As a PGR student in the School of Biology, you have access to various resources. Here are some that our EDI Committee PGR reps have highlighted as particularly useful:<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\nOpen all<\/button>\nWhat do I need to know as an International Student?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nMany international students will need a visa<\/a> to study here. There are difficulties with visas particularly if you need to leave temporarily.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nHow do I find my way around the University?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThe University of St Andrews is spread out through St Andrews and sometimes it can be difficult to find your building. Use these helpful maps of the university to find your way to where you need to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nA printable map<\/a> of the university town<\/li>\n\n\n\nAn interactive map of St\u00a0Andrews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nThe university of St\u00a0Andrews location guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nFinding somewhere to live<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFinding a new place to live can be difficult, so whether you are looking for a studio or a place with some roommates these websites are great places to start looking at your options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nUniversity halls<\/a> has options of accommodations year-round<\/li>\n\n\n\nAre you a visiting postgraduate student from another institution staying in St\u00a0Andrews either for a short research visit or an extended stay? You can apply for university accommodation<\/a> under a temporary contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\nOther resources provided by the university regarding accommodation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nFacebook groups where people advertise accommodation in and around St\u00a0Andrews\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews housing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews Student Accommodation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\nOr you can always find people advertising either rooms or looking for other people to rent a house together on <\/a>Spareroom<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nYou can always check out the 2 private student accommodations in St\u00a0Andrews:\n\nHomes for Students, St\u00a0Andrews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nHello Student<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are many towns around St Andrews that students choose to live in, some popular options together with bus frequency and journey duration are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nDundee: bus 99, around 30 mins, leaves every 10-20 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\nCupar: bus X24\/X59\/94, around 20 mins, leaves every 30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\nLeuchars: bus 99\/42, around 15 mins, leaves every 10-20 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\nGuardbridge: bus 99\/42\/94\/X24\/X59, around 10 mins, leaves every 10-20 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThinking of travelling in and out of St Andrews by bus? Don\u2019t forget your Student ID to get Student discount on bus fares. St Andrews also has bus routes that stop by the surrounding towns such as Anstruther, Pittenweem and others that are definitely worth a visit. You can use Stagecoach website<\/a> or app, or Moffat and Williamson website<\/a> to see bus(es) and prices to take to your destination of choice. Stagecoach also has buses that go from St Andrews to Edinburgh (X59) and Glasgow (X24). If you want to travel to other places by train, you can always take a bus to Leuchars station, which is the nearest train station.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nHow do I get involved with teaching?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nPostgraduate researchers contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Biology. They can: support students during lab practicals, run small group tutorials, and mark assessments in pre-honours modules. Opportunities are available for PhD students and MSc (Res) students, across a variety of modules. As a demonstrator, you will interact with undergraduate students and some postgraduate students on taught programs. The skills you develop are transferable to many career paths, especially roles in education. Depending on your preferences, you may work every week or just for a few days during the term. PGRs work with the Lead Demonstrator to ensure they demonstrate on appropriate modules and to plan a schedule which will work alongside their research responsibilities. Demonstrators are given a specific contract for their demonstrating work and are paid for their time. More information about the role of demonstrators can be found in the Doctoral Students who Teach Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRecruitment of biology demonstrators within the School of Biology takes place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nin July and August, for Semester 1<\/li>\n\n\n\nin December, for Semester 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nEmails will be sent to all PGRs to ask for their interest in demonstrating during these times. Details will also be provided in the weekly School of Biology newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAll course materials are provided for the demonstrators and other support staff. Meetings are held prior to labs or marking to ensure you are fully prepared for your role. In addition, all PGRs who demonstrate must complete mandatory training which is run prior to the start of each semester. More information about the training dates and sessions can be found at CEED \u2013 Postgraduate Researchers who Teach.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions, or are interested in getting involved in demonstrating, please contact Dr. Susan Gurney, Lead Demonstrator, at biodems@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat grants are available to me?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many grant options to fund projects, travel and more throughout your PhD. Check out the universities research funding support<\/a>. They can help you in finding funding for your research ideas as advising you on completing your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConference grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNeed funding for conferences? Check out these options for funding your registration, travel and accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSir Ken Murray Fund: the university will contribute a one time fund for a conference during your PhD (maximum of \u00a3500 for European based conferences and \u00a31000 for international conferences). Email the postgraduate research administrator<\/a> for more details.<\/li>\n\n\n\nSantander research mobility award (currently not available)<\/li>\n\n\n\nOften conferences will have specific grants related to travel and subsistence (especially if your are presenting) so make sure you look into it when you register<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nField work grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSantander research mobility award (currently not available)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Russell Trust award<\/a> (currently unavailable, please contact the postgraduate research administrator for details)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nStudents can receive compensation from the university for travel. Information and documentation requirements can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help create posters and presentations<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nOften you will be given the opportunity to present a poster or presentation about your research or a project that you have been working on. Check out these resources to help you create and present your poster or presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPosters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/how-prepare-scientific-poster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2049080116301303<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/academic-conference-poster-templates\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPresentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/10-steps-to-a-memorable-academic-conference-presentation\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.wiley.com\/network\/researchers\/promoting-your-article\/6-tips-for-giving-a-fabulous-academic-presentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.uts.edu.au\/current-students\/support\/helps\/self-help-resources\/postgraduate-resources\/create-conference-presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nAre there other resources to help me with my career and finding a job?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThe university runs a careers website<\/a> and organises career days comprising of advice and presentations by people who have pursued careers in an out of academia. Keep an eye on your emails for notices for these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAcademic options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nResearch fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nDieter Lukas\u2019s List of Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nFind a post-doc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNon-academic options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nJobs for PhD Graduates, FindAPhd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nAdvice on how to approach a non-academic career<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScience communication jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help look after my health and wellbeing<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe university has an Environmental, Health and Safety Services Department<\/a> which outlines the resources that postgraduates can access<\/li>\n\n\n\nA-Z of all wellbeing resources<\/a> offered by the university<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho to contact<\/a> for specific needs, whether that would be academic issues, emotional or mental health issues or physical issues<\/li>\n\n\n\nEach school also has a wellbeing officer<\/a>. They will be able to put you in contact with the appropriate people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCounselling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe University of St\u00a0Andrews offers counselling free of change so do not hesitate to pursue counselling for any mental health issues that you might have. The process starts with a consultation meeting followed by one-off or ongoing appointments as appropriate. Information and contact information is listed on this site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDisability services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe provide many resources for postgraduate students with disabilities including long-term physical or mental health condition, or learning disabilities. Here is a link to the support systems and contacts regarding disability