Find out about our School community including representation, community events and funding Student representatives and the student community leader work with University staff to ensure your views are heard and acted upon. They will offer opportunities to meet other students and to develop a experience of community within your programme of study and the School. Many opportunities to make connections are created through learning and teaching, including working in small groups and engaging in discussions. By collaborating with others you are part of a community who will share your learning journey. Students are also encouraged to run their own events and activities.There are formal avenues for sharing feedback through Programme Representatives, the Staff Student Liaison Committees and surveys.There are also many informal community-building opportunities across the University. Check out the below for future events, seminars, recreational and sporting activities: School Events calendar University Events calendar Edinburgh University Students' Association calendar Edinburgh University Student Societies You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to keep up-to-date on our latest School updates.Think about how you can be involved. School Community Group The School Community Group shares valuable ideas and feedback on community building initiatives and plans and delivers peer-led activities and events throughout the year to enhance students’ experience and our school community. Recent initiatives from the group are school merchandise, a school cookbook, and our Let’s Network event. Participation in the group is open to everyone on a voluntary basis and active membership will be recognised on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR). The group meets every 2 months and anyone who is interested in joining, please get in touch with the Student Experience staff at StudentExperience-HiSS@ed.ac.uk. Document School Community Group Remit (1.1 MB / DOCX) HiSS Community Hub The Hub is for students and staff in the School of Health in Social Science to share community experiences and information. In the hub you will find online community activities, information about on campus school events, orientation videos and tips, and student insights. We are always looking for contributors for articles and posts. If you would like to contribute, please get in touch with the Student Experience staff at StudentExperience-HiSS@ed.ac.uk. HiSS Community Hub Let's Gather Events The Student Experience Team run events throughout the year which are open to all students and staff to attend. These events are opportunities to meet new people, make connections across the school, and to take a break from studying. Student Community Fund The School of Health in Social Science Student Community Fund aims to encourage and support activities which contribute to the enhancement of taught students’ professional, personal and career development, bringing together members of the academic community in inspiring and creative ways
