Reading Time: 7 minutes By Audrey, MSc Environmental Sustainability Part 2 of “The Life of a University of Edinburgh Master’s Student” is here! Our second semester ended a few weeks ago, and now the third semester — which is all about the dissertation — is in full swing. Though I’ve returned to Belgium for a couple weeks, I often […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes By Alex, BSc Geology and Physical Geography For many students, working part time is a great way to make living in Edinburgh more affordable. As someone coming to Edinburgh after living in a small town for most of my life, I noticed a massive increase in variety of work that you can do when your […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes By Gifty, MSc Environment & Development Namastey! Doing a masters in environment and development has been a huge blessing. However, one of the best parts of it that I was looking forward to was the field trip to Nepal. The field trip was designed to give students a taste of being development practitioners, being in […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Ottilie, BSc Geography Wild swimming is an exhilarating activity and has also been linked to improving and boosting mental health. Wild swimming is the activity of swimming outside in a natural pool of water, whether that be in the sea, river or a lake. We are so lucky to be studying in a city […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Geography Society – more commonly known as “Geogsoc” – is our student-led society run for all those with an interest in Geography. Formed in 1935, we are one of the university’s oldest and largest societies- and one of the most sociable too! With over 200 current members and over 1800 alumni members, we host […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Allison, MSc Environment & Development I am a 29-year old woman from the United States, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) in Environment and Development at the University of Edinburgh. Before coming to school, I worked as an officer in the United States Air Force, and to be frank I […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes By Valentina, MSc in Marine Systems and Policies (Photo: https://saveourseas.com) On June 8th, the world gathers to celebrate World Oceans Day, an initiative aiming to raise awareness on the oceans’ role in our everyday life and to promote individual and collective action to protect and use marine resources sustainably. World Oceans Day also supports a […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Lauren, BSc Ecological and Environmental Sciences World Environment Day falls on the 5th of June every year. It was founded by the United Nations in 1974 and is a day that focuses on bringing attention to various issues relating to the environment. Each year has a specific theme that encourages attention towards a key […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes By Win, MSc Environmental Protection and Management In the blink of an eye, eight months have passed since I arrived in Edinburgh in early September 2019 to begin my postgraduate study in MSc Environmental Protection and Management. With the submission of my final assignment in mid May, the second semester has finally concluded and now […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes By Ottilie, BSc Geography A famous statue of a dog stands in the heart of Old Town, Greyfriars Bobby. I pass it every day as I walk into uni. Bobby was the loyalist of dogs. After his owner’s death, he sat by the grave, guarding it every day for 14 years until he himself passed […]
