Multi Story Edinburgh
Multi Story Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Multi Story Edinburgh is a student-produced podcast that brings you stories, experiences and wisdom of Edinburgh alumni.In the latest season, titled ‘Multi Story Mentors’, our student host Nilufer Aumeerally catches up with five Edinburgh alumni to talk about their university days, the paths they've taken since, and any advice they want to pass on. 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. Find out more: https://edin.ac/4mYROhb#MultiStoryEdinburghPrevious Seasons:Season 6 features five recent graduates from the Class of 2024. Matt O'Malley, our student host, chats to them about the ins and outs of post-graduation life. Each episode features a different path and a different story.In Season 5 titled 'All Roads Lead to Edinburgh', we feature guests from the Class of 2023. Our student host, Andrew McGillivray, takes them five years into an ideal future and asks 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.For season 4, we spoke to our 2022 graduates and asked them: Are we back to normal yet?In season 3, we expanded our scope and decided to chat to a mix of graduates about returning to a place. Is going back a negative, an acceptance of defeat? Or does time and experience change our perspective and our priorities?Season 2 is a little bit of the same but quite a lot different. As the world emerges from pandemic paralysis, are our 2021 graduates feeling inspired or inhibited, glad or gloomy, chaotic or calm?In season 1, we talked to our 2020 graduates about how things were going, or not going, for them. 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. Artwork:2025, 2024 and 2023: vector created by freepik from www.freepik.com2022: vector created by upklyak from www.freepik.com2021: vector created by redgreystock from www.freepik.com  Music:Since When by Mise Darling Shake It! by JahzzarAvientu by JahzzarGentle Chase by Podington Bear(all sourced from freemusicarchive.org under license CC BY-SA.)Detective Begining Adventures by KonovalovMusic. Sourced from Tribe of Noise. Multi Story Edinburgh is distributed and licensed CC BY-SA
Episode 95: Multi Story Memories
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 Multi Story Edinburgh is a student-produced podcast that brings you the stories, experiences ...
Nov 17, 2025
18 min
Episode 96: On all things motivation
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...
Nov 10, 2025
1 hr
Episode 93: Multi Story Mentors - Maria Modigh on voicing values
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...
Nov 3, 2025
44 min
Episode 92: Multi Story Mentors - Juan Venegas on exploring experiences
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. Juan’s latest book 'The Infinite Walk:...
Oct 27, 2025
47 min
Episode 91: Multi Story Mentors - Robin McAlpine on re-directing routes
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...
Oct 20, 2025
46 min
Episode 90: Multi Story Mentors - Safoora Biglari on championing community
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...
Oct 13, 2025
45 min
Episode 89: Multi Story Mentors - Tim Johns on producing passions
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...
Oct 6, 2025
47 min
Season 7 Trailer: Multi Story Mentors
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...
Sep 24, 2025
2 min
Episode 88: Oh the places you'll go - Volume 3
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...
Sep 30, 2024
6 min
Episode 87: Burning Questions
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...
Sep 30, 2024
24 min
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