We recently hosted a special event in Hong Kong with over 120 The University of Edinburgh alumni, students & friends in attendance. Great to hear from our speakers & all guests enjoyed the networking opportunity afterwards. Big thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this event!

What's it like to be a student in Edinburgh during Edinburgh Festival Fringe? MSc Film Studies grad James Hanton 🖤 🎬 tells us what it feels like when the whole world suddenly appears on your doorstep & starting his critic career by reviewing live shows for Student Newspaper.

ed.ac.uk/literatures-la…

'What I find most rewarding about my work is no two days are the same – I am never bored!'

Stephen (MEng Hons Structural with Fire Safety Engineering, 2011) shares what life is like as a fire safety #engineer , and tips for those interested in the role 🔥

edin.ac/44qckPZ

If you are considering an online degree, go for it! Study an online Masters with a World Top 25 University (QS Rankings '24).

Discover more about studying online at the University of Edinburgh's Postgraduate Online Learning Open Days (22 & 23 May): edin.ac/pgolod

One not to be missed! Speakers include The University of Edinburgh alumnae. Tickets and more ⬇️

Join us for this year's Gifford Lectures Series: A Jazz-soaked Philosophy for our Catastrophic Times: From Socrates to Coltrane, with Cornel West
Register to join the live stream events now ➡️ edin.ac/3UQuvLH

Join the 2024 Fennell Lecture 'The matter of time: Race, catastrophe, and Palestine' with Professor Sherene Seikaly of the University of California, Santa Barbara.

🗓️ 23 May 2024
🕔 5.00pm-7.00pm
📍 Hybrid event

Register your free place & learn more 🔗 edin.ac/4a2biuM

Community groups in Edinburgh are being offered free University room hire, thanks to a new scheme. Local groups will be able to hold meetings, workshops, events and even rehearsals without the financial burden of room hire costs.

Find out more ➡️ edin.ac/3Ron6Qs

'Edinburgh made me a filmmaker!'

Intermediality: Literature, Film and the Arts MSc graduate Saad tells us about his film exploring Bombay Cinema through the Edinburgh cityscape, and how his time here taught him to 're-think the nuances of cinema as an artistic medium.'

Full interview ➡️ ed.ac.uk/literatures-la…

Students at Edinburgh College of Art will showcase more than 80 enchanting creations at this year’s Performance Costume Show. Designs inspired by Norse mythology and The Chronicles of Narnia are among the costumes taking to the stage at the Queen’s Hall on 15 May. edin.ac/3Qqd7uy

Earlier this month, we visited New York City for the annual Tartan Day Parade and what a brilliant time we had catching up with our alumni and friends. Smiles and joy all around! See you next year 🗽 #TartanDay #TartanDay Parade #MyTartanDay #EdinburghAlumni

The cherry blossom season has started and the Meadows are looking as beautiful as ever! 🌸 😍

Would you like to do an online masters The University of Edinburgh? The Online Learning Open Days are ideal for anyone considering our fully online postgraduate programmes. Find out about the +80 postgraduate degrees that you can study online! Register to attend here ➡️ edin.ac/pgolod

Do you have a story about the old Edinburgh Royal Infirmary? Submit to Edinburgh International Book Festival's Words from the Wards project! The project celebrates the heritage of the Book Festival's new home at Edinburgh Futures Institute. Find our more and submit ▶️ edin.ac/441EL6C

This #EarthDay , we’re shining a spotlight on #EdinburghAlumni who are contributing to positive environmental change. From advocacy to research & innovation, these changemakers are taking action for a healthier planet & brighter future.

Meet them here 🌎 edin.ac/3NIAAof

🌉 Bethan (MEng Civil Engineering, 2021) tells us about her graduate life as a bridge engineer – and how her experiences at The University of Edinburgh proved a launchpad for her career.

Read more ➡️ edin.ac/4cZuD2a

Edinburgh Alumni

As we approach the Olympic Games this summer and as part of our celebrations of the 100th anniversary of The University of Edinburgh alumni Eric Liddell’s amazing sporting achievements at Paris 1924 we’ve added some new artwork to our Eric Liddell Gym ❤️

#EricLiddell100 // #PlayTrainPerform

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to the 11 ECA graduates who picked up awards at this year’s Royal Scottish Academy New Contemporaries Exhibition!

👀 Read more: eca.ed.ac.uk/news/eca-gradu…

Image: Ammna Sheikh, The Richer A Persian, The Finer His Rugs, 2023

It was fantastic to be in NYC for #TartanDay and celebrate it with #EdinburghAlumni and friends. Look forward to being back! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇺🇸

Remember you are never far from Edinburgh. There are alumni clubs and networks all over the world.

Find one near you 🌎 edin.ac/3xpNYcy

We were sad to hear of the passing of Prof Higgs, who was an inspiration for many alumni. We will keep you updated on the plans to mark his contributions to science. In the meantime, please share your thoughts on the University’s online book of remembrance edin.ac/4aJoXrT