services<\/a>. The university provides assistance for specific disabilities<\/a>, for instance, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or AD(H)D. To discuss specific assistance that can be provided, for testing or assessment or to discuss if you are eligible for Disabled Students\u2019 Allowance please email disability@st-andrews.ac.uk. There are specific resources aimed at students who have an autistic spectrum condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExamples of accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nExtra time in written class tests provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nFlexible deadlines (requested before deadline date) provided by School (note the request ALWAYS has to be before the deadline \u2013 we cannot accept requests for extensions after a deadline has passed unless this has been approved by the Director (or Deputy Director) of Teaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\nMay be absent from class from time to time provided approval by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nElectronic presentation slides prior to lecture provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nVoice recorder (lectures only) provided by Student (note: recording of audio in lectures has to be approved by the Disabilities office, the default is that students cannot record audio from lectures themselves)<\/li>\n\n\n\nColoured Overlays provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nLaptop provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent may require to check blood sugars during class tests. To be allowed food and drink during class tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExtended library loan provided by SSS<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent wears hearing aids. Will require any PPS\/handouts in advance. Will sit at front of class.<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent has personal hearing system that requests teaching staff wear a small lapel mic, supplied by the student. Alternatively may use loop systems where fitted (lecture microphone). Please repeat any questions asked by other students (to ensure audible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat opportunities are there for meeting others?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe University has a range of societies you can join! Take a look at all the societies available to you at the Union website<\/a> and additional website about student\u2019s life in St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin the Postgraduate biology network (Bionet<\/a>), they organise social events for the School of Biology that are a great opportunity to meet people from the different buildings of the School.<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet to know other postgraduates in the weekly Friday evening pub. You don\u2019t have to drink to come along! Location varies and in case you would like to join contact bionetwork@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a> for further information.<\/li>\n\n\n\nEvery week on Thursdays between 10-11:30am the St Leonard\u2019s Postgraduate College organises a Postgraduate Caf\u00e9 in the Old Burgh School. This is an opportunity to take a mid-morning break socialise with other postgraduates (free refreshments are provided!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat is there to do in St\u00a0Andrews?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFancy playing tourist and get to know St Andrews and the surrounding areas better? Here are some useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews and surroundings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWondering why you should choose St\u00a0Andrews? Here is some information that will hopefully convince you<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWant some ideas of places to visit besides St\u00a0Andrews? You can try visiting Anstruther, a nice fishing village with award-winning fish and chips or Dundee the nearest city (21km away with frequent buses from the bus station in St\u00a0Andrews). There are many towns in Fife worth a visit:https:\/\/www.welcometofife.com\/<\/a><\/li>https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/destinations-maps\/kingdom-fife\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>And don\u2019t limit yourself to Fife, Edinburgh<\/a> is a 2-hour bus or 1 hour train trip and you have quite a few tourist attractions from the castle and museums to the botanic gardens and the zoo. You can always go for a daytrip from Edinburgh on one of the tour buses to the Highlands, Loch Ness or even a guided tour to places where the Outlander was filmed. Have a look at some options<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nInto hiking and trails? Then try these in and around St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nOther EDI resources<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many groups within EDI with specific focus, for instance the BAME, LGBTQ+ and women in science networks, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease contact your Biology EDI committee with any issues, questions or suggestions. 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Many international students will need a visa<\/a> to study here. There are difficulties with visas particularly if you need to leave temporarily.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nHow do I find my way around the University?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThe University of St Andrews is spread out through St Andrews and sometimes it can be difficult to find your building. Use these helpful maps of the university to find your way to where you need to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nA printable map<\/a> of the university town<\/li>\n\n\n\nAn interactive map of St\u00a0Andrews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nThe university of St\u00a0Andrews location guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nFinding somewhere to live<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFinding a new place to live can be difficult, so whether you are looking for a studio or a place with some roommates these websites are great places to start looking at your options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nUniversity halls<\/a> has options of accommodations year-round<\/li>\n\n\n\nAre you a visiting postgraduate student from another institution staying in St\u00a0Andrews either for a short research visit or an extended stay? You can apply for university accommodation<\/a> under a temporary contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\nOther resources provided by the university regarding accommodation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nFacebook groups where people advertise accommodation in and around St\u00a0Andrews\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews housing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews Student Accommodation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\nOr you can always find people advertising either rooms or looking for other people to rent a house together on <\/a>Spareroom<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nYou can always check out the 2 private student accommodations in St\u00a0Andrews:\n\nHomes for Students, St\u00a0Andrews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nHello Student<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are many towns around St Andrews that students choose to live in, some popular options together with bus frequency and journey duration are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nDundee: bus 99, around 30 mins, leaves every 10-20 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\nCupar: bus X24\/X59\/94, around 20 mins, leaves every 30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\nLeuchars: bus 99\/42, around 15 mins, leaves every 10-20 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\nGuardbridge: bus 99\/42\/94\/X24\/X59, around 10 mins, leaves every 10-20 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThinking of travelling in and out of St Andrews by bus? Don\u2019t forget your Student ID to get Student discount on bus fares. St Andrews also has bus routes that stop by the surrounding towns such as Anstruther, Pittenweem and others that are definitely worth a visit. You can use Stagecoach website<\/a> or app, or Moffat and Williamson website<\/a> to see bus(es) and prices to take to your destination of choice. Stagecoach also has buses that go from St Andrews to Edinburgh (X59) and Glasgow (X24). If you want to travel to other places by train, you can always take a bus to Leuchars station, which is the nearest train station.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nHow do I get involved with teaching?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nPostgraduate researchers contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Biology. They can: support students during lab practicals, run small group tutorials, and mark assessments in pre-honours modules. Opportunities are available for PhD students and MSc (Res) students, across a variety of modules. As a demonstrator, you will interact with undergraduate students and some postgraduate students on taught programs. The skills you develop are transferable to many career paths, especially roles in education. Depending on your preferences, you may work every week or just for a few days during the term. PGRs work with the Lead Demonstrator to ensure they demonstrate on appropriate modules and to plan a schedule which will work alongside their research responsibilities. Demonstrators are given a specific contract for their demonstrating work and are paid for their time. More information about the role of demonstrators can be found in the Doctoral Students who Teach Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRecruitment of biology demonstrators within the School of Biology takes place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nin July and August, for Semester 1<\/li>\n\n\n\nin December, for Semester 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nEmails will be sent to all PGRs to ask for their interest in demonstrating during these times. Details will also be provided in the weekly School of Biology newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAll course materials are provided for the demonstrators and other support staff. Meetings are held prior to labs or marking to ensure you are fully prepared for your role. In addition, all PGRs who demonstrate must complete mandatory training which is run prior to the start of each semester. More information about the training dates and sessions can be found at CEED \u2013 Postgraduate Researchers who Teach.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions, or are interested in getting involved in demonstrating, please contact Dr. Susan Gurney, Lead Demonstrator, at biodems@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat grants are available to me?