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In this post, Dr W. Victoria Lee demonstrates that the Skills for Success Framework is often already embedded within existing courses at the University of Edinburgh. She emphasises that within her Technology & Environment 2A (TE2A) course, specific, targeted implementation of the Skills for Success Framework wasn’t actually necessary because the skills were already there. […]
Changing the visual design mid-way in a video project is quite unusual, but pivoting to a softer animation style with stick figures proved successful for both the client and us.
The UK government continues to regard educational engagement with China as a strategic bridge – one that advances scientific collaboration, strengthens academic exchange, and contributes meaningfully to the UK’s services economy. The recent UK meeting of the UK – China Joint Institute Alliance hosted by University of Sussex provided a timely opportunity to reflect on […]
About Edinburgh For anyone needing a visual, here is a movie (format .mov; 16Mb) showing the city of Edinburgh from the top of Blackford Hill. The latter is one of Edinburgh’s 7 extinct volcanos which is just 5 minutes walk from the University’s science campus, Kings Buildings, on the south side of the city of […]
What does it really cost to live and study in Edinburgh? Our students share their daily spending over the course of a week and chat through how they stick to their budgets. From tips on how to get around the city, to meal prep inspiration, our students give a glimpse into student life in Edinburgh. […]
In May, Mel and Nick from the UX team attended two days of Power BI training with QA. The training covered the basics of using Power BI Desktop and, through a mix of instructor-led and independent exercises, gave us a chance to transform data and build visualisations. May 28, 2026
