Edinburgh Alumni

28/08/2026

Contemporary Art Practice graduate, Jiayi Chen, was one of our Alumni Award nominees this year 🎓✨

A talented artist and director, Jiayi's work shines a light on women's stories through the use of Nüshu - the world’s only known syllabic script created and used exclusively by women.

Read more about her career journey and artistic practice 🔗 https://edin.ac/4gmBiHz

Edinburgh College of Art at the University of Edinburgh | | |

14/08/2026

There’s nothing like festival season in Edinburgh! 🤩

From the Art, Book and Film Festivals to the wealth of Fringe and International Festival events taking place across the city, there’s something for everyone this summer 🌞

Are you heading to the festivals this year? Did you visit as a student, or perhaps even perform? Share your stories in the comments 😍 and find out more about this year’s season here 🔗 https://edin.ac/4wpYoBG

06/08/2026

Alumni from the 1980 Geology class reunited for an exciting adventure on the west coast of Scotland, retracing their undergraduate field trip to the Isle of Mull 🤩🗻🔨🌊

Joined by their partners, the group spent four days exploring the region, reminiscing and reconnecting - it was as though no time had passed! The reunion was a great success and everyone is already looking forward to celebrating their 50th graduation anniversary in 2030!

Read the full story of this 🔗 https://edin.ac/4xhxInE

University of Edinburgh, School of GeoSciences | The University of Edinburgh |

05/08/2026

Congratulations to all medal winners, including our wonderful , and everyone who contributed to this incredible success! 🏅👏

24/07/2026

21/07/2026

Join the upcoming event series ‘Future University’ organised by the Edinburgh Futures Institute.

The programme includes hybrid events around the future of the higher education sector in the context of today’s global challenges including the rapid development of AI.

Events are free but ticketed, so book now 🔗 https://efi.ed.ac.uk/future-university/

⭐ Future University: Six events explore the future of higher education this September ⭐

Join Edinburgh Futures Institute’s Future University events programme, a bold exploration of how universities can evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

The programme runs from 17 to 18 September, delivering six distinct events with intersecting themes.

🔸 Day 1 is framed around Disruption: AI, Knowledge, Public Purpose, opening with a conversation on how AI is reshaping the core work of the university.

🔸Day 2 turns to Response: Leadership, Global Design, Institutional Futures, asking how universities should be led, governed, and rebuilt in the face of disruptions.

All events are free to attend at Edinburgh Futures Institute and online, with all but one out of the six events delivered in hybrid format.

Find out more about the programme and book now 👉 https://edin.ac/458CFmE

13/07/2026

We’re so proud of our alumna, Sabrina Tickle! ✨🎓 Her extraordinary work and journey have earned her the Being Edinburgh Alumni Award - read her inspiring story below ⬇️

10/07/2026

We have a winner! The 2026 Being Edinburgh Alumni Award goes to...🥁

Sabrina Tickle, BA Education Studies 2015, co-founder of The WHY Project 🏆👏

Congratulations to Sabrina on this well-deserved recognition and thank you to all alumni, students and staff who voted and supported our extraordinary nominees this year.

Sabrina is a youth sector leader with over 15 years’ experience supporting children, young people and families affected by poverty and inequality. She co-founded The WHY Project in South West Edinburgh, a grassroots organisation that has grown into a registered charity. It now engages over 120 young people each week, delivering five nights of youth provision for children and young people aged 10–18, offering a stable “home away from home” built on safety and trusted relationships.

“No one goes into this kind of work expecting awards, but the fact this has come from the University of Edinburgh, which played such a significant role in my life, and that it's been voted for, makes it feel really meaningful." – Sabrina

Read more about Sabrina's work 🔗 https://edin.ac/4aMsCXX

| The University of Edinburgh | Moray House School of Education and Sport | The WHY Project

Image descriptions 📷
· Being Edinburgh Alumni Award 2026 winner Sabrina Tickle with Chris Cox, Vice-Principal (Philanthropy and Advancement).
· Sabrina Tickle with Sarah Prescott, Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
· Sabrina Tickle giving her speech at the graduation ceremony.
· Sabrina Tickle poses for a photo in McEwan Hall.

08/07/2026

Thank you to alumna Lisa Foster who was part of a group that created a stunning mural for the All4Paws project in their Nicolson St location. All4Paws is a student-led outreach project, providing support and advice to homeless or vulnerably housed people with animals in Edinburgh.

The installation will provide a welcoming environment for all who visit and it is wonderful to see that Lisa keeping her connection to the University alive in this way.

If you’d like to know more about All4Paws or support their work, you can visit the website 🔗 https://edin.ac/3RF9ZeA

A splash of colour makes a difference at a vet charity.

A mural has transformed a community veterinary service that provides free care and support for pets owned by people experiencing homelessness or financial hardship.

The gallery-style work in the University of Edinburgh's All4Paws charity's outreach space creates a warm, welcoming environment for the people and pets who rely on its services.

The project brought together students from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and York School of Art through a collaboration facilitated by Dick Vet graduate Lisa Foster. Inspired by All4Paws' values of animal welfare, trust and empathy, the mural reflects the heart of the charity's work.

It brings creativity and collaboration together, to enhance a space that provides vital support to people and their beloved companions.

Read more: https://edin.ac/4eMP2uw

Edinburgh Alumni

01/07/2026

The summer graduation ceremonies kick off today! Many congratulations to our newest graduates and welcome to your community of over 300,000 fellow alumni! 🎓🤗

You might be seeking some support as you move on, too, such as connecting with your Edinburgh community, careers guidance, or seeking opportunities to further your education.

To help you on your next journey, we’ve put together some resources, advice and opportunities that are available to you right now.

Follow the link for more details ➡️ https://edin.ac/4nyb3Q4

| The University of Edinburgh