Alumni volunteering in the UAE
Thank you to all our alumni who generously volunteer their time to support life-changing projects. Whether offering career guidance to students or hosting alumni events for research projects, our volunteers are making important things happen. They help University of Birmingham Dubai students become employable graduates, ready to support themselves and achieve their potential.
How can I get involved?
Whether you are Dubai campus graduate, an Edgbaston graduate currently based in Dubai, short on time, or new in your career, there are many opportunities to build on your own experience and get involved.
Birmingham alumni volunteer with our Dubai campus through various opportunities:
- Support students: Offer work experience, internships, or placements to current students. This can help students gain practical experience and insights into their chosen fields.
- Mentoring: Share your expertise by mentoring a student. This involves providing career advice, reviewing CVs, and offering general support and guidance.
- Speak at events: Participate in careers events or deliver guest lectures to inspire and inform students about different career paths and industries.
- Provide a testimonial: Share your experiences by providing a written testimonial or being filmed. Your career journey can inspire and guide current students.
Graduate volunteering stories
Get inspired from some of our alumni living in Dubai who have given their time and skills to make an impact. Discover their connections with the University, learn why they volunteer, and how they are helping current students prepare for the world of work.
It has been a pleasure to be able to volunteer for the University of Birmingham Dubai over the past few years. Being able to share my University experience with prospective students has enabled me to help inspire others to begin their University of Birmingham journey. I am passionate about the power of higher education and sharing my career experience to date has been an enriching experience that I hope has inspired young people to start on their University journey. One activity I volunteered to take part in was a 'Future of Business’ panel discussion with Dubai academics to help showcase the interface between business and research and encourage prospective students to come and study at the University of Birmingham Dubai.
It was an honour to speak during the graduation ceremony in Dubai, 10 years after graduating on the Edgbaston campus. Bringing my alumna voice to the graduating Winter class of 2023 allowed me to encourage the graduating students to stay in touch and be engaged with Birmingham. The lifelong relationship that you can have with your University is a treasure. The University alumni community is one that I hold dearly. It gave me so much and I hope to give much back through volunteering for Birmingham.
Speaking at the University of Birmingham, my alma mater, was an enriching experience. It's not just about sharing my experience in the region, but about igniting a passion for entrepreneurship in these bright young minds. My goal was to leave a legacy of knowledge that extends beyond academic learning, and the enthusiasm and curiosity of the students were incredibly rewarding.
Ready to make a difference?
Join our community of dedicated alumni volunteers and make a lasting impact. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to take on a larger role, your contribution is invaluable.
Email Ceri Keeping, Relationship Manager - Middle East (Development & Alumni Relations), at c.a.keeping@bham.ac.uk.