01/06/2026
This Volunteers’ Week, we're celebrating the thousands of alumni who give their time to support the University of Southampton community.
Whether through mentoring, sharing career insights, speaking at events, supporting student recruitment, or helping fellow graduates build their networks, alumni volunteers play a vital role in helping others feel connected, confident, and inspired about their future.
As one current student reflected:
"The alumni panel really inspired me — the practical advice and real-life experiences felt relatable and helpful. The university’s alumni network is such a great support."
For many students and recent graduates, hearing directly from someone who once stood where they are now can be genuinely transformative.
That impact is felt by volunteers too. As alumnus Srinidhi Sathyamurthy (MSc Artificial Intelligence, 2024) shared:
"Not too long ago, I was in the same position myself, so being able to encourage other students, answer their questions, and share my experience felt really meaningful."
This year alone, more than 3,600 alumni volunteers contributed over 20,000 hours across the Southampton community.
Together, those conversations, mentoring sessions, events, and interactions are helping students and graduates build confidence, explore opportunities, grow their networks, and feel more connected to Southampton and one another. Together, we are strengthening a global community of students, graduates, alumni, and supporters, creating opportunities for learning, networking, mentoring, and personal growth.
To every alumnus who has volunteered their time this year: thank you. Your support is making a difference.
