Postgraduate Guide

POSTGRADUATE GUIDE

2011/12

CONTENTS WELCOME

From Matt and Sophie . . . . . . . . . . 02

EUSA – YOUR STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Representation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Advice Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Union Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Events and Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . .

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YOUR DEGREE Making the most of your Research Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Making the most of your Taught Postgraduate Experience . . . . . . . 12 PG Code of Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Edinburgh University Students’ Association The Potterrow 5/2 Bristo Square Edinburgh, EH8 9AL Tel: 0131 650 2656 Fax: 0131 668 4177 Email: eusa.enquiry@ed.ac.uk Web: www.eusa.ed.ac.uk EUSA is a Registered Scottish Charity (No. SCO15800)

Fees & Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Academic Process & Procedures . 17 Academic Services & Facilities . . . 20

SKILLS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Careers Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Institute for Academic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

LIFE OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Societies and Sports . . . . . . . . . . .

EUSA’s Tandem Language Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Employment and Volunteering . . .

General Welfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Religion and Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Student Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Immigration and Visas . . . . . . . . . 36 Employment & Work Placements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 International Students & Public Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 International Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 International Students Centre . . . 38 International Societies . . . . . . . . . 38 Language Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Proofreading Scheme . . . . . . . . . . 38 Prepare for Success . . . . . . . . . . . .38

DIRECTORY

Useful Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 For you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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WELCOME On behalf of Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA), I want to warmly welcome you to Edinburgh.

I have no doubt that whatever your course of study; you have made a great choice.

Around a third of our students here are postgraduates, and as your Students’ Association, we not only provide you with services every day, we are also your voice to the University and Government. If there are any issues you would like to raise, or if you need any support or advice, please contact EUSA by dropping into the Potterrow office, by attending our Postgraduate Forums, by email or giving us a call.

Edinburgh University is woven into the fabric of this great city, and our ambition, diversity and innovation are reflective of that. Whatever stage you are at in your studies and life, your first few weeks will no doubt raise some anxieties. With 280 societies and dozens of sports teams on offer, as well as closer links than ever before with our local community, I hope you find new opportunities both within and out-with the classroom.

I wish you all the very best for the time ahead.

Matt McPherson President, EUSA

I would like to start by extending a warm welcome from both the University and city of Edinburgh! Whether you are arriving for a Masters programme or a longer Doctorate; here full-time or part-time; a home or an international student you will find much on offer to give you a fantastic Postgraduate experience.

I have been elected to the role of Postgraduate Convener to make sure that there is a continual focus on Postgraduate students both in University and Student Association policy. We make up 30% of the student body and representation is vital. EUSA is here to ensure you have the best experience possible. The thriving Postgraduate Community is something we are particularly proud of here, and I hope it is something you all become involved in. Please feel free to contact me at any time, and come along to our Postgrad forum meetings.

Edinburgh is a fantastic city in which to be a Postgraduate student. It is both academically and culturally rich. There is a wide range of high quality resources at our finger tips. On campus we have a great Main Library and several specialist libraries. In addition to that we are also lucky to have the National Library of Scotland, the National Archives, as well as many galleries and museums that provide a depth and diversity to research.

As well as the academic resources, Edinburgh is an architecturally beautiful city with a fascinating history. There are quirky streets with cafes and bars aplenty, as well as many green spaces. Right beside the central campus you will find the Meadows and there is also Arthurs Seat which, as well as providing some of the most stunning views of the city, gives you some quiet time away from your studies without having to leave the city centre!

I wish you all the best of luck in your degree and hope you enjoy your time here at Edinburgh!

Sophie McCallum Postgraduate Convenor, EUSA

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YOUR STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) is your organisation. It is run by students, for students, and every student is a member.

The Students’ Association runs the Union buildings, provides representation and offers other core services such as The Advice Place. We are also affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS) and work to represent you at a local and national level. We campaign on issues that matter to students from academic issues to student welfare and funding, and look after over 280 student societies.

USE IT! The Students’ Association’s help and advice service, The Advice Place, is located in Potterrow and King’s Buildings House. The friendly and professional staff provide free, confidential and independent information and advice on all aspects of student life; the perfect one-stop shop for all student issues and queries. Find out more at www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/advice.

RUN IT! Get involved! Stand in the October by-elections for positions on the Student Council and representation committees, or even as a delegate to NUS Conferences. Or if you’re here for more than one year, stand in the main student elections in March, where you can run for one of the Sabbatical Officer positions, elected students who take a year out to head EUSA (with the help of the Association’s staff).

Find out more about getting involved in the running of EUSA at www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/representation.

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POSTGRADUATE REPRESENTATION EUSA is led by a team of four sabbatical officers. They are elected annually by students and take a year out of studying to run the Students’ Association. Your sabbatical team this year are: President: Matt McPherson VP Academic Affairs: Mike Williamson VP Services: Philippa Faulkner VP Societies & Activities: Emma Meehan In addition to the sabbaticals, there is a Students’ Council made up of over 80 elected student members.

They discuss student issues and decide policies to reflect what students want. The Student Council helps direct the efforts of the sabbatical officers and ensures they represent what the students want.

More focused discussion about particular issues takes place in the forums of the Council; these focus on Academic, Welfare, External and Postgraduate issues. All these forums deal with issues which are relevant to postgraduate students and the Postgraduate Forum deals with EUSA’s postgraduate activities exclusively. Anyone is free to come along to any forum meeting and contribute!

Each forum has its own convener with experienced staff support. If you have a specific problem or issue, you can contact the convener of the relevant forum through the EUSA office in Potterrow or via our website. If they cannot help you directly, then they will point you in the right direction for help. The postgraduate convener this year is Sophie McCallum, who can be contacted directly at postgraduate@eusa. ed.ac.uk.

The Postgrad Forum The Postgraduate Forum provides an opportunity to discuss postgraduate issues, to represent postgraduates and the issues that concern them within EUSA and to the University. So that the Forum can represent the wishes of Edinburgh University postgrads effectively, it is important that as many of you as possible attend and contribute.

THIS YEAR THE POSTGRAD FORUM HAS: • Secured postgraduate and silent study space in the main library.

• Delivered longer library opening hours to help postgrad taught students.

• Ran a successful postgraduate freshers’ and induction week.

• Organised a ‘Postgraduate Festival’ of social, academic, career development and skills events which was shortlisted for NUS Scotland campaign of the year.

• Organised a Postgraduate Conference.

Input at the Postgraduate Forum was responsible for the creation of the Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduates which has helped set the standard for what taught postgraduates can expect from the

Check out the Meadows it’s a great place to think, study, write, relax, play sports and even have a picnic – and its right next to the main campus.

University. This was followed by a Code of Practice for Research Students and Supervisors.

Student Council There are specific postgraduate seats on Student Council. If you are interested, have ideas on how to improve the Edinburgh postgrad experience, or would just like to get involved, you can stand in our campuswide elections in October. Details will be available at www.eusa.ed.ac.uk in September or ask at the Potterrow office for further information.

EUSA reps also sit on central University committees and College Postgraduate Studies committees where key decisions are made that affect postgraduates in their time at university. Stand for the Student Council if you would like to be on these committees and see how the university is run behind the scenes!

Postgraduate Representatives There should also be student postgrad representatives within your own subject area. You can contact these reps concerning any school-based issues. If you don’t know who to contact, ask your Graduate School who the school postgraduate rep is. If you have specific issues about facilities or provision, ideas and suggestions for improvements or new initiatives in your school, then you can raise these through your local rep. You could also consider being a rep yourself!

For individual help and advice on issues such as supervision, appeals, accommodation etc. contact The Advice Place at any stage. For queries on representation, contact craig.stewart@eusa.ed.ac.uk.

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THE ADVICE PLACE The Advice Place is part of EUSA and independent of the University. It is a professional and confidential walk-in centre for students offering information and advice on a wide range of student issues.

The Advice Place should be your first stop for advice about just about everything that affects you. It is staffed by professional staff and volunteers who have extensive experience and knowledge in relation to postgraduate students. We also have staff who specialise in academic issues, and can help you understand and use university procedures such as appeals or complaints, where needed.

For more information about what The Advice Place does and contact information, check out www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/ advice.

Bristo Square Tel: 0131 650 9225 Semester Opening Times: Monday – Friday 9.45am to 5.45pm (except Tuesday open ‘til 7 & Wednesday open at 10.30am) Vacations: As per semester opening times, but closing at 4.45pm on Tuesday.

King’s Buildings Tel: 0131 650 5822 Semester Opening Times: Monday - Friday, 11.00am to 2.00pm Vacations: Wednesday 11.00am to 2.00pm and by appointment

UNION BUILDINGS With four union buildings to visit, there’s always something going on.

POTTERROW Potterrow’s palm tree-filled dome is a great place to eat, meet and study. This union is host to the main EUSA shop, where you can buy stationary, newspapers, a quick snack and Uni merchandise at fantastic student prices. There are cash points as well as an excellent café and cozy bar. Potterrow Dome is undergoing a refurbishment over the next 12 months, so get ready to see this already fab facility get even better!