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many grant options to fund projects, travel and more throughout your PhD. Check out the universities research funding support<\/a>. They can help you in finding funding for your research ideas as advising you on completing your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConference grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNeed funding for conferences? Check out these options for funding your registration, travel and accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSir Ken Murray Fund: the university will contribute a one time fund for a conference during your PhD (maximum of \u00a3500 for European based conferences and \u00a31000 for international conferences). Email the postgraduate research administrator<\/a> for more details.<\/li>\n\n\n\nSantander research mobility award (currently not available)<\/li>\n\n\n\nOften conferences will have specific grants related to travel and subsistence (especially if your are presenting) so make sure you look into it when you register<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nField work grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSantander research mobility award (currently not available)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Russell Trust award<\/a> (currently unavailable, please contact the postgraduate research administrator for details)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nStudents can receive compensation from the university for travel. Information and documentation requirements can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help create posters and presentations<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nOften you will be given the opportunity to present a poster or presentation about your research or a project that you have been working on. Check out these resources to help you create and present your poster or presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPosters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/how-prepare-scientific-poster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2049080116301303<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/academic-conference-poster-templates\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPresentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/10-steps-to-a-memorable-academic-conference-presentation\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.wiley.com\/network\/researchers\/promoting-your-article\/6-tips-for-giving-a-fabulous-academic-presentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.uts.edu.au\/current-students\/support\/helps\/self-help-resources\/postgraduate-resources\/create-conference-presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nAre there other resources to help me with my career and finding a job?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThe university runs a careers website<\/a> and organises career days comprising of advice and presentations by people who have pursued careers in an out of academia. Keep an eye on your emails for notices for these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAcademic options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nResearch fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nDieter Lukas\u2019s List of Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nFind a post-doc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNon-academic options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nJobs for PhD Graduates, FindAPhd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nAdvice on how to approach a non-academic career<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScience communication jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help look after my health and wellbeing<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe university has an Environmental, Health and Safety Services Department<\/a> which outlines the resources that postgraduates can access<\/li>\n\n\n\nA-Z of all wellbeing resources<\/a> offered by the university<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho to contact<\/a> for specific needs, whether that would be academic issues, emotional or mental health issues or physical issues<\/li>\n\n\n\nEach school also has a wellbeing officer<\/a>. They will be able to put you in contact with the appropriate people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCounselling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe University of St\u00a0Andrews offers counselling free of change so do not hesitate to pursue counselling for any mental health issues that you might have. The process starts with a consultation meeting followed by one-off or ongoing appointments as appropriate. Information and contact information is listed on this site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDisability services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe provide many resources for postgraduate students with disabilities including long-term physical or mental health condition, or learning disabilities. Here is a link to the support systems and contacts regarding disability services<\/a>. The university provides assistance for specific disabilities<\/a>, for instance, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or AD(H)D. To discuss specific assistance that can be provided, for testing or assessment or to discuss if you are eligible for Disabled Students\u2019 Allowance please email disability@st-andrews.ac.uk. There are specific resources aimed at students who have an autistic spectrum condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExamples of accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nExtra time in written class tests provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nFlexible deadlines (requested before deadline date) provided by School (note the request ALWAYS has to be before the deadline \u2013 we cannot accept requests for extensions after a deadline has passed unless this has been approved by the Director (or Deputy Director) of Teaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\nMay be absent from class from time to time provided approval by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nElectronic presentation slides prior to lecture provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nVoice recorder (lectures only) provided by Student (note: recording of audio in lectures has to be approved by the Disabilities office, the default is that students cannot record audio from lectures themselves)<\/li>\n\n\n\nColoured Overlays provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nLaptop provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent may require to check blood sugars during class tests. To be allowed food and drink during class tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExtended library loan provided by SSS<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent wears hearing aids. Will require any PPS\/handouts in advance. Will sit at front of class.<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent has personal hearing system that requests teaching staff wear a small lapel mic, supplied by the student. Alternatively may use loop systems where fitted (lecture microphone). Please repeat any questions asked by other students (to ensure audible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat opportunities are there for meeting others?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe University has a range of societies you can join! Take a look at all the societies available to you at the Union website<\/a> and additional website about student\u2019s life in St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin the Postgraduate biology network (Bionet<\/a>), they organise social events for the School of Biology that are a great opportunity to meet people from the different buildings of the School.<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet to know other postgraduates in the weekly Friday evening pub. You don\u2019t have to drink to come along! Location varies and in case you would like to join contact bionetwork@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a> for further information.<\/li>\n\n\n\nEvery week on Thursdays between 10-11:30am the St Leonard\u2019s Postgraduate College organises a Postgraduate Caf\u00e9 in the Old Burgh School. This is an opportunity to take a mid-morning break socialise with other postgraduates (free refreshments are provided!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat is there to do in St\u00a0Andrews?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFancy playing tourist and get to know St Andrews and the surrounding areas better? Here are some useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews and surroundings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWondering why you should choose St\u00a0Andrews? Here is some information that will hopefully convince you<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWant some ideas of places to visit besides St\u00a0Andrews? You can try visiting Anstruther, a nice fishing village with award-winning fish and chips or Dundee the nearest city (21km away with frequent buses from the bus station in St\u00a0Andrews). There are many towns in Fife worth a visit:https:\/\/www.welcometofife.com\/<\/a><\/li>https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/destinations-maps\/kingdom-fife\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>And don\u2019t limit yourself to Fife, Edinburgh<\/a> is a 2-hour bus or 1 hour train trip and you have quite a few tourist attractions from the castle and museums to the botanic gardens and the zoo. You can always go for a daytrip from Edinburgh on one of the tour buses to the Highlands, Loch Ness or even a guided tour to places where the Outlander was filmed. Have a look at some options<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nInto hiking and trails? Then try these in and around St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nOther EDI resources<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many groups within EDI with specific focus, for instance the BAME, LGBTQ+ and women in science networks, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease contact your Biology EDI committee with any issues, questions or suggestions. A list of all the committee members can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a PGR student in the School of Biology, you have access to various resources. 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The University of St Andrews is spread out through St Andrews and sometimes it can be difficult to find your building. Use these helpful maps of the university to find your way to where you need to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finding a new place to live can be difficult, so whether you are looking for a studio or a place with some roommates these websites are great places to start looking at your options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many towns around St Andrews that students choose to live in, some popular options together with bus frequency and journey duration are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thinking of travelling in and out of St Andrews by bus? Don\u2019t forget your Student ID to get Student discount on bus fares. St Andrews also has bus routes that stop by the surrounding towns such as Anstruther, Pittenweem and others that are definitely worth a visit. You can use Stagecoach website<\/a> or app, or Moffat and Williamson website<\/a> to see bus(es) and prices to take to your destination of choice. Stagecoach also has buses that go from St Andrews to Edinburgh (X59) and Glasgow (X24). If you want to travel to other places by train, you can always take a bus to Leuchars station, which is the nearest train station.