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 ExperienceThe 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 informationCohort 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 activitiesAcademic 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 SchoolWellbeing Advisers: working alongside Student Advisers, they offer enhanced support - including working with other central services, such as Student Counselling and the Student Disability ServiceCommunity Building and SocietiesCommunity BEESCommunity Building for Ecological and Environmental Science students, as well as other university students with similar interests such as sustainability, the environment, and conservation.Community BEESGeographical SocietyOne 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 SocietyGeoscience SocietyGeosSoc 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 resourcesAdditional 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 DevelopmentAdvice PlaceThe 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 PlaceDisability ServiceIf 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 studiesDisability ServiceThe Student Counselling ServiceOur free, confidential service provides professional short-term help for students. The Student Counselling Service Residential SupportThe Residence Life team provides support to those staying in University accommodation. Residence life The ChaplaincyA safe and welcoming service for people of all faiths and none, offering a broad range of well-being resources.The ChaplaincyThe 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 carecontraceptive adviceantenatal serviceschild welfare servicesnursing services University Health Centre This article was published on 2025-09-10