Up one floor and Potterrow becomes a huge club venue with the biggest party in town, the Big Cheese, every Saturday night. Look out for special Postgrad club nights here in Freshers Week.

TEVIOT HOUSE Built over 120 years ago, Teviot House is the oldest

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purpose built student union building in the world and the heart of student life in Edinburgh.

Hosting a number of unique bars and cafés, Teviot is also home to an impressive formal Dining Room, huge Debating Hall, The Underground nightclub, and many excellent meeting rooms, all in one of the most stunning and imposing buildings in Edinburgh.

The New Amphion, opened just last year, is a wonderful refurbished coffee bar, café and restaurant in the middle of Teviot House.

The Library Bar, the most popular bar in any of our Unions, is full of incredible character and usually full of people. It is an essential part of any student night out, with great drinks at student prices.

For a more relaxed atmosphere, settle into one of the comfortable leather armchairs in Teviot Lounge; chat with friends, play cards, read, or just ponder the

world passing by. A great lounge bar for more relaxed socialising or study.

Head to Teviot’s best kept secret, The Loft Bar, for an impressive range of cocktails out on the terrace.

As the name suggests, this gem is tucked away at the top of Teviot’s turrets. It offers fabulous deals to student societies for exclusive use of this great bar, if your society wants to arrange a social meeting or a party just let us know!

The Study is a new quiet study area adjacent to the New Amphion. It has plenty of free-access computers and is open every day until 6pm. So if the Main Library is full, or you require a constant stream of coffee and cake to study, look no further!

For big screen sports in a great atmosphere, The Sports Bar in Teviot shows all major sporting events, and is right next to the Pool Room if you want to try out your cueing action.

THE PLEASANCE One of the most famous venues in the Fringe is also your fabulous societies centre for the rest of the year.

With rooms to suit everything from ballroom dancing to chess, and the friendliest bar in Edinburgh, The Pleasance is at the heart of student society life.

The Pleasance also includes the main Pleasance Theatre and Cabaret Bar, with a full program of live

theatre, music, comedy and film throughout the year, with great discounts for students.

Check out www.eusalive.co.uk for a full listing of all live shows.

KING’S BUILDINGS HOUSE KB Union boasts a number of fantastic bars and cafés, including the Mayfield Bar and Blackford Bar, both serving great food until 8pm weekdays. JCMB building at King’s Buildings also has a very popular Costa coffee outlet alongside a fantastic new study area and an extensive food court.

The newly refurbished gym, with fantastic value membership deals for students and staff, badminton and squash courts, and busy shop, makes KB well worth a visit for a drop in lunch or a quiet workout.

Check out www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/ shuttlebus for details and times for the free shuttle bus service provided by the university.

OTHER OUTLETS AND UNION SHOPS Visit Union Shops to stock up on stationary, buy emergency birthday cards, grab a snack or purchase exclusive Edinburgh University merchandise, including sweatshirts, bags and sportswear. In addition to Potterrow, EUSA runs the shop at Pollock Halls, with a wide range of products all at great student prices.

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EVENTS AND NIGHTLIFE You are spoilt for choice on a weekly basis as we host some fantastic free entertainment throughout the week: Every Monday, the Teviot Lounge hosts Jazz Night – an open jam jazz session where anyone can come and play along with the house musicians. You’ll hear a selection of Jazz classics, and with the lively crowd of swing dancers coming to practice after their lesson – be sure to bring your dancing shoes! Tuesdays bring you Open Mic which gives you another chance to show us your talent! Rock out with Rory or go it alone. Our weekly Quizzes in Teviot, KB and Pleasance are always loads of fun, so grab some mates and head to Teviot Underground on a Thursday to enjoy Student Band Night where we will showcase your band, all you have to do is sign up. Information about upcoming gigs can be found at www.eusalive.co.uk! Another chance to see the cream of local live music is Going Underground where the live music is followed by the best Indie set list this side of 1995!

You can also enjoy our Weekly Comedy at the Pleasance Cabaret Bar where you will see an array of top calibre comedians brought to you by Comedy Central Live, and of course The Big Cheese – which will set you up for years of dancing like a silly person on a Saturday night. Who needs dignity when you have Chesney Hawkes and the Baywatch theme tune…?

Not only all of this, but we have regular promotions for you to enjoy in our bar and catering outlets and an array of other entertainment for you to enjoy – just to get your juices flowing, have a look at this following – all for you:

EUSALIVE EUSA host some fantastic events throughout the year. Here is a glimpse of some of the things you have to look forward to in Semester One…..:

The Futureheads – Potterrow Friday 30th September THE FUTUREHEADS need no introduction – hailing from Sunderland, the 4 piece post-punk revival band have 4 highly charted studio albums with singles like ‘Hound of Love’, ‘Decent Days and Nights’, ‘The Beginning of the Twist’ and ‘Heartbeat Song’ pleasing festival crowds nationwide. Get your tickets early for this one folks – it’s going to be a great night of live music.

Daniel Sloss – Pleasance Theatre Friday 28th October We welcome the hilarious Daniel Sloss back to the Pleasance Theatre. Scotland’s half-manhalf-Xbox, hormone-ridden comic prodigy started stand-up aged 16, starred on ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’; ‘Comedy Rocks’; ‘8/10 Cats’; ‘Mock the Week’ and his own BBC show - all before he started shaving. Presented by Live Nation.

EUSA & KMF ADVENTURE EVENTS EUSA has gotten together with Kendal Mountain Festival – the world’s leading mountain film and adventure event – to bring you an outstanding Autumn programme of film and talks. Here are just some of the highlights of our programme this semester. For full listings visit www.eusalive.co.uk.

Paul Diffley – Climbers I’ve Shot and Some Climbers I’d Like to Shoot.

Thursday 15th September, 8.00pm Paul was an avid climber himself when he first decided to point a video camera at another climber in 2003. Since then, he has formed Hot Aches Productions and filmed many of the world’s best climbers, making several award-winning films in the process.

Simon Yates – Wilderness Within Wednesday 2nd November, 8.00pm In a career spanning over twenty five years Simon Yates’ climbing and traveling has taken him from Alaska in the west to Australia in the east, from the Canadian Arctic in the north to the tip of South America. He first came to prominence as a mountaineer in 1985 after the first ascent of the West Face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes and the ensuing epic descent described in Joe Simpson’s book ‘Touching the Void’ and the 2003 BAFTA wining docudrama of the same name.

To find out more about the festival visit www.mountainfest.co.uk.

HALLOWEEN, ST ANDREWS, THANKSGIVING Teviot hosts the indesputably best Halloween Party in Edinburgh, we also give you a reason for a knees up on St Andrews Day with the fantastic Kilter Ceilidh and free Haggis, Neeps and Tatties with your ticket, and this year we will celebrate Thanksgiving in the Debating Hall. All this and loads more!

Henry Iddon – Mount Damavand and the Axis of Ski-Ville Wednesday 5th October, 8.00pm Documentary following the journey of Henry Iddon as he undertakes a ski-mountaineering trip to the highest volcano in Asia.

Aren’t you pleased you picked Edinburgh!

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YOUR DEGREE Whatever your school or programme of study, it is important to remember that doing a postgraduate course offers a wonderful opportunity to develop your experience and enhance your critical and intellectual skills. There are various ways that you can achieve this. Your school may run seminars for postgraduates and staff, and have discussion groups (maybe online) relevant to your interests. If there isn’t a discussion group, don’t be afraid to suggest one, for there are bound to be people in the same situation as you who want to exchange ideas.

The University also runs a number of open seminars and lectures. These are advertised on noticeboards around the University, the University Bulletin or on the University website, which is a valuable source of information on what is going on. See also your School website for more information.

MAKING THE MOST OF THE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Doing a PhD or research MSc is a major undertaking and the experience can vary greatly between disciplines. Although your research is entirely your own, you will have supervisors who will give you guidance. In the initial stages this guidance can be quite substantial, as you explore and establish the boundaries of your research. You should develop a working relationship with your supervisor which satisfies both of you.

Nevertheless, problems with supervision can cause friction and are best resolved at an early stage. If you are having problems, refer to the Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students,

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outlined in this guide or available online (www. docs.sasg.ed.ac.uk/AcademicServices/Codes/ CoPSupervisorsResearchStudents.pdf), to see what you can reasonably expect. If you are not satisfied, follow the advice in the Code or go into the Advice Place to explore the options available to you with an Academic Advisor.

Make sure you use opportunities to give feedback on your experience, such as the national Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES - www. heacademy.ac.uk/ourwork/supportingresearch/ postgraduatework). Try to complete this as honestly, but constructively, as possible as the University uses this feedback when considering changes.

MAKING THE MOST OF THE TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE EXPERIENCE Taking a masters you may feel caught somewhere between undergraduates and PhD students. The key issue for many MSc students is that you are only here for one year. For this reason it’s important to raise any concerns as soon as possible to ensure that any

difficulties can be addressed quickly.