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nHow do I get involved with teaching?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nPostgraduate researchers contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Biology. They can: support students during lab practicals, run small group tutorials, and mark assessments in pre-honours modules. Opportunities are available for PhD students and MSc (Res) students, across a variety of modules. As a demonstrator, you will interact with undergraduate students and some postgraduate students on taught programs. The skills you develop are transferable to many career paths, especially roles in education. Depending on your preferences, you may work every week or just for a few days during the term. PGRs work with the Lead Demonstrator to ensure they demonstrate on appropriate modules and to plan a schedule which will work alongside their research responsibilities. Demonstrators are given a specific contract for their demonstrating work and are paid for their time. More information about the role of demonstrators can be found in the Doctoral Students who Teach Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRecruitment of biology demonstrators within the School of Biology takes place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nin July and August, for Semester 1<\/li>\n\n\n\nin December, for Semester 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nEmails will be sent to all PGRs to ask for their interest in demonstrating during these times. Details will also be provided in the weekly School of Biology newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAll course materials are provided for the demonstrators and other support staff. Meetings are held prior to labs or marking to ensure you are fully prepared for your role. In addition, all PGRs who demonstrate must complete mandatory training which is run prior to the start of each semester. More information about the training dates and sessions can be found at CEED \u2013 Postgraduate Researchers who Teach.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions, or are interested in getting involved in demonstrating, please contact Dr. Susan Gurney, Lead Demonstrator, at biodems@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat grants are available to me?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many grant options to fund projects, travel and more throughout your PhD. Check out the universities research funding support<\/a>. They can help you in finding funding for your research ideas as advising you on completing your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConference grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNeed funding for conferences? Check out these options for funding your registration, travel and accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSir Ken Murray Fund: the university will contribute a one time fund for a conference during your PhD (maximum of \u00a3500 for European based conferences and \u00a31000 for international conferences). Email the postgraduate research administrator<\/a> for more details.<\/li>\n\n\n\nSantander research mobility award (currently not available)<\/li>\n\n\n\nOften conferences will have specific grants related to travel and subsistence (especially if your are presenting) so make sure you look into it when you register<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nField work grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSantander research mobility award (currently not available)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Russell Trust award<\/a> (currently unavailable, please contact the postgraduate research administrator for details)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nStudents can receive compensation from the university for travel. Information and documentation requirements can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help create posters and presentations<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nOften you will be given the opportunity to present a poster or presentation about your research or a project that you have been working on. Check out these resources to help you create and present your poster or presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPosters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/how-prepare-scientific-poster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2049080116301303<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/academic-conference-poster-templates\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPresentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/10-steps-to-a-memorable-academic-conference-presentation\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.wiley.com\/network\/researchers\/promoting-your-article\/6-tips-for-giving-a-fabulous-academic-presentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.uts.edu.au\/current-students\/support\/helps\/self-help-resources\/postgraduate-resources\/create-conference-presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nAre there other resources to help me with my career and finding a job?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThe university runs a careers website<\/a> and organises career days comprising of advice and presentations by people who have pursued careers in an out of academia. Keep an eye on your emails for notices for these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAcademic options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nResearch fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nDieter Lukas\u2019s List of Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nFind a post-doc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNon-academic options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nJobs for PhD Graduates, FindAPhd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nAdvice on how to approach a non-academic career<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScience communication jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help look after my health and wellbeing<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe university has an Environmental, Health and Safety Services Department<\/a> which outlines the resources that postgraduates can access<\/li>\n\n\n\nA-Z of all wellbeing resources<\/a> offered by the university<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho to contact<\/a> for specific needs, whether that would be academic issues, emotional or mental health issues or physical issues<\/li>\n\n\n\nEach school also has a wellbeing officer<\/a>. They will be able to put you in contact with the appropriate people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCounselling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe University of St\u00a0Andrews offers counselling free of change so do not hesitate to pursue counselling for any mental health issues that you might have. The process starts with a consultation meeting followed by one-off or ongoing appointments as appropriate. Information and contact information is listed on this site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDisability services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe provide many resources for postgraduate students with disabilities including long-term physical or mental health condition, or learning disabilities. Here is a link to the support systems and contacts regarding disability services<\/a>. The university provides assistance for specific disabilities<\/a>, for instance, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or AD(H)D. To discuss specific assistance that can be provided, for testing or assessment or to discuss if you are eligible for Disabled Students\u2019 Allowance please email disability@st-andrews.ac.uk. There are specific resources aimed at students who have an autistic spectrum condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExamples of accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nExtra time in written class tests provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nFlexible deadlines (requested before deadline date) provided by School (note the request ALWAYS has to be before the deadline \u2013 we cannot accept requests for extensions after a deadline has passed unless this has been approved by the Director (or Deputy Director) of Teaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\nMay be absent from class from time to time provided approval by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nElectronic presentation slides prior to lecture provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nVoice recorder (lectures only) provided by Student (note: recording of audio in lectures has to be approved by the Disabilities office, the default is that students cannot record audio from lectures themselves)<\/li>\n\n\n\nColoured Overlays provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nLaptop provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent may require to check blood sugars during class tests. To be allowed food and drink during class tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExtended library loan provided by SSS<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent wears hearing aids. Will require any PPS\/handouts in advance. Will sit at front of class.<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent has personal hearing system that requests teaching staff wear a small lapel mic, supplied by the student. Alternatively may use loop systems where fitted (lecture microphone). Please repeat any questions asked by other students (to ensure audible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat opportunities are there for meeting others?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe University has a range of societies you can join! Take a look at all the societies available to you at the Union website<\/a> and additional website about student\u2019s life in St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin the Postgraduate biology network (Bionet<\/a>), they organise social events for the School of Biology that are a great opportunity to meet people from the different buildings of the School.<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet to know other postgraduates in the weekly Friday evening pub. You don\u2019t have to drink to come along! Location varies and in case you would like to join contact bionetwork@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a> for further information.<\/li>\n\n\n\nEvery week on Thursdays between 10-11:30am the St Leonard\u2019s Postgraduate College organises a Postgraduate Caf\u00e9 in the Old Burgh School. This is an opportunity to take a mid-morning break socialise with other postgraduates (free refreshments are provided!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat is there to do in St\u00a0Andrews?