Have your say in the biggest UK annual social survey that captures the perspectives and current status of recent graduates.
Below you can find out information about the Graduate Outcomes Survey as well as update your contact and employment details.
What is the survey?
Graduate Outcomes is the biggest UK annual social survey and captures the perspectives and current status of recent graduates. It will take 10 minutes to complete online.
All graduates who completed a higher education course in the UK after August 2017 will be asked to take part in the survey 15 months after they finish their studies. The survey aims to help current and future students gain an insight into career destinations and development.
We want to understand the graduate perspective and what success looks like for you following your time in higher education. Your valuable responses will help your university or college to evaluate and promote their courses.
If you’ve not heard of the survey before, you can find out more by watching this short video. A graduate Q&A is available on the Graduate Outcomes website.
Why should I take part?
The collective graduate voice is powerful and will directly impact the future of education for prospective students. You’ll be helping the University of Greenwich understand the choices you’ve made since graduation and how this reflects the skills you developed whilst in education.
- Your input helps to inform students’ choices and enables universities to make improvements for their students and future generations.
- It enables our Employability and Careers Service to provide tailored careers advice which you can continue to access for up to two years after graduation.
- You will be supporting academic staff working with students to connect their academic experiences to their longer term success.
Why will I be asked about?
The survey asks you about what you’re doing 15 months after completing your higher education course. It also asks some subjective questions about how you feel about your current situation and general wellbeing which are not mandatory.
When will I be surveyed?
Depending on your course end date, you will be contacted around 15 months after you completed your course, and will be asked to complete the survey on behalf of the University of Greenwich and HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency). You will be contacted either via email or phone and the survey can be completed online or on the phone.
Below is the usual timeframe:
| End date of course | Survey invitation |
|---|---|
| August to October | December |
| November to January | March |
| February to April | June |
| May to July | September |
The survey should take about ten minutes and you'll have approximately 12 weeks to complete the survey and you will receive emails and texts to reminder you.
It’s important that we have your current contact details so that you receive the survey.
Who will contact me about the survey?
The Graduate Outcomes survey is delivered by HESA on behalf of the UK higher education funding and regulatory bodies working with your university or college.
- Email: The survey will be emailed to you - the email will come from Graduate Outcomes with the University of Greenwich in the email address. These emails will contain a link to the online survey. As an example, graduates will receive an email from: universityofgreenwich@graduateoutcomes.ac.uk.
- Text messages: You will receive text reminders from ‘GradOutcome’. These texts will contain a link to the online survey.
- Phone: If you receive a phone call regarding the survey, it will be from IFF Research. It has been appointed to capture survey responses by phone. They will introduce themselves as calling on behalf of your university / college.
What happens to my data?
Graduate Outcomes data will be collected by HESA or their behalf as part of their wider data collection and analysis activities. This data will be shared with the University of Greenwich and will be stored and accessed in compliance data protection legislation along with the policies for both HESA and the University of Greenwich.
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This year’s Blue Earth Summit, taking place from 16 – 18 October at Woolwich Works, will bring together inspiring thought leaders and changemakers, all dedicated to driving sustainable change. As part of this, Simon Goldsmith, Head of Strategic Sustainability at the university will be a featured speaker at the Summit.
This partnership supports our aspirations to develop relationships that meaningfully impact our society and our students. It brings a unique opportunity for students to benefit personally and professionally in the sustainability space, supporting them to build knowledge and skills, presenting early conversations for potential paid employment opportunities, and promoting knowledge exchange opportunities.
Simon Goldsmith, Head of Strategic Sustainability said:
I’m delighted that the university has entered into partnership with Blue Earth Summit Ltd. This partnership is further evidence that the university is committed to impactful change.
Importantly this partnership and conference will inspire our students themselves to become the sustainability leaders of tomorrow.
Will Hayler, CEO of Blue Earth Summit said:
We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with the University of Greenwich, an institution deeply committed to sustainability and a planet-positive future. It’s truly inspiring to collaborate with a university that shares our vision for a more sustainable world. Through our partnership and the Bursary scheme for students, we’re looking forward to working together to drive positive change and empower the next generation of leaders.
This year’s Blue Earth Summit, taking place from 16 – 18 October at Woolwich Works, will bring together inspiring thought leaders and changemakers, all dedicated to driving sustainable change. As part of this, Simon Goldsmith, Head of Strategic Sustainability at the university will be a featured speaker at the Summit.
For more information about Blue Earth Summit, visit their website.