School of GeoSciences

Undergraduate alumni

Read our undergraduate alumni profiles to find out more about their student experience and their careers.

Alexander Iveson

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Alexander shares the impact his A-level geology class had on his career path.

Jenny Elliott

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Jenny tells us how studying Geography was a valuable decision which led to a freelance career in the built environment and design industry.

Conor Ellis

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Conor highlights the importance of community at university and how fieldwork in Amsterdam led the way to his future career.

Jimmy Paul

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Jimmy gives us an insight into his role as Head of Scotland's Violence Reduction Unit and how his background growing up in the care system influenced his University experience.

Erin Mills

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Erin discusses the importance of studying a subject you love, and finding a balance throughout your studies.

Romesh Palamakumbura

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Romesh Palamakumbura talks about geology as a lifestyle and how friendships forged during fieldwork trips are friendships for life.

David Monteith

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David Monteith shares his journey through Europe, from studying geology to a career in mine engineering.

Jess Roberts

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Jess discusses studying at the University at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Zhaoliang Hou

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Zhaoliang shares his experience as a 2+2 student and MScR student.

Sheela Steele

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2021 Jessie Watson All-Round Student prize winner, Sheela, shares the highlights of studying Geography and graduating at Edinburgh Castle.