Now that I am nearing the end of my degree at university, I have been reflecting a lot on my time here. This has led to me thinking about everything that I have been able to achieve and learn by studying Geology and Physical Geography (GPG) at Edinburgh University and why it is such a... Continue Reading →
There are many aspects of my experience as a student living in Edinburgh that I could write about. Here are my thoughts about Edinburgh itself, a beautiful city with crazy weather! Edinburgh is a very touristy city, and for good reason! I love being able to walk out of my flat and blend in with... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone! As promised by some of my posts on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, here is an article about my summer course at UNIS (University Centre in Svalbard), in Longyearbyen (78°N!). It was called “Shipping in the Arctic”, and lasted from the end of July to mid-August (2 weeks). You have to know that Longyearbyen does not experience... Continue Reading →
As summer approaches and holiday plans to far-flung destinations populate the screens of starry-eyed students on every floor of the library, I have been reflecting on my last four years living in Edinburgh. When I first came to visit the School of Geosciences, blue skies smiled down on the cobbled mish-mash rooftops of Auld Reekie... Continue Reading →
It’s true that most of your postgraduate university life will be spent in lectures, reading or studying. However, it is important not to forget that there are so many other amazing things going on in the outside world, that do actually compliment your education. Many people will choose to join societies or athletic clubs,... Continue Reading →
The 3rd of March is World Wildlife Day! Many organisation use this to raise awareness of the big biodiversity and conservation issues of our time. The big cats, elephants, pandas and penguins battling for top spot. In terms of Scotland, the RZSS have these covered with Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park housing some... Continue Reading →
Last year I wrote a blog post for the RSGS about Arbroath. I consider it a neat little thing, so I hope you don't mind if I share it with you: https://rsgs.org/favourite-place-scotland-arbroath/
As a student living on the opposite side of the meadows from the university's central geography campus and main library, I commute daily back and fourth across Edinburgh's mini "Central Park." The meadows is a dynamic park with tennis courts, a playground, bike paths, and a bbq area. Beautiful pink cherry blossom trees line the walking... Continue Reading →
It's a cold and cloudy morning with short outbursts of rain. Our group is preparing to set out to the forest. Everyone is excited because today.... we will learn how to find badger setts. Following several minutes of ice-breaking chats and some useful facts about badger ecology, it's time to set off. Our trainer, Abbie... Continue Reading →