Like PhD students, when writing your dissertation you need realistic expectations of what facilities and support should be available. If you do not have the facilities that you need, you should take action to resolve the problem.

Your Programme Handbook should set out the dissertation requirements and what support you can expect during the process. The Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes is also a useful guide and provides sensible advice about how to deal with issues that may arise. (www.docs.sasg.ed.ac.uk/AcademicServices/Codes/ CoPTaughtPGProgrammes.pdf) You can also contact The Advice Place at any time.

The short length of many MSc courses mean that it is important to hit the ground running and you should be prepared for this when you arrive. Take the initiative to find out what is expected of you, and how the University can help you. You do not have as much time as PhD students to get used to your new environment. If you feel that things are not going as they should, it is important to seek advice early, either from your Programme Director or The Advice Place.

Bear in mind that decisions about whether or not to apply for further study such as a PhD need to be made at an early stage. If this is your plan, seek information as early as possible; you should find information about this on your School website.

POSTGRADUATE CODE OF PRACTICE The University has a Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students, and a Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes. They outline what you can expect from the University and what the University will expect from

TOP TIPS FOR RESEARCH DEGREES FROM FELLOW STUDENTS:

• Make notes so you can remember key points from your meetings with your supervisors.

• Learn a ‘dinner party’ version of your research topic so that people can actually understand what you are studying.

• Check out the Institute for Academic Development skills and development programme at www.iad.ed.ac.uk.

• Make use of peer groups, if available, or why not start one?

TOP TIPS FOR TAUGHT DEGREES FROM FELLOW STUDENTS:

• If you feel you’re losing your way, talk to someone - either a tutor or classmate • Definitely get involved in an independent study group • Really try to engage fully with the course • Attend all recommended lectures, even if some of them may not turn out to be relevant for you • Join a society or get involved with activities outside your course so you have something fun to do when you need a break from study eusa.ed.ac.uk

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you. Normally, the relevant Code of Practice will be handed out at the beginning of your degree; make sure you hold onto it and remember to consult it throughout your degree. (www.ed.ac.uk/schoolsdepartments/academic-services/policies-regulations/ codes) While the Codes of Practice are simply guidelines for staff and students on ‘good practice’, there are two sets of University regulations, which must be followed by students and schools within the University: Postgraduate Degree Regulations, which outline the mandatory framework for the administration and awarding of postgraduate degrees, are available online in the ‘Degree Regulations and Programme of Study’ (DRPS - www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ academic-services/policies-regulations/codes) Assessment Regulations, which detail the way in which your coursework, exams, and your degree as a whole, will be assessed (www.ed.ac.uk/schoolsdepartments/academic-services/policies-regulations/ regulations/assessment)

THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SUPERVISORS AND RESEARCH STUDENTS As a student, you have the responsibility to monitor your supervisory experience and be proactive in maintaining a constructive relationship, just as your supervisor has a responsibility to monitor your progress, although naturally supervision will vary from person to person.

The Code is fairly detailed; however the following have been highlighted by the Postgraduate Forum as

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THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

some of the key areas. This checklist is not definitive though and should not be used in place of the Code itself.

The Checklist 1. Read and apply the advice in the Code of Practice for Supervisors and Students and keep it for future reference.

2. Your supervisor has both a pastoral and an academic role. You must inform him/her of anything that you feel is affecting your work.

3. Check the facilities you can normally expect to receive from your school and discuss the situation with them if the facilities that you are given are seriously lacking.

4. Find out about the library and computer facilities available to you.

5. Define the topic of study early and realistically work closely with your supervisor.

6. A programme of work should be agreed with your supervisor and amended as necessary throughout your period of study.

7. Keep copies of communications your supervisor sends you and copies of correspondence that you send to your supervisor.

8. Discuss with your supervisor the reasons for his/ her recommendations in your first year report.

After your probationary year, the options available are listed.

9. As you reach the end of your period of study, clarify with your supervisor how the writing up of the thesis will proceed and be aware of the regulations regarding submission.

Have an open discussion with your supervisors as soon as you start to establish how each person works and what each expects.

Things you should be aware of: • It is as much your responsibility to meet regularly with your supervisor as it is theirs.

• If your supervisor is going to be absent for more than six consecutive weeks, alternative arrangements for supervision should be made.

• You should have 2 supervisors; be aware of the role of each.

• Impartial advice to students and supervisors is available within schools. This is usually through a School Postgraduate Adviser. You can also consult the Head of Graduate School (sometimes called the Postgraduate Director).

• You have the right to have a student postgrad representative in your school who can contact EUSA’s Postgrad convener or staff for support (postgrad@eusa.ed.ac.uk).

• Independent advice is available from the EUSA Advice Place offices in Potterrow and King’s Buildings.

• If you are a tutor/demonstrator there is a recommended rate of pay which the school should adhere to. Your school should have a policy on attendance at training courses for postgraduate students who are tutors.

Some aspects of the postgraduate experience will be the same regardless of whether you are a research or taught MSc student. However, taught MSc students obviously have some different concerns. The Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes sets out reasonable expectations and good practice which the University should provide for students (including things like resources, academic and pastoral support), what the University will expect from students (including using the Code), and guidance on university processes.

• Read and apply the Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes and keep it for future reference. This has details of all the processes of the University which you might need to use during your time here.

• Your Programme Director has both a pastoral and academic role. You must inform him/her of anything which is affecting your work as soon as possible.

• Check the facilities and support that you can normally expect to be provided on your course. If the facilities or support given are lacking, discuss this with your Programme Director.

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POSTGRADUATE TIPS Finance Department Tel: 0131 650 9214 Email: feepayment@ed.ac.uk

If you have an academic problem, or have a non-academic problem that affects your work, it is your responsibility to take steps as soon as possible in order to resolve the issue. There are a number of places and services available to you where people can listen and offer advice.

A good place to start for any academic issues is in your school. Taught postgraduates can seek advice from their Programme Director, Director of Studies (DoS), and research postgraduates can seek advice from their Supervisor, Postgraduate Director or the Postgraduate Advisor. If you feel these aren’t appropriate, the following are a range of the different services (usually confidential) that you can turn to for help and assistance.

The Advice Place staff are experienced in postgraduate matters and can help you examine the available options to deal with university problems, whether they concern your progress, regulations or provision of facilities. You can contact the specialist Academic Advisers by emailing academic.advice@ eusa.ed.ac.uk.

The Advice Place also deals with non-academic problems. Feel free to drop in and speak to an adviser; they can refer you on to relevant services for further help should you require it. The service is free and independent of the University and entirely confidential.

For more information about services that can help with non-academic issues see the General Welfare section on page 31.

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FEES & FUNDING The regulations relating to payment of fees are set out in the Postgraduate Programme and at www.registry. ed.ac.uk/fees/PGfees.htm.

Any student who continues beyond the applicable period for annual fees will be required to pay one matriculation fee (£90 in 2011-12) and a continuation fee for every authorised extension until their thesis submission. If you withdraw from a course you may be entitled to a partial refund at the discretion of the University. This is set out in the PG fees link above.

Some courses charge research costs in addition to course fees; these will depend on the course/subject area and should be clearly outlined in your admissions offer. There may be funding options available for your course from a Research Council.

If there are any problems with your fees, then you should contact the income section of the University’s Finance Department (above) as quickly as possible.

The University has a strict policy on student debt (available at www.finance.ed.ac.uk/student/ tuitionfees/docs/collection_policy.pdf) and you must discuss payment problems as soon as possible or the University will take steps to recover the debt. This could include withdrawing access to services such as library and computing facilities, or even de-matriculation.

If you are having financial difficulties at any point you can discuss this confidentially with The Advice Place.

Financial Assistance Discretionary Fund The University administers discretionary funds, provided by the Government, to help UK undergraduate and postgraduate students who are struggling with their living costs.

The Common Bursaries Fund is for EU or International students, or students that fall into other categories and are not be eligible for a UK government award.

To check your eligibility and pick up an application form, pop into The Advice Place. The Advice Place also administers small loans for students in severe financial difficulty. This money is for essentials such as food and travel. Speak to an adviser for more information.

Educational and Charitable Trusts Students may apply to educational and charitable trusts for funding. Each has its own qualifying criteria for awards and they can be difficult to obtain.

See www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk for a list of private bursaries and trusts, as well as a search engine to help you find those to which you may be eligible to apply.

The turn2us website (www.turn2us.org.uk) is another place you can search for grants.

Remember that your supervisors/ directors of studies are there to support you. It’s their job to be “bothered” by you. And when the going gets tough, remember that your peers are probably going through the same things – So make sure your always have someone to talk to – supervisors, friends or even the GP or Counsellors. You need to be willing to find support, to get support.

ACADEMIC PROCESS AND PROCEDURES Plagiarism Plagiarism is defined as ‘the act of copying or including in one’s own work, without adequate acknowledgment, intentionally or unintentionally, the work of another, for one’s own benefit’ (University of Edinburgh Undergraduate and Postgraduate Assessment Regulations). This could mean including text from books, journals, websites, or text or ideas expressed by other people, including fellow students, in your work without clearly referencing these other sources.

