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July 2012
Accommodation Information
Why Live in Edinburgh?
Follow Our
Student
Ambassador
Blogs
Pre-Arrival
Virtual Drop
in Sessions
Accommodation
Information
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APP AVAILABLE
FOR DOWNLOAD
Latest College News
Joining information
Overview
Live and study in
Edinburgh
Welcome,
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This e-Zine is designed for students who have an offer with the University of
Edinburgh-College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, to provide you with the latest
College updates as well as further details on your journey to the University.
Hello,
Summer has finally arrived in Edinburgh! And there
really isn't a better city when the sun is shining! Induction
and matriculation is only two months away now, so the
whole team have been working very hard in preparation
for your arrival. We hope your preparations are coming
along well, but if you need any further assistance, please
let us know. This month’s e-zine includes updates on
some of the pre-arrival virtual sessions we shall be
hosting, as well as links to some important joining
information!
I hope you find it informative and that it helps you on
your journey.
For those of you still currently studying, best of luck with
the rest of your work and I hope you have a great
summer
Best wishes,
Barry Connolly
Customer Relationship Manager
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Latest College News
Discovery sheds light on flu infections
Scientists have discovered a new gene in the influenza virus that
helps the virus control the body’s response to infection.
Although this control is exerted by the virus, surprisingly it reduces the
impact of the infection. The findings will help researchers better
understand how flu can cause severe infections, as well as inform
research into new treatments. (Read More)
Gallbladder surgery risks studied
Elderly patients having gallbladder surgery may be
more at risk depending on where they are treated.
University researchers who studied 10 years’ worth
of data for gallbladder removal surgery found that
patient deaths were generally low.
However the chances of survival for patients
considered high risk varied significantly between
hospitals.(Read More)
Latest University News
University to support new physics
research
Following recent discoveries at CERN, a new
University centre is to support future research in
theoretical physics.
The Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics will bring
together scientists from around the world to seek an
even deeper understanding of how the universe
works. Its name recognises the research of Professor
Peter Higgs, which led to the recent discovery at
CERN of a new particle that is most likely the Higgs
boson and could complete the Standard Model of
elementary particle physics.
The University will also establish a Chair in the name
of Professor Higgs.
Ian Rankin
turns back
time
Exhibits associated with
crime novelist Ian
Rankin are among the
highlights of a
University display with
a literary theme.
The exhibition, which
runs from 3 August to
27 October, is being
held to mark 250 years
of English Literature
study at Edinburgh.
It will be held in the
Main Library - a place
that holds happy
memories for the
bestselling writer, who
studied English
Language and
Literature at Edinburgh
from 1978 to 1985.
Mr Rankin was a
regular visitor to the
library in George
Square as a
postgraduate student
when he wrote his first
novel. (Read More)
Link with China to boost genetic research
Research in the growing field of genomics will be boosted by
an initiative that brings together scientific expertise from China
and Edinburgh. (Read More)
Virtual Drop-in sessions ‘pre arrival’ for all offer holders on the
following dates:
• Weds 22 August 15:00 BST
• Weds 5 September 15:00 BST
Drop in online and ask the College Postgraduate Office any questions
you may have before you start your programme. The drop-in sessions
are for all offer holders, both on-campus and online distance learners.
To log onto the session please click here From lobby, click on
"Admissions - College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine“. Further
information about our online sessions is available here
Virtual Drop in
Sessions
Joining Information Overview
You shall be receiving detailed joining information
soon. But in the mean time you can keep up to date
with information about joining the University here
New University of Edinburgh College of
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine App
We're pleased to let you know that the ‘UoE CMVM’ App is now live
and free to download at Apple's App Store.
The App pulls together key information from our website, allowing
prospective applicants to explore the range of postgraduate
programmes available and get application advice, while offer-
holders can use it to watch video guidance on accepting offers, and
access accommodation links, latest College news, student blogs,
Facebook groups etc.
We will be using the App to keep you updated on important
updates leading up to matriculation and enrolment. So please
remember to 'accept' the push notification request once
you've downloaded it.
The App is currently available for iPhone and iPad users only, but if
successful will be rolled out to other platforms. You can find it in the
App Store by searching for "UoE CMVM".
Explore CMVM
through our
films, blogs,
E-zines and
social media
pages. (Click on the logo)
We have three communities where we encourage
offer holders to speak to each other online.
Keep up to date with the latest news from the
Postgraduate Office
Blogs
A sneak peak of postgraduate life from our student
bloggers
E-zines
View our latest E-zines featuring key information for
applicants.
YouTube
We have our own feature page and are adding films
all the time.
Online events
Instructions on how to log in to our virtual drop-in
sessions.
Why Study In Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has something for everyone. There are great
pubs, clubs and restaurants, theatres and cinemas,
museums, galleries, parks, gardens, shops and sport
centres.
Nightlife and entertainment
Explore the city after dark - live music, comedy, theatre
or just a night out with friends in a pub.
Culture and heritage
Find out more about the lively cultural life of the city
from historic buildings to contemporary art.
Festivals
Theatre. Jazz. Science. Books. Film. Television.
Fashion. Art. You name it. We’ve got a festival for it
Eating
Tapas, noodles, curry, sushi, chateaubriand. It’s not
all haggis and shortbread you know.
Sport and activities
Spectator or adrenalin junkie? Find out more about
activities to do (or watch) in the capital
Edinburgh has regularly been voted one of the most desirable places to live in
the world. Our city mixes architectural beauty and history with a lively, fun
environment. Our city offers an exciting array of entertainment, history, culture
and sport, with the lush Scottish countryside and coastline just a few miles
away. It is a safe and prosperous city, with an abundance of parks and green
spaces for recreation and reflection. The city centre also plays host to a
carnival atmosphere every August, when the world-famous Edinburgh
Festival Fringe takes over the town.
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Accommodation Overview
Guarantee and deadlines
New single postgraduate students from
outside the EU are guaranteed an offer
of student accommodation.
For postgraduates from within the EU
studying for the full year 2011-12, if you
would still like to be considered for
University accommodation, it is
important you apply online using the
'Ready to apply' link below and, when
requested, ensure you opt to go onto
the waiting list.
Guarantee and deadlines
Self-catered details
Self-catered accommodation options for new
single postgraduate students, including
locations, room types and prices.
Self-catered details
Catered details
Catered accommodation options for new
single postgraduate students, including
location, room types and prices.
Catered details
Related links
•Private Housing
•Ready to apply?
•Student experiences of University accommodation
•Energy and sustainability
•EAP and Pre Sessional Student Accommodation
Follow the College’s student ambassadors and their experiences
at the University of Edinburgh:
http://explorecmvm.blogspot.com
Callum Johnstone
Current PhD student studying aspects of Dementia.
Follow his blog at: http://callumjohnston.blogspot.com/
Xin Ma
Current PhD student studying causes of Alzheimer's
disease.Follow her blog at: http://florazgnd.blogspot.com/
Vicky Young
Current PhD student, studying reproductive health
http://edinburghphdstudent.wordpress.com/
Xiying Yang
Current MSc student in Biomedical Sciences.
Follow her blog at: http://yangxiying.blogspot.com/
Student Blogs
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Contact Details
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate
To contact us at:
Postgraduate Office College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine The University of Edinburgh The Chancellor's Building 49 Little France Crescent Edinburgh EH16 4SB Tel: +44(0)131 242 6460/6461 Email:[email protected]
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