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.

By Laura, from Poland, studying Public Health  Having lived in Newington for two years, I want to share some tips on the must-sees and how to make the most of your time in the area.  Why Newington is great for students  Newington is a lively neighbourhood with plenty to do during the day and a buzzing evening scene. […]

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. […]

Isabella is a first year PhD student in my research centre at the University of Edinburgh. She is interested in research and writing spaces and has started to explore the ‘knowledge-making and meaning-making experiences’ of history students. She is wondering how to use walking methods as part of this work and we recently met to […]

The UK Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice, launched in 2024, is a voluntary agreement that commits universities and research institutions to reduce the environmental impact of scientific work. In this blog post, Susie Cook, Sustainability Implementation Manager in the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability, reflects on learnings to date. […]

On Thursday 26th and Friday 27th February, the Caliphal Finances team had the joy and privilege of meeting Professor Alain Delattre, Coptic and Greek papyrologist and Dean of the Faculty of Literatures, Translation and Communication at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Also present were Eline Scheerlinck, who recently left the project and is now a […]