What makes a good dissertation?
In this post, we share some thoughts from academics on what makes a good dissertation. We surveyed academic staff across the University of Edinburgh to find out what qualities that …
Is your time-management effective?
It is not difficult to see why students struggle with time management. There is a lot to do – reading all of the books and papers assigned by lecturers, meeting …
Study Skills Consultation: Upgrade your study game
Welcome back to our “Conversations with Experts” series. In this post, Lesley, Aaron, Jenna, and Callum, the IAD’s Study Development Advisors, share how a Study Skills Consultation (SSC) can help …
Making the most of PALS
What is PALS about? In PALS, students in the later years of their degrees facilitate sessions for students transitioning to university-level learning. PALS is not a space for teaching, but …
What is motivation anyway and why do we need it?
Motivation is a common issue for students. Even students who love their subject can find themselves lacking motivation at one time or another during their studies. Loss of motivation was …
Writing policy briefs: some tips
Policy briefs are an essential part of many university degrees and they are also used in government and business settings. Therefore, writing policy briefs may be a core skill useful …
