Bristol Connects has been an important platform for alumni to volunteer their time for the University, and in particular to support students and recent graduates as they plan for and embark on their professional lives.

However, feedback from students and alumni, together with user data, indicates that accessing an additional platform is a barrier for many, and that promoting volunteering opportunities through other channels, including email, is more effective.

The decision to close Bristol Connects will allow us to invest greater resource in other volunteering programmes across the University.

Accessing JSTOR and SAGE

Whilst the networking and e-mentoring elements of Bristol Connects are closing, you can still use the platform to gain free access to JSTOR and SAGE. By setting up a Bristol Connects account, you can explore academic journals, articles and books wherever you are.