Short updates from alumni and friends of the University. The noticeboard is an area for alumni to post information for fellow alumni. We also post notes from schools, colleges, other university departments and students and researchers looking for alumni participation and input. Edinburgh alumnus seeks sponsors for a record-breaking expedition Alumnus Darren Slevin is preparing to undertake a record-breaking unsupported expedition to the South Pole and is currently seeking sponsorship to support the challenge. Call for research participants Alumni are invited to take part in research to understand family life and children’s experiences of shared parenting. Edinburgh Winter Warmer Run Alumni, students and staff are being offered an opportunity to come together for a run around Arthur’s Seat. Menopause Ribbon Campaign Alumna Rachel Weiss is calling on fellow graduates to join the Menopause Ribbon Campaign on 18 October 2024. EURFC Alumni Weekend 2025 Edinburgh University RFC invites all our members and alumni to join us for a weekend of fun, food and sporting action. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ALUMNI WEEKEND HAS BEEN POSTPONED, THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED IN DUE COURSE** Edinburgh alumnus named Rector of President University Dr Handa Abidin, who earned his PhD from the Edinburgh Law School, becomes Rector of President University in Jababeka, Indonesia. Discover the only French-language magazine in Scotland La Revue Écossaise is an independent publication that fosters connections between Francophone communities and Scotland. After the success of the first issue, Edinburgh alumna and editor of the magazine announces the second instalment of this project. Call for volunteers to help Ukrainian nationals learn English Edinburgh graduate Austen Skinner (MA Arts, 1996) volunteers with ENGin, a non-profit connecting Ukraine to the world, and is calling on his fellow alumni to join him on a one-of-a-kind programme that pairs Ukrainian youth with English speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection. This article was published on 2024-10-28
