Student Futures

The Student Futures Portal is now back up and running! 🎉

If you’re looking for paid work, placements, volunteering, or other opportunities, you can access them via the portal! https://ow.ly/4aWp50Z9i91

Recruitment starts long before applications arrive.

The organisations that stand out to students are those that engage early, share insight and build meaningful connections.

Sponsoring the Student Futures Careers Expo places your brand at the heart of one of the University's biggest employability events, helping you raise awareness, showcase opportunities and connect with future talent.

Get in touch to discuss sponsorship opportunities. Email [email protected] to find out more.

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]

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

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.

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]

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

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 👀

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]