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFancy playing tourist and get to know St Andrews and the surrounding areas better? Here are some useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews and surroundings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWondering why you should choose St\u00a0Andrews? Here is some information that will hopefully convince you<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWant some ideas of places to visit besides St\u00a0Andrews? You can try visiting Anstruther, a nice fishing village with award-winning fish and chips or Dundee the nearest city (21km away with frequent buses from the bus station in St\u00a0Andrews). There are many towns in Fife worth a visit:https:\/\/www.welcometofife.com\/<\/a><\/li>https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/destinations-maps\/kingdom-fife\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>And don\u2019t limit yourself to Fife, Edinburgh<\/a> is a 2-hour bus or 1 hour train trip and you have quite a few tourist attractions from the castle and museums to the botanic gardens and the zoo. You can always go for a daytrip from Edinburgh on one of the tour buses to the Highlands, Loch Ness or even a guided tour to places where the Outlander was filmed. Have a look at some options<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nInto hiking and trails? Then try these in and around St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nOther EDI resources<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many groups within EDI with specific focus, for instance the BAME, LGBTQ+ and women in science networks, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease contact your Biology EDI committee with any issues, questions or suggestions. A list of all the committee members can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a PGR student in the School of Biology, you have access to various resources. 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Postgraduate researchers contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Biology. They can: support students during lab practicals, run small group tutorials, and mark assessments in pre-honours modules. Opportunities are available for PhD students and MSc (Res) students, across a variety of modules. As a demonstrator, you will interact with undergraduate students and some postgraduate students on taught programs. The skills you develop are transferable to many career paths, especially roles in education. Depending on your preferences, you may work every week or just for a few days during the term. PGRs work with the Lead Demonstrator to ensure they demonstrate on appropriate modules and to plan a schedule which will work alongside their research responsibilities. Demonstrators are given a specific contract for their demonstrating work and are paid for their time. More information about the role of demonstrators can be found in the Doctoral Students who Teach Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recruitment of biology demonstrators within the School of Biology takes place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emails will be sent to all PGRs to ask for their interest in demonstrating during these times. Details will also be provided in the weekly School of Biology newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All course materials are provided for the demonstrators and other support staff. Meetings are held prior to labs or marking to ensure you are fully prepared for your role. In addition, all PGRs who demonstrate must complete mandatory training which is run prior to the start of each semester. More information about the training dates and sessions can be found at CEED \u2013 Postgraduate Researchers who Teach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any questions, or are interested in getting involved in demonstrating, please contact Dr. Susan Gurney, Lead Demonstrator, at biodems@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat grants are available to me?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many grant options to fund projects, travel and more throughout your PhD. Check out the universities research funding support<\/a>. They can help you in finding funding for your research ideas as advising you on completing your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConference grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNeed funding for conferences? Check out these options for funding your registration, travel and accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSir Ken Murray Fund: the university will contribute a one time fund for a conference during your PhD (maximum of \u00a3500 for European based conferences and \u00a31000 for international conferences). Email the postgraduate research administrator<\/a> for more details.<\/li>\n\n\n\nSantander research mobility award (currently not available)<\/li>\n\n\n\nOften conferences will have specific grants related to travel and subsistence (especially if your are presenting) so make sure you look into it when you register<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nField work grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSantander research mobility award (currently not available)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Russell Trust award<\/a> (currently unavailable, please contact the postgraduate research administrator for details)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nStudents can receive compensation from the university for travel. Information and documentation requirements can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help create posters and presentations<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nOften you will be given the opportunity to present a poster or presentation about your research or a project that you have been working on. Check out these resources to help you create and present your poster or presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPosters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/how-prepare-scientific-poster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2049080116301303<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/academic-conference-poster-templates\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPresentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/10-steps-to-a-memorable-academic-conference-presentation\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.wiley.com\/network\/researchers\/promoting-your-article\/6-tips-for-giving-a-fabulous-academic-presentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.uts.edu.au\/current-students\/support\/helps\/self-help-resources\/postgraduate-resources\/create-conference-presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nAre there other resources to help me with my career and finding a job?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThe university runs a careers website<\/a> and organises career days comprising of advice and presentations by people who have pursued careers in an out of academia. Keep an eye on your emails for notices for these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAcademic options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nResearch fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nDieter Lukas\u2019s List of Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nFind a post-doc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNon-academic options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nJobs for PhD Graduates, FindAPhd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nAdvice on how to approach a non-academic career<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScience communication jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help look after my health and wellbeing<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe university has an Environmental, Health and Safety Services Department<\/a> which outlines the resources that postgraduates can access<\/li>\n\n\n\nA-Z of all wellbeing resources<\/a> offered by the university<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho to contact<\/a> for specific needs, whether that would be academic issues, emotional or mental health issues or physical issues<\/li>\n\n\n\nEach school also has a wellbeing officer<\/a>. They will be able to put you in contact with the appropriate people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCounselling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe University of St\u00a0Andrews offers counselling free of change so do not hesitate to pursue counselling for any mental health issues that you might have. The process starts with a consultation meeting followed by one-off or ongoing appointments as appropriate. Information and contact information is listed on this site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDisability services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe provide many resources for postgraduate students with disabilities including long-term physical or mental health condition, or learning disabilities. Here is a link to the support systems and contacts regarding disability services<\/a>. The university provides assistance for specific disabilities<\/a>, for instance, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or AD(H)D. To discuss specific assistance that can be provided, for testing or assessment or to discuss if you are eligible for Disabled Students\u2019 Allowance please email disability@st-andrews.ac.uk. There are specific resources aimed at students who have an autistic spectrum condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExamples of accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nExtra time in written class tests provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nFlexible deadlines (requested before deadline date) provided by School (note the request ALWAYS has to be before the deadline \u2013 we cannot accept requests for extensions after a deadline has passed unless this has been approved by the Director (or Deputy Director) of Teaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\nMay be absent from class from time to time provided approval by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nElectronic presentation slides prior to lecture provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nVoice recorder (lectures only) provided by Student (note: recording of audio in lectures has to be approved by the Disabilities office, the default is that students cannot record audio from lectures themselves)<\/li>\n\n\n\nColoured Overlays provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nLaptop provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent may require to check blood sugars during class tests. To be allowed food and drink during class tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExtended library loan provided by SSS<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent wears hearing aids. Will require any PPS\/handouts in advance. Will sit at front of class.<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent has personal hearing system that requests teaching staff wear a small lapel mic, supplied by the student. Alternatively may use loop systems where fitted (lecture microphone). Please repeat any questions asked by other students (to ensure audible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat opportunities are there for meeting others?