University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry Alumni

31/03/2026

Current undergraduate student Annie Hunter has hit it out of the park with her latest in series of our current student digital content creator reels on IG. A surprise cameo from a certain Dr Peter Kirsop AND the Director of Teaching Prof Carole Morrison covered in molymods? Annie sure is spoiling us! Enjoy Pass the Phone featuring University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry lecturers! ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWjZDsik9ta/

05/03/2026

So great to see Teviot reopened! Adding this to the visit list🥳

06/01/2026

A fantastic start to 2026! 🎉Congratulations to Prof. Dominic Campopiano, and PhD student Lisa Kennedy plus everyone involved on their recent Comment paper in Nature Portfolio Chemistry: 'Bringing biocatalysis into teaching labs.' Well worth a read, as it showcases how our students benefit from the innovative Chem4P course at The University of Edinburgh. Chem4P is a ten-week project in which fourth year undergraduate chemistry students carry out research in a chosen topic. For many it is their first exposure to a research environment. The paper highlights how we integrate into both teaching and practical labs for 4th-year students at University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry, enhancing their learning experience and future employability. Read the full Nature Chemistry paper here: ➡️

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18/12/2025

Wishing all our students, staff and alumni a restful and relaxing holiday period. The University of Edinburgh will be closed from 5PM on TUE 23rd of December 2025. University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry elves will not be monitoring our socials from after today until we are back on MON 5th JAN. See you in 2026🎉🎄🥳 Read the full details of our festive season closures ➡️ https://edin.ac/3Ym4uod

19/11/2025

It's winter graduation day! Always such a special time of year at The University of Edinburgh 🎉 🎓. Wishing all our University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry students graduating today, their friends and supporters a fantastic day! Remember, if you can't attend, you can watch the live stream for Chemistry at 3pm 👏
📅Reminder of the graduation schedule ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erFPVX8D
📺 Live graduation ceremonies: https://lnkd.in/ev7DwXBN hashtag

18/11/2025

We are delighted to see University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry Alumni Dr Benjamin Arenas being awarded the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry, Early Career Prize for Excellence in Higher Education 🎉 Well done from all of us Ben and enjoy celebrating! Find out more on our School news:
➡️https://edin.ac/4r5qu3S
Ben's prize interview, alongside the other
RSC winners, can be found on the RSC Prize website: https://edin.ac/4oPIOfZ

2025 Early Career Prize for Excellence in Higher Education: awarded for developing inclusive practices in teaching and support, introducing innovative and diverse assessments for practical chemistry, and mentoring of students and colleagues through Advance HE accreditation programmes.

22/10/2025

Some great advice and well worth a listen ⬇️ 🎧. Check out the latest episode of Edinburgh Alumni's podcast featuring our very own University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry Alumni Robin McAlpine, (BSc Chemistry, 1994). We're really enjoying the new series, well done Nilufer Aumeerally and Robin! 🎉

“I have been stuck. I will be stuck in the future. I guess what I've learned is the key to getting unstuck is working with other people.”

In this episode of the Multi Story Edinburgh podcast, Nilufer Aumeerally chats to The University of Edinburgh alumnus, Robin McAlpine (BSc Chemistry, 1994) 🎙️

Having worked in the private sector for over 20 years, Robin has recently taken the leap into returning to education, and is now a teacher-in-training!

Robin joins Nilufer to talk all things re-direction, share his undergraduate memories and discuss the importance of trying different things.

Tune in for a dose of inspiration, nostalgia and a laugh or two! 😃

Look for ‘Multi Story Edinburgh’ wherever you get your podcasts or listen here 🎧
🔗https://edin.ac/4nLLXNe



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03/10/2025

What a fantastic line up for season 7 of Edinburgh Alumni's podcast - 'Multi Story Mentors' with student host Nilufer Aumeerally. Out from MON 6th OCT and well worth a listen to hear a great variety of The University of Edinburgh alumni perspectives & advice. Brilliant to see University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry Alumni Robin McAlpine (BSc Chemistry, 1994) sharing his amazing career journey, talking about embracing change and his new chapter as a teacher-in-training (Episode 3). Season 7 trailer out now. We'll be tuning in as each new episode drops🎧 ⬇️

The podcast returns on 6 October 2025 with a brand-new season! 🎧

Join student host, Nilufer Aumeerally, as she sits down with some of our inspiring to chat about their university days, the paths they've taken since and any advice they want to pass on.

With degrees and careers spanning many fields, from the BBC to UNICEF, teaching to non-profit work, business to writing - our guests have some wonderful stories and a wealth of experience to share.

Tune in to the new season - ‘Multi Story Mentors’ - for a dose of inspiration, nostalgia and a laugh or two! You can now listen to Season 7 trailer wherever you get your podcast, or visit ➡️ https://edin.ac/3KtuIS1

Pictured (L-R) 📸
- Podcast host Nilufer Aumeerally
- Episode 1 guest Tim Johns - MA Geography 2007, Producer at The Jeremy Vine show on BBC Radio 2
- Episode 2 guest - Safoora Biglari, MA International Relations 2015, Founding Partner at Beyond.Representation, a firm working with influential leaders of impact
- Episode 3 guest Robin McAlpine - BSc Chemistry 1994, Teacher-in-training
- Episode 4 guest Juan Venegas - Author of science fiction and Senior Technical Writer
- Episode 5 guest Maria Modigh - MA Law and Business 2002, Innovation Specialist in mental health and wellbeing at UNICEF

09/09/2025

It was wonderful to meet some of our new UG and PGT students on the first day of The University of Edinburgh Welcome Week yesterday! We are really looking forward to the rest of the week and thank you for delivering the beautiful weather! ☀️

08/09/2025

We're excited to welcome our new students to The University of Edinburgh! Last week we welcomed our new PGR students, and this week it's time for our new UG and PGT students to join us🎉. We’ve got a fantastic programme to help everyone settle in, explore, and make the most of their time at the School of Chemistry and enjoy our beautiful city. We're also looking forward to welcoming back our returning students soon for another exciting year! The calm before the storm… we're ready, let’s go! 💫

14/07/2025