'How to' videos for new students - 2025
'How to' videos for new students - 2025
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This session will highlight some of the skills and strategies you can develop to study effectively as an online student, including managing your time. It will also…
(Online Students) How to develop your study skills
From Lauren Porter
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Starting university is a life-changing experience, which will challenge every new student in diverse and unique ways. In this session you will find out more about what…
How to prepare for the start of university (all…
From Lauren Porter
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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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This session will provide an introduction to the library, how to access resources and the library services available for all online students. We will also cover where…
(Online Students) How to access library…
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 will introduce the Scholarships and Student Funding service. We’ll let you know what we do, where you can go to search for funding opportunities, and…
How to get funding and financial support (all…
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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​​This short session will share some tips and steps that postgraduate researchers can take at the beginning of their degrees to help them get off to an effective start
How to get off to a successful start with your…
From Lauren Porter
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Starting your Masters programme can be very exciting, but you may have some questions about studying at postgraduate level. This session will help you get the best…
How to get off to a successful start with your…
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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How to choose your optional courses (UG Only)
Find out how you can research your options and where to go for information about courses. This session is suitable for new undergraduate students who have the…How to choose your optional courses (UG Only)
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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This short video will cover:Funding from SAAS, SFE, SFW etc. Scholarships and bursaries University Funds and Benefits Links mentioned in the video are as…
How to Funding for UK Students 2025/26
From Ravinder Panesar
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