Book and join our online Q&A sessions in August from wherever you are in the world! Hear directly from staff who'll be providing their top tips and answering any questions you may have on a diverse range of topics to help prepare new students for starting University. Book your place for as many sessions as you'd like to join. Take a look through the schedule below, and use the links for each session to book your place. The majority of sessions will be open to all new students: Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Online Students (Online). If the session is for a relevant student body, this will be outlined in the title/description.You must book for each and every session you'd like to join to access the session on the day. You can book multiple sessions at once, and you'll receive a confirmation email once you've signed up. You will also receive a reminder email. If you do not receive confirmation or reminder emails, please let us know by contacting induction@ed.ac.uk Click here to book 'How to' Live Q&A sessions Sessions for Undergraduate Students Only DateTimeTitleWednesday 20 AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to choose your optional courses Sessions for Postgraduate students Only DateTimeTitleThursday 21st AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to use the Careers Service as a postgraduate studentThursday 21st AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to get off to a successful start with your Postgraduate Research degree (PGR Only)Thursday 21st AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to get off to a successful start with your Masters degree Sessions for all students (UG, PG and Online) DateTimeTitleWednesday 20 AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to access your timetableMonday 25 AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to use LearnMonday 25 AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to get funding and financial supportTuesday 26 AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to prepare for the start of universityTuesday 26 AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to use the LibraryWednesday 27 AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to gain academic confidence Sessions for Online students Only DateTimeTitleWednesday 27 AugustNow Available to Watch on Media HopperHow to access library facilities and resources onlineThursday 28 August2:30 PM - 3:00 PMHow to develop your study skills as an online PGT student Recordings for 'How to' online live sessions All of the online Q&A sessions will be recorded. The presentation part of the session will be uploaded onto our website on this page for future viewing. The recording will also include subtitles.To view all recordings, you will be requested to enter your student UUN login details.Recordings will be stored by the University of Edinburgh for one year and published on our website during that time. By taking part in a session, you give us your consent to process any information you provide during it. Use of Personal Data - registering for an event This article was published on 2025-07-25
