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Connecting you with local & global Changemaker opportunities, training, employability service. It is about you graduating with more than just a good degree.

Student Futures is unique to UON, our specialist teams provide students, staff, and the local community the support they need to fulfil their ambitions to change the world. Whether that’s the sparking of a global movement, raising awareness of a social injustice or developing your employability skills, UON is the place for you. We believe anyone can make a unique contribution to creating a better

world, transforming lives, and inspiring change. UON creates a positive social impact in society through the Changemaker Commitments. CHANGE THE FUTURE

Being a Changemaker means ‘taking action to solve a social problem’, and our students and staff are:

- Driven by a passion and a genuine goal of making the world a better place.

- People who act and won’t take ‘No’ for an answer, resilient, and persistent in the face of challenges

- Innovative, resourceful, and open to new ideas, they have the courage to see things differently and be a positive disruptor. CHANGEMAKER CERTIFICATE AND EMPLOYABILITY PLUS AWARD

Our flagship Changemaker Certificate and Employability Plus Awards are unique to UON and are embedded into the curriculum to support your personal development and employability whilst studying with us. Our process incentivises, rewards, and recognises your investment in a collection of coordinated activities embedded across campus both in and out of curriculum. Find out more or if you want to work with us, have an idea you want to develop, looking for volunteers, or just want to find out more please email [email protected].

02/06/2026

Meet our Alumni Mentors!

Meet Bruna Tomsic, a Multimedia Journalism graduate who has built a dynamic career at the intersection of storytelling and healthcare. Since graduating from UON in 2018, Bruna has progressed to become an Account Director in PR at Syneos Health Communications, where she uses the power of communication to amplify patient voices and raise awareness of important health issues. Through hands-on industry experience, mentorship, and a passion for meaningful storytelling, Bruna has developed a career that combines creativity with purpose on a global scale.

Read more about her story here - https://ow.ly/ZyK650YNQ3k

Are you a UON graduate or professional interested in becoming a mentor? Contact our Mentoring Coordinator, Rowena Panter, for more information at [email protected]

29/05/2026

OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK!

Passionate about sport and considering a career in education, coaching, or school sport? Wellingborough School is recruiting a Sports Graduate Assistant for a fixed-term role starting in September 2026.

📍 Wellingborough School
📅 September 2026 – July 2027
💷 £23,279 (including holiday entitlement)

You'll support the delivery of sport across the school, assist with coaching and teaching, provide departmental support, and contribute to wider school life through academic, pastoral, or co-curricular activities.

A fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading independent school and develop your coaching, teaching, and leadership skills.

👉 Apply via the Student Hub:
https://ow.ly/GeZz50Z5wa9

28/05/2026

Our Student Futures portal is currently unavailable, but opportunities are still LIVE!

If you’re looking for paid work, placements, volunteering, or other opportunities, you can still access them via the Student Hub 👇
https://ow.ly/yhV750Z57eI

If you have any questions or need support, please contact us at [email protected]

We’ll keep you updated once the portal is back up and running.

26/05/2026

Meet our Alumni Mentors!

Meet Andra-Mihaela Abu Ghuwaleh, a passionate graduate whose journey through both a BSc in Health Sciences and an MA in Education has led to a meaningful career supporting young people in the community. Now working as a Leader in Charge Youth Worker at Clubs for Young People Northamptonshire, Andra has combined her academic knowledge with hands-on experience to make a positive impact. Through leadership opportunities, research, and community engagement during her time at UON, she developed the confidence, skills, and ambition to pursue a career that bridges education, research, and social change.

Read more about her story here - https://ow.ly/8Jai50YMKEv

Are you a UON graduate or professional interested in becoming a mentor? Contact our Mentoring Coordinator, Rowena Panter, for more information at [email protected]

21/05/2026

We're pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for students who will be continuing their studies in the 2026/2027 academic year. We're currently seeking applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join our team as Student Career Coaches in September 2026.

Applications close on Sunday 24th May, so don’t miss out. Apply here https://ow.ly/IXNQ50Z28Vk

20/05/2026

Join the SMK LIVE Pop-Up and get a taste of Northamptonshire’s newest multi-artist festival before it takes over Stadium MK this June 🎶🔥

TODAY! 12:45pm – 1:45pm
📍 Market Place, Learning Hub

🎁 Giveaways up for grabs:
1 x Weekender Pass for 2 people
Saturday tickets
SMK LIVE bucket hats

✨ Plus:
Buy One, Get One Free ticket offer
Volunteering opportunities to gain festival admission

Whether you’re into live music, events, or just free stuff… come and check it out 👀

19/05/2026

Meet our Alumni Mentors!

Meet Rahema Begum, a Biomedical Science graduate who has turned her passion for science into a career in the healthcare sector. After graduating from UON in 2024, Rahema secured a role as a Quality Technician at STERIS IMS, where she plays a vital part in ensuring the safety and quality of medical instruments. Through hands-on laboratory experience, mentoring opportunities, and support from university programmes, she has built the confidence, technical skills, and resilience needed to transition successfully into a professional scientific environment.

Read more about her story here - https://ow.ly/YYEG50YMKcO

Are you a UON graduate or professional interested in becoming a mentor? Contact our Mentoring Coordinator, Rowena Panter, for more information at [email protected]

15/05/2026

We are still experiencing technical difficulties with the Student Futures Portal and are working to restore access as quickly as possible.

If you have any urgent enquiries, contact us at [email protected]. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience.

14/05/2026

We are currently experiencing technical issues with the Student Futures Portal and are working to restore access as quickly as possible.

If you have any urgent enquiries, contact us at [email protected]. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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