Starting a postgraduate course is a big step – and we’re here to help you settle in. Whether you're a Taught or Research student, our welcome events are a great way to meet other postgraduates, get to know your community, and start your journey at the university. Adapting at Edinburgh There are plenty of support networks and opportunities available to help you make Edinburgh your new home. Read more about culture shock and watch some useful videos with our students about adapting at Edinburgh, including Navigating Welcome Week as a Postgraduate Student. Adapting to Edinburgh - Culture Shock Postgraduate Research Students - Welcome to Doctoral College event We look forward to welcoming you to the Doctoral College event (PGR and MsR students) on Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 12:00 - 1:00 pm in McEwan Hall.This welcome event will share useful information about how postgraduate research is structured and supported at the University and involve short talks from each College Dean of Postgraduate Research. Doctoral College reps will also share their experiences and explain what it means to be a postgraduate researcher at Edinburgh.This event welcomes all new research students and a great opportunity to connect with other new students. It is designed to complement local events at School and institute level.No booking is required to attend this event. However, it will be first-come, first-served to enter and it is strongly recommended that you arrive for before the start time. Postgraduate Research Taught Mixer Join your Students' Association for an afternoon of relaxed socialising and networking with Postgraduate Research students like you. The PGR mixer will take place on Tuesday 9 September from 2:00 pm - 3:00pm at Potterrow Dome. A ticket is not required to attend this event, by getting a ‘register your interest’ ticket you are helping us to better plan for expected numbers and will receive communications should any details about the event change. PGR Mixer event PGR Social and Networking Session Book now to join us at the Playfair Library Hall, on Thursday 11 September at 10:00 - 11:30am, for the PGR Social and Networking Session.New PGR students, alumni and current PGR students are invited to join us for an enjoyable and informal networking session to welcome our new students to the University and the wider community.New students can meet each other, whilst having the opportunity to learn valuable insights from alumni and current students, who themselves will benefit from making key connections.As there are a limited number of places available, these will be allocated on first-come, first-served basis Book your place - PGR Social and Networking Event Getting started with your Masters event for Postgraduate Taught students We look forward to welcoming you to Getting started with your Masters event on Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm in McEwan Hall.This welcome event is hosted in person by the Institute for Academic Development (IAD) and will focus on starting your taught postgraduate programme at the University of Edinburgh. You will be provided with useful tips, strategies, and resources to get your studies off to a strong start. You will have the opportunity to ask your questions about learning at postgraduate level, as well as hear from previous students about their experiences in the student panel. Schedule 2 - 2.45pmGetting started with your Masters workshop (includes short interactive activities)2.45 - 3.15pm Student panel3.15pm – 3.30pmFurther information about how the IAD can support you with your studies and potential to ask any further questionsNo booking is required to attend this event; however, we expect it to be busy so please arrive in time to find a seat. We are unable to live stream this event.If you are unable to attend, please look at our website for similar online workshops which we will be offering from the start of Semester 1Online Workshops offered by IAD Postgraduate Taught Mixer Join your Students' Association for an afternoon of relaxed socialising and networking with Postgraduate Taught students like you. This event takes place directly after the University's PGT Welcome Talk.The PGT mixer will take place on Tuesday 9 September from 3:30 pm - 5:30pm at Potterrow Dome. A ticket is not required to attend this event, by getting a ‘register your interest’ ticket you are helping us to better plan for expected numbers and will receive communications should any details about the event change. PGT Mixer This article was published on 2025-07-28
