Your community

The University of Edinburgh will always be your community. It’s a place where you will always belong and somewhere you can find people who are ready to support, inspire and encourage you.

Platform One

As you look to the future, you may need some inside information on how to start out on a particular career or want to speak to someone with a specific set of skills on another continent. On Platform One, you can join friendly people from all over the world who will answer your questions and share their experiences. The one thing you all have in common - the University of Edinburgh.

Multi Story Edinburgh, the podcast

This podcast is a snapshot and a sneak inside the minds of Edinburgh graduates. Subscribe now and find out what everyone is up to.

Alumni clubs and networks

You are joining a community of over 300,000 graduates. Find a club in your city, or a network with particular interests - you are never far from Edinburgh, wherever you are in the world.

Being Edinburgh, the alumni award

Sharing stories, recognising achievement and getting to know your university community - that’s the essence of the Being Edinburgh award. Read about Edinburgh alumni who were nominated in the past and find out how to participate.

Alumni benefits and perks

As a graduate, you can still take advantage of certain facilitiesincluding but not limited to the University’s gym or free oncampus WiFi. You also get access to exclusive alumni discounts and special offers including on accommodation, venue hire, and official University merchandise.

More graduate stories

Get inspired by reading your fellow graduates’ stories and experiences.

Social media

The Edinburgh alumni community is very active on social media, with conversation, nostalgia, opportunities and stories being shared on a daily basis. You can stay connected by following us on these channels.

The General Council

The General Council is the graduate voice in University of Edinburgh life, and has a say in matters affecting the continuing well-being and prosperity of the whole University. You can play an active role - visit the website via the QR code on the right to find out how.

Planet positive printing

This document has been printed on 100% recycled FSC accredited material in line with the University Social Responsibility and Sustainability policies.

For more information and stories from the University community, visit the new website for 2023 graduates.