Dear Student, Welcome to the School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh. I Am Delighted That

Dear student,

Welcome to the School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh. I am delighted that you have chosen to come to study with us. You have come through a tough selection process and you should be rightly proud of earning your place.

As your teachers, the work that we do in the classroom and the other contexts in which we support our students is our clear priority. Our aim in this endeavour is to encourage you to become critical thinkers and independent learners with all the necessary skills and knowledge to take full advantage of higher education.

You will be joining a vibrant academic community in our School. All three disciplines represented are concerned with the study of the human past: historians, classicists and archaeologists have much in common with each other. Nevertheless, each of our subject areas has its own strong identity from which you will draw much. You will also be joining an international group of students and will have the opportunity to meet new people from all over the world. The diverse nature of our student body is one of the features of the School of which we are most proud.

The experience of each of our students is very important to us and all of our staff are there to help you with the questions that will inevitably arise as you experience the early days of your university education. There will be much in the next few weeks that will be new: new ways of learning, a new city, a new country, a new culture. You will have a Personal Tutor and all of the teaching staff have 'office hours' during which they will be available for consultation. We also have a 'Student Support Office' which is dedicated to the welfare of all the students in the School.

The University was established in the sixteenth century and there are tangible benefits from such a long history but we have a modern outlook. The School also derives much from its physical and cultural setting in Scotland's capital city. Our courses draw in a variety of ways on the environment in which you will be living. The close relationships that we have with the libraries, museums and galleries in Edinburgh are a unique aspect of the student experience that you will enjoy. We hope that you will learn about many areas of the world and about themes that have global implications but we also encourage you to learn about Scotland, whether in the classroom or by travelling around the country - from the Mull of Galloway to Muckle Flugga (it may be difficult to get to Out Stack!) - in which you will be living for the next four years.

The School is large and diverse and this provides you with an enviable range of choice of topics and themes to study: be adventurous, try out new areas of study, take the chance to explore disciplines and languages that you have not studied before. The Scottish degree system allows breadth of study over four years and Edinburgh has a wider range of choice than most institutions - take advantage of that.

I am sure that the programme of study that you are embarking on today will be stimulating and challenging but it must also be enjoyable and all of our efforts in teaching are devoted to creating the right atmosphere for our students to learn.

Much time will be spent in the classroom, the library, the laboratory and out in the field but there are other, sometimes even more enjoyable, activities to be engaged in and experiences to be had. Your student life should be enriched by your wider experience and Edinburgh is a city with fantastic

facilities for enjoyment. We will support you in the School in finding the right career after you graduate. The University has a very active Careers Service, in which we have our own consultant, and there will be many career-related events in the School in which you can participate. Volunteering might be another way of adding to your experience. The Edinburgh University Students' Association provides information and opportunities in this area. We aim to produce eminent historians, classicists and archaeologists but we also recognise that through your university education you have the opportunity to develop into a more rounded individual with a deeper understanding of a range of issues relating to your discipline as well as 'life, the universe and everything'!

Work hard, enjoy student life and don't hesitate to ask questions.

Best wishes,

Professor Ewen A. Cameron Head of School of History, Classics and Archaeology

Welcome Pack Contents

 Welcome from Head of School  Contents page  Map of Central Area of University  To Do Welcome Week  List of School First Year Courses  Personal Tutors  Peer Support  Careers Service  Information about IT  USB stick and Student Intranet  William Robertson Wing o Undergraduate Common Room o Student Research Rooms  Attendance and Engagement  Tier 4 students  School Student Societies  Personal Safety  Sources of Support outside the School  Support for Students  Student Support Office  Important Dates

A PDF copy of this pack and the School Welcome Meeting presentation will be included on the School Undergraduate Student Intranet at www.shca.ed.ac.uk/ug-welcome-week where you will be able to click through on the links included in the document.

