Thinking critically about your reading
Reading at university is a demanding task. It can often seem difficult to question the work of academics, given that they are experts in their fields. But this is something …
Top picks: study spots
Sofia is an undergraduate Economics student. This post highlights her favorite study spots at the University. Let’s get one thing straight, the library gets it job done. Its location …
Language barrier: how to succeed in your studies if English is your second (or beyond) language?
What support does ELE provide students? Edinburgh is a very international, very large university and ELE [English Language Education] has been established to address that. A good place to start …
Tips for digital reading
With the transition to hybrid learning, you may be expected to do a lot more digital reading than before. Digital reading is challenging: you might get easily distracted by notifications …
Making notes in class
Before: Think about why you are making notes in the first place. Are they to remind you of what was said in a lecture? Will they form the basis of …
Inside the favourites: Edinburgh’s most popular optional courses
Depending on the flexibility of your degree, you might have the opportunity to select courses during your first years at university. From ‘Film to TV 1A: Introduction to Filmmaking’ to …
