Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier takes great pride in fostering partnerships with alumni-run organisations. Euan Atkinson graduated in 1999 and immediately joined Balmoral Asset Management’s graduate scheme. Over 20 years later, Euan is now a director of the wealth management firm and returns to the University on an annual basis to award prizes to the top performing finance and economics students.

Publishing alumnus Gillian Macrosson is passionate about developing the young workforce. She regularly provides work experience and employment opportunities for ENU graduates, and frequently returns to the University to speak to students.

She also help found the Edinburgh Napier Witherby Publishing Scholarship.

Dave King received the StudioLR prize at the 2011 Degree Show which came with a two-week work placement. He is now the agency's Head of Strategy and Creative and continues to award the StudioLR prize at the University's Degree Show.

Software Engineering alumnus Craig Weldon talks mentoring, the importance of having an ‘accountability buddy’ and how the Scottish hills provide solace when times are tough.

Product Design graduate Jamie Boult founded J Boult Designs whilst still a student. He regularly returns to the University to speak to the students who are thinking about following in his footsteps.