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School of Engineering Blog

School of Engineering Blog

A blog for students, staff, alumni and friends of the School of Engineering.

Category: Student life

Liquid chromatography

Reading Time: 3 minutes Ewa, fourth year, BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering The summer is fast approaching, and you may be wondering how to spend this time. There are many possibilities to use these months, including doing a placement or internship. But you may be wondering: is it worth the effort? Let me share my experience of a summer internship […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Ewa, fourth year, BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering “What is chemical engineering?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this question. It is probably the second most common reaction when I tell someone what I’m studying. The only thing that I hear more often is “Oh, so basically chemistry!” Being honest, I also […]

Aerial view of the King's Buildings campus

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Freya, fourth year, MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering Before starting university, I had no idea what engineering students did all day! Or even that their day-to-day activities might vary throughout the years. So now, as a fourth year, I have decided to write a short post outlining the typical activities of a chemical engineering student […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Katherine, fourth year, MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Balancing your studies alongside other commitments such as sports, social occasions and employment is key to a successful and enjoyable university career. When I arrived at university, I wish I had known how to balance all of my commitments, to avoid feeling overwhelmed by work! Separating work […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Claire, fourth year, BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering Before entering university, my thoughts on chemical engineering were very much on the surface level. I knew that it involved a substantial amount of chemistry but that was about it. The saying goes, you don’t really know something until you’ve tried it out and after four years, […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Kevin, MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering In realizing my dream of becoming a student at the University of Edinburgh, I had a journey filled with emotions and exhilarating experiences. While settling in a new country might feel like a vacation, it’s also a terrifying new beginning filled with lonely nights, immensely overwhelming days, and lots […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Freya, fourth year, MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering Edinburgh is a beautiful and vibrant city with so much to do. When you find the time away from your studies to explore, there are many fantastic options. However, as a student, it’s nice to keep in mind some affordable options, so, in this blog, I will […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Katherine, fourth year, MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Getting involved with a sports team was one of the best choices I made at university. Joining a sports team has not only helped me keep fit and active, but has also allowed me to meet lots of new friends from a whole range of backgrounds, ages […]

Claire hiking in the Scottish mountains

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Claire, fourth year, BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering This summer, I will be (hopefully) graduating with a BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering after four amazing years! Having moved a long way from home in Malaysia to pursue this degree, it was a tough but rewarding journey. Looking back, I have learnt so much from my time […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes by Ewa, fourth year, MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering Have you been in a situation when your family or friends decide to visit you for a weekend and ask about your advice on what to visit in Edinburgh? There are so many things to see here, so what should you recommend? Maybe you haven’t even visited […]

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