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe University has a range of societies you can join! Take a look at all the societies available to you at the Union website<\/a> and additional website about student\u2019s life in St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin the Postgraduate biology network (Bionet<\/a>), they organise social events for the School of Biology that are a great opportunity to meet people from the different buildings of the School.<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet to know other postgraduates in the weekly Friday evening pub. You don\u2019t have to drink to come along! Location varies and in case you would like to join contact bionetwork@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a> for further information.<\/li>\n\n\n\nEvery week on Thursdays between 10-11:30am the St Leonard\u2019s Postgraduate College organises a Postgraduate Caf\u00e9 in the Old Burgh School. This is an opportunity to take a mid-morning break socialise with other postgraduates (free refreshments are provided!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat is there to do in St\u00a0Andrews?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFancy playing tourist and get to know St Andrews and the surrounding areas better? Here are some useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews and surroundings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWondering why you should choose St\u00a0Andrews? Here is some information that will hopefully convince you<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWant some ideas of places to visit besides St\u00a0Andrews? You can try visiting Anstruther, a nice fishing village with award-winning fish and chips or Dundee the nearest city (21km away with frequent buses from the bus station in St\u00a0Andrews). There are many towns in Fife worth a visit:https:\/\/www.welcometofife.com\/<\/a><\/li>https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/destinations-maps\/kingdom-fife\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>And don\u2019t limit yourself to Fife, Edinburgh<\/a> is a 2-hour bus or 1 hour train trip and you have quite a few tourist attractions from the castle and museums to the botanic gardens and the zoo. You can always go for a daytrip from Edinburgh on one of the tour buses to the Highlands, Loch Ness or even a guided tour to places where the Outlander was filmed. Have a look at some options<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nInto hiking and trails? Then try these in and around St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nOther EDI resources<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many groups within EDI with specific focus, for instance the BAME, LGBTQ+ and women in science networks, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease contact your Biology EDI committee with any issues, questions or suggestions. A list of all the committee members can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a PGR student in the School of Biology, you have access to various resources. 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There are many grant options to fund projects, travel and more throughout your PhD. Check out the universities research funding support<\/a>. They can help you in finding funding for your research ideas as advising you on completing your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConference grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNeed funding for conferences? Check out these options for funding your registration, travel and accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSir Ken Murray Fund: the university will contribute a one time fund for a conference during your PhD (maximum of \u00a3500 for European based conferences and \u00a31000 for international conferences). Email the postgraduate research administrator<\/a> for more details.<\/li>\n\n\n\nSantander research mobility award (currently not available)<\/li>\n\n\n\nOften conferences will have specific grants related to travel and subsistence (especially if your are presenting) so make sure you look into it when you register<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nField work grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSantander research mobility award (currently not available)<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Russell Trust award<\/a> (currently unavailable, please contact the postgraduate research administrator for details)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nStudents can receive compensation from the university for travel. Information and documentation requirements can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help create posters and presentations<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nOften you will be given the opportunity to present a poster or presentation about your research or a project that you have been working on. Check out these resources to help you create and present your poster or presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPosters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/how-prepare-scientific-poster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2049080116301303<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/academic-conference-poster-templates\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPresentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/10-steps-to-a-memorable-academic-conference-presentation\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.wiley.com\/network\/researchers\/promoting-your-article\/6-tips-for-giving-a-fabulous-academic-presentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.uts.edu.au\/current-students\/support\/helps\/self-help-resources\/postgraduate-resources\/create-conference-presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nAre there other resources to help me with my career and finding a job?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThe university runs a careers website<\/a> and organises career days comprising of advice and presentations by people who have pursued careers in an out of academia. Keep an eye on your emails for notices for these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAcademic options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nResearch fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nDieter Lukas\u2019s List of Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nFind a post-doc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNon-academic options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nJobs for PhD Graduates, FindAPhd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nAdvice on how to approach a non-academic career<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScience communication jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help look after my health and wellbeing<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe university has an Environmental, Health and Safety Services Department<\/a> which outlines the resources that postgraduates can access<\/li>\n\n\n\nA-Z of all wellbeing resources<\/a> offered by the university<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho to contact<\/a> for specific needs, whether that would be academic issues, emotional or mental health issues or physical issues<\/li>\n\n\n\nEach school also has a wellbeing officer<\/a>. They will be able to put you in contact with the appropriate people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCounselling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe University of St\u00a0Andrews offers counselling free of change so do not hesitate to pursue counselling for any mental health issues that you might have. The process starts with a consultation meeting followed by one-off or ongoing appointments as appropriate. Information and contact information is listed on this site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDisability services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe provide many resources for postgraduate students with disabilities including long-term physical or mental health condition, or learning disabilities. Here is a link to the support systems and contacts regarding disability services<\/a>. The university provides assistance for specific disabilities<\/a>, for instance, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or AD(H)D. To discuss specific assistance that can be provided, for testing or assessment or to discuss if you are eligible for Disabled Students\u2019 Allowance please email disability@st-andrews.ac.uk. There are specific resources aimed at students who have an autistic spectrum condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExamples of accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nExtra time in written class tests provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nFlexible deadlines (requested before deadline date) provided by School (note the request ALWAYS has to be before the deadline \u2013 we cannot accept requests for extensions after a deadline has passed unless this has been approved by the Director (or Deputy Director) of Teaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\nMay be absent from class from time to time provided approval by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nElectronic presentation slides prior to lecture provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nVoice recorder (lectures only) provided by Student (note: recording of audio in lectures has to be approved by the Disabilities office, the default is that students cannot record audio from lectures themselves)<\/li>\n\n\n\nColoured Overlays provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nLaptop provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent may require to check blood sugars during class tests. To be allowed food and drink during class tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExtended library loan provided by SSS<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent wears hearing aids. Will require any PPS\/handouts in advance. Will sit at front of class.<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent has personal hearing system that requests teaching staff wear a small lapel mic, supplied by the student. Alternatively may use loop systems where fitted (lecture microphone). Please repeat any questions asked by other students (to ensure audible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat opportunities are there for meeting others?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe University has a range of societies you can join! Take a look at all the societies available to you at the Union website<\/a> and additional website about student\u2019s life in St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin the Postgraduate biology network (Bionet<\/a>), they organise social events for the School of Biology that are a great opportunity to meet people from the different buildings of the School.<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet to know other postgraduates in the weekly Friday evening pub. You don\u2019t have to drink to come along! Location varies and in case you would like to join contact bionetwork@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a> for further information.