Staying well at University
Useful information and services to help you maintain your wellbeing.
Transitioning into university
Starting university can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also bring its own unique challenges. It’s natural to feel nervous or overwhelmed about the change, and it can be a while before you feel like you’ve found your feet.
The transition to university guide by Student Minds will help you be successful on campus, focusing on time management, relationships, identity, finances and so much more.
Transition into University (Student Minds webpage)
Edinburgh University Students' Association
Operated by students for their peers, the Students' Association is dedicated to enhancing your university experience.
Edinburgh University Students' Union
The Centre for Sport and Exercise (CSE)
The CSE offers services and online resources to help keep you active and boost your mood.
The Centre for Sport and Exercise (CSE)
The University Chaplaincy Service
A safe and welcoming hub for people of all faiths and none, offering mindfulness sessions and a range of wellbeing courses and drop-ins.
iThrive Edinburgh
An online space for metal health and wellbeing information specific to Edinburgh, including a list of green spaces.
iThrive | Edinburgh Mental Health and Wellbeing (ithriveedinburgh.org.uk)
Study skills support
The Institute of Academic Development (IAD) offers study development workshops, self-study learning resources, and people you can talk to, to help you succeed in your studies.
Institute for Academic Development | Institute of Academic Development (ed.ac.uk)
Mental health self-help resources
The University's Wellbeing Services have compiled a selection of self-help materials, offering guidance on wellbeing and online mental health support access.
Mental health self-help resources