…by Sophie / from England / studying PhD Tissue Repair / 3rd Year “So what exactly do you do for your PhD?” is something I’ve been asked many times, and my answer does change depending on who’s asking. While another scientist at a conference might be looking for the detailed techniques I use, I find … More PhD Day…
…by Danielle / from The United States of America / studying Veterinary Medicine WAKE UP, WORK OUT, EAT, GO TO UNIVERSITY, COME HOME, EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT. The day in the life of a vet student summed up in one sentence. Or is it? Do you really spend all day studying? Do you ever get to … More Eat, Sleep, Repeat…
…by Sarah Batiste / from Canada /studying Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry Program) Hi potential and current vet students, or others! My name is Sarah Batiste, and I am in my first year of the vet program at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. I am what everyone refers to as a Graduate Entry Program … More Hiya!…
… by Ellie / from United Kingdom / Business Management Graduate / studied at The University between 2015 – 2019 I am currently coming to the end of my final year of my undergraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh and what a four years it has been! I have made so many amazing memories … More Graduating, a reflection …
…with Jenni / from the United Kingdom / studying a PhD at the Feline Genome Project / 2nd year In the Q&A below, Jenni discusses her research at the Feline Genome Project, how to balance work with study and what skills she has developed during her PhD so far. So, Jenni, why don’t you start … More PhD life at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine: a Q&A…
… by Iulia / from Romania / studying Environmental Geoscience / 4th year When I decided to sign up with my final year dissertation project for the biggest geosciences conference in Europe, I did not have any estimate on the actual size of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly. A couple of weeks prior … More Between nervousness and excitement for my first scientific conference – EGU 2019…
…by Zoe / from Scotland / studied Nursing Studies / 2012-2016 I completed my BN with Honours in 2016. I then studied for my Masters in Public Health which helped me to realise my interest in research, and has led me to actively pursue further experience in the nursing research field. The University of Edinburgh … More Reflections of a Novice Nurse Researcher: Opportunities and Optimism…
…by Mark / from the United States / MSc Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases / Online Learning Graduate 2018 Hello everyone, Today’s post is actually from a while ago. I had started the draft, but did not have much time to write it until I was on holiday in the Philippines. To my luck, my … More Overcoming challenges in online learning…
…by Emily / from the United Kingdom / studying Veterinary Medicine / in 4th Year Emily Hochkins, a fourth year veterinary student working towards her veterinary teaching qualification, was offered, along with several others, the opportunity to take part in designing an optional “negotiation skills” class for first year students. In this post, she describes how … More Co-creating a zombie apocalypse: Learning how to deal with failure through play…
…by Vanessa / from Kenya / studying Civil Engineering / in 3rd Year In this post, Vanessa Ombura, a third year Civil Engineering student, describes her experience co-creating an interdisciplinary, online University-wide course, with the city of Edinburgh as a site of learning… Over the summer of 2018, I had the wonderful opportunity of working … More Co-created learning and teaching through the lens of the development of a University-wide course…
