Reading time: 2 minutes By Omkar, from India, studying MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering. I’m currently pursuing my Masters which I started in September 2024. Prior to this, I completed my Bachelors in Chemical Engineering in Mumbai, India, and worked for three years before deciding to further my education in the UK. In this blog, I want to share my […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Kimberly, from the USA, studying MSc Advanced Sustainable Design. I’m a postgraduate student from New York. I studied Urban Planning in my undergraduate, decided to work for a few years and I’m currently doing an MSc Advanced Sustainable Design at the University of Edinburgh. A Masters is definitely a step up from undergraduate and […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Krishi, from Glasgow, studying Chemistry This blog is about my experience at a summer school I attended on behalf of the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh, held at the South China University of Technology situated in the beautiful city of Guangzhou in China. SCUT Global Engineering Summer School 2024 I had […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By Carl, postgraduate online learner   Lately, I’ve been thinking about how amazing online learning is. It’s fantastic that we can take courses and learn new skills from anywhere, without needing to step into a classroom. In this blog, I’ll share some of the benefits of online learning and why I think it’s so great.  Flexibility […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By Nefertiti, from Indonesia, studying Chemical Engineering  It’s me and my girls’ time! Every year I get excited for my Galentine’s plan and this year I am going to Manchester for the first time to meet up with my high school friends who are studying in various parts of the UK.   Lean into your […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By Zi Yu, from Malaysia, studying Electronics and Computer Science  Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, friends, or just enjoying the day solo, there are plenty of ways to make 14 February special without spending a fortune. Here are some fun, affordable, and even free ways to celebrate at university.  Dinner together Personally, I would […]

Reading time: 4 minutes By Abigail, from Scotland, studying Biological Sciences (Immunology) This Valentine’s Day, we’re focusing on platonic and self-love! If you’re looking for advice on how to make friends, improve your relationships, and look after yourself, this is the blog for you! Meeting people at university  Making friends at university can be tough – it’s not easy to put yourself out there. Luckily, […]

Reading time: 2 minutes By Yu-Hung, from Taiwan, studying PhD in English  I am now in the third year of my PhD studies. If you ask me, so far along this professional journey, what is one of the most memorable moments? My transatlantic research trip to Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA in 2023, supported by the University’s Go Abroad […]