For medical students Robyn Adams and Maria-Ariadna Ghiuta, international healthcare experience can be truly transformative but financial barriers often stand in the way.Thanks to the Go Abroad Fund, their ambitions became reality. Discover how donor support is shaping the future of healthcare leaders.

A career in medicine is demanding and even more so for students facing financial barriers. Thanks to donor supported Access Edinburgh Scholarships, talent and determination are never held back by circumstance. Read on to see how your generosity is shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Kenny Chen, a second-year economics student and scholarship student, recently reflected on his transformative experience with the Insights Programme, which has shaped his confidence, professional skills and outlook on the future. The Insights Programme introduces selected students to the professional world by offering real-world exposure to a variety of sectors through connections to our global alumni network.   This initiative helps selected students who have faced barriers to […]

When Robyn Little graduated from Edinburgh Medical School last summer and began work as a junior doctor, it marked the culmination of a demanding six-year journey shaped by determination, experience, and donor support.  Growing up in Falkirk, Robyn entered medical school as a widening participation (WP) student, aware that WP students often face greater financial […]

When Mandy Vine’s son Matthew was diagnosed with the rare brain condition Leukoencephalopathy with Calcifications and Cysts (LCC) nearly eight years ago, her life changed overnight. The disorder causes abnormal calcium deposits, cysts, and white matter damage, leading to seizures, mobility issues, and potentially life-threatening brain pressure.  Thanks to a connection between her son’s hospital and Professor Yanick Crow, a […]

When Yafet first stepped into his local IntoUniversity Centre in Little London, university wasn’t yet on his radar. But that space quickly became more than just a homework club , it was the beginning of a journey that would eventually lead him to the University of Edinburgh. The centre offered vital support to Yafet and […]