The University takes plagiarism very seriously, and involvement in plagiarism can have serious consequences for your degree. The University has produced guidelines on avoiding plagiarism for students, which also explain the University processes for dealing with cases of suspected plagiarism. You can access this at www.docs. sasg.ed.ac.uk/AcademicServices/Discipline/ StudentGuidanceUGPGT.pdf. Your school may also have more detailed guidelines on plagiarism, how to avoid it, and will explain the measures they have in place to detect plagiarism.

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nature of your research. A good source of information online is the UK Intellectual Property Office.

The University has a Code of Good Practice on Research and a specialised office - Edinburgh Research and Innovation - which can offer advice on general intellectual property issues, and also on the sensitive issue of protecting your rights in relation to any potential commercial interests in your research.

Code of Good Practice in Research: www. research-innovation.ed.ac.uk/information/NewCode-of-Practice-for-Research.pdf Edinburgh Research and Innovation: www. research-innovation.ed.ac.uk Intellectual Property Office: www.ipo.gov.uk

Authorised interruption to study If you need to take a break during your course, perhaps due to illness or personal difficulties, you may apply for an interruption of studies (commonly referred to as suspension). You will need to explain the reason for this but note that it will not be granted in all cases.

If you think you need to apply for a suspension then you should discuss this with your supervisor in the first instance who will then take your case forward.

Complaints As a large public service provider, the University is committed to maintaining an effective complaints procedure to allow all members of its community to make legitimate complaints. You are encouraged to follow this in order to sort out any difficulties you might have. The procedure encourages an informal approach in the first instance so that difficulties can be resolved quickly without the need for more lengthy processes. If you are having difficulties, but your initial attempts to resolve things locally have been unsuccessful, you should make use of the procedure.

Students can contact The Advice Place for independent and confidential guidance on complaints.

The full procedure and accompanying guidance is available at www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ academic-services/students/undergraduate/studentcomplaints/complaint-procedure.

Appeals It is possible to make an appeal against the results you get in a written exam, dissertation or thesis, and there are specific regulations detailing this process. You should be aware that you can only appeal on specific grounds, not simply because you disagree with the result. The Academic Advice team in The Advice Place can provide independent and confidential information and advice on the appeals procedure. If you decide to go ahead, they can also help you prepare and present your case. For further information see www.eusa. ed.ac.uk/advice/academic-advice.

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ACADEMIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES Information Services

Information Services run libraries and computer labs across the University.

IS Helpdesks in the Main Library and in the Darwin Library cover both library and IT enquiries: Main Library IS Helpdesk: Tel: 0131 650 3409 Darwin Library IS Helpdesk: Tel: 0131 650 5784 Library Online: www.lib.ed.ac.uk Computing Services website: www.ed.ac.uk/ schools-departments/information-services Check websites for opening times.

Computing Resources The University’s central computing facilities are managed by the computing divisions of the Information Services department, who have a strong team of staff available to offer assistance throughout the University. Information Services encourages all new postgraduates to meet their support team as soon as possible; check with your school if to see if they organise introductory sessions.

Edinburgh University has some of the best computing facilities of any British university. There are a large number of computing labs all around the University with PCs, Macs and laser printers, see www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/informationservices/services/computing/desktop-personal/openaccess for locations and opening hours (several labs are open 24/7).

Remote access to central services is available if you need to access files or electronic journals from outside the University (see www.ed.ac.uk/schoolsdepartments/information-services/computing/ connecting).

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Every postgraduate is allocated an email account by the University. Research postgraduate email addresses are added to the staff email directory, accessible online at www.exseed.ed.ac.uk.

Taught postgraduate students are allocated a student email account which can be accessed via MyEd (www.myed.ed.ac.uk).

Computer Training If you need computer training, you can find out about the variety of courses that you have access to, alongside details of when and where they run, at www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/informationservices by following the links to the web-based Student Helpdesk. There is a large amount of other information on this website, with a range of overviews and introductory guides. Documentation for more complex packages is available at reasonable cost.

Information Services can also help individuals and departments buy software at reduced rates, for details of what is available, contact your support team or your nearest Information Services helpdesk. Staff can also give you advice if you want to buy your own hardware.

Libraries University Libraries The University now has nearly three million books, pamphlets, periodical volumes, manuscripts, Edinburgh University theses and maps. It receives over 11 thousand current periodicals. The library system is spread out over a large number of libraries and sites that includes: • The Main Library at George Square (College of HSS, general and special collections) • A collection of libraries at the King’s Buildings Campus covering different subject specialisations (Darwin, Robertson, James Clerk Maxwell) • Moray House Library (Education)

• A selection of other subject-specific libraries including The Europa Library (Law), Moray House Library (Education), and New College Library (The Library for the School of Divinity).

Each provides its own services including acquisition, lending and reference services. All can trace items not held by the University/local libraries, and borrow or photocopy them through inter-library loans.

Opening times for all libraries are available on the library’s website (www.lib.ed.ac.uk). They vary from site to site, and are different during the vacation, so check the library you want is open before you go.

The Main Library is open until 2.30am during Semester time and has a postgraduate study area on floor 5. Please also note that the Main Library is undergoing significant redevelopment and there may at times be disruption to users. Any potential disruptions will be communicated via plasma screen in the Main Library, on MyEd, and on the Main Library Redevelopment Project website (www.is.ed.ac.uk/ mlrp).

The Library’s central online catalogue can be consulted in each library, as well as via the University’s website. It provides a gateway to online catalogues of other academic and research libraries in the UK and across the world including the National Library of Scotland.

For more information on university libraries, and on the resources, training and software available in them, explore Library Online (www.lib.ed.ac.uk).

National Library of Scotland George IV Bridge and 33 Salisbury Place Tel: 0131 226 4531 www.nls.uk The National Library of Scotland (NLS) is a copyright library which has copies of every written work published in Britain, as well as an extensive collection of rare books and manuscripts, along with a selection

of reference works. Most of the National Library is situated on George IV Bridge, although the Map and Science Libraries are located on Salisbury Place.

Some postgrads find this a more tranquil place to work than other libraries, particularly because access is severely restricted. Visit the website for full details of opening times and resources.

Central Library George IV Bridge Tel: 0131 225 5584 Opening Times: 9.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm Saturday Located across the road from the National Library of Scotland is the public borrowing library. It is free to join and a useful alternative to the University Library.

The Edinburgh room provides a huge collection of local archive material of all descriptions and has well informed staff.

Scottish Record Office Historical Research Room, General Register House, Princes Street Tel: 0131 556 6585 www.gro-scotland.gov.uk This is an important research centre for postgraduates, holding one of the most varied archive collections in the British Isles. Readers’ permits are issued on personal application, not by post, and require identification. Staff may answer postal enquires about the availability of sources for particular study topics.

The website is useful and also provides access to local statistical and census information.

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SKILLS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS There are many opportunities for postgraduates to develop personal transferable skills whilst at Edinburgh, including generic, employment-related, or subjectspecific research skills. For details of the wide variety of training opportunities throughout the University, consult www.iad.ed.ac.uk.

3rd Floor, Main Library Tel: 0131 650 4670 Weir Building, King’s Buildings Tel: 0131 650 5773 www.careers.ed.ac.uk

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University of Edinburgh, 7 Bristo Square www.iad.ed.ac.uk

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CAREERS SERVICE

The University Careers Service offers support with career planning to all postgraduates, whilst you are a student and for up to two years after graduation.

In addition to a range of talks, and the advice and information available on the website, the Careers Service holds reference and takeaway material including books, DVDs and magazines to help you with all aspects of your job hunt.

Careers Advisers are more than happy to provide feedback on your CV or application form. Bring it to a full guidance interview or to a drop-in session.

You can also book a practice interview with a Careers Adviser and get some constructive feedback on your performance.

For more information visit the website.

INSTITUTE FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

Student and Graduate Employment Whether you are looking for part-time work, permanent employment, summer internships, voluntary opportunities or something else, make sure you keep an eye on the vacancy database SAGE at www.careers.ed.ac.uk/SAGE. It advertises hundreds of jobs in a huge range of sectors including opportunities specifically for postgraduates, and the site is updated daily.

Postgraduate students today are expected to have a wide range of professional and research skills, to be adaptable, self-aware and, in the case of PhD students, able to write for publication. Graduates who have developed these skills can find themselves in high demand in academia, teaching, business and in the public or voluntary sectors. To help students acquire these important skills, the University provides transferable skills training courses.

Taught MSc students will have in-house training within their Graduate Schools. This training will normally constitute an integral part of your course.

Therefore, much IAD research training is geared towards PhD candidates.

Training courses designed specifically for research postgrads are run with the help of staff from many departments. Courses include: Communication Skills, Project Planning, Computing and Time Management.

Most courses are free, and are repeated throughout the year. For a complete list of courses for each college, see the IAD website.

