¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Connections & Other Useful Links
Explore ways to connect with other students and the university as you begin, during and after your studies.
You will find below some lovely resources that are available to you as a student, including how to find further support and training and access to student discounts!
1. Follow us on LinkedIn
Even at this early stage of your academic career, it is useful to think about how others can contribute to your success. While networking might be an unfamiliar concept right now, it is never too early to broaden the base of people who could support your academic career.
If you do not already have a LinkedIn profile, it is a good idea to get one started as you begin your academic career at ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ. Connect with academic staff and other students from both your course and wider area of study.
Look for updates from page to be kept up to date on university news and for information on networking and training events taking place both in-person and online, many of which are free.
¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Business School and ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Global have their own dedicated LinkedIn pages, which are also worth following.
2. Catch up with the QMYOU Magazine
Keep up to date with a range of exciting news and initiatives from ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ as we shine a spotlight on the excellent work of our researchers and academics, as well as our inspirational students and graduates.
3. Pick up a piece of ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ merchandise
Feel part of the ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ community and commemorate your time at ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ with branded clothing & accessories.
We are delighted to be able to offer you a selection of official ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ merchandise in partnership with Merchflow, a ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ graduate start-up business.
4. Follow ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ's Social Channels
Keep up to date with what is happening both on and off campus by following our main social media channels:
We also have a web version of our weekly Student News bulletin, which you should receive each week via your student email account.
5. Speak to our Careers and Employability team
While it may be early in your university journey it’s never too soon to think about your future career. Whether you already have a clear pathway in mind, or have absolutely no idea where you want to work, ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ’s Careers and Employability team may be able to help.
Please note that although many of these campus-based resources may not currently be available to our ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Global collaborative partners, you may still find value in some of the supportive content found via the Careers and Employability Service. Do remember, though, that your institution's own educational team will offer similar support options to those provided here.
6. PALS YouTube (by Students for Students)
While some of the content available via the channel is Edinburgh-focused, a good number of videos and guidance created by students for students can offer you some interesting perspectives and guidance. Worth a watch!
7. Student Union Resources
¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Student's Union - Student Representative Information
¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Global Students - Student Representative Resources
The outlines the role and responsibilities of being a Student Representative. Please contact your Programme Leaders for further information and training.
8. Enterprise & Innovation
All ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ staff, students and graduates - whether local or global - have access to many resources via ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ's Startup Studio designed to support you in your entrepreneurial endeavours, including the resources offered via .
µþ¸é°ÕÌýoffers free enterprise support to local and global students, graduates and staff of ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ. With a mission focussed on equipping users with skills and knowledge to support business ventures from idea to launch, to long-term growth and sustainability and all the challenges in between by offering expert advice and mentorship from BRT Enterprise Advisors, a calendar of free events and workshops (many of these are online), funding-guidance, and opportunities to grow your personal and professional network by connecting with a vibrant community of people and businesses.Â
So whether you are a budding entrepreneur or just looking to understand a bit more about innovation and enterprise, ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ's Startup Studio is a great place to, well, start!
9. Student Benefits
One of the many benefits of being a student is having access to discounts! To take advantage of the offers available to you via and/or , register with your ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ email address and verify your status (registering with your ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ account means many of these resources are available to our ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Global students internationally too).
A student discount is a wonderful thing!
10. Your ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ journey continues...
As you begin your ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ journey, you may not even be thinking about the next step!
However, once you have completed your studies, you are still connected to ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ, and we offer a number of services for ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Alumni, including networking opportunities through ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ’s business pages on LinkedIn and advice and guidance from recent graduates. Check out our ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Alumni & Friends page for further information on how to continue to engage with your university after you have completed your academic journey. Â
Or maybe you are already thinking about the next step and perhaps even Postgraduate study. If so, you'll be pleased to know that ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ offers up to a 20% discount in Postgraduate tuition fees for Alumni who have graduated with an Undergraduate degree - applicable whether you have studied on campus in Edinburgh or with one of our ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Global partnerships internationally! Why not continue on and take advantage of this offer to develop your academic skills further? For more information, check out our ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ PG Study Here page.
