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Postgraduate Life

Postgraduate Life

News and views from the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine's postgraduate community

Author: CMVM Postgraduate

Dominic Arthur

Reading Time: 4 minutesPhD researcher Dominic discusses his research journey from an undergraduate focus on immunology to a PhD using network analysis and bioinformatics.

Arish Mudra Rakshasa-Loots

Reading Time: 5 minutesPhD researcher Arish talks about using community engagement to inform research looking at the increased risk of depression in people living with HIV

85% overall satisfaction, Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe survey’s results show high student satisfaction across taught postgraduate programmes at the College.

Students congratulating each other outside McEwan Hall.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe asked today’s graduates if they had any messages to share with each other – to congratulate each other or to recognise their extraordinary achievements.

Close up of three colourful graduation hood designs

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen University of Edinburgh students graduate, McEwan Hall is awash with a rainbow of bright colours. But what do these gown and hood colours signify?

Composite image combining engraved pictures of William Burke and William Hare

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe infamous duo had close links to our very own Anatomical Museum. But did you know these lesser known five facts about the pair?

Online student studying on a sofa at home.

Reading Time: 3 minutesHow do you get started with your online learning programme? We asked five graduates to share their tips and advice.

Side-by-side image of students studying online and on campus.

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s important that your postgraduate programme meets your needs and priorities – here are five things to consider when choosing between learning on campus and online.

People working at computers in a research institute open plan office

Reading Time: 5 minutesOur PhD students share things they wish they’d known before they started their PhD, from taking advantage of every opportunity to knowing when to take a break.

Aerial image of Chancellor's Building, University of Edinburgh

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe take a look back at just some of the highlights from our postgraduate community during the last academic year.

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