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Alumni

Alumni from the Southampton Education School have gone on to become researchers, teachers, trainers, administrators, leaders and policy makers throughout the world. We value staying in touch with our former students, learning about developments in the field through their work and giving them the opportunity to update their practice with us. As well as inviting UK-based alumni to the Sir James Matthews lecture each year, we keep in touch with our graduates in a variety of ways.

Linking up with others

Find out more about our worldwide community. Seek out old friends or develop your professional contacts.

Making use of our services

From lifelong access to University resources to discounts at selected retailers, there are many benefits.

Taking part in events

The alumni Relations Office organises events throughout the year in the UK and overseas.

Well worth knowing

The alumni network is a special way of sharing career experience and developing professional contacts.

Where are they now?

Find out what our alumni have to say about their time at Southampton and what they are doing now.

Photo of Vanessa  Adogla Ben

A lot of the things we have learned I can actually apply into practice in my placements in primary schools, so it’s been really good.

Vanessa Adogla Ben - BSc Education
Photo of Samantha Daughtrey

The modules available on the course give you the flexibility to pick the areas of education that you’re interested in.

Samantha Daughtrey - BSc Education
Photo of Sophie Gaunt

There are fantastic facilities on campus especially the Student’s Union and library and there is always something happening to keep you entertained.

Sophie Gaunt - PGCE
Photo of Sotiria Kanavidou

My Master's studies as well as inspiring lectures during my undergraduate and master studies inspired me to expand my studies at a PhD level.

Sotiria Kanavidou - MSc Practice and Innovation
Photo of Lois Sellwood

My tutor was absolutely fantastic and had excellent up-to-date knowledge and experience. My lectures were well planned and perfectly matched to my needs as a specialist teacher.

Lois Sellwood - MSc Education
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