Our people

Across the University, thousands of students have been celebrating their achievements at our graduations.

Sabrina Tickle, cofounder of The Wee Haven Youth Project, more commonly known as the WHY project in Edinburgh, shares why youth work matters more than ever and what it means to be winner of the University’s Being Edinburgh Alumni Award 2026.

Pioneering clinician-researcher, Professor Michael Eddleston, explains how restricting access to highly toxic pesticides has saved hundreds of thousands of lives, and why global action is now within reach.

After more than two years behind scaffolding and hoardings, one of Edinburgh’s most iconic University buildings has reopened its doors.

From environmental stewardship to community care and climate education, donor support is helping to accelerate the University’s response to the climate crisis in diverse and meaningful ways.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.