Reading Time: 2 minutes By 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 minutes By 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 minutes By 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 […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes By Izzy, MA (Hons) Geography and Social Anthropology    Hi guys! I hope you are all ready and raring to start university.Before you come to Edinburgh in September, here are 5 ways you can prepare for the upcoming semester (and next four years of your life!) I study geography and so this advice is mainly […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes By Erin, BSc Geography It is a very daunting process selecting and narrowing down the different degrees to study at different universities. When moving through secondary school for example, it is important to remember that studying at university can be challenging but so rewarding at the same time – and it is necessary to select […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes By Molly, BSc Geology and Physical Geography  There is a lot of different fields within Geoscience, perhaps the two biggest are Geography and Geology. Before coming to Uni, it was difficult to pick between the two, as I found both very interesting, but then I realised there was another option, with the best of both […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes By Erin, BSc Geography Hybrid and online learning over the past year has had its ups and downs for all students throughout University. Whether it be at home or in Edinburgh, everyone has adapted to the changes in learning and in life in general differently. One adaption – which for most geoscience students will have […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes By Izzy, MA (Hons) Geography and Social Anthropology  Helloooooooo new students…. By now, you all will have your offers and hopefully are getting excited about moving to Edinburgh. Having been in your position before, I know the weird mix of nerves and excitement might leave you confused, so I am here to help you direct […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Izzy, MA (Hons) Geography and Social Anthropology    How university prepared me for lockdown Everybody’s experience of lockdown is different, but the way you perceive this time changes the way you use it. Last semester I took part in a mindfulness course with the School of Geosciences. A 10-week programme designed to help us […]