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Getting a taste for mathematics research – School of Mathematics

https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/mathematics/2021/05/05/getting-a-taste-for-mathematics-research/

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Expectation ≠ Reality – School of Mathematics

https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/mathematics/2021/10/15/expectationuni-life-%e2%89%a0-reality/

Hi, I’m Morgan and I’m a 3. rd. year Maths student at the University of Edinburgh. ... Is maths the right course for me?”, “Am I even smart enough to study maths ?”, “Did I deserve my place at uni?

How I secured a summer internship, and how the University helped – School of Mathematics

https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/mathematics/2022/04/12/how-i-secured-a-summer-internship-and-how-the-university-helped/

For many, including myself, starting university I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do but what I did know was that studying maths gave so many opportunities upon graduating, ... You can book appointments to speak to someone, and there is even a

Learning to do research with an MSc – School of Mathematics

https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/mathematics/2026/03/07/learning-to-do-research-with-an-msc/

The Applied and Computational Maths seminar is the most directly relevant to the CAM MSc but I also went to some seminars in operational research, theoretical physics, and abstract algebra. ... I also got the chance to present mathematics myself, again

Alumni Stories: Mathew Legge – School of Mathematics

https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/mathematics/2024/03/18/alumni-stories-mathew-legge/

Whilst the learning of the academic content of the degree is critical, it’s important to note that, as a software engineer, I do not directly use every piece of maths ... In this way, a maths degree can open lots of doors and allows a graduate to be

Edinburgh International Science Festival 2023 – School of Mathematics

https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/mathematics/2023/05/02/edinburgh-international-science-festival-2023/

Student members of the Maths Outreach Team at our exhibits in the National Museum Scotland. ... Member of Maths Outreach Team working on a floor-based Bridges of Konigsberg problem.

Time to Study! But where?… – School of Mathematics

https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/mathematics/2019/05/21/time-to-study-but-where/

But where?…. Time to Study! But where?…. Hey everyone! Studying Economics and Maths at the University of Edinburgh has been awesome. ... So MathsBase is the room specifically for first years, where Maths students can revise.

A great city for students – School of Mathematics

https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/mathematics/2020/02/03/a-great-city-for-students/

A great city for students. Hello everyone! I am a first-year maths student from Korea. ... Now it’s my turn to provide a glimpse to what it is like to be a maths student here.

Year 4 opportunities… – School of Mathematics

https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/mathematics/2018/04/02/year-4-opportunities/

Again, this displays well the diverse nature of maths and its applications to the rest of science. ... The maths careers service hosts mock interviews as well as mock assessment centres, all of which are great for all pursuing graduate jobs and

My MSc Research Project… – School of Mathematics

https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/mathematics/2018/07/16/my-msc-research-project/

So, now I’ll try to summarise my project for those fellow maths geeks who may be reading…. ... It’s also why I would recommend studying OR to anyone who enjoys Maths and wants a career in business.