April 2020
From historical sword fighting and corneal transplant procedures to the life of Thomas De Quincey and more, our featured alumni this month posses an eclectic range of knowledge.
Alumni in Finland, Taiwan, Canada, the United States and right here in Edinburgh share anecdotes from their time as a students at the University and their paths since.
While these profiles were written before the Covid-19 lockdown in the UK, we hope they will still provide an interesting look at some quite unique journeys that members of our alumni community have taken.
Guy Windsor
Guy Windsor knows a thing or two about historical sword fighting. Since co-founding the Dawn Duellist’s Society in 1994, he's set up a school for swordsmanship in Helsinki, written several books and earned a PhD.
Find work to do that you believe is valuable for its own sake, and which suits your nature. You may have to invent your own profession. That’s ok.
Tang Yi-Hua
Forensic anthropology graduate Tang Yi-Hua plays a role in helping people to see again through her works as a technician at the National Eye Bank of Taiwan.
Our eye bank will continue to help patients who need corneas...
Robert Morrison
Professor Robert Morrison on retracing the footsteps of English essayist Thomas De Quincey and why Edinburgh Airport features in his favourite student memories.
Read Robert Morrison's profile
During my years at Edinburgh I was privileged to be surrounded by an intimidatingly bright group of graduate students who taught me a great deal about English literature.
Stasha Healy
US alumna Stasha Healy on tracing her Scottish roots, writing while travelling, and helping East Coast alumni to celebrate Burns Night.
When I moved to the suburbs of New York City I couldn’t find a Burns Supper near me so five years ago I started my own.
Ian LeBruce
From developing video games to launching new ventures and heading up a branding agency, 2011 physics graduate Ian LeBruce isn't afraid to get out of his comfort zone.
My career path has been varied but quick paced and vibrant.