August 2016 more information on the intranet at www.shca.ed.ac.uk/current-ug and via your USB School of History, Classics and Archaeology The University of Edinburgh William Robertson Wing (Doorway 4) Old Medical School Teviot Place T: 0131 650 6693 Edinburgh EH8 9AG E: [email protected]

The University Central Area

1 Evolution House 18 16–22 George Square 31 Appleton Tower 40 The Lister Postgraduate 52 1–7 Roxburgh Street 2 ECA Main Building 19 27–29 George Square 32 Informatics Forum Institute 53 Pleasance 3 N-E Studio Building 20 Main Library; Careers 33 University Visitor Centre: 41 Old College and 54 Centre for Sport and 4 Hunter Building Service; Student information, exhibition Talbot Rice Gallery Exercise 5 Edinburgh Dental Counselling Service; and shop 42 Minto House 55 St Leonard’s Land Student Disability Institute 34 Dugald Stewart Building 43 Charles Stewart House 56 Paterson’s Land Service 6 5 Forrest Hill 35 The University Health 44 Adam House 57 Thomson’s Land 21 George Square Lecture 7 Bedlam Theatre Centre Theatre 45 St Cecilia’s Hall 58 Old Moray House 8 Old Medical School 36 7 Bristo Square 22 17–25 Buccleuch Place 46 9 Infirmary Street 59 St John’s Land 9 McEwan Hall 23 University of Edinburgh 37 The Potterrow Student 47 13 Infirmary Street 60 Dalhousie Land 10 William Robertson Wing Centre: Students’ Business School 48 ECCI 61 Simon Laurie House 11 Reid Concert Hall Association (EUSA); 24 14–16 Buccleuch Place Chaplaincy Centre 49 Chisholm House 62 Charteris Land 12 Wilkie Building 25 Hope Park Square 63 Old Kirk 13 Teviot Row House 38 Alison House 50 Old Surgeons’ Hall Student Union 26 30–34 Buccleuch Place 39 MacKenzie House (34 51 Old Infirmary Building 64 Outreach Centre 14 1 George Square 27 David Hume Tower West Richmond Street) (1 Drummond Street) 65 New College 15 7 George Square 28 David Hume Tower This map has been adapted from the University’s Central Area map, a PDF of which is 16 Hugh Robson Building Lecture Theatres available at www.ed.ac.uk/maps along with an interactive map of University buildings. 17 Chrystal Macmillan 29 50 George Square Building 30 55–60 George Square The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.

Welcome Week

Please find below details of the key meetings and things you must do during Welcome Week and Week 1 as a School of History, Classics and Archaeology student.

Tuesday 13th September 9.30 am - George Square Lecture Theatre School Welcome Meeting all new undergraduates in the School must attend

Subject area specific question and answer sessions 10.30 am - History - George Square Lecture Theatre 10.45 am - Classics – Meadows Lecture Theatre, William Robertson Wing, Old Medical School 10.45 am - Archaeology – Room G.16, William Robertson Wing, Old Medical School

12.00 noon to 2.00 pm – 50 George Square Academic Fair This event is an opportunity to ask questions and get more information from academic staff about the multitude of courses available to you at Edinburgh before you see your Personal Tutor who will sign you up for your courses, see www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/new- students/events/academic/undergraduates/academic-fair for more details.

Wednesday 14th September Making the Most of IT and Personal Safety Session 10.30 am to 12.00 noon – Meadows Lecture Theatre, William Robertson Wing, Old Medical School

After Welcome Week Wednesday 21st September School Year Group Meeting for First Year Students 1.30 to 3.00 pm – Lecture Hall A, David Hume Tower

Thursday 22nd September Welcome Reception 7.00 to 9.00 pm – Playfair Library, Old College

What else do I need to do during Welcome Week? You will need to meet with your Personal Tutor during Welcome Week. At the meeting your Personal Tutor will confirm your attendance and sign you up for your courses, see the sheet in this pack and www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/information-current-undergraduates/new- students/choosing-courses for more details.

Degree Transfer If you are considering transferring degree programme already you should contact the College Admissions Office immediately (0131 650 3565) to make an appointment to see them as no changes can made after the end of week 2.

