Two students, three members of staff, and a team have been named winners of the 2025 Principal's Medals and will receive their medals during this year’s Graduation ceremonies. This year's winners Meera Mokashi is a postgraduate taught student at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Meera is being recognised for her roles as PGT School and Programme Representative and on various committees, where she has demonstrated great leadership skills and a commitment to fostering community among distance learners.Kelisha Pandaram will graduate from the Business School later this month. She is being recognised for her efforts to create the Edinburgh Hikers group. This is an inclusive and community-building society that connects students from diverse backgrounds through nature, wellbeing, and shared stories.Matthew Trodden is the Performance Head Swimming Coach at Sport and Active Health. He is being recognised for his leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his athletes. This has seen them succeed in national and Paralympic championships.David Abel is an Honorary Fellow in the School of Informatics. He is being recognised for his outstanding contribution within the School. This includes stepping in at short notice to mentor and teach a group of students, and for his engagement with the wider research community.Joe Brannigan is being recognised for his work in the Estates department on Health and Safety, where he helped to transform the culture of team through his pragmatic leadership before retiring earlier this year.The Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Donation Team are being recognised for their efforts in delivering vital IT equipment to Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. This enabled the University to support a key international partner when they were in acute need. Team Leaders Ian MacDougall and Michelle Beagan will collect the award on behalf of the their colleagues. This article was published on 2025-11-12