However, research MSc students also have access to these programmes, and the range of courses available to MSc students directly is increasing. The IAD also provides information about a wide range of training opportunities for all postgraduates provided by other parts of the University.

Get yourself a membership to the National Library of Scotland. There are lots of materials which you will not be able to find in any of the university libraries, which may give your bibliography an edge!

Study Support The IAD promotes and supports all aspects of university teaching and learning. The Centre provides research and policy advice, a wide variety of workshops, seminars and conferences, often in association with schools and colleges.

The IAD has a resource room with a collection of books, reports, papers and other materials relating to teaching and learning in higher education, available for consultation or loan.

Tutoring and Demonstrating Many postgrads are asked to take on teaching responsibilities in their schools. Teaching can be a very valuable experience, particularly if you are hoping to pursue a career as an academic, as well as a way of developing transferable skills.

It may be that you have a formal contract for teaching as part of your research post, which will set out the number of hours you are required to teach, as well as arrangements for payment. There is also a framework to support you if you are asked to, or wish to, teach on a casual basis. The University has reviewed its teaching structures to increase tutoring and demonstrating standards; information is available in the Code of Practice for Tutoring and Demonstrating. This is available through the IAD website.

The pay arrangements for tutors and demonstrators are included on the pay scales webpage, provided by the University’s Human Resources department (www. ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources/payreward/pay/pay-scales).

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than lab demonstrating to reflect the extra time for preparation; please see the Arrangements for Tutors and Demonstrators guide (available at the above link) for fuller details on pay and hours. If you are offered lower rates, contact the EUSA’s Postgraduate Convenor (postgrad@eusa.ed.ac.uk), so that we are aware of inconsistencies.

The IAD provides training for all postgraduates involved in teaching, either at generic sessions, or for specific groups organised in conjunction with individual schools or subject areas. “Effective Tutoring” is one of the events aimed at postgraduates involved in teaching and demonstrating, intended to supplement what is offered at school or course level. Details of all the sessions are available at www.iad.ed.ac.uk.

For those involved in lab demonstrating there are discipline-specific sessions at the start of term. Dates and times are available on the website.

Your department should provide you with sufficient resources and information to teach well. This may include provision of course materials, photocopying, library access and secretarial support.

If you are interested in teaching you should speak to your supervisor or Head of Graduate School/Postgraduate Director. Alternatively, ask postgraduates already in your school who are teaching. They can tell you who the course organisers are for different courses and who may need tutors/ demonstrators.

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LIFELONG LEARNING Languages for All Courses are offered in a number of modern languages to both students and non-students. Courses are catered to ability and discounts are available for certain classes. New courses start several times a year and courses are offered through the summer.

Visit www.ed.ac.uk/studying/short-courses/ languages/for-all for details.

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LIFE

OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION Finding Accommodation

There are various types of accommodation available in Edinburgh: university flats or halls, private flats, lodgings etc. The quality of city-centre accommodation is fairly high, and you should, therefore, expect to pay around £95 a week for a room in a shared flat.

There is high demand for accommodation at the start of term and you should aim to arrive a few weeks early if you hope to start flat hunting at this time.

For an estimate of a realistic weekly budget to cover living costs in Edinburgh and advice on managing your money see the Advice Place website: www.eusa.ed.ac. uk/advice/funding-and-money/budgeting.

If you rent a property privately, you may be renting directly from a private landlord or from a letting agency. All landlords must legally be registered with the Council. You can check this at: www. landlordregistrationscotland.gov.uk.

The Landlord Accreditation Scotland scheme promotes good standards in the private rental sector. Membership for landlords and letting agencies is voluntary but you can find search for properties that conform to these standards at: www. landlordaccreditationscotland.com.

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Some other places you can search for private rented accommodation are: • Edinburgh Evening News and The Scotsman newspapers’ property pages • ESPC website: www.espc.com • Lettingweb: www.lettingweb.com • Edinburgh Student Pad: www. edinburghstudentpad.co.uk Do be wary of scams. Do not, under any circumstances, send money to anyone for accommodation prior to viewing the accommodation, verifying the person is the actual landlord or letting agent, and seeing the tenancy agreement.

The Advice Place provides advice and information on finding accommodation, your tenancy rights and responsibilities, and how to deal with any problems or issues that arise during your tenancy such as repairs, deposits, or eviction. Advisers can also check over tenancy agreements (also called leases or contracts) before you sign them.

Council Tax City of Edinburgh Council Tel: 0131 200 2000 www.edinburgh.gov.uk Council Tax is a charge made by local authorities for each property within the area and is used to help pay for local services such as rubbish collection and emergency services. Full-time students in Scotland who are registered as such with their University are usually exempt from paying council tax but must inform the Council of their full-time student status in order to be granted this exemption.

In order to satisfy the “full-time” student criteria

you must: • Be studying for at least 21 hours per week for at least 24 weeks of the year on a course that lasts at least a year.

• Be within the prescribed period for your course (except for 4th year PhD students, who can still qualify).

Full time students registered at the University of Edinburgh (or another institution in within the European Union) living in Edinburgh should either write to or email the Revenues and Benefits department at the City of Edinburgh Council including: the address of the property, the names of all the tenants, when you moved in, which institution you are studying at, your matriculation numbers, and the fact that you are a full-time student. Alternatively you can apply online at: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ forms/form/12/en/apply_for_students_council_tax_ exemption.

If you live outside of the City of Edinburgh Council area, ask the Registry for a ‘certificate of student status’ and send it to your local council.

I think it is really important that as PGs we get as “involved” as we can, seize the opportunity to get involved with EUSA, societies, departmental meetings and even doing volunteering. It adds so much the learning experience and you get to expand your network!

of hours you actually attend. Academic visitors and sponsored researchers at the University are not classed as students and are therefore also liable to pay the council tax charge.

If anyone in your house is not a full-time student, then you will receive a council tax bill. Only the nonstudents or part-time students will be liable for this bill. There is a 25% single persons discount applied to the bill if there is only one non-student, or part-time student, living in the property. There are special provisions for some international students living with their non-student dependants, who can still claim full exemption. Contact The Advice Place for details.

If you get into difficulties, or require more information, contact The Advice Place for assistance. Bring any relevant correspondence with you.

Students who are not exempt If you are an overseas visiting student from outside of the EU, and are enrolled at the University for six months or less, then you will not be exempt from council tax payment. As a result you will have to pay council tax unless you are living in halls of residence.

If you are registered as a part-time student or a 5th year PhD student then you will not be exempt from council tax charges as your course of study does not officially fulfil the criteria, regardless of the number

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SOCIETIES AND SPORTS Societies

There are many different societies at Edinburgh that you can join. Most can be contacted through the EUSA offices at Potterrow, and most will also have a stall at the Societies’ Fair during Freshers’ Week.

This is a great opportunity to find out more about what an individual society does and what you can get out of them. There is a Postgrad Society which organises many social activities that are open to any postgraduate regardless of discipline. Check out their Facebook group for more information (search Edinburgh Uni Postgrad Society). There are many other societies as well; whether academic, social, campaigning, or specialist interest societies (from the ‘Water of Life’ Whisky Society to the Barbershop Quartet Society), there is almost certainly something for everyone! You can get involved at any point during your time at Edinburgh and if there isn’t a society that suits your requirements, why not start one yourself?

A complete list of societies, with more detailed information and contact numbers, can be found at www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/societies. All of our societies welcome postgrad members. Joining a society is a great way to participate in activities you enjoy, develop new interests, and meet other people who enjoy the same sorts of things as you.

Gyms and Sports Facilities Sports Facilities We have an outstanding range of sports facilities here at the University of Edinburgh.

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available at a number of sites in the city. HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, recently opened a £4.8m extension of the Pleasance Sports Complex to provide even more high quality gym and activity space for you to enjoy.

This offers an array of brand new facilities including the stunning and state-of-the-art studio (exercise and dance classes), ‘MyGym’ (body conditioning) and underground vaults (bench free weights) as well as a dedicated rowing gym named in honour of Olympic great Katherine Grainger and a new indoor studio cycling space called ‘Velocity’. Adding to its already high level service 100-station CV gym with personal TV screens, body circuit gym, fixed weights gym, free weights gym, two sports halls, two dance studios, four squash courts and dedicated facilities for boxing, archery, rifle shooting, climbing and bouldering.

Recently rated ‘best facility we’ve ever had’ by All blacks Rugby Trainer in November 2010, the Centre offers 50 exercise classes each week and a range of workshops including Zumba and Vew-Do class, the Kurki Retail Shop and a personal training service, There is also a 25m six lane swimming pool just next door in the St. Leonard’s Land building, off Holyrood Road.

Through the Centre for Sport and Exercise (CSE) Edinburgh students also have access to the internationally renowned FASIC sports injury centre and Scotland’s National Hockey Academy at Peffermill, which has two international standard Astroturf pitches, artificial tennis courts and cricket nets, natural turf pitches and a golf practice area.

