You've handed in your final assignment, crossed the stage or celebrated virtually, and collected your certificate. While graduation is an exciting day, it also signifies the end of your time at Cranfield. As you prepare to embark on the next stage of your journey, you might be left wondering, 'what's next?'

As part of our global Cranfield alumni community, you have access to a network of over 82,000 like-minded people who call more than 170 countries home - who are there to support you and help you maintain your connection to Cranfield - wherever you are in the world.

From career development support and latest research and thinking to alumni events and volunteering opportunities, we've rounded up 10 alumni benefits you can use to figure out your next steps.

1. Your career development

As a Cranfield alumnus, you have free lifelong access to a range of career resources to help you continue your education and enhance your career. Whether you're in a career transition or looking to get ahead, there's an option for you.

Explore our alumni careers presentation to find out how you can enhance your career prospects and bag your dream job.

 

2. Alumni discounts

If you're not ready to say goodbye to student life just yet, there are a variety of exclusive discounts on course fees including:

  • Discounts on the Cranfield School of Management course fees
  • Discounts on the Water, Energy, and Environment MSc course fees
  • Discounts on self-funded PhDs
  • Discounts on Cranfield Defence and Security taught course fees

3. Alumni Library Online

Enjoy the benefits of a free online library service, Alumni Library Online (ALO), wherever you are in the world. There are thousands of articles, reports, research papers, and publications that can help you find information to support job hunting and interview preparation, keep up-to-date in your chosen topic, and develop your employability skills.

4. News you can use

What to know more about what's happening at Cranfield? Looking for some lunch break reading or something to listen to on your daily walk?

Whether you’re after a long read, a quick listen or something in between, your alumni content hub gives you access to the latest thought-leadership and insights with our range of articles, podcasts and on-demand webinars.

5. International communities

The Cranfield alumni community is truly international. No matter where you live or even if you are just travelling for business or leisure, our international communities are an opportunity to build personal and professional networks, as well as keep in touch with Cranfield.

Find your local alumni community on the interactive map.

 

6. Alumni directory

Whether you want to get back in touch with classmates, ask about careers in a certain industry or sector, or find out about living in a certain town, city, or country, you're never far from a friendly Cranfield face.

Search for classmates and professional contacts using the free alumni directory and continue to enhance your social and professional networks.

7. Events

Organised by Cranfield and our alumni volunteers, our diverse events programme includes faculty webinars, panel discussions, alumni lectures, social events, and our annual alumni conference.  Expand your professional networks, gain industry knowledge, and get access to the latest thought leadership.

Check out the alumni events calendar for upcoming events, and keep your contact details up-to-date to make sure you receive our monthly event bulletins.

8. On-demand webinars

From hydrogen's role in the UK's path to net-zero to listening to increase your impact, get insight from fellow alumni and faculty experts through a range of on-demand online webinars.

9. Becoming a successful entrepreneur

Thinking of starting a business? Access support and guidance, attend events, and network with like-minded business owners to help turn your idea into a reality through Cranfield's Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship.

10. Social media

Keep in touch with the Alumni Team and your extended alumni network through our dedicated social media channels.

Be the first to discover the latest news, events, research and success stories, and comment, start discussions and share photos and interesting stories with your community.

LinkedIn - Cranfield University Official Alumni Network

LinkedIn - Cranfield School of Management Official Alumni Network

Facebook - Cranfield University Alumni

Twitter - @cranfieldalumni

Log in to your alumni account to get started

So, whether you want to climb the career ladder, pursue further studies or land your dream job - your alumni team is here to support you every step of the way. Log in to your alumni portal to make the most of your benefits.

If you need help logging in to the portal, please contact the alumni team by emailing alumni@cranfield.ac.uk.