From an ecology researcher in New Zealand to an art expert, this month's profiles show how an Edinburgh education can lead to a specialist career. Michael Clout Image English-born Michael Clout says Scotland changed his life. Today he researches ecology in New Zealand. Read Michael Clout's profile Although originally English, I have a Scottish wife, a Scottish daughter and a Scottish degree. Edinburgh changed my life in many ways. Michael Clout Matilda Mitchell Image History of Art graduate Matilda Mitchell has enjoyed a varied career in the arts sector, which saw her bring paintings into the corridors of hospitals. Read Matilda Mitchell's Profile Find out everything you can in as many directions as possible, for never again will you be so free to do this without getting into trouble. Matilda Mitchell Dr Obioma Oparah Image Obioma's PhD studies in Political Science at the University helped shape an illustrious career in the Nigerian Foreign Service. Read Obioma Oparah's profile The University of Edinburgh always has an aura of being a great centre of academic excellence. Dr Obioma Oparah Yann Tessier Image Yann Tessier was already 15 years into his career in drug safety before he enrolled on an online masters at Edinburgh. That decision proved invaluable to his career progression. Read Yann Tessier's profile The half-life of knowledge is around two years, so prepare to train in a life-long manner! Yann Tessier Imogen Thomas Image Imogen quickly found a job in London after graduation, but after realising that office life was not for her, she has now chosen a new path – teaching. Read Imogen Thomas's profile Believe that things will work out for the best and they most likely will. Imogen Thomas Send us your profile We are interested in the role that the University has played in your life, either directly - in terms of skills and knowledge - or indirectly, via friends, experiences or chance encounters. Please get in touch and you and your experiences could feature on our website. Document Alumni profile form (208.5 KB / DOC) This article was published on 2024-10-28
