Watch pre-recorded videos or join a live online session to learn 'how-to-do' things
Our online ‘How to…’ information sessions are a great way to find out 'how-to-do' some of the tasks that will help you to prepare for University.
Professional and support services staff from across the University will give you practical information and share their top tips on ‘how-to-do’ something. There’ll be a fantastic range of topics covered, including support and wellbeing, starting your studies, money management and moving to Edinburgh.
There are two ways in which you can access our 2023 'How to...' sessions:
Watch our short pre-recorded videos
- Pre-recorded videos will be available to watch on our website from the end of July
- They will provide you with a bite-sized introduction to a topic to help you get prepared for University
- The title of each video will indicate whether it is aimed at Undergraduate, Postgraduate or relevant for all students
- All of our pre-recorded videos will be subtitled
Book onto and Join a live online session
- From Monday 28th August to Friday 1st September, you’ll be able to join our live online sessions
- The schedule of live online sessions will be available on our website from the end of July along with details of how to book your place
- The sessions are designed to give you information on the practical aspects of starting University
- The session hosts will present to you live, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have in a dedicated Q&A at the end of each presentation
- You’ll need to book a place on every session you’d like to join
- The title of each session will indicate whether it is aimed at Undergraduate, Postgraduate or relevant for all students
- Don’t worry if you can’t make it on the day! All of the presentations will be recorded for you to access online afterwards and will be subtitled