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Postgraduate Welcome
Inspiring students
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Welcome from Professor Mary Bownes,Vice-Principal
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Current student perspectives
• Ludovic Capelli –• Just completed his MSc High Performance Computing with Data Science – August 2016
• MSc by Research - Pervasive Parallelism
• Conor O’Halloran – PhD Clinical Veterinary Sciences
• Madeleine Long – PhD Linguistics and English Language
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WELLBEING“Healthy mind in a healthy body.”
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HEALTHY MIND IN A HEALTHY BODY
Health
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HEALTHY MIND IN A HEALTHY BODY
Health Sport
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HEALTHY MIND IN A HEALTHY BODY
Mingle
SportHealth
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UNIVERSITY WATCHES YOUR BACK
➤ Advice and support
➤ Money matters
➤ International
➤ Health
➤ Wellbeing
➤ Resources
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BIG TIME AHEAD
You now compete at a top university, prepare for it.
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QUICK REMINDER ABOUT CLASSES
3rd class
2:1 class
2:2 class
1st class
Failed
60%
70%
40%
50%
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BEYOND THE FIRST CLASS
60%70%
80%1st class
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
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BEYOND THE FIRST CLASS
60% 70% 80%1st class
Distinction
60% 70%80%
70%70% 70%70% 70%70%
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
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OBJECTIVE 100%
“When they are given coursework, students
who complete everything we ask might
expect to get between 65 and 75%. Above,
they have to distinguish themselves and do
more, that is why it is called Distinction
level.”
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YOUR TIME TO SHINENot only the university keeps an eye on you.
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MAKE IT HAPPEN
Events
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MAKE THE MOST OF IT
Networking
Events
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BECAUSE YOU DO HAVE AN AUDIENCE
Companies & startups
Events
Networking
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THANK YOU
and welcome again!
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Conor O’HalloranPhD Clinical Veterinary Sciences
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Madeleine Long PhD Linguistics and English Language
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Be flexible.
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One step at a time.
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Get involved in other activities.
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Have fun with it!
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Student ServicesDevelopment & Alumni
Careers Service Chaplaincy Student Counselling Service
Disability Service English Language Education
Centre for Open Learning;Languages for All
Edinburgh University Students’ Association
Institute for Academic Development (IAD)
International Student Advisory Service
LAUNCH.ed Library
Scholarships & Student Funding
University Security Sport & Exercise Sports Union
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Innovation Initiative Grants
Funded by donations to the Edinburgh Fund, we can provide funds to support:
• your student project
• your club or society
• your teaching or research
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
SUPPORT to inspire and empower you to be the best you can be, to support you to fully develop your potential, to help you to achieve a satisfying and rewarding future
We’re located at: Third Floor, Main Library Building, George Square Weir Building, King’s Buildings
We have talks for taught PGs on 15th September Finding part-time work What the Careers Service offers The UK graduate job market
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Support for Postgraduate Students
You should: Be aware of deadlines approaching
NOW for applications for 2017 – job or further study
Look at our website for career ideas, information on recruitment, and application support
Get your CV in shape
We will: Advertise jobs; part-time and graduate,
Employ.ed for PhDs Give you opportunities to meet
employers, e.g. Careers Fairs (general, IT, cultural & creative,…)
Offer individual careers consultations…………. and more.
Look at:www.ed.ac.uk/careers Packed with useful information including a section specifically for postgraduates. Go here first to get answers to your questions!
For vacancies and events
www.researchstudentcareers.wordpress.comNews and events for PG research students
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Multicultural and interfaith spaces for: reflection; listening; confidential support; tea; study;
prayer; worship; meeting; meditating; campaigning; lunches; societies; socialising; trips
away… and more! We welcome people of all faiths and none.
The Chaplaincy Centre is building 30 on
this map and is located at
number 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL
(beside EUSA and the Potterrow shop)
www.ed.ac.uk/chaplaincy
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Student Counselling Service
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student.counselling/home
0131 650 4170
Email: [email protected]
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What do we offer?
A range of supports which may include confidential short term counselling – (includes email counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, hypnotherapy & EMDR)
Drop-in presentations & events e.g. ‘Paws Against Stress’ (Pet therapy)
Online mental health resources e.g. Big White Wall www.bigwhitewall.com, Bibliotherapy & E-books
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Where are we?
Appointments on six sites: Main Library, Holyrood campus, Kings Buildings, Main Building(ECA), Easter Bush (Vet School) and Moray House Porters Lodge
We also offer evening appointments Mon-Thurs during semester time
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Student Disability Service
Support students with:
• Dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia
• Mental health issues
• Attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder [AD(H)D]
• Autistic spectrum disorders and Asperger’s
syndrome
• Physical impairments
• Hearing impairments
• Visual impairments
• Chronic health problems
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Student Disability Service
Examples of support include:
• Learning and teaching
adjustments/accommodations
• Library support
• Provision of ergonomic equipment
• Provision of assistive technology
• Training in use of equipment/technology
• Proofreading
• 1:1 specialist study support
• Mental health mentoring http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service
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Centre for Open Learning
Languages for AllTerm 1 starts week of 26th September
To register visit www.ed.ac.uk/short-courses/languages
Swahili British Sign Language
German Welsh Spanish Greek
Italian Turkish Arabic Danish
Russian Portuguese
French Gaelic
…and many more
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Centre for Open Learning
Languages for AllTerm 1 starts week of 26th September
To register visit www.ed.ac.uk/short-courses/languages
Learn something new
98%of our students
would recommend us to others
Morning, daytime and evening classes
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English Language
Education (ELE)
English Language Support for
International Students (ELSIS)
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Semester 1 2016/17 Semester 2 2016/17
• Grammar for Academic Writing• Academic Writing for
International Students• Listening to Lectures & Note-
taking • Presentation Skills • Reading and Discussing Academic
Texts• Speaking Skills• Writing a PhD First-Year report
• All of the courses available in semester 1 plus:
• Writing up Qualitative PhD Research
• Writing up Quantitative PhD Research
• Writing a PhD Literature Review• Essay Writing for International
Students
English Language Support for International Students (ELSIS) Courses (non-credit)
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Who are we?
