Multi Story Edinburgh

About this special episode  One thing all Multi Story Edinburgh guests have in common is their love for their alma mater. This is no exception for all our mentors on Season 7. Join Nilufer as she walks down memory lane with Robin, Maria, Tim, Safoora, Juan, Jimmy, Hana, Giselle and Hammed, listening to stories spanning 30 years of studies, friends, trips and laughter. About Multi Story Edinburgh M...

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 K...

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 Sp...

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 - a...

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 yo...

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 develo...

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 sha...

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 au...

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 featu...

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...

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...

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-produc...

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 feature...

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 individ...

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 expre...

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 2...

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 intereste...

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...

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 (BS...

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,...

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 t...

For episode 76, Andrew talks to Katherine about studying in a different country, being on multiple society committees at once and the laws of self-defence. Katherine talks about being Co-President of the Edinburgh division of Lawyers Without Borders, who are on Instagram at lwobedinburgh . She was also President of Edinburgh University Taiwan Society which is also on Instagram at etss.tw . Season...

In episode 75, 2023 graduate Mia tells Andrew her road back to Edinburgh, talking women in positions of power, singing in the car and the third sector. Mia was editor of the Edinburgh University Psychology Magazine during her time at university, who you can follow on Instagram at edupsychmag and whose website is https://eupm.weebly.com Season 5 is titled All Roads Lead to Edinburgh. Here, we take...

In the first episode of our revamped season 5, Andrew speaks to Peter Sawkins, winner of the Great British Bake Off 2020, about the attraction of London, getting involved with sports and having wholesome flatmates. On Instagram, you can follow Peter’s baking journey @peterbakes and follow the Sports Union @uoesportsunion. Season 5 is titled All Roads Lead to Edinburgh. Here, we take our 2023 gradu...

It’s all new! New season, new host, new concept! Welcome back to Multi Story Edinburgh. Season 5 is titled All Roads Lead to Edinburgh. Here, our new student host, Andrew, will 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 student cohort. Be ready for lots of...