Featuring the four finalists of the 2025 Being Edinburgh Alumni Award The Being Edinburgh Alumni Award is given every year to an exceptional alum, who’s work has created undeniable, transformative change in their local or global communities. This season, Nilufer was beyond thrilled to be able to talk to the four finalists of the 2025 award; Jimmy Paul, Giselle Gonzales, Hana Mahmood and Hammed Kayode Alabi. These amazing alumni compose our special episode, sharing their advice, insights...

Maria Modigh (MA Law and Business, 2002) joins Nilufer to discuss her action-packed career and reminisce on her time at Edinburgh as a Law and Business joint honours graduate! The extensive practical skills of this degree have helped Maria endlessly through her time as a finance lawyer to her non-profit work in sustainability and wellbeing, all the way to her current position as the Innovation Specialist in Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing at UNICEF. Join us as Maria descr...

Juan Venegas (PhD Physics, 2013) joins Nilufer to talk all things balance, exploration and cultivating a passion. Having graduated with Physics PhD from the University of Edinburgh in 2013, working in technical science communications all while publishing two sci-fi novels - Juan knows a thing or two about balance! Juan believes that order gives structure to our life, but chaos gives it beauty - and that phrase guides many of his philosophies. "One of the best things you can do in ...

Robin McAlpine (BSc Chemistry, 1994) joins Nilufer to talk all things re-direction, share his undergraduate memories and discuss the importance of trying different things. Having worked in the private sector for over 20 years, 1994 Chemistry graduate Robin has recently taken the leap into returning to education, and is now a teacher-in-training! Robin has fantastic advice to share on widening your horizons, doing what feels right and the importance of connection. “Talk to people a...

Safoora Biglari (MA International Relations, 2015) shares her brilliant advice with Nilufer, talking all things community, optimism and hard work in developing a social enterprise. Join Nilufer and Saf as they laugh, share anecdotes and discuss student and post-university life - the ups, the downs and the next steps in it all. Safoora worked with non-profits such as One Young World before developing her own company, Beyond.Representation, a talent agency working with influential l...

Tim Johns (MA Geography, 2007) works with BBC Radio 2 as a Producer on The Jeremy Vine show. He joins Nilufer to talk about all things media, creative industries and the importance of taking a leap of faith. Tim’s work has covered all elements of radio production, and he credits it to his time at Edinburgh’s very own student radio station - FreshAir! Tim joins us 18 years after graduation, to share his advice, some jokes and to encourage pursuing your passion. “I think the hardest...

The Multi Story Edinburgh podcast is back on 6 October 2025! In Season 7, our student host, Nilufer Aumeerally, catches up with five Edinburgh alumni to chat about their university days and the paths they've taken since. From the BBC to UNICEF, teaching to non-profit work, business to writing - they've done it all and have plenty of wisdom to share. Tune into Multi Story Mentors this autumn. This is just a taste of what’s to come... Find out more about this season: https://edin.ac/4mYRO...

Jenna Kibler breaks down what it means to study veterinary medicine and the choices that one can take in this seemingly prescribed path. Jenna also reflects on studying in UK and the bittersweetness of moving back to the United States. Jenna looks forward to working in a small animal hospital in New Hampshire. Multi Story Edinburgh is a student-produced podcast that features snapshots of life as a new graduate. Each episode features a different path and a different story. In this season Matt...

In this special episode, Matt talks to Kirsten Roche from the University Careers Service. She helps him answer some of our graduates’ most pressing questions. Multi Story Edinburgh has been created and produced by the Alumni Relations team at the University of Edinburgh. If you are interested in telling your story, please get in touch and let’s talk! All opinions expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Edinburgh. Music Detective Begin...

Ben Tan shares his experience of working life after his industrial placement at Pfizer in Canterbury. Matt nods his head as Ben sheds light on the cutting-edge research in computational chemistry he will continue with as he looks forward to starting his PhD back in Edinburgh. Multi Story Edinburgh is a student-produced podcast that features snapshots of life as a new graduate. Each episode features a different path and a different story. In this season Matt speaks to five recent graduates f...