<\/li>\n\n\n\nEvery week on Thursdays between 10-11:30am the St Leonard\u2019s Postgraduate College organises a Postgraduate Caf\u00e9 in the Old Burgh School. This is an opportunity to take a mid-morning break socialise with other postgraduates (free refreshments are provided!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat is there to do in St\u00a0Andrews?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFancy playing tourist and get to know St Andrews and the surrounding areas better? Here are some useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews and surroundings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWondering why you should choose St\u00a0Andrews? Here is some information that will hopefully convince you<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWant some ideas of places to visit besides St\u00a0Andrews? You can try visiting Anstruther, a nice fishing village with award-winning fish and chips or Dundee the nearest city (21km away with frequent buses from the bus station in St\u00a0Andrews). There are many towns in Fife worth a visit:https:\/\/www.welcometofife.com\/<\/a><\/li>https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/destinations-maps\/kingdom-fife\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>And don\u2019t limit yourself to Fife, Edinburgh<\/a> is a 2-hour bus or 1 hour train trip and you have quite a few tourist attractions from the castle and museums to the botanic gardens and the zoo. You can always go for a daytrip from Edinburgh on one of the tour buses to the Highlands, Loch Ness or even a guided tour to places where the Outlander was filmed. Have a look at some options<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nInto hiking and trails? Then try these in and around St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nOther EDI resources<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many groups within EDI with specific focus, for instance the BAME, LGBTQ+ and women in science networks, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease contact your Biology EDI committee with any issues, questions or suggestions. A list of all the committee members can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a PGR student in the School of Biology, you have access to various resources. 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Need funding for conferences? Check out these options for funding your registration, travel and accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students can receive compensation from the university for travel. Information and documentation requirements can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help create posters and presentations<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nOften you will be given the opportunity to present a poster or presentation about your research or a project that you have been working on. Check out these resources to help you create and present your poster or presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPosters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/how-prepare-scientific-poster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2049080116301303<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/academic-conference-poster-templates\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPresentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/peerrecognized.com\/10-steps-to-a-memorable-academic-conference-presentation\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.wiley.com\/network\/researchers\/promoting-your-article\/6-tips-for-giving-a-fabulous-academic-presentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.uts.edu.au\/current-students\/support\/helps\/self-help-resources\/postgraduate-resources\/create-conference-presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nAre there other resources to help me with my career and finding a job?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThe university runs a careers website<\/a> and organises career days comprising of advice and presentations by people who have pursued careers in an out of academia. Keep an eye on your emails for notices for these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAcademic options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nResearch fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nDieter Lukas\u2019s List of Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nFind a post-doc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNon-academic options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nJobs for PhD Graduates, FindAPhd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nAdvice on how to approach a non-academic career<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScience communication jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help look after my health and wellbeing<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe university has an Environmental, Health and Safety Services Department<\/a> which outlines the resources that postgraduates can access<\/li>\n\n\n\nA-Z of all wellbeing resources<\/a> offered by the university<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho to contact<\/a> for specific needs, whether that would be academic issues, emotional or mental health issues or physical issues<\/li>\n\n\n\nEach school also has a wellbeing officer<\/a>. They will be able to put you in contact with the appropriate people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCounselling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe University of St\u00a0Andrews offers counselling free of change so do not hesitate to pursue counselling for any mental health issues that you might have. The process starts with a consultation meeting followed by one-off or ongoing appointments as appropriate. Information and contact information is listed on this site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDisability services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe provide many resources for postgraduate students with disabilities including long-term physical or mental health condition, or learning disabilities. Here is a link to the support systems and contacts regarding disability services<\/a>. The university provides assistance for specific disabilities<\/a>, for instance, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or AD(H)D. To discuss specific assistance that can be provided, for testing or assessment or to discuss if you are eligible for Disabled Students\u2019 Allowance please email disability@st-andrews.ac.uk. There are specific resources aimed at students who have an autistic spectrum condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExamples of accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nExtra time in written class tests provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nFlexible deadlines (requested before deadline date) provided by School (note the request ALWAYS has to be before the deadline \u2013 we cannot accept requests for extensions after a deadline has passed unless this has been approved by the Director (or Deputy Director) of Teaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\nMay be absent from class from time to time provided approval by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nElectronic presentation slides prior to lecture provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nVoice recorder (lectures only) provided by Student (note: recording of audio in lectures has to be approved by the Disabilities office, the default is that students cannot record audio from lectures themselves)<\/li>\n\n\n\nColoured Overlays provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nLaptop provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent may require to check blood sugars during class tests. To be allowed food and drink during class tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExtended library loan provided by SSS<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent wears hearing aids. Will require any PPS\/handouts in advance. Will sit at front of class.<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent has personal hearing system that requests teaching staff wear a small lapel mic, supplied by the student. Alternatively may use loop systems where fitted (lecture microphone). Please repeat any questions asked by other students (to ensure audible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat opportunities are there for meeting others?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe University has a range of societies you can join! Take a look at all the societies available to you at the Union website<\/a> and additional website about student\u2019s life in St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin the Postgraduate biology network (Bionet<\/a>), they organise social events for the School of Biology that are a great opportunity to meet people from the different buildings of the School.<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet to know other postgraduates in the weekly Friday evening pub. You don\u2019t have to drink to come along! Location varies and in case you would like to join contact bionetwork@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a> for further information.<\/li>\n\n\n\nEvery week on Thursdays between 10-11:30am the St Leonard\u2019s Postgraduate College organises a Postgraduate Caf\u00e9 in the Old Burgh School. This is an opportunity to take a mid-morning break socialise with other postgraduates (free refreshments are provided!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat is there to do in St\u00a0Andrews?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFancy playing tourist and get to know St Andrews and the surrounding areas better? Here are some useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews and surroundings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWondering why you should choose St\u00a0Andrews? Here is some information that will hopefully convince you<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWant some ideas of places to visit besides St\u00a0Andrews? You can try visiting Anstruther, a nice fishing village with award-winning fish and chips or Dundee the nearest city (21km away with frequent buses from the bus station in St\u00a0Andrews). There are many towns in Fife worth a visit:https:\/\/www.welcometofife.com\/<\/a><\/li>https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/destinations-maps\/kingdom-fife\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>And don\u2019t limit yourself to Fife, Edinburgh<\/a> is a 2-hour bus or 1 hour train trip and you have quite a few tourist attractions from the castle and museums to the botanic gardens and the zoo. You can always go for a daytrip from Edinburgh on one of the tour buses to the Highlands, Loch Ness or even a guided tour to places where the Outlander was filmed. Have a look at some options<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nInto hiking and trails? Then try these in and around St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nOther EDI resources<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many groups within EDI with specific focus, for instance the BAME, LGBTQ+ and women in science networks, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease contact your Biology EDI committee with any issues, questions or suggestions. A list of all the committee members can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a PGR student in the School of Biology, you have access to various resources. 