Firbush, 80 miles north of Edinburgh, is the CSE’s residential centre for the outdoors. Situated in a magnificent location on Loch Tay, it supports both summer water sports and extensive winter activities.

Check out the www.sport.ed.ac.uk for more details, exercise classes and pool timetables and membership.

Membership

Intra-Mural Sport

The Centre for Sports and Exercise (CSE) offers a great membership rate for students.

It’s easy to join online at www.sport.ed.ac.uk or just show your university (matric) card at the CSE Pleasance reception, fill out a form, make the payment and you’re ready to go!

If intense competition is not for you, the Intra-Mural programme offers a more relaxed alternative to club sport. Groups of friends or halls of accommodation can compete against each other in weekly leagues, with the emphasis on taking part and having fun.

Simply choose your sport – football, hockey, netball, rugby, basketball, squash or cricket – and sign up during Freshers’ Week to take part. For more information please visit the Sports Fair or e-mail eusu. vpim@ed.ac.uk.

Get involved in Sport Sports Clubs Edinburgh University Sports Union (EUSU) is the student-run body responsible for all sports clubs at the university. Edinburgh is the number one sporting institution in Scotland and consistently ranks within the top 5 in the UK. With 63 sports clubs, there is a broad variety of sports on offer and many students have been successful in a sport they only discovered at university. From Ice Hockey to Skydiving, there really is something for everyone!

To find out more about sports clubs, check out the Sports Fair on 14th and 15th September at the Centre for Sport and Exercise, and visit the website for all the latest sporting news (www.eusu.ed.ac.uk).

Sports Performance Programme The Sports Performance Programme is run jointly by the University’s Centre for Sport and Exercise (CSE) and Edinburgh University Sports Union (EUSU).

Delivered alongside the companion Team Sport Performance Programme (TSPP), the Individual Sports Performance Programme (ISPP) gives essential fitness, financial, medical and advisory support for student athletes committed to succeeding on the international sporting stage. Applications are invited annually in March/April to all prospective and current students. For more information, contact Laura Hayward on laura.hayward@ed.ac.uk.

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EUSA’S TANDEM LANGUAGE PROGRAMME Tandem is designed to help students meet people and learn languages in a fun, relaxed, social environment without tutors, exams or lectures.

Tandem runs many events throughout the year, in addition to hosting an online language database designed to help students find language partners.

Visit www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/tandem for more information.

To find out more about other language learning opportunities on campus, visit www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/ campaigns/languages.

EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING Part Time Jobs Students are advised to not work more than 15 hours a week during semester time and although money is necessary, it is important to remember why you are at university!

Check out the University’s own job vacancy database SAGE on your MyEd page or go to www. careers.ed.ac.uk/SAGE for more information. You can also speak to a careers adviser who will help you with your job search.

EUSA is also one of the largest employers of students in Edinburgh, visit www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/jobs to see adverts of what is currently available. New jobs come up throughout the semester so you might want to check this regularly. Jobs will also usually be advertised on SAGE.

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Temping Temping can be a great way to get regular income, improve your skills, gain industry experience and impress future employers. Depending on your timetable you may be able to temp in term time or perhaps only in the holidays.

Edinburgh has an abundance of recruitment agencies, a google search will bring up the main ones to contact. Have your CV ready though as most agencies will usually need to see it before they let you register.

International Students – information on your right to work in the UK can be found on page 36.

Summer Work/Internships Internships or placements are a great way of spending the summer, learning new skills, and meeting people in the industry. SAGE is continuously updated with the latest internships and graduate schemes for companies across the world. The following websites also advertise summer work abroad and at home.

CVs, Application Forms and Interviews The University’s award-winning Careers Service has numerous workshops, advisors and drop-in sessions to help you write an outstanding CV, ace daunting application forms and practice interview techniques.

They also run psychometric tests sessions and have links to online practice websites! Check out www. ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/using-careersservice/events/careers-service/look-for-work for more information on how they can help!

Volunteering

If you have some spare time, need some work experience for your CV or just want to help out, why take a look at EUSA’s new volunteering service?

Visit www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/volunteering to register and see what opportunities match your timetable.

You could find work in a range of different volunteer positions including befriending, web design, youth work and course related opportunities. We have unique volunteering opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else and work closely with big organisations like National Trust for Scotland and the Scouts as well a smaller grassroots projects and community centres to encourage them to create tailor made opportunities just for you. To discuss volunteering or if you have any other questions drop in to the Volunteering, Societies and Charities office centre in Potterrow and speak to an advisor.

If you have a clear idea of what you’re looking for, you can also try searching the main volunteer centre website on www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk and make a difference during your time in Edinburgh as well as adding a little extra ‘oomph’ to your CV!

GENERAL WELFARE Doctors Register with the University Health Centre If you live within the catchment area go to one of the registration sessions for the University Health Centre during Freshers’ Week or contact them to make an appointment on 0131 650 2777. Remember to take some photo ID. You will be asked to complete two forms and have a short medical assessment.

The Health Centre operates on an appointment system but also has drop in clinic every morning between 9am to 10am.

Other Health Centres If you aren’t eligible to register at the University Health Centre, visit www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk to find your nearest local surgery. Should you wish to register, you will be required to complete paperwork and have a medical assessment. Knowing the details of your previous doctor is also useful but not essential.

Out of Hours If you need to speak with a Health Professional when your GP surgery is closed, NHS24 can be contacted on 08454 242424.

Prescriptions From this year prescriptions in Scotland are free of charge.

Dentists and Opticians Dentist Surgery Your nearest dental surgery can be located by contacting the City of Edinburgh Council’s Healthcare department on 0131 537 8424 or by consulting www. nhs24.com.

Try to register as an NHS patient as it is much cheaper than paying for private treatment. Please be aware however that there may be a waiting list.

Opticians If your optician at home was part of a chain, there is most likely to be a branch in Edinburgh. Otherwise, ask around for a recommendation. Eye tests are free in Scotland so there is no excuse for not having your eyes checked on a regular basis.

Help with health-related costs, such as dental treatment and glasses or contact lenses, may be available if you are on a low income. Apply using a HC1 form, available from the Advice Place (www.eusa. ed.ac.uk/advice) or most pharmacies.

Hospitals

Should you require hospital treatment, the following services are available: Accident and Emergency The Royal Infirmary 51 Little France Crescent, Old Dalkeith Road Tel: 0131 536 1000 The Royal Infirmary operates a 24-hour A&E department and is located in Little France. eusa.ed.ac.uk

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Western General Hospital Crewe Road South Tel: 0131 537 1000 The Western General hospital has a nurse-led Minor Injuries Clinic, open from 9am to 9pm every day of the year. Clinic staff treat adults and children over 1 years old for a wide range of injuries including: minor cuts and burns, infections and stings, suspected sprains and small bone breaks.

GUM clinic 1st Floor, Lauriston Building Lauriston Place Tel: 0131 536 2103 The Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) clinic can be found in Lauriston Building, on Lauriston Place, should you need testing, treatment or advice on sexually transmitted diseases. Contact the clinic on 0131 536 2103 between the hours 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Giving Blood

With 1,000 donations needed every day to meet the needs of Scotland’s patients, giving blood is extremely worthwhile. Most people who are over 17 and in general good health can donate and the process is extremely easy.

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must wait at least 16 weeks before giving blood again.

This means you can donate up to three times a year; a small undertaking which could save lives. Visit www. scotblood.co.uk for further information.

Mental Health

One in four people will experience some mental health problem at some time in their life. Stress and anxiety is particularly prevalent amongst students, especially around exams and assessment time.

However, by taking simple steps you can help prevent feeling unreasonable anxious.

Remember to: • Make time to socialise and take a break from studying.

• A good balance between working and relaxing is crucial to a good student experience.

• Get some sleep.

• Being over-tired is strongly associated with stress and other mental health issues.

• It is important to know where to turn to for help and advice.

• Keep in touch with old friends and family to let them know how you’re getting on at University.

If you feel you need some extra support there are lots of on and off campus organisations that you can contact.

Helpful Contacts On Campus Student Counselling Service You may find it helpful to consult a professional counsellor to support you in working through your difficulties. There are a wide range of self-help resources available on the Counselling Service’s website. The service is free to all University of Edinburgh students. www.student-counselling.ed.ac.uk Nightline Need to talk? Nightline is run by trained volunteers who offer an anonymous, confidential and sympathetic ear. They are available from 8pm to 8am daily.

Tel: 0131 557 4444 or email: nightline@ed.ac.uk Student Disability Service Offers mental health mentoring and advice on how to combine university with mental health issues.

Tel: 0131 650 6828 www.ed.ac.uk/disability-office University Health Centre Provides appointments and emergency help contacts for students who feel they are experiencing a serious mental health issue.

Tel: 0131 650 6828 www.health-service.ed.ac.uk The Chaplaincy Offers support and pastoral care for all students regardless of faith. www.chaplaincy.ed.ac.uk

I wish I knew earlier that the Advice Place was a one-stop shop that I could go to for most issues, from immigration to counselling support, from making academic complaints to getting free condoms!

