Alumni Connect
Network seamlessly and chat to alumni experts in your field on Alumni Connect, a free, digital hub offering high-quality video conferencing and an integrated booking function to easily connect with fellow UNSW alumni globally.
About this opportunity
Expand your professional network and accelerate your career growth with UNSW Alumni Connect, your premier online gateway to mentoring and professional development. Join over 4,000 like-minded UNSW graduates worldwide, all eager to share their knowledge and connect with you.
Hosted on the alumni-founded platform Kintell, Alumni Connect is specifically designed for effective 1:1 video mentoring within the UNSW community. By creating your profile on this exclusive platform, you gain direct access to a global network of alumni to learn from or advise. Our streamlined user interface, complete with an integrated booking system and advanced video conferencing technology, makes connecting with fellow alumni simple and efficient.
Become a learner
Tap into a wealth of experience and expertise by connecting with fellow alumni advisors on Alumni Connect through 1:1 video mentoring. Schedule a microlearning session with an advisor to gain targeted insights that drive your professional advancement. You can also enhance your skillset at your own pace through our comprehensive digital content library, filled with essential life hacks and tailored advice. Additionally, you'll receive regular updates on upcoming career-focused events and programs offered by the University.
Suitable for...
Career stage
✅ Starting my career /
✅ Early Career
I want to...
✅ Advance my career / ✅ Upskill /
✅ Start or scale my business /
✅ Have an impact
Become an advisor
Expand your own network and skills, reconnect with the UNSW community, and help develop the next generation of talent. As an advisor on Alumni Connect, you can:
- make a meaningful difference to someone else’s personal and professional growth
- enhance your leadership and communication skills
- reflect on your career and personal aspirations
- identify future talent for your organisation.
Suitable for...
Career stage
✅ Mid Career / ✅ Late Career /
✅ Retiring
I want to...
✅ Advance my career / ✅ Upskill /
✅ Start or scale my business /
✅ Have an impact
Alumni Connect: UNSW's hub for graduates to network, learn, and thrive
There's a community of more than 4,000 UNSW graduates ready and waiting to connect with you on Alumni Connect.
Book a microlearning session with an advisor today or jump on and enjoy the digital content library packed with life hacks and advice – making it easier than ever to learn new skills and get inspired in your own time.
Alumni insights
I learnt heaps from Jaques. Thank you so much for your advice!
I wanted to give back and share my key learnings with other graduates, that’s why I became an advisor.
Alumni Connect FAQs
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Alumni Connect is a digital hub hosted on the alumni-founded platform, Kintell, designed to facilitate 1:1 video mentoring among UNSW alumni. It allows you to network, connect, and leverage the expertise of fellow alumni from around the world through a seamless, integrated user experience.
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To join Alumni Connect, simply visit the platform and set up your profile. As a UNSW exclusive group, only UNSW alumni can access and benefit from this network.
Features
Alumni Connect offers a range of features including:
- 1:1 video mentoring sessions.
- An integrated booking function for scheduling meetings.
- High-quality video conferencing technology.
- Regular updates on the latest career-focused events and programs from UNSW.
- Alumni Connect is free for all UNSW alumni. It’s a benefit offered to help alumni connect, mentor, and support each other.
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No special software is required. Alumni Connect is fully integrated within the Kintell platform, offering all necessary functionalities, including video conferencing, directly within the platform.
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Setting up your profile is easy. After joining the platform, you will be guided through a few steps to complete your profile, including adding your professional details, areas of expertise, and the type of mentorship you are seeking or can offer.
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Yes, Alumni Connect features an in-built booking function that allows you to schedule mentoring sessions directly on the platform, making it convenient to connect with other alumni.
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Yes, Alumni Connect is accessible to UNSW alumni worldwide, allowing you to connect with fellow alumni from different regions and countries.
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You can contact the Kintell support team through the platform for assistance if you encounter any technical issues or need support.
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Absolutely! You can set up your profile to indicate that you are available to offer advice as well as seek learnings, allowing for a dynamic exchange of knowledge and support within the alumni community.