Matt speaks to Toby Appleyard (MA English Literature, 2024), an aspiring screenwriter who is determined to persevere in an industry that has no playbook. They cover the strangeness of graduating and the conflicting desires for stability and pursuing one’s dream. Toby looks forwards to a screenwriting masters at Screen Academy Scotland. Multi Story Edinburgh is a student-produced podcast that features snapshots of life as a new graduate. Each episode features a different path and a different ...

Back by popular demand! Matt asks his guests for their top recommendations on spots and cool things to do in and around Edinburgh. Let's face it, there's just so much out there. Multi Story Edinburgh has been created and produced by the Alumni Relations team at the University of Edinburgh. If you are interested in telling your story, please get in touch and let’s talk! All opinions expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Edinburgh. M...

Brigid Golden shares her experience of a quick turnaround from student work to her full-time graduate job. Matt and Brigid also talk about the difficulties of finding jobs that align with their degrees, with digging now taking a backseat in Brigid’s new role. Brigid is currently thriving at a local charity that works to preserve Edinburgh’s build heritage. Multi Story Edinburgh is a student-produced podcast that features snapshots of life as a new graduate. Each episode features a different...

Ammir Barakat speaks on the surrealness of graduating, being independent, and how he plans on navigating a whole new way of living with his move to London. Following his internship with a financial firm, Ammir looks forward working in finance full-time. Multi Story Edinburgh is a student-produced podcast that features snapshots of life as a new graduate. Each episode features a different path and a different story. In this season Matt speaks to five recent graduates from the Class of ...

Season 6 of Multi Story Edinburgh launches on 30 September 2024! Get a sneak peek of what to expect. Pop in your earbuds and check out our trailer for the newest season. Multi Story Edinburgh is a student-produced podcast that features snapshots of life as a new graduate. Each episode is a different path and a different story. In this season Matt speaks to five recent graduates from the Class of 2024 about the ins and outs of post-graduation life. All opinions expressed are those of the ind...

In our final episode of season 5, sit back and relax as each guest of our latest season tells Andrew their favourite spots and cafes in Edinburgh. All opinions expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Edinburgh. Multi Story Edinburgh has been created and produced by the Alumni Relations team at the University of Edinburgh. If you are interested in telling your story, please get in touch and let’s talk! Artwork: Person Vector cre...

For our second special and first compilation special of the season, Andrew has compiled every season 5 guest’s advice to first and final year students, all in one space, for you to listen to, all at once. All opinions expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Edinburgh. Multi Story Edinburgh has been created and produced by the Alumni Relations team at the University of Edinburgh. If you are interested in telling your story, please get i...

In our first main special, Andrew has recruited a panel of graduates from all corners of the class of 2023, who are excited and ready to tell you their experiences from their final year of studies at Edinburgh University. Our panel consists of: Agathe (BSc Computer Science and Mathematics), Ailsa (MA Physical Education), Eugenie (BN Nursing Studies), Gregory (MEng Mechanical Engineering), Mick (BSc Acoustics and Music Technology), Shaily (BVM&S Veterinary Medicine) and Vojtech (BSc Geolo...

Episode 78 features Fraser, who talks to us about his enterprise The Edinburgh Collective, making the most of your time at Edinburgh and utilising the fringe festival. You can follow Fraser and his enterprise on Instagram @the.edinburgh.collective Season 5 is titled All Roads Lead to Edinburgh. Here, we take our 2023 graduates 5 years into an ideal future and ask them where they would like to be, and how they would return to Edinburgh if presented the chance to give a speech to the new stud...

Episode 77 brings Andrew to Ian, where they discuss pharmaceuticals, enjoying the Meadows and using LinkedIn. Ian was a student ambassador. You can find out more about Edinburgh University student ambassadors at https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment/student-ambassador-scheme Season 5 is titled All Roads Lead to Edinburgh. Here, we take our 2023 graduates 5 years into an ideal future and ask them where they would like to be, and how they would return to Edinburgh if presented the ch...