The Advice Place Contact The Advice Place for more information, and other sources of support for yourself or someone you know. www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/advice Off- Campus Depression Alliance Scotland The ‘Look ok, feel crap?’ campaign provides information and support as well as life skills courses.

Tel: 0845 123 23 20 / 0131 467 3050 Email: ask@lookokfeelcrap.org www.lookokfeelcrap.org NHS 24 Offers 24/7 medical information for emergencies and for general mental wellbeing.

Tel: 0845 024 024 www.nhs24.com Edspace Offers further information about other support services available in Edinburgh. www.edspace.org.uk

Sexual Health

Whether you are having no sex, lots of sex, are with many partners or just the one; your sex life and your sexual health is important to your wellbeing.

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By always using a condom or femidom you will protect yourself against most STIs. Edinburgh operates a free condom service called the c:card scheme. To sign up for a c:card, pop into the Advice Place. You will need to provide your date of birth and the first part of your postcode. Once you have received your card, collect your free condoms/ femidoms /dental dams from any c:card point across the city. Find out more about the scheme at www. ccard.org.uk.

Regular STI check-ups are advisable if you have ever had sex without a condom. Many STIs such as Chlamydia and HIV are initially symptomless. You should encourage your partner to get checked for STIs. The GUM (genito-urinary medicine) clinic at Lauriston Place can confidentially test you for all STIs. You do not have to be referred to the clinic by a doctor just phone 0131 536 2103 for an appointment or advice. The clinic is open between 9.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 16.30 Monday to Friday.

If you have symptoms or you feel that the problem is urgent and can’t wait, you can go the walk-in clinic at Lauriston place. The walk-in clinic is open between 8.30am and 10.00am Mondays to Fridays. When you arrive at the clinic the receptionist will give you an approximate time of being seen, which will normally be the same day.

Emergency Contraception If your contraception fails, you can get emergency contraception (also called the morning after pill) from your GP or a pharmacy, including the University Health centre at 6 Bristo Square if you are registered with them. There is no charge when getting the morning after pill from a doctors but there will be a charge from a pharmacy, check with your local pharmacy for details.

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clinic (call 0131 536 2103), Caledonia Youth (0131 229 3596) and Dean Terrace Family Planning Clinic (0131 332 7941).

If you require emergency contraception outwith clinic times you can visit Ward 210, Royal Infirmary, Little France (call 0131 536 1000).

Note that you need to take the pill within 72 hours of having unprotected sex.

Pregnancy Should you become pregnant during your studies, seek information, guidance and support to help you make the best possible decisions for you. The Dean Terrace Family Planning Clinic can give counselling and support.

Helpful Contacts Caledonia Youth Tel: 0131 229 3596 www.caledoniayouth.org Sexual Health Scotland www.sexualhealthscotland.co.uk GUM Clinic Tel: 0131 536 2103 www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/ourservices/ gum/gum.asp Dean Terrace Family Planning Clinic Tel: 0131 332 7841 www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/emergencies/ familyplanning.asp

RELIGION AND FAITH On Campus The University Chaplaincy, Bristo Square, provides pastoral and spiritual support for students and staff regardless of faith or beliefs. They have a Chaplaincy support team and private areas for meetings, reflection, one-to-one support and hospitality.

www.chaplaincy.ed.ac.uk There are contemplation rooms and prayer spaces at both the King’s Buildings campus and Summerhall site. Muslim prayer rooms are also available on both the King’s Buildings site and the Moray House site.

New College has a contemplation room called “The Sanctuary” which is underneath the Library.

For more information about religious and faith societies run by students, see www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/ societies or go along to the Societies Fair during Freshers’ Week (Wednesday and Thursday at Pleasance).

Places of worship around Edinburgh Visit www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/chaplaincy/ religion for a full list of what religious services are available around Edinburgh for your faith.

STUDENT PARENTS Benefits You may be eligible to claim benefits to help with living costs, rent and council tax if you are one of the following: • Lone parent • A student couple with children • Disabled student or a student with a long-term illness • Care leaver • Carer • Over 60 years old • Part-time student Students not subject to immigration control who have children should also be claiming child tax credits. For further information come to The Advice Place and speak to an adviser.

possibilities. If you are studying a PGDE or PGDipCE you may be eligible for assistance with child care costs from the University Discretionary Funds. Contact The Advice Place for more details.

University Day Nursery 79/81 Dalkeith Road Tel: 0131 667 9584 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/day-nursery The University Day Nursery provides a centre where children are cared for while their parents attend university. The Nursery is open 8.30am to 5.30pm five days a week with lunch and snacks provided. The Junior Nursery cares for children between six weeks and two years of age, while the Senior Nursery looks after children between two and five years old. There are some subsidised places but they are limited so check early for availability and prices. Contact the day nursery for more information.

There is also the Unitots Nursery, based in the Psychology building at 7 George Square, which is an independently run nursery. For more information call 0131 650 3448 or check out www.unitots.psy.ed.ac.uk.

For other childcare providers see the Scottish Childcare website at www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk or telephone 0800 032 0323. They hold a list of registered child minders, playgroups, out-of-school care service and crèches in the city. The City of Edinburgh Council also operates nursery school classes during school hours, either during the morning or afternoon.

Applications to the head teacher are accepted when your child reaches two years of age. Contact the Children and Families section of the City of Edinburgh Council for more information on 0131 200 2000 or find information online at www. edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/Learning.

Child Care It can be difficult to arrange childcare at an affordable price so make sure you plan ahead and investigate all

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Get out and make friends and keep in touch. Being away from home, they are your best source of support!

IMMIGRATION The immigration rules in the UK are quite complex and change frequently. During your stay in the UK, you may require information or assistance with immigration matters. The university has staff available that are qualified and experienced in dealing with immigration issues to assist you. You can speak to an immigration adviser by contacting either The Advice Place at Potterrow or, the International Office in George Square. If you need any information about your visa conditions, or need to extend your visa while you are in the UK, please contact them directly.

It is essential that you are aware of the conditions of your visa and do not breach these conditions at any time. Doing so could result in your visa being revoked and future visas for the UK being refused. You can find more information regarding immigration and how to contact us at www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/advice/internationalstudents/immigration.

EMPLOYMENT AND WORK PLACEMENTS Depending on your visa, you may be allowed to work part-time whilst in the UK. If you are permitted to work, there are certain restrictions on the type of work and the number of hours you can work each week.

If you are in the UK on a Tier 4 visa for more than 6 months and are studying at degree level, you should have a visa that allows you to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the University term-time, and as many hours as you wish during your official vacation periods.

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20 hours during term-time but, please check with The Advice Place or the International Office prior to undertaking any work if you think this applies to you.

If you are here on a student visa, you cannot be self-employed, engage in business, provide services as a professional sportsperson or entertainer, or take a job that is considered to be a full-time, permanent vacancy.

EEA Nationals There are separate rules for students who are from Bulgaria and Romania who wish to work during their studies. Nationals from these countries will have to obtain permission from the Border Agency (UKBA), prior to taking up employment in the UK if they wish

to work. More information about this can be obtained from The Advice Place, the International Office or, found on the UK Border Agency website at: www.ind. homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk.

All other EEA nationals are free to work in the UK unrestricted.

UKCISA www.ukcisa.org.uk UKCISA is an organisation for students and prospective students to provide advice on immigration, studying and living in the UK. You can obtain information on their website or phone their advice line if you have questions either before or after you arrive in the UK. From within the UK phone: 020 7107 9922 From outside the UK phone: +44 20 7107 9922 Opening Times: Monday to Friday 1.00pm to 4.00pm (UK time)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND PUBLIC FUNDS

UK and impact on any further visa applications to the UK in the future. Under very limited circumstances it may be possible to claim certain welfare benefits, however seek advice before trying to apply for these welfare benefits. The Advice Place can advise you on this.

You can see the full list of what are currently defined as public funds here – www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ while-in-uk/rightsandresponsibilities/publicfunds.

Public funds do not include benefits that are based on National Insurance contributions.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE The International Office offers support and advice for enquirers, applicants, new students and current students who are from outside the UK. Open Monday to Friday, 8.45am -5.00pm 57 George Square Tel: +44 (0)131 650 4296 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ international-office

When international students (and their dependants) enter the UK on visas they will be subject to a condition which requires them to be able to support and accommodate themselves “without recourse to public funds”. If you then claim public funds you will be in breach of the immigration rules which could have severe consequences on your leave to remain in the

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CENTRE International Students’ Centre 22a Buccleuch Place Tel: 0131 650 4281 www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/student-life/isc The International Students’ Centre (ISC) is open throughout the week and run by students for students.

Students can meet up in the ISC where there is a wide selection of international periodicals and newspapers, as well as other information of interest to international students. The student volunteers organise a busy programme of social activities throughout the year, including parties, nights out, and weekend trips to places of interest in and around Edinburgh, and elsewhere in Scotland. Drop in to find out more.

