Our dedicated School student experience team act as the first point of contact for all elements of student support, including pastoral care. Student Support and Experience The University of Edinburgh is committed to providing the support students need to grow, develop, and succeed during their time here. In the academic year 2021/22, we introduced a new model of student support, developed with input from students and staff. The new model ensures consistent and enhanced support, delivered by specially trained staff. As a student, you will have access to: Assigned Student Adviser: a trained expert who will guide and support you throughout your university experience. They are your first point of contact and will collaborate with Academic Teams, Cohort Leads, and central services to provide the best possible support and relevant information Cohort Leads: these individuals work with groups of students to foster a sense of community and act as a bridge between you and your programme through group events and activities Academic Staff and Teaching Teams: they will actively participate in your induction, studies, and academic progress. You will also have access to additional academic support through enhanced student support teams within your School Wellbeing Advisers: working alongside Student Advisers, they offer enhanced support - including working with other central services, such as Student Counselling and the Student Disability Service Peer Learning and Support Peer Learning and Support Schemes (PALS) are run by students for students. PALS student leaders provide student attendees with not only a great place to meet new people, but also plan and run academic study sessions to support their peers on topics such as: course content assessments such as essays and exams study skills and autonomous learning and much more PALS student leaders facilitate discussions and run structured activities and build a supportive academic community across years groups. You can find out more about PALS groups within the School of GeoSciences on the EUSA website. Find a student group Community Building and Societies Community BEES Community Building for Ecological and Environmental Science students, as well as other university students with similar interests such as sustainability, the environment, and conservation. Community BEES Geographical Society One of the university’s oldest and largest societies – from academic talk and careers events to socials and charity nights, there’s something for everyone! Geographical Society Geoscience Society GeosSoc hosts a variety of events throughout the year for Earth Science students including scavenger hunts, pub crawls, games nights and academic events. Geoscience Society Additional support and resources Additional support is available from outside the School of GeoSciences from many university services. Institute for Academic Development (IAD) The IAD website contains resources with advice about studying techniques and good academic practice. The IAD also run workshops on topics like time management and preparing for exams, and offer one-to-one consultations. Institute for Academic Development Advice Place The Advice Place is run by the student association, EUSA, and offers an independent and impartial source of information and advice. They can help with everything from academic matters to finance and accommodation. Advice Place Disability Service If you have a disability (e.g. recognised learning difference, health condition, or chronic illness) the University's student disability service can arrange support for you. If you are offered a place to study here and you have declared a disability, you should contact the Service as early as possible so they can make arrangements for the start of your studies Disability Service The Student Counselling Service Our free, confidential service provides professional short-term help for students. The Student Counselling Service Residential Support The Residence Life team provides support to those staying in University accommodation. Residence life The Chaplaincy A safe and welcoming service for people of all faiths and none, offering a broad range of well-being resources. The Chaplaincy The Health Centre The University Health Centre is an independent NHS partnership. To use this service you must register with the practice and live within the practice area. The centre offers: comprehensive medical care contraceptive advice antenatal services child welfare services nursing services University Health Centre This article was published on 2024-07-01
