Reading Time: 4 minutes By Professor Jane Hillston, CSE Dean of Research Culture and REF   Before we address the question of who is responsible for research culture, we should perhaps first clarify what research culture is.  The term “research culture” can seem a bit vague.  Of course, as a University, we hope that we […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Jack Lee Smith, GeoPhysics PhD student About me I’m Jack, the creator and editor-in-chief of the Edinburgh Student Journal of Science. I am a second year PhD student studying geophysics with the aim of using data collected from fibre-optic cables to monitor the environment, particularly investigating the possibility of using […]

Could you imagine Christmas without gifts under the tree or a warm meal to share? For many families across Scotland, this is the reality they face. That’s where The Cottage Family Centre in Kirkcaldy comes in, offering a lifeline to those who need it most. Every year, their Christmas Appeal makes sure that families who […]

A group of staff from the College Office at the College of Science and Engineering used their ‘Day to Make a Difference’ to help local conservation group, ‘Friends of Leadburn Community Woodland’, remove invasive rhododendrons from an area of scientific importance.  Whim It was a typically grey but thankfully dry and midge-free November morning, as […]

The University is committed to providing its students with effective academic guidance and wellbeing support. Our aim is for students to have access to a support ecosystem of high quality and consistent support that meets our students’ needs.   We want to take this opportunity to update you on what that means for you, and […]

“This summer we took part in the University of Edinburgh’s Employ.ed On Campus programme for the first time, welcoming three undergraduate students to the Advanced Computing Facility (ACF). This has been a positive experience for all and a fantastic collaboration between EPCC and the School of Engineering. It is a huge credit to the School […]

To explore the experiences of undergraduate students who are engaging in entrepreneurship alongside their studies, we spoke to two School of GeoSciences final year students who have been involved in the development of a sustainable business idea. Can you tell us about yourselves? Hello! Maria Montull and I (Heather Young) are two co-founders at Hiccup, […]

My name is Ademiku Adeleye and I am from Nigeria. I am a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, studying a Food Security Master’s degree. I am also the Postgraduate Taught School representative for the School of Geosciences. First impressions Embarking on a journey as an international student often gives you a variety of experiences, some anticipated, others […]

Hello, my name is Oliver Nock, and I am writing to reveal the secret of the King’s Building’s community garden that you can be a part of! Now, as a humanities student who doesn’t frequent the Kings Buildings, it is my perhaps unqualified observation that one may not describe the campus as a particularly green […]

In late 2021 UK universities were invited to bid for British Council funding to support female post-doc fellowships in STEM fields. Colleagues in the Schools of Biological Sciences and Engineering were interested and we entered a bid. We were one of only five UK Institutions who were successfully awarded a British Council grant of £175k […]