Studying with us: What our students say

There’s a strong sense that we’re all in this together. The PhD community is collaborative, and it’s easy to find people to talk through challenges with. If you’re applying, talk to current students. The openness you’ll notice in those conversations really reflects the culture here.

The University of Edinburgh offers a diverse and collaborative scientific community, making it an ideal place to study and conduct my own research. Edinburgh itself is a vibrant and welcoming city - I couldn't imagine living anywhere else!

Being a student at the Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research is an incredibly rewarding experience. Beyond the rich exchange of interdisciplinary knowledge between students and supervisors, you become part of a welcoming and supportive community that’s enriched by student-led initiatives, from social events to study clubs.

Edinburgh is particularly special for its ability to bring together different fields - I’ve been able to combine neuroscience, metabolism, and basic science with real translational potential, which really helps you grow as a researcher. The academic training is outstanding, and you’re supported in becoming an expert in your own right; making it a truly fantastic, collaborative place to develop as a scientist. I’ve always felt encouraged to develop and pursue my own ideas, with fellow PhD students through to senior academics genuinely invested in your progress.

I have felt supported as a PhD student here, thanks to a growing and welcoming community, a range of events to meet new people, and an exciting breadth of science.

My experience as a student here has been very positive- the community in the Institute is very friendly and supportive, the support from supervisors is fantastic, and Edinburgh is a beautiful city to live in.