University Of Edinburgh - Geosciences

It has been a fairly positive week for all students who study subjects aiming to mitigate climate change, with the Scottish Government setting ambitious new climate targets for 2045.
Makes you feel like the #studentexperience here at #UofE helps to prepare for a sustainable future.
^CM

We are pleased to advise that The Centre for Sustainable Forests and Landscapes, based at University of Edinburgh - GeoSciences, will host the new MSc Managing Environmental Change by supporting the programme and providing strong connections to many organisations working in environmental change, across Scotland and beyond.
Centre staff will contribute to the teaching, as well as facilitating the professional placements. This MSc provides strong connections to employers through the Centre and includes a four month professional placement.
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As I know from personal experience, the exam period can be a challenging time for many students, so I thought I'd share some self-help resources I can recommend (though if it's really serious, you should always go to Student Support or a GP): If you're struggling with anxiety, procrastination, perfectionism and other mental health issues, this website offers some really good self-help resources: https://buff.ly/2IT25Md. I also highly recommend the Student Counselling Service's Guide to Exam Success which has sections on concentration, relaxation, dealing with exam panic and more: https://buff.ly/2Dbvuh8. Stay sane and healthy, my friends! 😊 -JB

The School of Geoscience not only work on lots of exciting research but also share research from other universities with weekly seminars. For the past year I have been attending different Geoscience seminars hosted by academics from around the world showcasing their science. I have written a blog about some of the seminars that I have attended at the university if you are interested in upcoming geology/physical geography research. - EC https://rockinresearch.wordpress.com/

Edinburgh students from University of Edinburgh - GeoSciences and University of Edinburgh, School of Mathematics are giving up their time to tutor at city schools where relatively few pupils go on to higher education.
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So You Want To Live Sustainably In Edinburgh? 🌿 In the first of two blogposts on our student experience blog, I talk about sustainable food consumption and give some tips for how you can reduce your carbon footprint without paying a fortune (and even SAVE money!) while studying at the University of Edinburgh. Read it here: .

Good luck to all of our students starting their exams tomorrow! Remember to bring your student card (!!), pens, pencils, erasers, a ruler, a calculator (if needed, and check the exam regulations about calculator types!), water, and snacks.
Have enough sleep before the big day and remember to breathe during your exam 😉
Here's a picture of the sunny Meadows to remind you that you can enjoy countless barbecues and relaxed evenings in the glorious Edinburgh summer after you finis...h your exams.
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⭐️⭐️It's the Edinburgh University Students' Association Teaching Awards tonight!⭐️⭐️
Best of luck to Drs' Clare Barnes, Tom Slater, Jan Penrose, and Professor Julie Cupples who have been shortlisted for the @eusa #2019TeachingAwards. Thank you to everyone who nominated them!
We hope everyone has a fantastic time at Teviot Row House this evening, celebrating excellent teaching across The University of Edinburgh 👏👏👏

Week 2 of the third year EG students trip to Jamaica was split into 3 field days heading deeper into the centre of the country (and the jungle!). This was the 'terrestrial' week where we visited a bauxite mine, looked at the igneous geology of the Central Inlier and took many water samples to identify any sources of pollution! We got to drive through the village where Usain Bolt grew up -tiny and surrounded by hills and jungle! The week ended with our report write ups before heading out to celebrate with a rum and ting before our flight home the next day!
MWR

The early arrival of spring in parts of the Arctic is driven by winter snow melting sooner than in previous decades and by rising temperatures, research suggests. #Arctic #tundra
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Find out why Environmental Geoscience is the most amazing undergraduate degree at Edinburgh University (maybe along with Geology and Physical Geography - https://buff.ly/2URWSvB) by reading the newest blog post on our student experience website: https://buff.ly/2UY3hp7

As you may of seen from our other social media platforms (@edinunigeosciences and @UoEGeosStudents) third year Environmental Geoscience students have just returned from their big 2 week fieldtrip to Jamaica! This is for the course 'Tropical Marine and Terrestrial Geoscience' and is an intense but great opportunity to get to know everyone on the degree better (theres only 13 of us!). During the first week we were at Discovery Bay where we snorkelled and carried out ecological ...surveys on the reef! We also collected sea urchins for lab experiments, took hydrographic measurements across the bay and analysed water samples! The week ended with a day off which we all used to explore Ocho Rios and its local markets! Ever heard of Jamaican apples? Very tasty but not at all like an apple!
Th pictures below show what we got up to during Week 1! 1-3) Discovery Bay and its amazing blue waters 4) Mangrove nursery at Discovery Bay Marine Lab 5) Boardwalk through mangroves 6) Coral skeletons on the beach 7) A student hard at work in the shade! 8) The wet lab 9) A local fruit market in Ocho Rios
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Trip to the Maldives? Yes please! Stunning sunsets, swimming with whale sharks and meeting friendly locals – just a few of the amazing experiences from our recent MSc Marine Systems & Policies field trip, filmed by our students.
We explored the ecological and social aspects of the island, working to balance both conservation and blue growth-development goals.
... And did you know that full cost of travel and accommodation for our field trips are covered by the School of GeoSciences?
Field trip: https://edin.ac/2Gnjie4
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Remember to take a break over the #EasterWeekend, take some time away from work and study to relax (deadlines permitting!). It will help you boost your productivity and creativity, and improve your overall mental wellbeing.
Enjoy your #EasterWeekend! ^CM
#HealthyHabits #Sunshine #UoE