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School of History, Classics and Archaeology First Year Courses 2016/2017 Scheduled Class Times History

The Historian's Toolkit (HIST08032) Semester 1: Lectures Mon & Fri 16.10-17.00 OR Wed & Fri 9.00-9.50 + Weekly Tutorials

Medieval Worlds: A Journey through the Middle Ages (HIST08035) Semester 1: Lectures Mon & Fri 11.10-12.00 + Weekly Tutorials

Early Modern History: A Connected World (HIST08034) Semester 2: Lectures Thu & Fri 11.10-12.00 + Weekly Tutorials

Making of the Modern World (HIST08033) Semester 2: Lectures Mon & Wed 9.00-9.50 + Weekly Tutorials

British Society, 1650-c.1880 (Social History 1.1) (ECSH08029) - December Exam Semester 1: Lectures Mon, Wed & Thu 10.00-10.50 + Weekly Tutorials

British Economic and Environmental History since 1900 (ECSH08036) Semester 2: Lectures Mon, Tue & Thu 14.10-15.00 + Weekly Tutorials

The History of Edinburgh: From Din Eidyn to Festival City (HIST08036) Semester 1: Lectures Tue, Thu & Fri 13.10-14.00 + Weekly Tutorials

Approved substitute History courses:

The Greek World 1A: Greece in the Making (CLGE08001) The Greek World 1B: Greece’s New Horizons (CLGE08002) The Roman World 1A: The Rise of Rome (CLGE08003) The Roman World 1B: The Roman Empire (CLGE08004) Please turn page for details

History of Christianity as a World Religion 1A (ECHS08005) - December Exam Semester 1: Lectures Mon, Tue, Thu from 12.10-13.00 + Weekly Tutorials

History of Christianity as a World Religion 1B (ECHS08004) Semester 2: Lectures Mon, Tue, Thu from 12.10-13.00 + Weekly Tutorials

Celtic Civilisation 1B (CELT08015) Semester 2: Lectures Mon, Tue & Thu 14.10-15.00 + Fortnightly Tutorials

Further details of all courses, including assessment information can be viewed at: www.drps.ed.ac.uk/current/ or https://path.is.ed.ac.uk/

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School of History, Classics and Archaeology First Year Courses 2016/2017 Scheduled Class Times Classics

The Greek World 1A: Greece in the Making (CLGE08001) - December Exam Semester 1: Lectures Mon, Tue & Thu 16.10-17.00 + Fortnightly Tutorials

The Greek World 1B: Greece’s New Horizons (CLGE08002) Semester 2: Lectures Mon, Tue & Thu 16.10-17.00 + Fortnightly Tutorials

The Roman World 1A: The Rise of Rome (CLGE08003) - December Exam Semester 1: Lectures Mon, Tue & Thu 14.10-15.00 + Fortnightly Tutorials

The Roman World 1B: The Roman Empire (CLGE08004) Semester 2: Lectures Mon, Tue & Thu 14.10-15.00 + Fortnightly Tutorials

Greek 1A (GREE08003) – Semester 1 – December Exam Greek 1B (GREE08004) – Semester 2 Intended for those with little or no previous knowledge of the language Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 11.10-12.00

Greek 1C (GREE08005) – Semester 1 – December Exam Greek 1D (GREE08006) – Semester 2 For students who have studied Greek at school. Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 11.10-12.00

Latin 1A – (LATI08007) – Semester 1 – December Exam Latin 1B – (LATI08008) – Semester 2 Intended for absolute or near beginners, to enable students to read reasonably simple Latin with aid of a dictionary by the end of the year Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 13.10-14.00

Latin 1C – (LATI08009) – Semester 1 – December Exam Latin 1D – (LATI08010) – Semester 2 For students with a more advanced knowledge of the language and to enhance your reading and appreciation of some of the major Latin authors Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 13.10-14.00

Archaeology

Archaeology 1A (ARCA08004) – Semester 1 – December Exam Archaeology 1B (ARCA08005) – Semester 2 Lectures Mon & Tue 15.10-16.00 + Weekly Tutorials

Further details of all courses, including assessment information can be viewed at: www.drps.ed.ac.uk/current/ or https://path.is.ed.ac.uk/

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Personal Tutors

Each student in the School is assigned to a Personal Tutor who will provide them with academic advice, guidance on their course choices, regular guidance on their academic progress, and advice on where and how to seek help with personal problems; for more details please see www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/information-current-undergraduates/your- studies/support-and-advice/personal-tutors.

