The private rental market is a difficult place to navigate – whether you are a domestic student or from abroad. During your time at university, you may have to move multiple times. This guide provides some key tips and indicators to ensure that the property you decide to move into is not a scam, or […]

Hi I’m Aysha, the University of Edinburgh’s Digital Safety Intern. If you are going on a study exchange soon, this blog is for you. It’s important to be aware of different types of scams that Go Abroad students are commonly targeted with and how you can avoid them – so read on!   Firstly: housing […]

For the month of May, I selected the theme of ‘Common Scams for Students’.  There are so many different types, and they can pose major risks for students – not only for your money but your overall student experience. These often affect students at critical points in the university journey – applying for visas, student loans, […]

Online gendered violence is an increasing phenomenon on the internet. Our Digital Safety Intern has collated some resources to help survivors of this issue. Understanding your experiences Being aware of different types of technology-facilitated gender-based violence can help you understand troubling experiences you have had and access the right support. The below guide provides different […]

Continuing with our theme of ‘Curating your Online Presence’, I have put together some resources to help you control your data on social media platforms. Privacy basics It makes sense to start with the basic considerations of privacy – look through these tips and then read on for a more comprehensive overview of different data […]

Hi, it’s Aysha again – the Digital Safety Intern with the Digital Skills, Design and Training Team at the University of Edinburgh. Each month I explore different aspects of Digital Safety, Wellbeing and Citizenship. In March 2025 the set theme is Curating your online presence . It explores technical and social aspects of curating yourself […]

 1. Verify yourself Most dating apps encourage their users to verify themselves. This is not a pointless, time-consuming activity – it helps add a layer of authenticity to your profile and helps people avoid scams and false profiles. This can protect you from hackers using your photos to pose as you on apps. Usually, the […]