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Enlightened

Enlightened

Stories and news from our global alumni community and from across the University.

Category: University community

This year, we asked some of our alumni and supporters to help us spread a little festive cheer, each sharing a seasonal greeting in their own language. From Mexico all the way to Vietnam, their voices come together in one joyful message — a celebration of connection and community.

A collage of images representing December 2025 news round-up.

A digest of news and developments from around the Edinburgh campus and beyond.

Collage of eight headshots

Hear about the experiences and career paths of alumni who have placed climate and sustainability at the heart of their career choices, while also discovering the role the University has played in their lives.

Tree planters working at Drumbrae. (Credit: University of Edinburgh)

How the University of Edinburgh’s Forest & Peatland Programme is transforming 5,000 hectares of land and the communities connected to it.

An opinion piece from Edinburgh alumnus, Elliot Convery-Fisher – Research Fellow in the Socio-Ecology of Fire Management, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

How Edinburgh’s Ocean Leaders are turning science, policy and community insight into lasting impact.

Sam Gardner

In conversation with Dr Sam Gardner – Edinburgh alumnus and Head of Climate Change & Sustainability at ScottishPower.

Heart-shaped green leaves on a tree.

From environmental stewardship to community care and climate education, donor generosity is helping to accelerate the University’s response to the climate crisis in diverse and meaningful ways.

8 alumni profile participants in a montage of their portraits

Hear about the experiences and career paths of eight alumni, while also discovering the role the University has played in their lives.

Old College

A digest of news and developments from around the Edinburgh campus and beyond.

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