Our people
Meet the extraordinary individuals making a difference.
Solving humanitarian challenges with technology
Giselle Gonzales has been recognised as a finalist in the Being Edinburgh Award for her work using technology, storytelling and impact sourcing to empower displaced communities and form bridges between the public and private sector.
Influencing national maternal health policies in Pakistan
Hana Mahmood, an alumna of the University, has been recognised as a finalist in the Being Edinburgh Alumni Award for turning her research findings into national health policies that impact millions of children.
Standing firm in power and pride
During Black History Month 2025, we hear from Dr Omolabake Fakunle on why this year feels different from others, following the publication of the University’s Race Review and why its crucial that we embrace the Race Review Response Group’s recommendations.
More support for neurodivergent children
An online platform co-created by Sinead Rhodes, Professor of Developmental Neuropsychology at the University, is offering practical help for children with conditions such as ADHD, autism and dyspraxia.
Driving change and building safer communities
Jimmy Paul, an alumnus of the University, has been recognised as a finalist in the Being Edinburgh Award for his work on transforming the care system and giving a voice to vulnerable people.
Empowering youth through education
Hammed Kayode Alabi, an EdTech leader, social entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and author, has won the Being Edinburgh Alumni Award for his work on empowering young leaders in his community through education.
Engineering the future
From a childhood in China to leading the School of Engineering in Edinburgh, Professor Guangzhao Mao has blazed a trail for women in engineering.
A space and ocean odyssey
Renowned former NASA astronaut and oceanographer Kathy Sullivan made a special trip from the US in April to the University. She talks of her epic adventures, her connection to our HMS Challenger archives, and why space and ocean research is as vital as ever.
Focus on what people say, not how they say it
Earlier this month, more than one hundred people attended a symposium focused on accent bias at Edinburgh, across Higher Education and in wider society.
From Olympic speed climbing to academic ascent
From recovering after her first Olympics to moving country for the first time and embarking on a masters degree, Edinburgh student Aleksandra Kalucka has been having a big year.
Dive into the history of the Indian Ocean
Prize-winning academic Dr Mahmood Kooria reveals how he is retelling the history of the Indian Ocean’s Islamic communities, matrilineal culture and female travellers.