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What's the best type of masters programme for you?

Join Dr Ben Bateman and Dr Frauke Matthes for a short introduction to masters programmes in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC). What's the difference between a taught…

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What drew you to Edinburgh?

Why might you choose to study in Edinburgh? Dr Ben Bateman and Dr Frauke Matthes talk about what drew them to the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh from the…

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PhD Advice from the New Director of Grad School

In this episode, Liz Gaberdiel chats to Gerben van Ooijen, postgraduate advisor and Director of the Graduate School at the University of Edinburgh. They discuss the role of postgraduate advisors and…

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PhD Advice from Postgrad administrators Karen Woodcock and Mairead Rae

In this episode Liz Gaberdiel interviews Karen Woodcock and Mairead Rae, the Postgraduate Programme Administrators of ICB, IQB3 and IEB, IIIR, IMPS, respectively, in the School of Biological Science…

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Informatics: 60 years of history – Jane Hillston - Closing Remarks

Informatics: 60 years of history – Jane Hillston - Closing RemarksPlease note: This recording contains automated captioning, it might not always be accurate.

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Informatics: 60 years of history – Panel

Informatics: 60 years of history – PanelPlease note: This recording contains automated captioning, it might not always be accurate.

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Informatics: 60 years of history – Don Sannella - CS at the University of Edinburgh 1963 - 1998

Informatics: 60 years of history – Don Sannella - CS at the University of Edinburgh 1963 - 1998Please note: This recording contains automated captioning, it might not always be accurate.

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Informatics: 60 years of history – Alan Bundy - The Early Years of AI and Cognitive Science in Edinburgh

Informatics: 60 years of history – Alan Bundy - The Early Years of AI and Cognitive Science in EdinburghPlease note: This recording contains automated captioning, it might not always be…

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PhD student stories

Our extraordinary PhD students come from all walks of life and all backgrounds. Here, they share their experiences. Find out more about our research degrees: https://edin.ac/3ZpF5cJ

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PhD student story: Balancing family and academic life

Wan is from Malaysia and is doing a PhD at Moray House School of Education and Sport. She has moved to Edinburgh with her family and talks about how she balances being a mother and undertaking a…

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PhD student story: Self-funding

Vasilis is from Greece and has just graduated with a PhD in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies. Vasilis was attracted to the city and talks about his experience of self-funding. Find out…

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PhD student story: Making a difference

Oluwatoyin is a practicing social worker, originally from Nigeria and in the last year of her PhD. She talks about growing her professional confidence and the impact she hopes to make. Find out more…

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PhD student story: Stepping back from a successful career

Michael talks about his experience of returning to education in his 40s and pursuing a PhD in Theoretical Physics. Find out more about our research degrees: https://edin.ac/3H2lPuJ

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PhD student story: Transitioning to a new subject area

Henry is from Nigeria and is a second year PhD candidate in Future Cities Engineering. With a background in Meteorology, he talks about the challenges of undertaking a PhD in a new subject area and…

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PhD student story: “I never considered a PhD was within my realm of possibilities”

Emily is from the North East of Scotland, she was the first in her family to go to University and manages a chronic illness. Her PhD is jointly supervised by the School of Social and Political…

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PhD student story: Finding support and overcoming homesickness

Ankita is from India and her PhD is in Cell Biology. She talks about the incredible support she’s received from her supervisor, lab colleagues and friends and how she manages being so far from…

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