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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

Barry.Connolly@ed.ac.uk

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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)

Facebook

We have three communities where we encourage

offer holders to speak to each other online.

Twitter

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.

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:mvmpg@ed.ac.uk

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