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… with Brunel International

We would love to hear how you are getting on - email us at international@brunel.ac.uk and if you are back in the UK we would be delighted to see you and give you a tour around campus. You may hear from us if we are due to visit your home country, if so, we would love to see you and hear how you have progressed since leaving Brunel.

…with the Placement and Careers Centre

The Placement and Careers Centre offers assistance, advice and information about job recruitment to Brunel Graduates within two years of graduation. Our services include workshops, careers fairs, individual advice and graduate job hunting resources as well as email alerts highlighting relevant job vacancies, all of which can be accessed in person or online from www.brunel.ac.uk/pcc

If you or your organisation wants to employ a Brunel graduate we will gladly advertise details for free, and we warmly welcome Alumni who can offer careers advice, shadowing and skills development. Contact careers@brunel.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)1895 266840. You may also have benefited from a work placement as part of your course, and if you are looking for a temporary employee - anything from a few months to a year - we may be able to offer a current student. Contact us at placements@brunel.ac.uk or +44 (0)1895 266841

KEEP IN TOUCH…… with events and reunions

There is a year-round programme of public lectures, concerts, recitals, exhibitions and open days for you to visit. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for any of these activities, drop us an email at alumni@brunel.ac.uk. The Alumni Office also organises events throughout the year for you to network and reconnect with fellow alumni. Please check our Events Calendar for upcoming events at www.brunel.ac.uk/alumni.

…by post

As a Brunel graduate you will receive the annual Brunel Link magazine which brings you news of fellow alumni and keeps you up to date with all things ‘Brunel’. Please be sure to let us know your changes of address by emailing alumni@brunel.ac.uk.

… online

The Brunel Alumni website, www.brunel.ac.uk/alumni keeps you regularly updated on Brunel news and alumni events. Be sure to register and set up a profile on our website so you can find fellow Brunel alumni and they can find you. You can also connect with us on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

… as a postgraduate

Graduates of the University who register for a taught postgraduate programme or a research degree on a fully self-funding basis will receive a discount of 10% on the final amount due (i.e. after any other discount).

For more information on Postgraduate study please go to www.brunel.ac.uk/courses/pg

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…in the bar

Brunel Alumni will still be able to gain access to Locos Bar and to purchase tickets for events in The Academy. However, as Associate members you will not be able to sign in guests. Photo ID is required in addition to your Alumni card.

… in the Library

Brunel Alumni can use the library as visitors. Check our website at www.brunel.ac.uk/life/study/library for further details or ring us on +44 (0) 1895 266141.

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…for functions and hospitality

The University has an excellent suite of hospitality rooms for all social functions including business meetings, weddings and parties. See www.brunel.ac.uk/services/catering/hospitality for more information, or contact Sandy Bryant on +44 (0)1895 265806

…to the Science Park

Brunel Science Park gives companies the opportunity to work alongside one of the UK’s best technology universities. We offer flexible tenancy agreements designed to foster growth and a full range of business support services, including guidance on company formation, access to research and development funding, patent and trademarks, recruitment and training, market assessment and venture finance. Get in touch about your aims and objectives on +44 (0)1895 265057, by email at science-park@brunel.ac.uk or check our website at www.brunel.ac.uk/business/science-park

… to the Experimental Techniques Centre

A 5% discount for Brunel alumni is available for ETC equipment use, and if more time is required it can be negotiated up to a 10% discount (with the agreement of a senior staff member). For more information please contact info@etcbrunel.co.uk .

KEEP COMING BACK……to the Graduate School

Whether straight after graduation or later in your career, you may consider further academic study. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Brunel at any time. We highly value our graduate students and try to look after them, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Graduate School - a place where you can study, unwind and meet other postgraduate students.

Located in the centre of campus, the School offers:

• Free access to research and transferrable skills training

• A quiet study room with internet access

• A dedicated postgraduate computer room

• A Common Room with laptop plug-in points

• A Conference Room with AV facilities

• A kitchen with microwave, fridge, kettle and snack machine

• 24 hour secure swipe card access, 365 days a year

Find out more on our website at www.brunel.ac.uk/graduateschool.

… to the Research Support and Development Office

The RSDO supports research projects within the University and with our industrial partners. The office also co-ordinates access to consultancy services, as well as Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (a Government-sponsored scheme enabling companies to achieve business objectives by accessing University expertise).

For more information, see the RSDO website at www.brunel.ac.uk/research/rsdo

WestFocus is a consortium of universities encouraging the flow of knowledge and resources between higher education, business and the community. The WestFocus Entrepreneurship Centre helps entrepreneurs in the region to set-up, run and improve their businesses. For more information, see www.westfocus.org.uk

… for accommodation

The Lancaster Suite, Lodge and Spa houses 50 well-appointed en suite rooms as well as a health suite comprising of a spa, plunge pool, sauna and steam room. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, free view television and access to a kitchen and laundry room. A boardroom fitted with audiovisual equipment is also available for hire.

Rooms are available throughout the year from £43 in the Lodge on a room only basis or £60 in the Suite with access to the health suite and a continental breakfast included.

For further details and bookings please contact +44 (0)1895 268001 or Lancaster-staff@brunel.ac.uk

NB We are often asked about the possibility of Alumni using the University’s computing facilities. Regrettably due to the educational licences surrounding the systems we are unable to offer computer access within Brunel to Alumni.

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Please contact us to obtain your free Alumni Card so that you can reap some of the great benefits of being a Brunel alumnus. All you need to do is send your name, date of birth and full address to our email below and we will send the card out to you. Please also make sure you keep us updated of your change of circumstances; house, email, telephone via email or our website so that you can remain a part of the 80,000-strong Brunel alumni family no matter where you are in the world.

Website: www.brunel.ac.uk/alumni

Email: alumni@brunel.ac.uk

LinkedIn: Official Brunel University Alumni Group The Official Brunel University MBA Alumni Group The Official Brunel University MSc Management Group

Facebook: Brunel University Alumni

Telephone: 01895 267775

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… at the International Pathways and Language Centre

For any alumnus who would like to learn a new language or improve on existing skills, the IPLC offers classes in Arabic, Mandarin, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian. These classes are available at a variety of levels and are taught by qualified, native speakers. Contact the IPLC on +44 (0)1895 265533 or at iplc@brunel.ac.uk

…at the Arts Centre

You can try one of our weekly, weekend and summer courses in painting, drawing, pottery, jewellery-making, digital photography and music, all at a reduced cost for the first two years following graduation. You are also welcome at our regular concerts, exhibitions, events and productions. Contact the Arts Centre on +44 (0)1895 266074, email artscentre@brunel.ac.uk or consult our web pages at www.brunel.ac.uk/artscentre

… at the Sports facilities

Our world-class training facilities provide everyone, from Olympians to students, alumni and the local community with an opportunity to play more sport, have fun and enjoy the great surroundings on campus.

Visit any of our outdoor or indoor sports facilities and the team will advise you as to what is on offer or visit www.brunel.ac.uk/life/sport.

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