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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.

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  2. Tag: 2010s

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Emily Aboud photographed in front of a brick wall.

Emily Aboud

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.

27 August 2025

Mai Phước Trọng Nghĩa holding a microphone and performing comedy on stage.

Mai Nghĩa

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.

27 August 2025

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

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