Our people
Meet the extraordinary individuals making a difference.
The sky’s no limit
As the first female Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor Catherine Heymans is on a mission to lift our eyes to the marvels of the universe.
Ahead of the game
Edinburgh alumna Elena Höge shares how she launched a startup company to build educational adventure games that focus on sustainability.
The politics of a pandemic
From advising the Scottish Government to writing opinion pieces for the media, Professor of Global Public Health in the University’s Usher Institute, Devi Sridhar is using her expertise to help guide the country though the coronavirus health crisis.
A voice for human rights
Debora Kayembe is pushing the equality and diversity agenda forward in her role as our new Rector.
Keeping it real
An interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning special correspondent and English Literature graduate Andrew Marshall.
On the rise
Whether he’s baking in the final of The Great British Bake Off, playing in a badminton competition or adapting to digital learning, student Peter Sawkins rises to the challenge. He shares his inspirations and aspirations.