Reading Time: 3 minutesWords by Jason, BSc Earth Sciences My name is Jason and I recently finished a ten-week internship in the School of GeoSciences communications team. The goal of my internship was to integrate information about the research conducted in the school (which had been on a “subsite” – a website within a website) within the main […]

Reading Time: 6 minutesWritten by Brandon Hattam, BSc Geology At the beginning of June, I spent an incredible 5 weeks on the Isle of Kerrera for my undergraduate geological mapping project, with the task of producing a geological map of the whole island.   The undergraduate geological mapping project is the basis of my dissertation for my degree […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes  Cover photo image: Upper row – Aurora Liu (MScR), Adam Manning (PhD), Professor Steve Brusatte, Abby Cook (Blue Peter presenter), David Kirson (MScr) Bottom row – Jack Davidson (MScR), Ross Simpson (MScR), Milly Mead (PhD), Issy Walker (MScR), Carly Pligersdorffer (MScR) What connects ancient dinosaur tracks on a Scottish island with a rebooted BBC classic […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesWords by Sarah Cromwell, BSc Environmental Geoscience   As I come to the end of my time as an undergraduate GeoScience student at the University of Edinburgh, I have taken some time to reflect on my journey and share a few things I have learned along the way.   I arrived here as an awkward […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes  My MSc in Earth Observation and Geoinformation Management provided me with the skills and expertise necessary to head straight from Edinburgh to the European Space Agency. As I finished my Masters, I secured a place on their Young Graduate Trainee scheme, specifically a 1-year placement within the ESA Climate Office as an early career […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes  When my dissertation was first introduced in a preparation talk, our course organiser described it as a ‘personally challenging but rewarding experience’. I must agree with this so far; I am in the planning stage of my dissertation, and whilst building a solid idea has been quite challenging, it has been an enjoyable experience. […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes  After completing my MSc in Geographical Information Science (GIS) ten years ago, I embarked on an academic career as a lecturer at two universities in Zimbabwe, and had the privilege of teaching undergraduate courses in GIS and Earth Observation. This role not only allowed me to share my knowledge but also challenged me to […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesJoin our MA Geography students as they explore Fala Moor, discover the power of sound, and reflect on the stories our landscapes hold.   MA Geography students from the University of Edinburgh travelled to Fala Moor, Midlothian for a unique field trip blending creativity with the art of geographical writing. The field trip explored the […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn 2020, The University of Edinburgh began a five-year collaboration with St. Abbs Marine Station – enhancing the facility’s potential through research, conservation efforts, and educational activities. Students studying MSc Marine Systems and Policies benefit from this partnership, gaining invaluable access to the local marine environment and facilities.     “The oceans are changing at […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesHi, I’m Alexandra and I’m a 2nd year geophysics student! When I was looking at universities, I was not really aware of what an average day might look like, particularly for more lab-based subjects! Hopefully this post will give you a bit of an idea of what it’s like to study in Edinburgh! By Alexandra, […]