Thinking about a career in data science or operational research? Scott Jenkins’ journey might inspire you. In this blog, he shares how his MSc in Operational Research with Data Science gave him the skills to transition from a retail job to a fulfilling role in the energy sector.

Lauryn shares her memories from her time studying Mathematics at Edinburgh and how it shaped her next steps, achievements and career in Business Strategy. 

Hear about Enrique’s experience working in industry and studying a PhD in Quantum Information and Computation in Singapore.   Programme BSc Mathematics and Physics Year of graduation 2019 Job title PhD in Quantum Information and Computation Industry Quantum Information Home country Spain   Why did you decide to study Maths at the University of Edinburgh? […]

Maria shares how her initial job after graduation led to her moving to New York to pursue a Masters degree in Data Analytics.   Programme BSc Mathematics Year of graduation 2018 Job title Data Scientist Consultant Industry Technology Home country Cyprus   Why did you decide to study at the University of Edinburgh? And why […]

Vera shares the broad range of extra-curricular opportunities she took part in to develop her employability skills, as well as her experiences of 2nd year entry to the programme.   Programme MMath Mathematics (2nd year entry) Year of graduation 2020 Job title Machine Learning Engineer Industry Technology Home country North Macedonia   Why did you […]

Mathew shares how finishing his degree during a pandemic helped him to identify a future career path in tech.   Programme BSc Mathematics Year of graduation 2020 Job title Software Engineer Industry Technology Home country Scotland   Why did you decide to study at the University of Edinburgh? And why did you choose to study […]

Kieran shares how his study abroad year broadened his knowledge and helped him become more adaptable in new situations.   Programme MMath Mathematics Year of graduation 2018 Job title Python Developer Industry Software Engineering Home country France / Scotland   Why did you decide to study at the University of Edinburgh? When I was applying, […]

Beth shares her experiences of being the first in her family to attend university. She also talks about the skills she developed from both within and outside her degree in order to pursue a career in software engineering.   Programme MMath Mathematics Year of graduation 2020 Job title Software Engineer Industry Finance Home country England […]

The School of Mathematics, in partnership with the Careers Service and Development and Alumni, were excited to host the first ‘Alumni Showcase’ since 2019 at the end of September.  The yearly Showcase is a fantastic opportunity for our alumni to return and share with our current students their experiences since leaving the University of Edinburgh and […]