Other support services
Useful University sources of advice and support that relate to studying and learning.
A to Z of student services
A comprehensive list of topics and organisations within the University who provide advice and assistance.
A to Z of student services
Specific difficulties and conditions
If you have a condition amounting to a disability, or you may have a specific difficulty such as dyslexia, you can go and discuss this with members of staff at the Disability and Learning Support Service:
Disability and Learning Support Service
Emotional health and wellbeing
The Counselling service help students by providing access to self-help resources, a programme of workshops and support groups, and short-term one-to-one professional counselling.
There is also a list on the new student webpages of various student wellbeing-focussed services you can access:
Student wellbeing services
Using the library and information searching
The Library section of the University website provides general guidance on searching and locating source materials and how to access e-resources.
The University’s Academic Support Librarians are assigned to subject areas and offer advice on information resources and how to make effective use of them.
Digital skills and information technology
A wide range of digital tools can be used for learning, conducting and sharing research, and building an online profile.
Preparing for employability
Information about what employability is, how to develop your own EdGE, what graduate attributes are and Student-Led Individually-Created Courses (SLICCs).
Employability
The Careers Service offer information, advice and guidance. They also organise events, internships (EmployEd) and the Edinburgh Award.
If English is not your first language
Edinburgh University’s English Language Education (ELE) department provides self-study learning materials on ways to improve English knowledge and skills alongside academic advice. The resources are available to University of Edinburgh students.
English Language Education independent study English language materials (secured)(secured) (EASE access required)