College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Postgraduate Masters Offer-holder eZine
July 2013
Investing in the student experience
Also in this issue: • Research news • Preparing for your studies • New students website
This eZine is designed for students who have an offer with The University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, to provide you with the latest College updates as well as further details on your journey to the University.
LATEST RESEARCH Scientists make key stem cell discovery Scientists have made a fundamental discovery about how the properties of embryonic stem cells are controlled. The study, by scientists at the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, focuses on the process by which these cells renew and increase in number, and could help research to find new treatments. READ MORE
Study targets costly pig virus Hello, Congratulations on receiving an offer to study your Masters degree at the University of Edinburgh.
A fast mutating virus that affects pig herds and costs pork producers millions of pounds each year is being targeted by scientists. Researchers at The Roslin Insitute, at the University of Edinburgh, are working with Iowa State University, which has received a $3 million grant, to find ways to tackle porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. READ MORE
This eZine is designed to keep offer-holders informed of news from the College, as well as providing you with useful information related to postgraduate study here in Edinburgh. If you have any queries about any aspect of your application or programme of study, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best wishes,
Lauren Johnston-Smith Marketing and Communications Manager
Spotlight on child health Childhood deaths from diarrhoea and pneumonia could be eliminated in just over a decade, researchers say. University professors Harry Campbell and Igor Rudan from the Centre for Population Health Sciences say that with a little more investment around half of all child deaths in the world due to diarrhoea and pneumonia could be prevented by 2025. READ MORE
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Although you’re not a student here quite yet, you might still find it useful to familiarise yourself with what the University’s Institute for Academic Development (IAD) offers for postgraduate students. The IAD provides all sorts of learning resources and advice, study tip videos, as well as tailored courses and events that will help you develop academically. They’ve also got a blog for Masters students, which you should definitely have a look at too. READ MORE ABOUT THE IAD
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Your Personal Tutor is a member of academic staff from your matriculated School, who is allocated to you at the beginning of the academic year. Their role is to: • help you to review your academic progress • provide opportunities for you to reflect on how your learning can help you pursue your future development • foster in you a sense of belonging to a community of learners
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The University is to invest £4 million over the next three years to enhance the student experience. The ongoing financial commitment will mean that students will benefit from as much support as possible from both staff and fellow students. The money will fund a variety of initiatives, including a strengthening of University-wide student services. Among the initiatives will be a new system of Personal Tutors, which will be rolled out this September for postgraduate taught students.
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From where to get a haircut, to how to manage your deadlines, this handy Facebook page run by EUSA k Terrace r e Pa Hop (Edinburgh University Student Association) is full of valuable tips from current students. You’ll have eto login riv ille D Melv to Facebook to view this page
Contact Us If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at: Postgraduate Office, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/medicine-vet-medicine/postgraduate/contact-us
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