'How to' videos for new students - 2025
'How to' videos for new students - 2025
- Getting started
- Money management
- Look after yourself
- Discover what's out there
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This session will provide an introduction to the library, how to access resources and the library services available for all students. We will also cover where the…
How to use the library (all students)
From Lauren Porter
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Starting your University course or programme can be very exciting, but you may also have some concerns about your studies. This session from the Institute for Academic…
How to gain academic confidence (all students)
From Lauren Porter
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This session aims to provide an overview of the University of Edinburgh's Virtual Learning Environment, Learn. Learn provides access to content like course…
How to use Learn (all students)
From Lauren Porter
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​​Find out how the Careers Service can help you make the most of your postgraduate studies. Recorded on 21st August 2025 as part of our live sessions.
How to use the Careers Service as a postgraduate…
From Lauren Porter
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Wondering how your timetable is put together, when you’ll see it on your phone or online, what it shows, and how to request changes? This video will guide you…
How to Stay Organized Accessing Your Academic…
From Lauren Porter
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This short video will cover:What type of bank accounts are available to you Common issues How the Advice Place can help and useful contacts If you have any questions,…
How to open a bank account in the UK and manage…
From Ravinder Panesar
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This short video will cover budgeting whilst at university, how to track your spending, ways to reduce costs as a student and how to access support
How to Budget at University 2025/26
From Ravinder Panesar
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Getting active is a great way to support your physical and mental wellbeing whilst at University, and is also just great fun! Watch this short video to find out about…
How to get involved in Sport at Edinburgh
From Ravinder Panesar
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Find out about your Students' Association and what is on offer to you as a new student.
How to get involved with the Students Association
From Ravinder Panesar
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Find out about student societies, how to join them and how to get involved.
How to get involved with Societies
From Ravinder Panesar
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Hear from the University's Transport Office on how the buses and trams work? Where do you buy and store a bike? Do you need a bus pass? Can you easily walk to my…
How to travel around Edinburgh
From Ravinder Panesar
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Discover more about how to get support from your Student Adviser
How to get support from your Student Adviser
From Ravinder Panesar
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How to pay your student fees. This video includes information on: how to complete the student registration form, when students can expect their invoices, when payment…
How to pay fees
From Portia Brugger
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This short video will talk you through the resources available to you as a student to support your mental health and wellbeing, from the perspective of a current…
How to look after your mental health at university
From Lizzie Dunn
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A quick start guide to registering for your university login and getting started with MyEd, the University's web portal. If you have any questions please contact…
How to use MyEd
From Lizzie Dunn
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