Reading time: 4 minutes By Lauren, fourth-year Politics student from Scotland Coming to university can be an overwhelming experience – suddenly, you are in a new city, surrounded by new people, and facing new experiences and challenges. When I joined the University in 2021, I felt a lot of anxiety around Welcome Week as I felt like I needed […]

Reading time: 6 minutes By Lauren, from Scotland, studying Politics Coming to university is already daunting enough, and this can become even more scary if you have a disability, health condition or learning support need. When I came to university, trying to find and access support for myself was a major priority, but I had no idea where to […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Georgia, from York, studying Human Geography Starting university, be that for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree is a big change, and one that brings both excitement and curiosity, but also apprehension. I still very vividly remember the day I was dropped off at my first year university halls by my parents, and the slight […]

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 Tristan, from Edinburgh, studying Ancient and Medieval History, 2nd year Navigating your first year at university can feel both intimidating and exciting as you get to grips with higher education, exploring a new city and meeting new people. This experience can seem even more daunting as an LGBTQ+ student, particularly when tolerance can vary […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Lily, from the UK, studying MPhys Physics, 5th year There are myriad green spaces in Edinburgh. In fact, it has previously been named the greenest city in the UK with almost 50% of it devoted to greenery. I’m going to give my top four a mention here, but there are so many smaller hidden […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Yuxuan, from China, MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement, 1st Year Hi, I’m Zheng Yuxuan, first-year master student majoring in Science communication and public engagement. I don’t know if you have ever imagined that one day you could lie in bed for class. I thought about it, but I never thought that this would […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Georgina, from the United Kingdom, MSc Equine Science, 1st Year   Reflections of 2020 With the occurrence of advent, now is the time of year when we all start to look back over the last 12 months – what wehave enjoyed, what we have achieved, when we have failed and when we have struggled. […]