Watch our ‘How to…’ pre-recorded videos
Find out how-to-do some of the tasks that will help you to prepare for University.
Pre-recorded videos
Presented by professional and support services staff from across the University, our short 'How to...' videos will provide guidance, advice and top-tips on a range of topics. Learn how-to-do something and find out how to access further support if you need it.
You can watch the videos whenever you like and from wherever you are in the world!
The title of each video will indicate whether it is aimed at undergraduate, postgraduate or relevant for all students.
Clicking the 'i' icon in the top right hand corner of the media player (when a video is playing) will show the video's full description and any useful links that are mentioned in the presentation.
Every effort has been taken to produce accurate subtitles, however there may still be some errors.
Each video has been assigned to one of the following categories: accommodation, discover something new, getting started, money management, safety and security, support and wellbeing and support with your studies.
Scroll down to view the videos in each playlist, or alternatively you can access all of the videos at the following link:
'How to...' online information sessions 2023 channel
Accommodation
Videos included in this playlist are:
- How to... Student Accommodation (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Moving into private rented accommodation (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Joint Tenancies (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Living as a lodger with a resident landlord (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Rent guarantors and deposits (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Private Rented Accommodation (UG/PGT/PGR)
The playlist can also be viewed at the following link:
Accommodation playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Video: Accommodation Playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Part of the 'How to...' online sessions 2023, this playlist includes a range of videos to help new students with any questions or concerns they may have about accommodation in Edinburgh.
Discover something new
Videos included in this playlist are:
- How to... Boost your International Experience (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Choose a language course 2023-2024 (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Get involved in your academic community (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Get involved with Peer Learning and Support (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Get involved with societies (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Get started with fundraising as a student (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Give entrepreneurship a go (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Go abroad during your degree (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Get involved in community volunteering (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Make the most out of Short Courses 23/24 (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Champion sustainable living and learning at the University of Edinburgh (UG/PGT/PGR)
The playlist can also be viewed at the following link:
Discover something new playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Video: Discover something new Playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Part of the 'How to...' online sessions 2023, this playlist includes a range of videos to help new students discover something new at the University of Edinburgh!
Getting started
Videos included in this playlist are:
- How to... Get started with MyEd (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Connect to eduroam (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Prepare for Welcome Week (UG/PGT/PGR)
The playlist can also be viewed at the following link:
Getting started playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Video: Getting started Playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Part of the 'How to...' online sessions 2023, this playlist includes a range of videos to help new students get off to a great start at the University of Edinburgh.
Money management
Videos included in this playlist are:
- How to... Pay your Tuition Fees and Related Costs (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Pay less (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Funding for UK Students (UG)
- How to... Funding for postgraduate students (PGT/PGR)
- How to... Open a bank account in the UK (UG/PGT/PGR)
The playlist can also be viewed at the following link:
Money management playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Video: Money management Playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Part of the 'How to...' online sessions 2023, this playlist includes a range of videos to help new students with money matters and funding at the University of Edinburgh.
Safety & Security
Videos included in this playlist are:
- How to... Avoid Frauds and Scams (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Protect your bicycle (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Protect your valuables (UG/PGT/PGR)
The playlist can also be viewed at the following link:
Safety & Security playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Video: Safety & Security Playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Part of the 'How to...' online sessions 2023, this playlist includes a range of videos to help new students stay safe and secure at the University of Edinburgh.
Support & Wellbeing
Videos included in this playlist are:
- How to... Find Communities - Commuter Students (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Find Communities - Mature Students (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Find Communities - Students with Dependents (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Get help from the Advice Place (UG/PGT/PGR)
The playlist can also be viewed at the following link:
Support & Wellbeing playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Video: Support & Wellbeing Playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Part of the 'How to...' online sessions 2023, this playlist includes a range of videos to help new students settle into University life and outlines the support available to you if you need it.
Support with your studies
Videos included in this playlist are:
- How to... Communicate successfully in your academic studies (UG)
- How to... Access Heritage Collections (UG/PGT/PGR)
- How to... Book a 1-to-1 online academic writing tutorial with the Graduate Writing Centre (PGT/PGR)
- How to... Develop your writing for research (PGR)
- How to... Get started with Digital Research Services (PGR)
- How to... Make connections with Platform One (UG/PGT/PGR)
The playlist can also be viewed at the following link:
Support with your studies playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Video: Support with your studies Playlist - 'How to...' Sessions 2023
- Part of the ‘How to…’ online sessions 2023, this playlist includes a range of videos that explore the study support available to new students at the University of Edinburgh.