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Alumni profiles

Alumni profiles

Discovering the role that the University has played in the lives of our alumni, exploring experiences, tracing career paths and imparting wisdom.

  1. Alumni profiles
Alex Howard is seated in an armchair and smiling.

Alex Howard

MA English Literature 2010 | MSc English Literature 2013 | PhD English Literature 2019

Alex’s journey encapsulates everything from scribbling poetry on London commutes to writing best-selling novels. He discusses his transition from TV production to earning a PhD and flourishing in a diverse creative career across various sectors.

27 August 2025

A black and white photograph of Alexandra Katerinopoulou.

Alexandra Katerinopoulou

MSc Composition for Screen 2019

Originally from Greece, Alexandra is a multifaceted composer. She talks about her journey from the Athens School of Fine Arts to completing a master’s at the Edinburgh College of Art, and how she has since fulfilled her long-held dream of composing music for film and creating immersive audio installations.

27 August 2025

A black and white headshot of Christopher Wilton-Steer.

Christopher Wilton-Steer

MA History of Art 2006

In 2019, storyteller and travel photographer Christopher Wilton-Steer travelled 25,000 miles, tracing the Silk Road overland, with his journey recently brought to life in a new book. We sat down with him to chat about the creative career path that led him to this standout achievement.

27 August 2025

Giuseppe Albano photographed in a white suit and blue tie.

Giuseppe Albano

MA English Literature 1998

Giuseppe’s undergraduate studies in English Literature, along with the excellent teaching he received at the University of Edinburgh, continue to inspire him to this day as he enjoys a successful career in museums and heritage.

27 August 2025

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