You will find the name and contact details of your Personal Tutor in MyEd (www.myed.ed.ac.uk). If you have any problems with this, please contact the Student Support Team who will have a list. To find out where your Personal Tutor’s office is, please see the School contacts list on the website: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/history-classics-archaeology/about-us/staff-profiles.

You must make an appointment to meet your Personal Tutor in Welcome Week. Normally this will involve going to your Personal Tutor’s office and signing up for an appointment. At the meeting your Personal Tutor will confirm your attendance for you and sign you up for your courses.

It is useful to check the academic requirements of your degree programme before you meet your personal tutor: these can be found at www.drps.ed.ac.uk. For many degree programmes, you have a choice of courses on your subject and it is important to think through the options that are available.

Most degree programmes also allow students to choose one or more other (‘outside’) courses involving subjects beyond the core subject or subjects of your degree. The Academic Fair (Tuesday 13th September, 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm – 50 George Square) gives you an opportunity to ask questions and get more information from academic staff about the multitude of courses available to you at Edinburgh: for more details, see www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/new- students/events/academic/undergraduates/academic-fair/academic-fair-overview.

In Week 1, a group meeting for all first year students within the School of History, Classics and Archaeology will be held. Attendance at this meeting is compulsory. This session is aimed at getting first-year students started, introducing them to how the pastoral care system works, and encouraging them to think about how best to use their time here. It will take place on Wednesday 21st September, 1.30 to 3.00 pm – Lecture Hall A, David Hume Tower, with the Senior Tutor, Dr Sandra Bingham.

You must also arrange further meetings with your personal tutor in week 5 of semester 1 and week 6 or 7 of semester 2, three meetings in total. There will also be another group meeting in week 7 of semester 2; details will be sent closer to the time.

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Peer Support

Support from fellow students who have been where you are now!

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology Peer Support is run for first and second year students. The volunteers are all third and fourth year students of the School and will share their experience and be able to refer you on to other sources of support within the School and the wider University.

They will be holding sessions, both drop in and topic focused, throughout the academic year. You don’t need to book please just come along, the details will be posted on the student intranet, www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/information-current-undergraduates/your- studies/support-and-advice/peer-support and included in the weekly email digest sent out to students.

You can also email the Peer Support volunteers, their email is [email protected] and they will be happy to help and advise in that way too.

Their aim is to offer support to as many students as possible, so please do make contact in whichever way is best for you.

Careers Service

The Careers Service supports you in different ways during your time at the University and beyond. We provide you with access to: career information, advice and guidance; a programme of career and employer events; and internships, jobs and opportunities.

Craig Phillips is the dedicated Careers Consultant for the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. You can find vacancies, details of events and book 1:1 careers appointments on your live careers portal MyCareerHub (MCH): https://mycareerhub.ed.ac.uk/students/login. Craig can be contacted directly on [email protected]. Details of the careers appointments will also be included in the weekly email digest sent out to students.

The Careers Service is located in the Main Library, 3rd floor. You can also use of our info drop-in service or ask a question remotely on MCH.

Each year, we organise over a dozen career fairs and festivals and host many employer workshops and presentations. This gives you the opportunity to engage with hundreds of employers on campus. We encourage you to utilise our web resources on looking for work, recruitment and your future, through our website: http://www.ed.ac.uk/careers and MCH.

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Information about IT

Your email

Your University email account is THE channel of communication used across the University and it is your responsibility to read your emails.

Find out how to access your email on your USB stick or at www.ed.ac.uk/information- services/computing/comms-and-collab/email.

Keeping your files safe

We’ve given you a USB stick as a small welcome gift. It comes with a link which comes crammed with information about the kinds of things you need to know over the next few weeks – including essential things to do during Welcome week, maps, information about Personal Tutors, and loads of other useful bits and pieces.

You can also use the USB stick as a handy place for storing files. Remember though, keep lots of copies (in multiple locations) of critical files, in-case disaster should strike. The best place to keep your most critical files is on the University file server which is backed up every night. Find out more at www.shca.ed.ac.uk/IT .