Dinosaur specialist awarded Tam Dalyell Prize - The University’s annual prize for engaging the public with science has been awarded to palaeontologist Dr Steve Brusatte.
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If you're interested in studying online, there are GeoSciences events taking place during our Postgraduate Online Learning Open Days on 24 & 25 April 2019 which will give you the chance to find out more. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions about online learning.
Carbon Management and Climate Change - Wed 24th Apr 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Global Challenges - Thu 25th Apr 1:00pm - 2:00pm
... https://edin.ac/2UKtgAg
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TAM DALYELL PRIZE - DR STEVE BRUSATTE - FREE EVENT (BOOKING ESSENTIAL) - SUN 14TH APR - 6PM @ THE PLAYFAIR LIBRARY
This year’s Tam Dalyell Prize will be awarded to Dr Steve Brusatte, the Chancellor's Fellow in Vertebrate Palaeontology at the University of Edinburgh - GeoSciences.
Originally from Illinois, Dr Brusatte has discovered more than a dozen new species of vertebrate fossils, including a long snouted relative of the T Rex, nicknamed Pinocchio Rex! In 2015, his team a...nnounced the discovery of a marine reptile on the Isle of Skye. The giant, long-nosed fish-like animal was hoped to be Nessie’s ancestor but sadly Dr Brusatte explained that the finding was not the species of legend, but was certainly the first distinctly Scottish prehistoric marine reptile.
In addition to his many scientific papers, his popular book Dinosaurs (2008) and last year’s The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs have been received to great acclaim. He also became the resident palaeontologist and scientific consultant for the 2013 film Walking with Dinosaurs.
He is honoured for his ability to tell the stories of the history of the world and to inspire the next generation of palaeontologists, just as he was by Spielberg’s Jurassic Park. In Steve’s words “ I was taught that dinosaurs were big, scaly, stupid brutes so ill equipped for their environment that they just lumbered around, biding their time, waiting to go extinct. Evolutionary failures. Dead ends in the history of life … But these stereotypes are absurdly wrong.”
Steve will be away on an important dig when the prize is awarded, so he has recorded a short lecture, with a complementary presentation by one of his PhD students, Michela Johnson. Michela will also be bringing along a number of rare fossil samples – the ultimate Show and Tell!
The Tam Dalyell Prize for Excellence in Engaging the Public with Science is an annual prize to recognise and reward the University of Edinburgh’s outstanding science communicators in improving our society’s understanding of science. Tam Dalyell was Rector of the University from 2003-2006 as well as an MP, an author and a contributor to the New Scientist for over 35 years.
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FAMILY DAY - FREE - SATURDAY 13 APRIL - 10-4PM @ THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
Take part in the SCI-FUN Roadshow extravaganza that will enthral and expand minds of all sizes with an encyclopaedic range of hands-on activities.
Immerse yourself in the deep-sea world of coral, sponges and sea stars with University of Edinburgh - GeoSciences researcher Laurence De Clippele.
... Step into the solar wonderland of a huge inflatable planetarium or join our panel discussion on How To Live Plastic Free.
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Do you think Dr Steve Brusatte from University of Edinburgh - GeoSciences can guess all the dinosaurs in the dark?! Watch the video to find out!
Steve isn't just the resident palaeontologist and consultant for BBC One's Walking With Dinosaurs programme. He's also the winner of the Tam Dalyell Prize for Excellence in Engaging the Public with Science. The prize will be presented on Sunday 14 April 2019 at the Edinburgh Science Festival, where Dr Brusatte and his team will share highlights of their dinosaur research. Get your tickets: https://edin.ac/2oEBuG9

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My Dream University! I can't wait to become an Alumni.

Great opportunity to get knowledge and skills about earth science

Good department that makes great breakthroughs in the area of GeoSciences. The department is well equipped and staffed with people who have a deep passion for science.

Thank you.

My Dream University! I can't wait to become an Alumni.

Great opportunity to get knowledge and skills about earth science

Good department that makes great breakthroughs in the area of GeoSciences. The department is well equipped and staffed with people who have a deep passion for science.

Thank you.

My Dream University! I can't wait to become an Alumni.

Great opportunity to get knowledge and skills about earth science

Good department that makes great breakthroughs in the area of GeoSciences. The department is well equipped and staffed with people who have a deep passion for science.

Thank you.

My Dream University! I can't wait to become an Alumni.

Great opportunity to get knowledge and skills about earth science

Good department that makes great breakthroughs in the area of GeoSciences. The department is well equipped and staffed with people who have a deep passion for science.