School of Social and Political Science

Introduction to Honours meeting for IR and Politics students

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Introduction to Honours meeting for IR and Politics students

Thursday 25 September, 3-4pm in Lecture Theatre 3 (Appleton Tower)

The meeting gives us an opportunity to get to know one another, welcome you back to Edinburgh, and talk through the transition to Honours and the programme for the year. We will also focus on study skills, the use of AI and share practical examples of how to make the best of your time at university beyond your studies. 

You will also have a chance to chat one-on-one with our study skills and Gen AI experts.

Here is the detailed programme:

  1. Meet the team: cohort leads and student advisers​
  2. Cohort events this year​
  3. Skills and resources​
    • Patrick Theiner, Gen AI​
    • Caroline Stirling, Academic Support Librarian for SPS​
    • Aaron Allen, Institute for Academic Development iad.students@ed.ac.uk ​
  4. Beyond studying​
  5. Chat with our experts

Other Cohort Lead events this academic year:

Careers I: Internships and Summer Activities, Week 4, S1

  • Thursday 9 October, 3pm
  • Location:  Lecture Theatre 3 (Appleton Tower)
    • Rohanie Campbell-Thakoordin, Student Development Office
    • Jennifer Steven, Careers Consultant, www.ed.ac.uk/careers

Preparing for the Dissertation, Week 2, S2

  • Thursday 22 January, 3pm
  • Location: TBC

Preparing for the Dissertation: practical examples, Week 4, S2

  • Thursday 5 February, 3pm
  • Location: TBC