Alumni Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete our Alumni Survey!

We deeply value your opinions and perspective. Results from this survey will be used to plan activities and engagement that improve the experience for our current and future alumni.

As recognition of your generous donation of time, all survey respondents will go in the draw to win a $1000 gift card. Once completed, you will also have the opportunity to gain additional entries by sharing with a friend. T&Cs apply – please find full T&Cs on our website and at the conclusion of this survey.

This survey is not anonymous, but confidential. Participants will not be individually identified in any reporting. Quotes will only be used with express permission from respondents.

The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

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Do you receive enough information from the University on the following topics?

	Not interested in this	Too much	About right	I want more	Unsure
University's strategic plan and vision
University's impact in your community
University’s global and national rankings and performance
University history and traditions
Current research at the University
University events for alumni
Opportunities for professional development
New courses and opportunities for further study
Opportunities to engage e.g. graduate employment, hosting students for placements
Opportunities to give back e.g. volunteering, mentoring, guest speaking, etc
The impact of philanthropic giving to our University
Opportunities to make a donation to the University
Alumni and what they are doing now

Activities and Benefits

If they were available, which of the following activities and benefits would you be most likely to participate in?

	Not at all	Unlikely	Neutral	Somewhat Likely	Very Likely
Networking with other alumni in my industry
Access to professional development seminars/opportunities
Easy access to learning resources supplied by the University
Ability to enrol in and attend specific University courses for free
A discount on postgraduate study
Career support e.g. career advice, webinars, resume review
Attending a class reunion
Alumni benefits and services e.g. lifelong library access
VIP access to University events

Getting Involved

The University currently offers many ways for alumni to get involved and give back. Which of the following interest you?

	Not at all Interested	Slightly Interested	Moderately Interested	Very Interested	Extremely Interested
Guest speaking
Mentoring students
Joining an industry or advisory board
Advocating for the University by becoming an Alumni Ambassador
Providing current students with opportunities for work experience or graduate employment
Sharing your expertise with the University or current students
Introducing potential research/industry partners to the University
Supporting life-changing student scholarships, research or community programs

Giving Back

Many generous alumni have chosen to make a donation through the University of Newcastle to support a cause they are passionate about, and we are grateful for their support. Have you considered making a donation through the University of Newcastle for a cause you care about?

Please select all that apply

Yes, I have already donated through the University of NewcastleI am interested in supporting equity of access to higher education for all studentsI am interested in supporting life-changing research and innovationI am interested in supporting programs and initiatives to benefit our communityIt’s not something I am interested in right now, thank you

Leaving a gift in your Will through the University of Newcastle is of enormous benefit to help our researchers, students and community. Many people have chosen to leave a gift in their Will to the University of Newcastle to support a cause they are passionate about. Even a gift of 1% of your estate can make a difference while making sure your loved ones are still provided for.

Have you considered including the University of Newcastle in your Will?

Advocacy and Celebration

Are you interested in advocating for the University by participating in a survey to support our world rankings and/or program accreditation?

In 2025 the University of Newcastle will celebrate its 60th Anniversary. This is a significant milestone and an opportunity to reflect on our history whilst also looking ahead. If they were available, which of the following ways to celebrate the University’s 60th anniversary would you be most interested in?

Please select all that apply

A celebration event in my local areaCampus-based events for alumni to engage with one another and the UniversityA digital space to reminisce, share stories and photos to a 60th Anniversary digital collectionPublic lectures or talks by experts and leaders from the University community (in person or online)  A reunion to celebrate with fellow alumni from my classOtherI am not interested in participating in 60th anniversary activities or celebrations

Please advise

Do you have any ideas or feedback on how the University of Newcastle could be more relevant to your life today?

Further Study and Employment

This information is collected to help us learn more about your personal journey since graduation

What level of study have you completed?

	Completed or currently studying at University of Newcastle	Completed or currently studying at other institution	Interested in completing
Enabling Program
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Masters
PhD
Short Course/MOOC

What was your reason for studying elsewhere?
Please select all that apply

Course not available at the University of Newcastle	Higher-quality teaching
Higher-ranked University	Better facilities or infrastructure
More competitive price	I moved to a different location
Better program flexibility to suit my lifestyle	Postgraduate discounts
Other

Please advise

Employment Details

Are you currently employed?

YesNo

Where do you work?

Company Name

Position

Are you working in a field related to your degree(s)?

YesNoNot currently, but I plan to

What is your total annual household income (AUD)?

This question is not compulsory. Please only answer if you feel comfortable doing so.

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Contact Information

This information is collected for the sole purpose of identifying you as a graduate of the University of Newcastle.

This information must be completed for valid entry into the draw to win a $1,000 gift card.

Personal Details

Full Name

Full Name at Graduation (if different)

University of Newcastle Degree(s)

Date of Birth

DD/MM/YYYY

Before you go, please update your details so we can keep you in the loop with future alumni offerings available near you.

Address

Phone Number

Personal Email

Mailing Street

Mailing City

Mailing State

Mailing Postal Code / ZIP

Mailing Country

The University of Newcastle is committed to the protection of your privacy and abides by the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under these laws, you have rights in the management of your personal information held by the University. Please refer to the University’s Web Privacy Statement and Privacy Management Plan for further information. For further information on the current survey, please refer to the Alumni Survey 2023-24 Terms and Conditions.

The information provided by you will be used for the purposes of alumni communications and activities.

The University as a whole	Your degree program
The campus you attended	The Wollotuka Institute
Educational partner where you received your qualification	Your student accommodation
A student club, society or sporting group	Other

The University as a whole	Your degree program
The campus you attended	The Wollotuka Institute
Educational partner where you received your qualification	Your student accommodation
A student club, society or sporting group	Staff of the University
The Office of Alumni and Philanthropy	Other alumni
Other	None of the above

Monthly e-newsletter	Other email or newsletters from the University
University events I attend	University website
University social media	University podcast
Media (print , TV, radio, billboards, etc)	Conversations with University staff
Conversations with friends, relatives, students or alumni	Other
Do not get news and information about the University

Monthly e-newsletter	The University website
Online community for alumni	Email invitations
Social media	Podcast
SMS	Other

Alumni Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete our Alumni Survey!

Your Experience

Giving Back

Advocacy and Celebration

Further Study and Employment

This information is collected to help us learn more about your personal journey since graduation

You're almost there!

This information is collected for the sole purpose of identifying you as a graduate of the University of Newcastle.

This information must be completed for valid entry into the draw to win a $1,000 gift card.