About us
Edinburgh Global leads the University’s international strategy and provides leadership, services and support to the University community on a range of global-themed activities.
Our vision
Our work includes celebrating and championing internationalism at the University; creating and supporting transformational partnerships; strengthening the University's international research impact; supporting our diverse communities here and overseas; and increasing international opportunities for all.
Director of Edinburgh Global
Alan Mackay
Deputy Vice-Principal International and Director
Availability
Alan is responsible for the leadership and management of the University’s International operation and supporting the implementation of the international strategy.
Senior Management
Professor James Smith
Vice-Principal International
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James Smith is Professor of African and Development Studies. As Vice-Principal International he is responsible for shaping and implementing the University’s Internationalisation Strategy.
Chris Yeomans
Director, Global Engagement
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Chris has senior management responsibility for the global partnerships, community and regions portfolios including services, projects and activities across these areas. Chris works closely with the Vice-Principal International and College International Deans in support of the University’s international ambition, and provides senior support to the Director, Edinburgh Global in the overall management and operation of Edinburgh Global.
International Deans
A team of International Deans and leaders whose responsibilities are linked to regional, academic or strategic themes, support the Vice-Principal International and Deputy Vice-Principal.
| Tom Bruce | International Dean (Students) for Science and Engineering |
| Frank Cogliano | International Dean – North America |
| Chad Damro | International Dean – Europe |
| Soledad Garcia-Ferrari | International Dean – for Arts, Humanities and Social Science |
| Pankaj Pankaj | International Dean – South Asia |
| Rebecca Reynolds | International Dean – Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Neil Robertson | International Dean (Partnerships) for Science & Engineering |
| Mona Siddiqui | International Dean – Middle East |
| David Weller | International Dean – Southeast Asia and Australasia |
Global Business Unit
| Kerry Wilson | Head of Business Unit |
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Julia Hermiston |
Assistant Head of Business Unit |
| Vicky Duckworth | PA to DVP International and Director Edinburgh Global, PA to VP International |
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Jenny Riley |
Global Projects Coordinator |
| Claire Brynes | Global Projects Coordinator |
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Avril Spray |
Senior Administrator |
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Olga Krets |
Administrator |
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Kasia Boissiere |
Administrator |
| Fiona Paterson | Finance Administrator |
Communications and IT team
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Kirsty Gillies |
Head of Communications & IT |
| Lorna Bruce | Assistant Head – Communications |
| Ian MacDougall | Assistant Head – IT |
| Michael Maclennan | IT Support Officer |
| Margherita Tobia | IT Support Officer |
| Ayshalini Rajahsuresh | IT Support Assistant |
| Fiona Murray | Digital Communications Officer |
| Trisha Wakeford | Communications Officer |
| Nic Cameron | Senior Communications Assistant |
Global Partnerships and Community team
| Derek MacLeod | Head of Global Partnerships and Community |
| Sarah Hoey | Assistant Head of Global Community, Immigration Legal Advisor |
| Vivian MacDonald | Global Community and Staff Immigration Advisor |
| Jen Todd | Immigration Legal Advisor |
| Michelle Beagan | Senior Partnerships Advisor |
| Tessa Bell | Senior Partnerships Advisor (on maternity leave until October 2024) |
| Eilidh MacDonald | Senior Partnerships Advisor |
| Jake Broadhurst | Senior Partnerships Advisor |
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Alessandra Eleuteri |
Global Partnerships and Community Coordinator |
| Chioma Dibia | At-Risk Scholar Liaison |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team
| Charlie Bevan | Program Director |
| Sharon Boateng | Program Manager |
| Pete Kingsley | Student Development Coordinator |
| Inga Ackermann | Online Learning and Leadership Coordinator |
| Karen Pinto-Csaszar | Administrative Assistant |
| Megan Douglas | WESAF Doctoral Coordinator |
- Contact the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team
Regional Directors and support staff
| Seth Amanfo | Regional Director - Africa |
| Grace Guan | Regional Director - East Asia |
| Helen McMillan | Regional Director - Europe |
| Adele David | Partnerships and Projects Manager - Europe |
| Scott McQuarrie | Regional Director - North America |
| Athulya Aravind | Regional Director - South Asia |
| Audrey Kon | Regional Director - Southeast Asia |
Study and Work Away Service
| Isabell Majewsky Anderson | Head of Service |
| Signe Olander | Deputy Head of Service |
| Lesley Balharry | Staff Programmes Manager |
| Becca Lloyd | European Programmes Manager |
| Adele David | European Programmes Advisor (on secondment) |
| Veronica Pagnani | European Programmes Advisor |
| Mona Montella | European Programmes Advisor |
| Sigrid Persson | European Programmes Advisor |
| Mhari McIntyre | European Programmes Advisor (on secondment) |
| Maria Martos-Blanco | European Programmes Administrator |
| Katherine Coble | European Programmes Administrator |
| Ewa Dzieciol | International Programmes Manager |
| Carolyn Marino Carmichael | International Programmes Manager |
| Eilidh MacDonald | International Programmes Manager (on secondment until October 2024) |
| Rachel McAra | International Programmes Advisor |
| Veronica Coates | International Programmes Advisor |
| Erin Cole | International Programmes Advisor |
| Holly Taylor | International Programmes Advisor |
| Katie Shreves | International Programmes Administrator |
| Matthew Luck | International Programmes Administrator |
| Isabel O'Hagan | Placements Manager |
| Sarah Montgomery | Placements Advisor |
| Callum Davis | Placements Advisor |
| Veronica Vivi | Placements Administrator |
| John Bennett | Projects Manager |
| Chelsea Ferguson | Projects Advisor |
| Randall Reinhard | Projects Advisor |
| Eve Porter | Projects Administrator |
| Sophie Conway | Study Abroad Manager |
| Debs Coutts | Study Abroad Manager |
| Aiste Zilyte | Study Abroad Advisor |
| Sofia Athanasopoulou | Study Abroad Administrator |
| Paul Gorman | Business Support Analyst |