General questions
What is AlumNet?
AlumNet is a website which helps Buckingham alumni to stay in touch with the University and with each
other. It also allows students approaching graduation to get involved with the alumni community and to
build relationships which will help them along their chosen career path. Our diverse alumni body
stretches around the globe and so AlumNet is the perfect place for its members to come together for
business and pleasure.
Why has AlumNet changed?
On 23 February 2004 we re-launched AlumNet with a new look and a host of new features. This was in
response to suggestions from our alumni who were keen to use AlumNet for careers networking and to make
social contacts. Building on their ideas, and with input from our Publicity, Web, Marketing and Careers
staff, we have created a site which we hope exceeds their expectations. If you have any comments about
AlumNet please contact
anne.matsuoka@buckingham.ac.uk
Am I eligible to become a member of AlumNet?
You can join AlumNet if you are an alumnus (graduate) of the University of Buckingham or if you are a
final year student at Buckingham.
I'm a student member of AlumNet. Why can't I access all the pages on AlumNet?
Student members of AlumNet can access more pages than the general public but do not have access to as
many pages as alumni. The pages you don't have access to are not yet relevant to you. Don't worry -
you'll become a fully fledged alumni member when you graduate.
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What are the benefits of joining AlumNet?
Members of AlumNet enjoy the following:
- Careers advice from the University's Careers Officers.
- The chance to become a careers mentor to a younger AlumNet member or to
find a mentor for yourself.
- Publicity for your business in the “Featured Business”
section.
- The opportunity to rekindle old friendships through the alumni search
facility.
- Access to information about potential business contacts who are all
Buckingham alumni.
- An all-new discussion board.
- Involvement in a diverse community of friendly, international people who may well become close
friends or valuable business associates.
How can I join AlumNet?
Simply fill in the AlumNet application form and we'll contact you with your
password and username.
How can I help the University of Buckingham?
We are delighted to find that many alumni are keen to know how they can help the University and its
students and alumni. We would also be very grateful to any alumnus who can assist us by:
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Questions about the content of the site
Where has the information from the old version of AlumNet gone?
All the information is still on AlumNet. Please follow the following links to find it. Remember to
update your favourites (bookmarks).
I'd like to set up a business relationship with a Buckingham graduate because I know I can
trust a fellow alumnus. How can I make contact?
Our Business Search allows you to search for alumni in business. You must
join AlumNet before you can use the search.
I'd like to get in touch with a friend who I have lost contact with. Can I do this on
AlumNet?
You can use the AlumNet member search to try and find your friend. You
must join AlumNet before you can use the search.
I'm at the start of my career and would find it useful to speak to an alumnus who has an
established career in my field. Can AlumNet help?
Our mentoring programme is a way of linking people like yourself to more
experienced alumni. AlumNet's mentoring pages describe the programme and allow you to apply online to
be put in touch with a mentor.
Questions about security and privacy
If I join AlumNet will other members be able to find out all my details?
No. Not all fields on the joining form are compulsory so you can withhold certain pieces of information
about yourself (such as details of your career or business). In addition to this you can select a
privacy level that suits you. If you do not want other alumni to be able
to contact you except through the Alumni Office you can choose the highest
privacy level.
Find out more about our dedication to a secure and private site in our
privacy policy.
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