Making the Most of IT and Personal Safety session Wednesday 14th September 10.30 am to 12.00 noon – Meadows Lecture Theatre, William Robertson Wing, Old Medical School Introduction to computing, elearning and library services at the University including: activating your lab computing account; connecting to the University network using your laptop or mobile device; the MyEd portal; Office 365; downloading anti-virus software; using the virtual learning environment; printing and copying services; finding books and journal articles.

Get advice on how to keep safe and protect your property from thieves. Also bring your laptops and phones along to have them marked with ultra violet security marking pens to assist the police in identifying stolen items and speeding their return to the owner. Crime prevention products will also be available.

Find out more

Information Services have made a series of short videos to help you get up and running. You can see the videos on YouTube at http://edin.ac/1KAhqNT.

They are also running really useful ‘Get Connected’ sessions which will help you get your own devices connected to the University network. Find out more at http://www.ed.ac.uk/information- services/computing/get-connected.

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USB stick and Student Intranet

Your USB comes with a link to the New Students section of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology Undergraduate Student Intranet, www.shca.ed.ac.uk/current- ug. It is crammed with information about the kinds of things you need to know over the next few weeks – including essential things to do during Welcome week, maps, information about Personal Tutors.

The intranet provides you with essential information for your studies in the School. This includes information on programmes and courses, coursework and assessment, deadlines, support for your studies, essential forms, important news and links to other sources of information.

William Robertson Wing

The School is based in the William Robertson Wing of the Old Medical School. The guide included in this folder shows you the layout of the building. Access to building and the Undergraduate Common Room and Student Research Rooms for undergraduate students this is limited to the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 (Monday to Friday) for safety and security reasons. Students should leave the building, not later than 6pm promptly.

Undergraduate Common Room The School provides our Undergraduate Students with a dedicated Common Room, 2.30 (level 2). This large attractive social space overlooks Middle Meadow Walk and offers a mix of comfy seating, lunch tables, computers and a number of laptop tables for casual surfing on your laptop. The room offers a range of kitchen facilities including two fridges (cleared out at 5pm every Friday), a kettle, a microwave, a water dispenser, and vending machine.

Please note the room can accommodate a maximum of 60 at a time.

Student Research Rooms Access to the Student Research Rooms (SRR) is via level 2M. All staff and students of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology are welcome to use the SRR for study and consultation of the book collections.

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Attendance and Engagement

All students are expected to be actively engaged with their studies. That means going to classes, answering emails from staff, attending meetings with your Personal Tutor, handing in coursework, attending examinations, and so on. We monitor your engagement because:

 We have a duty of care towards you and we want to help if you aren't engaging because you are having problems  Funding bodies expect us to do this  The UKVI/Home Office require us to do this for those on Tier 4 visas (and we face punitive action if we don't)

Engagement points we will be monitoring include:

 Coursework hand-ins  Personal Tutor group meetings with students  Attendance at classes

Missed engagement points will be recorded and monitored.

As always if you are having problems please do contact your Personal Tutor and/or Student Support as soon as you are able as the sooner we know the more we will be able to do to help. Further information on Support and advice is available at www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics- archaeology/information-current-undergraduates/your-studies/support-and-advice.

If you are a Tier 4 student please see over for further important information.

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Tier 4 students

As a Tier 4 student, the University of Edinburgh is the sponsor of your UK visa. The University has a number of legal duties to manage our sponsorship of your visa. These include:

 Monitoring your attendance on your programme  Reporting to the Home Office where you suspend or withdraw from your studies, complete them early, fail to register or are repeatedly absent to the point of being excluded from studies

As a student with a Tier 4 visa sponsored by the University of Edinburgh, the terms of your visa require you to, (amongst others):

 Ensure you have a correct and valid visa for studying at the University of Edinburgh, which, if a Tier 4 visa, requires that it is a visa sponsored by the University of Edinburgh  Attend all of your University classes, lectures, tutorials, etc. where required. This includes participating in the requirements of your course including submitting assignments, attending meetings with tutors and attending examinations. We will be monitoring this and will follow up with you on any concerns. If you cannot attend due to illness, for example, you must inform your School. This includes attending Tier 4 Census sessions when required throughout the academic session.

Please note that any email relating to your Tier 4 sponsorship, including census dates and times will be sent to your University email address - you must therefore check this regularly.

