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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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YourEd+

YourEd+ is a Widening Participation project and it aims to support pupils that have the potential to go to university to achieve their desired grades at Highers and successfully transition into…

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Offer Holder Information Session - 24th March

Online information session for undergraduate offer holders, for 2022 entry, presented by the University's Widening Participation team.

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Offer Holder Information Session - 3rd March 2022

Online information session for undergraduate offer holders, for 2022 entry, presented by the University's Widening Participation team.

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Offer Holder Information Session - 18th February 2022

Online information session for undergraduate offer holders, for 2022 entry, presented by the University's Widening Participation team.

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Our graduates share how the Community Education programme has helped them in their careers

Recent graduates talk about their impressions of the Community Education programme, how they enjoyed their student experience, and how the theory and practical components of their studies have helped…

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Ward 123 - Being the FY Doctor on the ward

This pre-recorded session was created and delivered by University of Edinburgh Medical Students: • Simran Piya (Class of 2022) • Yige Zhang (Class of 2022) • Shin Thong Low (Class…

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Feedback: Tutors

Academics and Tutors from different subjects and universities share their thoughts and experiences about what feedback means at university.

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Welcome to the LEAPS Transitions Course

Welcome to the LEAPS Transitions Course! We're looking forward to working with you throughout S6, to help support your transition from school to university - we have lots planned, and…

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The Insights Programme 2019

University of Edinburgh students and alumni talk about how the University's Insights Programme helps students from a broad range of backgrounds develop the confidence, connections and the…

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LEAPS Creative Extras 2019

A snapshot of the 2019 LEAPS Creative Extras art and design programme.

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Football: More Than A Game

The Academy of Sport, Widening Participation, The Centre for Open Learning and Hibernian Community Foundation have partnered to create a Level 7 credit-bearing course that offers adult learners the…

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Pupils inspired to consider their future

The University is working with local schools to explore with pupils their options later in life.Through a range of projects, staff at Edinburgh are seeking to encourage young people from all…

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Primary and Early Secondary Years Initiative - 10 week project with S1 pupils

S1 pupils from Wester Hailes Education Centre, Liberton High School and Leith Academy learn about what it's like to study at University in the 'Primary and Early Secondary Years…

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Educated Pass

The University has pioneered the Educated Pass project which helps teenage boys think about how the school curriculum is relevant to them, and how pursuing their studies could help them achieve a…

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About LEAPS

LEAPS is a widening participation programme which aims to encourage and advise students who are traditionally under-represented in higher education. We support young people in South-East Scotland,…

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