Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen people think about university, they often focus on lectures and assignments. Looking back on my time in the School of GeoSciences, it is the sense of community that stands out most. The friendships, support networks and shared experiences have shaped my university experience just as much as the degree itself. University can often feel […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Alice Locker, MA Geography   Watch Alice’s field trip video   ‘Hill of the slope above the water’, known in Gaelic as Càrn na Leitire, rises above the surrounding Abriachan Forest Trust, offering a breathtaking view. The peak is marked with four slighting decaying totems, encrusted with lichen, each showcasing a quarter of the Gaelic year using the sun’s cycle. Stretched out in front of us […]

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: 3 minutesBy: Clara, Digital Marketing Intern 2022 and BSc Geography student The summer is coming to an end, and so is my internship here with the GeoSciences marketing department. As this is posted, I will be going into my last week as Digital Marketing Intern. Although I know this means that I have been interning for […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesBy: Clara, BSc Geography student and Digital Marketing Intern 2022 When writing my last blog post, I had a busier few weeks. This time, my work has been more desk-based. I have been working on a few organisational tasks and smaller to-do-list-things. I spent most of last week trying to figure out the best way […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesBy: Clara, BSc Geography student and Digital Marketing Intern Hi there! My name is Clara, and I am the Digital Marketing Intern in the School of GeoSciences this summer. I have just finished the third year of my BSc in Geography, and my interests within GeoSciences include glaciology, GIS, and remote sensing, alongside all things […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Lindsay – 3rd Year MEarthSci Geology and Physical Geography    With the world slowly opening back up post-Covid, field trips are again up and running, specifically our abroad field trips. So, what do we do with 9 days in Spain as a GPG student?   What do we do? As a very general overview, […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Lindsay, Geology and Physical Geography    If you’re anything like me, trying to decide what courses to apply for through UCAS was a STRUGGLE. I knew I wanted to get a degree whilst I had the time and didn’t have to worry about the financial burden, however, I had no clue what I actually […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Izzy, MA (Hons) Geography and Social Anthropology    Exams period is notoriously the most difficult time of year, and unfortunately this year my flat and I are all in isolation for finals. But I am going to share with you five my tips which have helped me through the past 4 years of finals […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Izzy, MA (Hons) Geography and Social Anthropology    As I have settled into fourth year, I am currently embarking on the most treacherous task of University life – the dreaded dissertation. When I first joined Edinburgh University, I knew it was coming, however as I am finally here – it seems so surreal! A […]