Further details on the terms and conditions of your Tier 4 visa can be found on the International Office website, www.ed.ac.uk/international-office/immigration/while-you-are-here/rights- responsibilities-and-restrictions.

Information or advice about your Tier 4 immigration status can be obtained by contacting the International Student Advisory Service, please see details of how to contact them at www.ed.ac.uk/international-office/immigration/contact-us.

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School Student Societies

Each of our subject areas; history, classics, archaeology, has a lively and welcoming society run by current students. We also have a School student-led journal magazine, Retrospect.

The School student societies – ArchSoc, Classics Society, History Society and Retrospect – look forward to meeting you in September. The societies offer a range of activities; seminars, trips and social events, more details at www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/undergraduate/student- support/societies. You will meet them at the School welcome meeting and can find out more about them at the Activities Fair, along with all the other many University societies.

Across the University we have over 250 societies in total, covering all areas of interest. Whatever your interests you can be sure you are joining a community of like-minded friends. For further details see www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/activities/societies/.

Archsoc Congratulations on your exam results and welcome to the University of Edinburgh! We hope you have a great four years ahead of you.

If you are passionate about Archaeology, or just enjoy it as a casual interest then come along to the Archaeology Society stall at the Activities Fair (14th and 15th September).

Archsoc hosts a bi-weekly lecture series, workshops and regular trips to increase your interest, knowledge and practical skills in this diverse subject area. We also have a very diverse social calendar with pub-crawls and quizzes, along with the annual Christmas meal where you can pull crackers with the lecturers.

We look forward to meeting you! The Archsoc Committee

Facebook www.facebook.com/EdinburghArchSoc Web www.archsoc.co.uk

Edinburgh University Classics Society The Edinburgh University Classics Society welcomes anybody with an interest in classical antiquity or just the desire to pull on a toga.

We host regular events and socials ranging from our pub night on a Thursday, to Karaoke, symposiums, and film nights.

We also host weekly academic lectures, as well as the infamous staff versus students quiz and a Christmas meal with the lecturers. Last year we also went on a society trip abroad to Rome.

Pop along to our stall at the Activities Fair for a chat and see what we're all about.

Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/edclassicssoc/ Web www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/societies/society/Edclassicssoc/

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Edinburgh University History Society The History Society hosts internationally renowned lecturers, organises historical tours across the country and globally, and provides academic support for students.

Regular socials are also a big part of the society, including pub crawls, ceilidhs, Burns Supper and an annual Winter Ball which is now one of the biggest at the University. It also has four active sports teams, which hold their own socials and trips – Men’s and Women’s Football, Rugby and Netball. We are also pleased to announce our international trip in 2016/2017 will be to Lisbon, Portugal.

Check us out on Facebook to keep up-to-date with events happening throughout Welcome Week and the rest of the year.

Facebook www.facebook.com/edunihistorysoc Web www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/societies/society/HistorySociety/

Retrospect Journal Retrospect is the award-winning official student-led journal of the History, Classics and Archaeology School and the only undergraduate journal in the UK of its kind. We publish student written academic articles, features pieces, TV/book/film/theatre reviews, interviews and historical fiction. Whether you are interested in writing outside of your studies, or simply want to gain experience in writing and editing, Retrospect publishes throughout the year online and in print with an excellent calendar of socials and careers events. We offer students the chance to practice their writing in lots of forms and we like to accept articles and pieces of a variety of interests across the disciplines of history, classics and archaeology.

Retrospect also has a radio show and podcast channel. Our show is called ‘History and Chill’ and is on FreshAir, Edinburgh’s student radio station, every Saturday from 3pm to 4pm featuring historical trivia and relaxing music. Our podcasts can be heard on mixcloud.com. Anyone interested in podcasting or radio are most welcome!

After winning the 2010 Scottish Herald Award for the Best Student Magazine in Scotland we've gone from strength to strength and offer people from any background the chance to be published in an official undergraduate journal. Look out for events in Welcome Week, and throughout the year, including pub crawls, pub quizzes, workshops from media and publishing people and trips to galleries and museums in Edinburgh.

It's just £4 to join us and this guarantees members at least two published articles throughout the year and free or discounted entry to our events - we look forward to meeting you!

