Jimmy Paul graduated from the MA Geography programme in 2012, and after further postgraduate study and working in the healthcare service and charity sector, as well as helping to reform Scotland’s care system, he went on to become the youngest ever Head of Scotland’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU). Now, alongside three other alumni from across the University, Jimmy has been shortlisted for the Being Edinburgh Alumni Award, an annual celebration of our alumni and their incredible achievements.You can find out more about the award and finalists, and cast your vote below:Being Edinburgh Alumni Award websiteVoting is open to all alumni, staff and students of the University and closes at 5pm on 26th May 2025, with results being announced in July 2025.You can also find Jimmy’s alumni testimonial and video interview below, where he gives further insight into his career path since graduation, as well as how growing up in the care system influenced his University experience:Jimmy's alumni testimonial and video interview Publication date 20 May, 2025
