Benefits and Opportunities
Find out how to take advantage of the benefits and opportunities available to you as an Aston graduate.
What can we do for you?
You've graduated, what next? There are a range of benefits and services available to you - just for being an Aston graduate.
- Career Support
Did you know that you can still access the support of Careers and Placements for up to three years after graduating? That means access to a dedicated Graduate Support Team, Aston Futures as well as online tools and resources to support you with your next challenge, starting your career!
Find out more here.
- Alumni Discount on Sports Aston Membership
Alumni are welcome to join the Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre for an annual fee. Members enjoy reductions on many activities such as swimming, aerobics and badminton.
You can join in three easy steps:
Download and complete the Affiliated Membership Application Form and Health Questionnaire
Hand the completed forms to the Sports Centre Reception along with some identification of your alumni status. This could be an old ID card or your graduation certificate
Pay by card, cheque or cash.
If you are a new user of the facility, an induction session will be booked for you at no extra cost.
You can find opening hours & further details on membership here
Google Maps- Aston Health Services
Alumni can access expert care at a range of clinics operated by The School of Life & Health Sciences. Our clinics are staffed by highly experienced professionals, and appointments are made either by referral or directly.
- Library Membership
As an Alumni visitor, you can:
- Use the Library for study purposes.
- Access to the library building may be restricted during our peak exam period.
- Borrow 6 books at any one time.
- Use WiFi through the cloud.
Please note that University printers, computers and laptops are not available to visitors.
Access to the Main Building study spaces are also not available to visitors.
Applications for an alumni library card can be made in person during the hours below:
Monday – Friday – 8:30am to 6:00pm
Weekends – 10:30am – 5:00pmPlease note that applications cannot be made on university closure days or on bank holidays. Please check our website for further information.
Applications can be made on your first visit to the library by enquiring at the library reception. An account and access card will be set up and you will be informed when this is ready to collect.
To complete an application, you will need:
- One form of ID (Passport, Drivers Licence etc.)
- Proof of Address.
- Your year of graduation and course of study.
- Be ready to provide a passport style photo (electronically or have one taken on the day).
If you can provide your former student ID number, this will help to speed up the application process however it is not essential.
Access to use the library building study spaces will be granted on the day you have completed your application.
Online Resources Available to Alumni – No in person application required
If you don't visit the Library on a regular basis, but are interested in accessing online resources, you have access to:
- HSTalks Business & Management Collection - Over 900 specially prepared, animated, online, video lectures and case studies by experts from commerce, industry, the professions and academia for universities, business schools, colleges continuing professional development.
- Sage Publishing - Almost 1,000 journal titles on a wide range of academic subjects including Social Sciences, Business, Life and Health Sciences and Engineering.
As these resources aren't freely available online, contact library@aston.ac.uk to set up a personal account which will allow you to access this content from wherever you are in the world!
If needed, our Information Specialist team can provide specialist subject support.- Conference Aston & Accommodation Discount
Your hotel on campus…
Want to stay in Birmingham for a night or two? Why not stay overnight on campus in four-star hotel accommodation? Conference Aston offers all Aston Alumni a 10% discount off their hotel prices, with room only and bed and breakfast available in a great choice of bedrooms from city singles to executive city doubles. There's also a contemporary courtyard restaurant within the hotel, serving a delicious full English and continental breakfast and a locally sourced, seasonal market-fresh menu in the evenings.Call and quote 'Alumni AU' to take advantage of these special rates. To book your room call Conference Aston on +44 (0) 121 204 4300, email or visit www.conferenceaston.co.uk for more information on the hotel.
Bring it back to campus! Your Reunions…
Conference Aston offers exceptional private dining suites within the hotel and conference centre, ideal for reunion dinners and getting together with former classmates. The hotel also offers a contemporary bar for you to relax and reacquaint with friends. Why not take a tour of the campus while you're here and see the changes!
Your meetings and events on campus…
If you book meetings, conferences, training courses, banqueting, or other events, Conference Aston have 30 meeting rooms for up to 270 delegates and private dining spaces for up to 450 in their purpose-built conference centre on campus. Special offers run throughout the year with meeting rates from £29 per person, excluding VAT.
For conference and meeting enquiries, call Conference Aston on +44 (0) 121 204 4300, email or visit www.conferenceaston.co.uk for more information.
- Enactus Global Recipe Book
Enactus Aston are dedicated to creating a better world while developing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and social innovators.
As part of their Chance for Change project, they launched the 'Global Recipe Book' with their partners ACH Refugee integration services provider, on 31st January 2022, to empower refugees by giving them an opportunity to develop their skills relevant to the culinary industry.
The cookbook comprises recipes contributed by refugees, chefs & students from around the world and promotes sustainable, ethical & healthy diets with a variety of cuisines to explore.
The revenue generated from the sale of the book is given back to refugees, thereby establishing a circular economy.
You too have an opportunity to be a part of this great initiative!
The 'Global Recipe Book' is available both in ebook and paperback formats. It can be purchased online via Amazon.
- 20% Masters Scholarship
You may have decided not to go straight into employment for various reasons, so why not look at our postgraduate study opportunities.
Did you know we offer our graduates an automatic 20% scholarship for all of our taught postgraduate courses?
If you are interested in continuing to study with us, you'll be glad to know that we have made the application process easier for our own students with a fast track application form.
You can also hear from other postgraduate students, read our latest testimonials or take our Postgraduate Course Finder Quiz by visiting our Progressing to Postgraduate Study webpage.
