MSc Engineering and Electronics 2004
Jimmy didn’t wait long after graduation to make his mark. Using the technical skills in energy systems and power electronics developed at the University of Edinburgh, he founded a company that has become a global powerhouse in solar and energy storage, currently employing more than 5,000 people.
MSc Environment and Development 2021
Unelker is an environmental scientist passionate about conservation that works for both people and the planet. Managing projects at a global development organisation and leading a youth-led environmental organisation in Kenya, she turns community-rooted ideas into real-world impact.
BSc Anatomy 1959 | MBChB Medicine 1962 | PhD Medicine 1970
This three-time Edinburgh graduate has built a successful medical career while nurturing a life-long passion for the environment. Combining his expertise and commitment, he co-founded a charity in Australia where doctors and students collaborate on environmental and health initiatives.
MSc Environmental Protection and Management 1997 | PhD Effects of Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition on Heathland Ecosystems 2001
Rashneh founded one of India’s most respected environmental organisations. From renewable energy to afforestation and community education, her leadership has driven climate projects that set the pace for sustainability across the nation.
BSc Zoology 1998
From co-founding a conservation charity that protects Borneo’s rainforest to leading one of the longest-running studies of gibbons in the world, this graduate has become a major force in wildlife protection. It was at the University of Edinburgh that Susan’s drive to work with wildlife and primate conservation was shaped.
MA Chinese Studies 2015
George has taken an unexpected route from studying Chinese at the University of Edinburgh to fighting for a fairer and greener future. Drawing on the skills and experiences he gained during his degree, he now helps drive campaigns and strategies that push companies towards genuine environmental responsibility.
MSc Environmental Sustainability 2008
Michael grew up on reclaimed mining land in rural Appalachia. His background inspired his pursuit of environmental science, which eventually led him to a career in visual storytelling, teaching, and working with National Geographic, currently documenting how world heritage sites adapt to climate change.
MSc Creative Writing 2021
Zebib is a practicing psychiatrist and an accomplished writer. Driven by her passion and understanding of human psychology, Zebib enjoys exploring her characters’ identities and taking them on journeys where they confront their own fears.
BEng Mechanical Engineering 2016
This Engineering graduate turned esteemed theatre director proves that following one’s passions can pay off. From Edinburgh’s Bedlam Theatre to prestigious stages across the UK, Emily’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.
MA History 2018
Nghĩa has applied the skills from his History degree into an unexpected field – comedy. After performing in Edinburgh and living in Ireland, Nghĩa returned to his home Vietnam, where he is currently thriving in sports marketing and uses his love for rugby to support disadvantaged youths through community projects.
