Current opportunities

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.

Career Destinations - Share Your Story Videos

We’d love to hear about your journey since graduating and your experience of studying at Durham University.

We’re inviting Durham alumni to record a short talking-head video sharing their experiences, memories and what they have gone on to do since leaving Durham. Your story will help prospective students get a genuine insight into the Durham experience and where it could take them.

Audience: Prospective students considering studying your course at Durham.

Requirements:

· Answer a set of questions recording yourself.

· Timings for video testimonial – video should be no longer than 6 mins, focusing on your career since graduating.

· Deadline – Monday 9 November 2026

Further guidance can be found here.

For any questions or to submit your testimonial, please email pg.recruitment@durham.ac.uk (Student Recruitment Team)

Have you completed an Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree at Durham?

We’d love to hear about your Durham journey. If you studied with us at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, we’re inviting you to share your experiences through our ‘My Durham Story’ form.

We’re particularly interested in what encouraged you to continue to postgraduate study, your experience of making the transition, and the memories and experiences that shaped your time at Durham.

By sharing your story, you can give current and prospective students a genuine insight into progressing to postgraduate study at Durham and help them consider where that next step could take them.

You can also email your story to alumni.volunteer@durham.ac.uk

Seeking Testimonials from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore

Are you an based in Indonesia, Malaysia or Singapore? We’d love to hear from you! By completing our Alumni Profile Form, you can share your experiences since Durham and help inspire prospective students who are considering following in your footsteps. Your story could be featured on our website, shared across our social media channels, or used in communications with prospective students, helping to showcase the breadth of our alumni community and the many different paths a Durham degree can lead to.

Share your Durham Story