Standing against war

Business graduate Denys Grabchak gives Enlightened a frank account of how he is dedicating his time to helping fellow Ukrainians in their most dangerous hour.

(Please note: this article contains descriptions of war that some readers may find upsetting)

An injection of humour

Ed Patrick is a 2005 Biological Sciences graduate. He's also an NHS doctor and stand-up comedian. Strange combination? Maybe not as much as you would think...

Being Russian right now

Anna Jakubova tells us how it feels to be a Russian in Scotland, and what she's doing in response to the war in Ukraine.

Second act

2010 French graduate Louisa Robinson on why she has decided to answer the ‘what if’ question by embarking on a new career that puts her firmly in the spotlight.

The Edinburgh Ocean Leaders

Learning at the University of Edinburgh takes many shapes and forms and is not limited to any specific age group. Here, we discover how the University is supporting mid-career graduates to fulfil a shared desire to make the world a better place.

You've got this

Graduate friends Lena and Rodney tell us about the foundations of their strong relationship and how, despite taking different paths since graduation, they remain the closest of friends.

Video - Student of light

Students give a 2022 reaction to photographs by acclaimed street photographer and Edinburgh graduate Robert Blomfield.

Stories from the alumni community

Enlightened contains a mixture of diverse stories and voices from the Edinburgh alumni community. All opinions expressed are those of the individuals being quoted and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Edinburgh.