University of Edinburgh Blogarithms
Current mathematics students share their experiences of university life at Edinburgh.
… by Luming / from Shanghai, China / MSc Computational Mathematical Finance / PG (2020 Graduate)Hey, I am Luming and I am going to share my experiences about my MSc life in Edinburgh – when those beautiful, unique memories come back, I feel there is something worth sharing!
Continue reading “MSc Experience: Virtual Placement During a Pandemic…”
… by Belen / from Ecuador / MSc Operational Research with Data Science / PGComing from a background of Logistics and Transportation engineering and work experience in the transportation industry, I was looking for a MSc. programme that could be tailored to my interests in optimization and data analytics. I found the MSc. in Operational Research with Data Science at the University of Edinburgh, which was the perfect option for me since it offers a diverse pool of courses that balances perfectly both theory and application.
… by Kevin / from Hong Kong / MSc Computational Applied Mathematics / PG (2019 Graduate)My name is Kevin, I had completed an undergraduate degree in maths at Warwick before pursuing a Masters in Computational Applied Mathematics at Edinburgh (2018-19). Now I’m doing a PhD in Medical Informatics at the Usher Institute in Edinburgh.
Here are the 10 things I learnt during my MSc programme. Continue reading “Ten Things I Learnt from my MSc…”
… by Xiaodong / from Jiangsu Province, China / MSc Operational Research with Data Science / PGHappy New Year! My name is Xiaodong and I’m doing MSc Operational Research with Data Science. Now that the first semester has come to an end, I’m able to sit down and share some thoughts with you. Continue reading “The MSc Experience From a Returning Student…”
… by Anvita / from Allahabad, India / MSc Computational Applied Mathematics / PGMy name is Anvita and I am one of the new postgraduate blog writers for this academic year. I am doing a Masters in Computational Applied Mathematics. I did my undergraduate in engineering, more particularly Mechanical Engineering. I enjoyed the computational and mathematical aspects of it the most and that is why I opted to change my career path and go into more mathematical options. Continue reading “Life as a New Postgraduate Student…”
… by Eddie / from Hong Kong / MSc Statistics with Data Science / PGHello everyone, I am Eddie. I am now studying MSc Statistics with Data Science at the University of Edinburgh. If you are thinking about pursuing a Masters degree, you should never rule out the University of Edinburgh. This is in a beautiful country, great city, and it is an excellent university. Continue reading “Getting Used to Edinburgh…”
… by Jialu / from Foshan, China / BSc Mathematics and Statistics [2+2 programme] / 4th Year (UG)Two years ago, I had a chance to join the School of Mathematics’ 2+2 programme with the University of Edinburgh and my Chinese mother university, South China University of Technology. Even now, I still appreciate that I seized this opportunity and it has become one of the most important turning points in my life. Continue reading “2+2 and Masters degree applications…”
… by Jack / from Grangemouth / MSc Operational Research / PGHi guys, I’m Jack and like Lydia, I’m also studying the MSc in Operational Research at Edinburgh. I’m 22 (one of the youngest in the class…) and I came here straight after finishing my BSc in Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences at Heriot-Watt University. Continue reading “An Introduction to Operational Research…”
… by Lydia / from Birmingham / MSc Operational Research / PGHey everyone! My name’s Lydia and I am one of your new postgraduate blog writers. My friend Jack will also be writing posts where we are going to discuss postgraduate study and everything that comes with it. Below is a lovely picture of the two of us celebrating having a little break during Innovative Learning Week…
So first of all… Why am I doing an MSc? Am I crazy? Probably. Continue reading “Why I’m doing an MSc…”