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Join Your

Social Media Community

New Technique

Could Predict

Heart Attacks

Scans could aid delivery decisions

MSc Offer Holder e-Zine

Accommodation Information

Why Live in Edinburgh?

Follow Our

Student

Ambassador

Blogs

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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,

This month we launched our brand new app, which is

available via the App Store under the search name ‘UoE

CMVM’. More on the features of the app is included in

the month’s issue.

We’ve also started a new section showcasing some of

our current PhD students research collaborations with

their supervisors. This month’s issue looks at

publications in the fields of developmental biology and

clinical brain sciences.

We’d love to hear any feedback you may have on this

section.

As always, if you have any further queries please

contact us. September is getting very close now and

myself and the whole team look forward to welcoming

you to the programme!

Best wishes,

Barry Connolly

Customer Relationship Manager

[email protected]

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Latest College News

Low testosterone levels linked to diabetes

Low levels of testosterone in men could increase their risk of

developing diabetes. University scientists have found that low

testosterone levels are linked to a resistance to insulin, the hormone

that controls blood sugar levels.

Low testosterone

We know that men with low testosterone levels are more likely to

become obese, and as a develop diabetes. This study shows that low

testosterone is a risk factor for diabetes no matter how much a person

weighs. (Read More)

New technique could predict heart attacks

A new imaging method could help improve how

doctors predict a patient’s risk of having a heart

attack.

University scientists, funded by the British Heart

Foundation, have combined different scan

techniques to look at the disease process in

coronary arteries that lead to heart attacks.

The research, carried out in collaboration with the

University of Cambridge, looked at the use of PET

scans and CT scans. (Read More)

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Latest College News

Vets work on mystery of

"robotic cats“ Vets are working to find the cause of a neurological

condition that has been affecting Scottish cats during

the last decade.

The cats are believed to have a slowly-progressing

neurological disease, with symptoms that include an

odd walking gait with a stiff, extended tail. This

strange movement has seen the cats dubbed as

‘robotic cats’.

Collaboration

Experts from the University’s Royal (Dick) School of

Veterinary Studies are working with the Animal

Health Trust to identify the cause of the condition.

The illness is currently untreatable but it is hoped that

if experts can determine its cause they will be able to

find a treatment.

Diagnosis

Around 50 cases of the ultimately-fatal disease have

been identified, mostly in Scotland, over the past

decade. The Hospital for Small Animals at the Royal

(Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is offering a

service whereby vets can send videos and full clinical

histories of cats to help diagnose cases of the

condition. (Read More)

Scans could

aid delivery

decisions

Scientists are

using MRI scans

to see if they can

determine when

best to deliver

babies that are

not growing as

fast as they

should in the

womb.

The University

study aims to see

if changes to the

placenta can

indicate when

babies that are

not growing as

fast as they

should need to be

delivered.

These babies

should be

delivered to

improve their

survival rates.

(Read More)

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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".

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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.

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Why Study In Edinburgh?

Edinburgh has something for everyone. There are great

pubs, clubs and restaurants, theatres and cinemas,

museums, galleries, parks, gardens, shops and sport

centres.

Nightlife and entertainment

Explore the city after dark - live music, comedy, theatre

or just a night out with friends in a pub.

Culture and heritage

Find out more about the lively cultural life of the city

from historic buildings to contemporary art.

Festivals

Theatre. Jazz. Science. Books. Film. Television.

Fashion. Art. You name it. We’ve got a festival for it

Eating

Tapas, noodles, curry, sushi, chateaubriand. It’s not

all haggis and shortbread you know.

Sport and activities

Spectator or adrenalin junkie? Find out more about

activities to do (or watch) in the capital

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Edinburgh has regularly been voted one of the most desirable places to live in

the world. Our city mixes architectural beauty and history with a lively, fun

environment. Our city offers an exciting array of entertainment, history, culture

and sport, with the lush Scottish countryside and coastline just a few miles

away. It is a safe and prosperous city, with an abundance of parks and green

spaces for recreation and reflection. The city centre also plays host to a

carnival atmosphere every August, when the world-famous Edinburgh

Festival Fringe takes over the town.

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Accommodation Overview

Guarantee and deadlines

New single postgraduate students from

outside the EU are guaranteed an offer

of student accommodation.

For postgraduates from within the EU

studying for the full year 2011-12, if you

would still like to be considered for

University accommodation, it is

important you apply online using the

'Ready to apply' link below and, when

requested, ensure you opt to go onto

the waiting list.

Guarantee and deadlines

Self-catered details

Self-catered accommodation options for new

single postgraduate students, including

locations, room types and prices.

Self-catered details

Catered details

Catered accommodation options for new

single postgraduate students, including

location, room types and prices.

Catered details

Related links

•Private Housing

•Ready to apply?

•Student experiences of University accommodation

•Energy and sustainability

•EAP and Pre Sessional Student Accommodation

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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:[email protected]

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