University of Huddersfield Alumni Society

18/03/2026

There's never been a more exciting time to forge your graduate career in West Yorkshire! With a 6-month role, and accompanying development programme, Graduates West Yorkshire could be your opportunity to make a real difference to the region. Find out more at https://graduateswestyorkshire.groupgti.com/Home/Guest #!/

25/02/2026

University Brand Project – Have Your Say

We’re developing a new brand for the University of Huddersfield - and we want your input.

We’re currently developing new Brand Guidelines for the University of Huddersfield, and we want to make sure they reflect who we truly are. To do that, we need to hear from the people who know this place best – and that includes you.

Brand Survey

Please complete our short online survey.

It includes 8 questions and should take around 15 minutes to complete, depending on how much you choose to share.

http://hud.ac/v3i

Closing date: Friday 13 March

Thank you for your participation.

16/02/2026

If you're a graduate who completed a course between 1 August and 31 October 2024, you've not got long to complete the survey! Check your inbox & take part!

Find out more: graduateoutcomes.ac.uk

16/01/2026

16/12/2025

An announcement from one of our Alumni, Mark Pickering:

"Colleagues and I graduated from BA Computing in Business in 1986. Plans are afoot to celebrate the 40 year anniversary of our graduation during 2026. A small number of us have established a WhatsApp group to make plans (for around Thursday 11 June) and would be delighted to hear from other members of the course who we may have lost contact with but are interested in learning more. If you or someone you know were part of this cohort, please email me at [email protected] for the WhatsApp link."

17/11/2025

If you're a graduate who completed a course between 1 May and 31 July 2024, you've not got long to complete the survey! Check your inbox & take part!

Find out more: graduateoutcomes.ac.uk

02/10/2025

Join the Opportunity Knocks programme to develop the skills and knowledge you need to make the most of your qualifications in a competitive job market. Open to graduates from the University of Huddersfield from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

In partnership with Morrisons, QED Foundation is delighted to offer free personalised training programmes.

Whether you are looking for work, wish to set up your own business or want to gain further qualifications, the Opportunity Knocks programme will build your confidence, give you access to one-to-one support from professional mentors and help to launch a successful career. The course will help you to:

- Understand your strengths and areas for improvement
- Write CVs and covering letters that stand out from the crowd
- Practice interview techniques
- Develop a professional network
- Build your communication and teamwork skills

First session: Thursday 23 October 2025

Workshops: Each course is 4 weeks – one face-to-face workshop a week from 10.00am – 1.00pm, plus online bespoke support.

Location: Jo Cox More in Common Centre.

Eligibility: Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic graduates from the University of Huddersfield within the last 5 years; British or who have the right to live and work in the UK.

Refreshments: A free packed lunch is provided.

Sign up: hud.ac/u4c

26/08/2025

Duncan Druce lectured at the University and received an honorary doctorate. Sadly, he passed away in 2015. His family is organising a concert in his memory, in aid of Medecins Sans Frontieres.

The concert will be held in St Paul's Concert Hall at 5pm on Saturday 20 September. After the concert, there will be light refreshments and an exhibition of Duncan's varied musical career in Heritage Quay. Any past students who remember him fondly are very welcome to come.

21/08/2025

University of Huddersfield Master’s alumni and conducting tutor Ben Crick (www.bencrickmusic.com) recently played a key role at the opening night of the prestigious new Bradford Live entertainment venue.

Ben conducted the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra for the live event, featured on the BBC’s The One Show, that also included a varied array of talent including poet Ian McMillan, renowned tenor Aled Jones, ex-Bradford City footballer, manager and TV pundit Chris Kamara and the BBC’s Bantam of the Opera choir.

Under Ben’s baton, the orchestra performed A Northern Score, with words by Ian McMillan and scored by Ben, who hails from Highburton a couple of miles from the university.

University of Huddersfield Master’s alumni and conducting tutor Ben Crick has collaborated on a string of Yorkshire music pieces and performances.

20/08/2025

If you're a graduate who completed a course between 1 February and April 2024, you've not got long to complete the survey! Check your inbox & take part!
Find out more: graduateoutcomes.ac.uk