Web www.retrospectjournal.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/retrospect.journal Twitter @RetrospectHCA Instagram: @retrospecthca Podcasts: https://www.mixcloud.com/RetrospectPodcasts/ History and Chill: https://www.freshair.org.uk/shows/history-and-chill

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Personal Safety

Edinburgh is generally considered to be a safe city, but as with any city environment, you are advised to be mindful of your safety and personal security at all times, especially at night. We would like to draw your attention to some further sources of advice about safety designed for students: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/estates-buildings/what-we-do/security/help-advice/advice- students www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/new-students/getting-started-guides/student-safety-guides www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/adviceplace/safetyandcrime/safetyadvice/

Keep to lit areas, avoid walking in areas you don’t know, and follow the advice given on the above pages, such as:

 Be wary around cash points and keep your valuables out of sight.  Enjoy alcohol responsibly and keep track of what you’re drinking. Don’t leave your drink unattended, and never accept drinks from strangers.  When walking alone at night, don’t listen to music. Stay alert.  On nights out, especially at pubs or clubs, let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to be back, or stay in the company of friends and keep each other safe.  Use common sense. If studying late or by yourself, tell somebody.  If you feel unsafe or something is not right, contact the Security Section (internal: 2222 or 0131 650 2257) or Police Scotland.

Get advice on how to keep safe and protect your property from thieves. Also bring your laptops and phones along to have them marked with ultra violet security marking pens will assist the police in identifying stolen items and speeding their return to the owner. Crime prevention products will also be available.

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Sources of Support outside the School

There is a very wide range of support and information available to students across the University; a full list is available on the University website at www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/student- services. Student Support will always be happy to advise on where best to contact.

General  University new students website (www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/new-students)  Advice for International Students (www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office)  Student Information Point (www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student- administration/student-info-points/home)  Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) (www.eusa.ed.ac.uk)  The Advice Place (EUSA) (www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/adviceplace/)  School careers information (www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/information- current-undergraduates/your-studies/beyond-your-studies/careers)  Careers Service (www.ed.ac.uk/careers)  Chaplaincy (www.ed.ac.uk/chaplaincy)

Student health and welfare  Student Counselling (www.ed.ac.uk/student-counselling)  Student Disability Service (www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service)  University Health Service (www.health-service.ed.ac.uk)  Nightline (www.ednightline.com)

Study support  School computing information (www.shca.ed.ac.uk/IT)  School student study space information (www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics- archaeology/information-current-undergraduates/about-the-school/student-study-space)  Institute for Academic Development (www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/institute- academic-development)  University Library (www.lib.ed.ac.uk)  Information Services (IS) (www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/information- services/students)  Help with IS service (www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/help-consultancy)  Assistive technology (www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/information- services/services/help-consultancy/accessibility/assistive-technology/overview)

Finance  Student Fees (www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/tuition-fees)  Scholarships and Student Funding Services (www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding)  Additional financial assistance (www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/financial- support/additional-financial-assistance)

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Support for Students

The School is committed to helping you throughout your time here so please do ask if you are unsure of anything or need help. Please find below details of the people and places to contact within the School. The Student Support Office will be glad to advise if you are unsure who can help either within the School or across the wider University.

Please do make contact as soon as you are able if you do experience difficulties as the sooner we know the more we will be able to do to help.

Personal Tutors Each student in the School is assigned to a Personal Tutor who will provide them with academic advice, guidance on their course choices, regular guidance on their academic progress, and advice on where and how to seek help with personal problems. You will find the details of your Personal Tutor in MyEd (www.myed.ed.ac.uk) and you must make an appointment to meet your Personal Tutor in Welcome Week. For more information on Personal Tutors please see the sheet in this pack and www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/information-current-undergraduates/your- studies/support-and-advice/personal-tutors for more details.

Student Support Office The Student Support Officers can provide advice and support on a range of matters. These include administrative processes such as transferring to another degree programme, requesting an extension for coursework or notifying exam boards if special circumstances, such as ill health, affect your studies. If you are not sure who to approach on any other matter, the Student Support Office will always serve as a first point of contact. Please see further information overleaf and www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/information-current-undergraduates/your- studies/support-and-advice/student-support-office for more details.

