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.

Alan Mackay

Deputy Vice Principal International and Director

  • Alan is responsible for the leadership and management of the University’s International operation and supporting the implementation of the international strategy.

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Dr Chris Yeomans

Director, Global Engagement

  • Chris has senior management responsibility for global partnerships and community and regional portfolios, including services, projects, and activities across these areas.
  • Working closely with the Vice-Principal International and College International Deans in support of the University’s international ambition, Chris provides senior support to the Director of Edinburgh Global in overall management and operation.

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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 BruceInternational Dean (Students) for Science and Engineering
Frank CoglianoInternational Dean – North America
Chad DamroInternational Dean – Europe
Soledad Garcia-FerrariInternational Dean – for Arts, Humanities and Social Science
Pankaj PankajInternational Dean – South Asia
Rebecca ReynoldsInternational Dean – Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Neil RobertsonInternational Dean (Partnerships) for Science & Engineering
Mona SiddiquiInternational Dean – Middle East
David Weller                                International Dean – Southeast Asia and Australasia

Global Business Unit

Kerry Wilson                                                  Head of Business Unit
Julia HermistonAssistant Head of Business Unit
Vicky DuckworthPA to DVP International and Director Edinburgh Global
Jenny RileyGlobal Projects Coordinator
Claire BrynesGlobal Projects Coordinator
Avril SpraySenior Administrator
Olga KretsAdministrator
Kasia BoissiereAdministrator
Fiona PatersonFinance Administrator

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Communications and IT team

Kirsty GilliesHead of Communications & IT
Lorna BruceAssistant Head – Communications
Ian MacDougallAssistant Head – IT
Michael MaclennanIT Support Officer
Fiona HutchisonDigital Communications Officer
Trisha WakefordCommunications Officer 

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Global Partnerships and Community team

Derek MacLeod                                 Head of Global Partnerships and Community
Sarah HoeyDeputy Head, Global Community (on maternity leave)
Josie PilcherHead of Education Beyond Borders
Vivian MacDonaldGlobal Community and Staff Immigration Adviser
Jen ToddImmigration Legal Advisor
Nadin AktaEducation Beyond Borders Manager
Iona CampbellEducation Beyond Borders Coordinator
Michelle BeaganSenior Partnerships Advisor
Tessa BellSenior Partnerships Advisor 
Jake BroadhurstSenior Partnerships Advisor
Alessandra EleuteriGlobal Partnerships and Community Coordinator
Chioma DibiaAt-Risk Scholar Liaison

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team

Charlie Bevan                 Program Director
Sharon BoatengProgram Manager
Pete KingsleyStudent Development Coordinator
Inga AckermannOnline Learning and Leadership Coordinator
Karen Pinto-CsaszarAdministrative Assistant (on secondment)
Sofia AthanasopoulouAdministrative Assistant
Megan DouglasWESAF Doctoral Coordinator
Hammed Kayode AlabiTransitions Coordinator

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Regional Directors and support staff

Seth AmanfoRegional Director - Africa
Grace GuanRegional Director - East Asia
Helen McMillanRegional Director - Europe
Adele DavidPartnerships and Projects Manager  - Europe
Scott McQuarrieRegional Director - North America
Athulya AravindRegional Director - South Asia
Audrey KonRegional Director - Southeast Asia

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Study and Work Away Service

Isabell Majewsky AndersonHead of Service
Signe OlanderDeputy Head of Service
Lesley BalharryStaff Programmes Manager
Becca LloydEuropean Programmes Manager
Adele DavidEuropean Programmes Advisor (on secondment)
Veronica PagnaniEuropean Programmes Advisor 
Mona MontellaEuropean Programmes Advisor
Sigrid PerssonEuropean Programmes Advisor
Maria Martos-BlancoEuropean Programmes Administrator
Katherine CobleEuropean Programmes Administrator
Ewa DzieciolInternational Programmes Manager
Carolyn Marino CarmichaelInternational Programmes Manager
Eilidh MacDonaldInternational Programmes Manager 
Rachel McAraInternational Programmes Advisor (on maternity leave)
Veronica CoatesInternational Programmes Advisor
Erin ColeInternational Programmes Advisor
Holly TaylorInternational Programmes Advisor
Katie ShrevesInternational Programmes Administrator
Isabel O'HaganPlacements Manager
Sarah MontgomeryPlacements Advisor
Callum Davis Placements Advisor
John BennettProjects Manager
Chelsea FergusonProjects Advisor
Randall ReinhardProjects Advisor
Eve PorterProjects Administrator
Sophie ConwayStudy Abroad Manager
Debs CouttsStudy Abroad Manager
Aiste ZilyteStudy Abroad Advisor
Sofia AthanasopoulouStudy Abroad Administrator (on secondment)
Paul GormanBusiness Support Analyst

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