Welcome to the 2025 edition of Red Triangle!
We're delighted to introduce this edition, and to introduce our new Principal and Vice Chancellor, Professor Sue Rigby, who you can learn more about on pages 3-4 in our Q&A.
You will also find features on our recent Alumni Award winners and stories about our impact across smart cities research, teaching in cyber security and nursing, and support for care-experienced students. Our Difference Maker cover star is Zander Murray, who has an inspiring story to tell about working to change attitudes and build acceptance within the sporting world.
Around the globe, our alumni community is an incredible force: over 186,000 individuals across 187 countries working in diverse industries to deliver impact for society and the environment. As Edinburgh Napier continues to receive prestigious awards, including Higher Educational Institution of the Year, we recognise the hugely important role our alumni play in the University’s reputation.
We also welcome and delight in the continuing engagement of our alumni with all that we do: from enhancing the educational experience we provide to current students – through inspiring placements and real-world projects to mentoring and guest lectures – to the difference you make by supporting our community with scholarships and access initiatives which make higher education aspirations a reality for students who might struggle to realise them otherwise. Alumni input and impact is a key part of our success.
Equally, we are committed to being part of your on-going success. The Alumni Team is here to support you by providing a range of services that can help to foster connections, build your networks of influence, nurture your professional development, or open doors to opportunities. And remember that our entrepreneur and business incubator, Bright Red Triangle, is always available to you.
It is impossible to squeeze in and do justice to the breadth of teaching, research and innovation going on at Edinburgh Napier in the pages of this magazine: we have had another exciting year that has seen us garner awards, progress leading research, develop our facilities, and delight in award-winning lecturers being recognised and nominated by students and external organisations, for their commitment to developing a pipeline of work-ready talent.
You can stay informed about our community through the latest updates on our social media channels, news pages, and through our alumni communications. There are so many reasons to keep connected with one another and across the University community, so I hope you will continue to do so, while your engagement in our onward journey is how we will build a brighter future for all.