Reading time: 2 minutes by Emily, from the UK, studying Theology, 2nd year There are many misconceptions about studying religion at university – hopefully this blog gives a little insight into Theology to inspire you to take a leap of faith! (…so to speak). 1. You have to be religious to study religion This is the most common misconception […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Kit, from Belgium, studying History (MA), 3rd year Being at university, there’s always a time when we struggle to get work done. As a disabled student, this can be doubly true. Whether that’s due to ADHD goblin brain or bad health days, the tips and tricks below can help you stay on track. Getting […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Rowetta, from Edinburgh, studying International Business, 2nd year Edinburgh is a city of rich history and culture, renowned for its many festivals and stunning architecture, and there is always something going on with plenty of choices to suit everyone! This article moves past the typical tourist attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Katherine, studying Civil Engineering, 5th Year. Adapting to university classes can seem daunting, especially if you are coming straight from school to university. Here are a few tips and pieces of advice to help you adapt quickly.  Taking lecture notes   Unlike school, there will be designated times to make notes during lectures, and it […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Katherine, studying Civil Engineering, 5th Year Moving to a new city can inevitably, be a nerve-wracking time, however I can assure you that I have found Edinburgh a fantastic city to call home for the length of my university degree.   Edinburgh has plenty of sights to see, both within the city centre, and easy […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Katherine, studying Civil Engineering Welcome Week can be both an exciting and daunting time for new students – personally I found my first Welcome Week to be a little overwhelming as there are so many activities to take part in! Reflecting back on my experiences, I have created my own ‘to do’ list of […]

Reading time: 4 minutes by Caitlin, from the UK, studying Public Health, 3rd year I started the MPH at the University of Edinburgh because I wanted a change. I had spent 10 years as a laboratory scientist in the infectious diseases field; when the pandemic hit and my lab was closed, like so many others I suddenly had the […]

Reading time: 5 minutes by Mia, from the USA, studied Palaeontology and Geobiology, graduated 2023 Last month, I appeared in an episode of the BBC’s The Sky At Night about the search for alien life. Being on TV talking about my astrobiology research literally felt out of this world. How did I get here? As a young girl, I […]