Edinburgh University Students’ Association
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Get Involved• Over 280 societies
and volunteering groups
• Peer Proofreading
• Peer Learning and Support
• Postgraduate Buddies
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Advice Place
• Money and funding advice
• Housing advice
• Council tax advice
• Consumer advice
• Advice on academic matters
• Advice on university processes
• Advice on crime or harassment
• Emergency loans
• Free condoms, dams and lubricant for safer sex
• Free tampons and towels for students
Free, confidential, impartial advice for all students at University of Edinburgh
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The Students’ Association represents
YOU
The Students’ Association is
here to represent your
views and interests to the
University, and beyond.
Students elect four
sabbatical officers to lead
the organisation each year.
This year they are Jenna,
Alec, Patrick and Jess,
Stand to be a Class Rep
Stand to be an elected rep
in the Student By-Elections
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How can the Institute for Academic Development support you? Taught students
• Website http://www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates
• Online and on-campus workshops and study consultations
• Downloadable resources
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How can the Institute for Academic Development support you? Research students
• Transferable skills training, resources and support for researchers completing a doctorate
• Designed to equip you with the relevant skills to help you to get started with your research, prepare for key milestones, and complete your research degree
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Taught
Twitter: @iad4mastersBlog: http://iad4masters.wordpress.com/Email: [email protected]
http://www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates
Research
Twitter: @iad4phdBlog: http://iad4phd.wordpress.com/Email: [email protected]
Keep in touch
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International Office Student Support
International Student Advisory
Service
International Office
33 Buccleuch Place
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International Office Student Support
International Student Advisory Service
We provide…
Visa and immigration service for Tier 4
Orientation activities in September and
January
Social & cultural support through events
and activities throughout the year
Advice and Guidance on practical issues
during your time in Edinburgh.
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International Office Student Support
Where to find us…
International Office: 33 Buccleuch Place
Online/Email: [email protected]
Appointment: www.ed.ac.uk/international-
office/immigration/contact-us
Facebook: /edinburghuniversityinternational
Twitter: @IntOffice_UoE
Blog: isasuoe.wordpress.com
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Support for Student Entrepreneurs
Training &Events
Competitions FundingAdvice Mentoring
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Launch.edand ERI support made all the difference to our business. They helped us go from students to entrepreneurs.
Two Big Ears Ltd. A Student Start-up Acquired by Facebook
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Resources
DiscoverEd
Search to discover the Library’s collections – books, e-books, journals & online subscription content.
Library Resources Plus
If we don’t have it, we can get it for you!
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Inter-Library Loans Service
Request a book Service
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Study spaces Computing, printing & photocopying
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To suit all!
Formal, informal, traditional desk & chair, comfy chair, silent, café AND dedicated area for postgrads!
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HelpAcademic Support Librarians Also
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Here to help you find the resources you need and get the best from the Library.
There’s one for your subject area.
Information Services web pages – a good place to start.
Library Help Desks –drop by for a chat!
[email protected] –24 hour support.
To find out more come and meet the Library staff after this talk!
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Scholarships and Student Funding Services
Based at Old College and comprise of two teams. The first:
The Scholarships and Financial Support team can help you with any of the following areas:
• Financial Support through the Discretionary Fund for UK students and the Hardship Fund for EU and international students
• Loans – The University participates in the William D Ford Direct Loan Program for US students and we can also certify Canadian student loan applications
• Scholarships – while scholarships will all have been awarded for this current session, if you are thinking of staying on at the University next year for further study, we can provide details of internal and external sources of funding
• Trusts and charities – we have a useful link from the Scholarships Office homepage to a searchable database on charity and trust funding
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding
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Scholarships and Student Funding Services
The Fees and Student Support Team can help you with any of the following areas:
• Graduate and Alumni Discount on tuition fees – we administer the discount for students who studied with us previously
• We confirm attendance to SAAS and SLC for those in receipt of a Postgraduate Loan
• Sponsors – we record if you have a sponsor who is responsible for paying your tuition fees to ensure that your fee invoice goes to your sponsor for payment and not to you
• Tuition fees – we determine how much your tuition fee level is and make any adjustments if you should interrupt or withdraw
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/tuition-fees
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UoE Sport Clubs
63 Clubs
Something for everyone
Top 3 in BUCS
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UoE Gym and Fitness
World Class Facilities
Open to Everybody
Gym, Swim, Classes
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UoE Gym and Fitness
New Reception
New Spin Studio
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Student Membership
until Aug 2017
ONLY £111
Join online @ sport.ed.ac.uk
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Get Involved…
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Get Involved…
https://www.eticketing.co.uk/varsity
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Thank you for coming
We wish you the best of luck with your studies!
Please join us in the Foyer for the Services Fair and refreshments