, interview techniques and career planning.
• Access enterprise and self-employment resources.

There is no need to book and it is free to attend.