… by JoJo / from China / MSc Statistics and Operational Research / PG (2021-22) This is the subject that I want to talk about for quite a long time. At the time I’m writing this blog, it is already the second semester of my MSc studying Statistics and OR. The first semester was certainly […]

… by Anna / from Larbert / BSc Mathematics / 2nd Year (UG) I’m now two years into my course at Edinburgh, so I thought I’d share some of the things I found surprising about my academic life in first year, and some tips to make adapting to uni maths a bit easier. 

… by Fionnuala / from London / BSc Mathematics and Statistics / 3rd Year (UG) After two years of studying in Edinburgh, a global pandemic, not being able to make it to Spain for my year abroad and many more obstacles – I’ve finally completed the first Honours semester of my degree (minus a few […]

… by Azfarul / from London, UK / MSc Statistics with Data Science / PG (2020-21) “Are you sure you want to do this?” In addition to “Sorry, I was on mute!”, this is what I heard most throughout 2020. After a decade of working, leaving behind a fascinating job during global uncertainty to pursue […]

… by Morgan / from Fraserburgh / MMath Mathematics / 3rd year (UG) Hi, I’m Morgan and I’m a 3rd year Maths student at the University of Edinburgh. So far, I’ve really enjoyed my time at university; however we all know no tale is without its adversities. It’s perhaps a little cliché to say that […]

… Jie Xin / from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia / BSc Mathematics and Music / 4th Year (UG) Having completed my first three years of my undergraduate studies as a maths and music student, I hope I could share a little about my experiences with anyone curious or prospective students. Some comments and questions I always […]

… by Mike / from Greece / MSc Statistics with Data Science / PG (2020-21) Hello there! My name is Mike, I am from the lovely country of Greece and currently am an MSc Statistics with Data Science student at The University of Edinburgh. In this post I will try to describe what my typical, […]

… by Fionnuala / from London / BSc Mathematics / 1st Year (UG) I can remember, not that long ago, how nervous I was to start University. I was excited for the new adventure, meeting new friends and trying new things but it was slightly daunting not knowing what the teaching would be like. I […]

… by Jaden / from CA, United States / BSc Mathematics / 1st Year (UG) You just got back from football practice. Maybe you’ve been playing for a year or almost your entire life. Nonetheless, you love it and that’s what’s important. Regardless of what passions you have, or if you want to discover new […]

… by Joan / from Changchun, China / BSc Mathematics / 1st Year (UG) “Edinburgh is a city where time is frozen” as I heard people praise. The first time I walked on the Grassmarket, I was stunned by the sight of the lively coloured stores along the slope glazed with sunshine, and I thought: […]