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIES The University of Edinburgh has over 34 different international and multicultural societies including the Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Thai, Polish, Persian and Korean societies. Membership is open to all students, regardless of nationality. Most societies meet weekly for social evenings or organise larger events throughout the term and provide an excellent opportunity for students new to the city to meet some friendly faces.

LANGUAGE EXCHANGE Tandem, is a free language-exchange program, run

by EUSA that offers a wide range of events where students can meet and practice their language skills.

Attend a Speeda Lingua event, find a partner online in the Tandem Database, or attend the weekly Language Café. See www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/tandem for more information.

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There are also free beginners’ language classes in Japanese, French, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian, Portuguese, Gaelic and Arabic. Classes rotate each semester and places fill up fast so be sure to book as soon as possible! www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/campaigns/ languages/free-classes.

PROOFREADING SCHEME For students anxious about the standard of their English for an assignment or piece of coursework, EUSA runs a ‘Peer Proofreading Scheme’ through which you can have your assignment checked for vocabulary, English grammar and spelling mistakes.

This scheme is open only to non-native English speakers and is subject to restrictions: the maximum length of a piece of work for proofreading is 3000 words and this must be submitted 7 days before the essay deadline. You will receive feedback and corrections via email and can arrange to meet with the proofreader directly to discuss your work.

For more details see www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/advice/ academic-advice/proofreading.

PREPARE FOR SUCCESS Prepare for Success is an interactive web learning tool for international students who are getting ready to come to the UK for study in further or higher education. It contains learning resources which are activity-based to help you find out about different aspects of academic life in the UK and the skills needed for effective study. For more information visit www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk.

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DIRECTORY EUSA enquiry@eusa.ed.ac.uk www.eusa.ed.ac.uk www.eusalive.co.uk Students’ Unions The Potterrow 5/2 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL Tel: 0131 650 2656 potterrow.reception@ eusa.ed.ac.uk Teviot Row House/Box Office Bristo Square EH8 9AL Tel: 0131 650 4673 teviot.reception@eusa.ed.ac.uk King’s Buildings Mayfield Road Edinburgh EH9 3JF Tel: 0131 650 5772 kb.reception@eusa.ed.ac.uk The Pleasance 60 The Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ Tel: 0131 650 2349 pleasance.reception@ eusa.ed.ac.uk

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Sabbaticals

The Advice Place

Matt McPherson, President president@eusa.ed.ac.uk http://twitter.com/eusapresident

Bristo Square Tel: 0131 650 9225 Semester Opening Times: Monday - Friday 9.45am to 5.45pm (except Tuesday open ‘til 7 & Wednesday open at 10.30am) Vacations: As per semester opening times, but closing at 4.45pm on Tuesday.

Emma Meehan, Vice President Societies and Activities vpsa@eusa.ed.ac.uk http://twitter.com/eusavpsa Mike Williamson, Vice President Academic Affairs vpaa@eusa.ed.ac.uk http://twitter.com/eusavpaa Philippa Faulkner, Vice President Services vps@eusa.ed.ac.uk http://twitter.com/eusavps Freshers’ Week Freshers’ Week website: www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/freshers Liz Ebdale, Freshers’ Week Coordinator freshers.week@eusa.ed.ac.uk

King’s Buildings Tel: 0131 650 5822 Semester Opening Times: Monday - Friday, 11.00am to 2.00pm Vacations: Wednesday 11.00am to 2.00pm and by appointment

UNIVERSITY SERVICES Accommodation Services Reception Centre Pollock Halls 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY Tel: 0131 667 1971 accom.allocations@ed.ac.uk www.accom.ed.ac.uk

Careers Service 3rd Floor Main Library Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Tel: 0131 650 4670 King’s Buildings Weir Building West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JY Tel: 0131 650 5773 careers@ed.ac.uk www.careers.ed.ac.uk

Computing Services

Student Disability Service

Main Library Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Tel: 0131 6503344 eucs@ed.ac.uk www.ed.ac.uk/ schools-departments/ information-services/computing

3rd Floor, Main Library Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Tel: 0131 650 6828 disability.office@ed.ac.uk www.ed.ac.uk/disability-office

Registry Old College South Bridge EH8 9YL Tel: 0131 650 2845 registry@ed.ac.uk www.registry.ed.ac.uk

International Office 57 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JU Tel: 0131 650 4296 international.enquiries@ed.ac.uk www.international.ed.ac.uk

University Health Service Richard Verney Health Centre 6 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL Tel: 0131 650 2777 www.health-service.ed.ac.uk

University Pharmacy 6 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL pharmacy@ed.ac.uk www.health-service.ed.ac.uk/ services.shtml#pharmacy

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Student Counselling Service 3rd Floor, Main Library Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Tel: 0131 650 4170 Paterson’s Land Moray House School of Education Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AQ Tel: 0131 651 6200 Weir Building King’s Buildings West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JY Tel: 0131 650 5773 student.counselling@ed.ac.uk www.student-counselling.ed.ac.uk

Free Legal Advice Centre Call 07799724648 and leave your details and a brief outline of your problem. Someone will call you back to arrange an appointment. www.law.ed.ac.uk/probono

SPORT Centre for Sport and Exercise 46 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ Tel: 0131 650 2585 sportscentre@ed.ac.uk www.sport.ed.ac.uk Sports’ Union Office 48 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ Tel: 0131 650 2346 sports.union@ed.ac.uk www.eusu.ed.ac.uk

ACADEMIC College of Humanities and Social Science 55-56 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JU Tel: 0131 650 4646 hss.enquiries@ed.ac.uk www.hss.ed.ac.uk

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine The Queen’s Medical Research Institute 47 Little France Crescent Edinburgh EH16 4TJ Tel: 0131 242 9300 mvm@ed.ac.uk www.mvm.ed.ac.uk The College of Science and Engineering Weir Building King’s Buildings West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JY Tel: 0131 650 5753 scieng@ed.ac.uk www.scieng.ed.ac.uk Academic Services www.ed.ac.uk/academic-services

MONEY Student Support Information (for students from England and Wales) www.direct.gov.uk/en/ EducationAndLearning/ UniversityAndHigherEducation/ index.htm Student Support Helpline Tel: 0845 300 50 90 Student Finance England PO Box 210 Darlington DL1 9HJ Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) Gyleview House 3 Redheughs Rigg Edinburgh EH12 9HH Tel: 0845 111 1711 www.saas.gov.uk

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS Alcoholics Anonymous Tel: 0845 769 7555 help@ alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk www.alcoholics-anonymous. org.uk Crew2000 32 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB Tel: 0131 220 3404 admin@crew2000.org.uk www.crew2000.org.uk Drink Line Tel: 0800 917 8282 Edinburgh & Lothian Council on Alcohol 6 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR Tel: 0131 337 8188 National Drugs Helpline Tel: 0800 77 66 00 www.talktofrank.co.uk

SEXUAL HEALTH Pregnancy Advice Caledonia Youth 5 Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2DP Tel: 0131 229 3596 information@caledoniayouth.org www.caledoniayouth.org National Aids Trust Tel: 0800 012 322 www.nat.org.uk Department of Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) 1st Floor, Lauriston Building Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HA Tel: 0131 536 2103 Dean Terrace Family Planning Clinic 18 Dean Terrace Edinburgh EH4 1NL Tel: 0131 332 7941

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HELP AND ADVICE The Samaritans Tel: 08457 90 90 90 www.samaritans.org.uk Breathing Space Tel: 0800 83 85 87 www.breathingspacescotland. co.uk Citizens Advice Bureau 58 Dundas Street Edinburgh Tel: 0131 557 1500 www.citizensadviceedinburgh. org.uk Scottish Women’s Aid Tel: 0131 226 6606 contact@ scottishwomensaid.org.uk www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk

National Self-Harm Network Tel: 0800 622 6000 support@nshn.co.uk www.nshn.co.uk Depression Alliance Scotland Tel: 0845 123 23 20 info@dascot.org www.dascot.org Respect UK Respect Phone line: Tel: 0845 122 8609 Men’s Advice Line: Tel: 0808 801 0327 www.respect.uk.net B-eat Tel: 0845 634 1414 www.b-eat.co.uk

POLICE STATIONS St. Leonard’s Police Station Divisional Headquarters 14 St. Leonards Street Edinburgh EH8 9QW Tel: 0131 662 5000 Gayfield Square Police Station 2 Gayfield Square Edinburgh EH1 3NW Tel: 0131 556 9270 Howden Hall Police Station 9 Howden Hall Road Edinburgh EH16 6TF Tel: 0131 666 2222

Victim Support Scotland 15/23 Hardwell Close Edinburgh EH8 9RX Tel: 0131 668 4486 info@victimsupportsco.org.uk www.victimsupportsco.org.uk

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Edinburgh University Students’ Association The Potterrow, 5/2 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL Tel: 0131 650 2656 Fax: 0131 668 4177 Email: eusa.enquiry@ed.ac.uk Web: www.eusa.ed.ac.uk EUSA is a Registered Scottish Charity (No. SCO15800)