Peer Support The Peer Support volunteers are third and fourth year students of the School who will be able to share their experience and be able to refer you on to other sources of support. Please see the sheet in this pack and www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/information-current- undergraduates/your-studies/support-and-advice/peer-support for more details.

Course specific queries If you have any academic queries about the individual courses you are doing please do speak to the relevant course organiser or tutor. For any administrative queries that are not covered by the course site on Learn please contact the course secretary. Their details can be found on Learn and they can be contacted via email or School Reception, Room G.06 on the ground floor.

Other help within the University There is a very wide range of support available to students across the University, see www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/information-current-undergraduates/your- studies/support-and-advice/general-help-and-support or ask the Student Support team.

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Student Support Office

Who we are The Student Support Team is made up of Jo Wilkie, Judith McAlister as Student Support Officers and Lorraine Nolan as Student Support Assistant.

Where you can find us and how to contact us The team are available Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm in Room G.08 on the ground floor of the School building (William Robertson Wing, Old Medical School, Teviot Place).

Email inquiries should be sent to [email protected]. Name Office hours Contact number Ms Judith McAlister Monday – Thursday 0131 650 3845 9.30 am – 2.00 pm Ms Lorraine Nolan Monday - Tuesday - 10.30 am - 3.30 pm 0131 650 4303 Wednesday - Friday - 12.00 pm - 5.00 pm Ms Jo Wilkie Monday – Friday 0131 651 1800 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

How we can help you The Student Support Office can provide advice and support on a range of matters, including curricula, registrations, degree transfers, special circumstances and ill health, coursework extension requests, study abroad and many administrative procedures.

If you are not sure who to approach on any other matter, the Student Support Office will always serve as a first point of contact.

Student Support maintains a personal (and confidential) record of special circumstances, such as illness or personal problems, which affect academic performance or attendance. As a student, you have responsibility for reporting any special circumstances which affect your academic performance.

Further information on student support For more information on the support provided by Student Support please see www.ed.ac.uk/history- classics-archaeology/information-current-undergraduates/your-studies/support-and- advice/student-support-office.

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Important Dates – First Year Students – 2016/2017

The University semester dates can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/news/semester-dates.

Students must be available at exam times during the academic session.

Welcome Week • see the separate sheet in this pack and the website (at www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics- archaeology/undergraduate/new-undergraduates/welcome-week) for details of what you need to do during Welcome Week

Semester One Teaching Weeks • check your submission deadlines on Learn • check how coursework should be submitted • any extension required should be requested in advance • if you need assistance from the Student Disability Service you must contact them as early as possible, the deadlines for exam support to be arranged are available on their website , see www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-disability-service/student-support/exam- support • Week 1 - attend School year group meeting • Week 1 - attend School Welcome Reception, register at https://hca2016welcomereception.eventbrite.co.uk • Week 5 - meet with your personal tutor

December exam diet • check when exam timetables will be published and times of exams at www.ed.ac.uk/student-administration/exams • any Special Circumstances form must be submitted immediately after your last affected assessment

Semester Two Teaching Weeks • check your submission deadlines on Learn • check how coursework should be submitted • any extension required should be requested in advance • if you need assistance from the Student Disability Service you must contact them as early as possible, the deadlines for exam support to be arranged are available on their website , see www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-disability-service/student-support/exam- support • if you are considering a degree transfer you should speak to Student Support and complete the form as early as possible and certainly before the end of semester for a transfer to apply from the beginning of the next session • Week 6 or 7 - meet with your personal tutor • Week 7 - attend School year group meeting • January – you will be invited to take part in the Edinburgh Student Experience Survey (ESES), see www.ed.ac.uk/students/academic-life/quality-assurance/student-surveys/edinburgh- student-experience

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May exam diet • check when exam timetables will be published and times of exams at www.ed.ac.uk/student-administration/exams • any Special Circumstances form must be submitted immediately after your last affected assessment

August resit diet • check when exam timetables will be published and times of exams at www.ed.ac.uk/student-administration/exams • any Special Circumstances form must be submitted immediately after your last affected assessment

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