Inspiring alumni
A series of interviews with inspiring alumni about their lives and careers as featured in Avenue, the magazine for alumni and friends of the University.
Matt Fountain, social entrepreneur
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister
Graduate Nicola Sturgeon made history in 2014 when she became the first female First Minister of Scotland.
Mhairi Black, MP
Politics & Public Policy graduate Mhairi Black took the online world by storm with her maiden speech as a member of parliament in 2015.
The Doctor, time-traveller
Known for his time-travelling adventures, the Doctor from TV's Doctor Who is one of the world’s most loved aliens.
Alex Graham, TV producer
The creator of television’s popular genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? lets us in on his secrets to success.
Steven Moffat, TV writer
Steven Moffat (MA 1983) is a writer and producer for TV, known for writing and producing Doctor Who and Sherlock.
Amal Azzudin, activist
'Glasgow girl' Amal Azzudin is a human rights activist and has been a campaigner since she was 15.
Carol Deeney, entrepreneur
Carol Deeney (MA 2008) is a young entrepreneur who has been serving up a taste of Scotland across London.
Martin Patience, journalist
Young Alumnus of the Year 2014, Martin Patience, talks about the highs and lows of his career as a foreign correspondent.
Karina Atkinson, conservationist
Biologist and conservationist Karina Atkinson is protecting fragile habitats and saving vital species in Paraguay.
Christopher Brookmyre, writer
Chritopher Brookmyre is the author of 18 novels and was our Young Alumnus of the Year in 2005.
GUSTies, media
Bobby Rae, Kirsty Malcolm and other former GUSTies talk about the ways they forged a career in the media.
David Mackay, space pilot
David Mackay is the chief pilot for Virgin Galactic and may one day soon fly passengers into space.
