BCU Alumni Community

200,000 graduates. 120 countries. One community.

A global community. Forged in Birmingham. Reaching beyond.

Welcome to our BCU Alumni Community, a network of creators, professionals and changemakers shaping Birmingham, the United Kingdom and the world. Whether you are a graduate of Birmingham City University (BCU), University of Central England, Birmingham Polytechnic or an earlier institution, your connection to BCU continues long after graduation.

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Your alumni community

As a BCU graduate, you are now part of a global, lifelong network. Reach out to your fellow alumni community members via events or our LinkedIn page. Plus, gain insights into our alumni’s achievements via our news and features, or inspire by sharing your own story.

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Collaboration

Your time at BCU doesn’t end at graduation – together, we create opportunity. Forge rewarding University collaborations, build your professional development through mentorships, offer future and recent graduates career opportunities, and share your own alumni journey.

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Professional development

Grow your expertise and expand your impact by gaining a mentor or acquiring careers support. Launch your own venture through our entrepreneurship programmes, experts and facilities. Alternatively, advance your education via one of our postgraduate or continuing professional development courses.

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Services and support

We're on hand to provide key information on accessing Library resources and facilities, details around graduation, and uncovering and retrieving important documentation such as certificates and transcripts.

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Alumni insights

Our BCU alumni community comprises of individuals working in a range of diverse industries across the globe – and all of them have stories to tell. Catch up on the community’s latest achievements, their candid tales of University and post-study life, and the advice they’d give students and their fellow alumni. Plus, keep up to date on the latest news stories involving both our alumni and the wider University.

Alumni spotlights

You’re part of an inspiring alumni community making their mark across every industry. Our graduates go on to tick off their career goals and achieve their potential, making a difference to industry, their community and to people’s lives.

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Alumni of the Year

Discover the groundbreaking graduates who have previously been bestowed Alumni of the Year at our graduation ceremonies. We welcome nominations from our Alumni, so if you feel your achievements deserve to be considered, please complete a nomination form.

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Alumni news

Our alumni continue to do great things. Whether it be securing exciting new job roles, contributing to global causes, releasing an impactful new project, or being recognised for their efforts, take a look at recent highlights in our alumni community.

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