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Often you will be given the opportunity to present a poster or presentation about your research or a project that you have been working on. Check out these resources to help you create and present your poster or presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The university runs a careers website<\/a> and organises career days comprising of advice and presentations by people who have pursued careers in an out of academia. Keep an eye on your emails for notices for these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAcademic options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nResearch fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nDieter Lukas\u2019s List of Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nFind a post-doc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNon-academic options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nJobs for PhD Graduates, FindAPhd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nAdvice on how to approach a non-academic career<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nScience communication jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nResources to help look after my health and wellbeing<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe university has an Environmental, Health and Safety Services Department<\/a> which outlines the resources that postgraduates can access<\/li>\n\n\n\nA-Z of all wellbeing resources<\/a> offered by the university<\/li>\n\n\n\nWho to contact<\/a> for specific needs, whether that would be academic issues, emotional or mental health issues or physical issues<\/li>\n\n\n\nEach school also has a wellbeing officer<\/a>. They will be able to put you in contact with the appropriate people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nCounselling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe University of St\u00a0Andrews offers counselling free of change so do not hesitate to pursue counselling for any mental health issues that you might have. The process starts with a consultation meeting followed by one-off or ongoing appointments as appropriate. Information and contact information is listed on this site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDisability services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe provide many resources for postgraduate students with disabilities including long-term physical or mental health condition, or learning disabilities. Here is a link to the support systems and contacts regarding disability services<\/a>. The university provides assistance for specific disabilities<\/a>, for instance, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or AD(H)D. To discuss specific assistance that can be provided, for testing or assessment or to discuss if you are eligible for Disabled Students\u2019 Allowance please email disability@st-andrews.ac.uk. There are specific resources aimed at students who have an autistic spectrum condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExamples of accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nExtra time in written class tests provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nFlexible deadlines (requested before deadline date) provided by School (note the request ALWAYS has to be before the deadline \u2013 we cannot accept requests for extensions after a deadline has passed unless this has been approved by the Director (or Deputy Director) of Teaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\nMay be absent from class from time to time provided approval by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nElectronic presentation slides prior to lecture provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nVoice recorder (lectures only) provided by Student (note: recording of audio in lectures has to be approved by the Disabilities office, the default is that students cannot record audio from lectures themselves)<\/li>\n\n\n\nColoured Overlays provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nLaptop provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent may require to check blood sugars during class tests. To be allowed food and drink during class tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExtended library loan provided by SSS<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent wears hearing aids. Will require any PPS\/handouts in advance. Will sit at front of class.<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent has personal hearing system that requests teaching staff wear a small lapel mic, supplied by the student. Alternatively may use loop systems where fitted (lecture microphone). Please repeat any questions asked by other students (to ensure audible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat opportunities are there for meeting others?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe University has a range of societies you can join! Take a look at all the societies available to you at the Union website<\/a> and additional website about student\u2019s life in St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin the Postgraduate biology network (Bionet<\/a>), they organise social events for the School of Biology that are a great opportunity to meet people from the different buildings of the School.<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet to know other postgraduates in the weekly Friday evening pub. You don\u2019t have to drink to come along! Location varies and in case you would like to join contact bionetwork@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a> for further information.<\/li>\n\n\n\nEvery week on Thursdays between 10-11:30am the St Leonard\u2019s Postgraduate College organises a Postgraduate Caf\u00e9 in the Old Burgh School. This is an opportunity to take a mid-morning break socialise with other postgraduates (free refreshments are provided!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat is there to do in St\u00a0Andrews?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFancy playing tourist and get to know St Andrews and the surrounding areas better? Here are some useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews and surroundings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWondering why you should choose St\u00a0Andrews? Here is some information that will hopefully convince you<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWant some ideas of places to visit besides St\u00a0Andrews? You can try visiting Anstruther, a nice fishing village with award-winning fish and chips or Dundee the nearest city (21km away with frequent buses from the bus station in St\u00a0Andrews). There are many towns in Fife worth a visit:https:\/\/www.welcometofife.com\/<\/a><\/li>https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/destinations-maps\/kingdom-fife\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>And don\u2019t limit yourself to Fife, Edinburgh<\/a> is a 2-hour bus or 1 hour train trip and you have quite a few tourist attractions from the castle and museums to the botanic gardens and the zoo. You can always go for a daytrip from Edinburgh on one of the tour buses to the Highlands, Loch Ness or even a guided tour to places where the Outlander was filmed. Have a look at some options<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nInto hiking and trails? Then try these in and around St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nOther EDI resources<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many groups within EDI with specific focus, for instance the BAME, LGBTQ+ and women in science networks, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease contact your Biology EDI committee with any issues, questions or suggestions. A list of all the committee members can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a PGR student in the School of Biology, you have access to various resources. 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The University of St\u00a0Andrews offers counselling free of change so do not hesitate to pursue counselling for any mental health issues that you might have. The process starts with a consultation meeting followed by one-off or ongoing appointments as appropriate. Information and contact information is listed on this site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDisability services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe provide many resources for postgraduate students with disabilities including long-term physical or mental health condition, or learning disabilities. Here is a link to the support systems and contacts regarding disability services<\/a>. The university provides assistance for specific disabilities<\/a>, for instance, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or AD(H)D. To discuss specific assistance that can be provided, for testing or assessment or to discuss if you are eligible for Disabled Students\u2019 Allowance please email disability@st-andrews.ac.uk. There are specific resources aimed at students who have an autistic spectrum condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExamples of accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nExtra time in written class tests provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nFlexible deadlines (requested before deadline date) provided by School (note the request ALWAYS has to be before the deadline \u2013 we cannot accept requests for extensions after a deadline has passed unless this has been approved by the Director (or Deputy Director) of Teaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\nMay be absent from class from time to time provided approval by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nElectronic presentation slides prior to lecture provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nVoice recorder (lectures only) provided by Student (note: recording of audio in lectures has to be approved by the Disabilities office, the default is that students cannot record audio from lectures themselves)<\/li>\n\n\n\nColoured Overlays provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nLaptop provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent may require to check blood sugars during class tests. To be allowed food and drink during class tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExtended library loan provided by SSS<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent wears hearing aids. Will require any PPS\/handouts in advance. Will sit at front of class.<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent has personal hearing system that requests teaching staff wear a small lapel mic, supplied by the student. Alternatively may use loop systems where fitted (lecture microphone). Please repeat any questions asked by other students (to ensure audible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat opportunities are there for meeting others?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe University has a range of societies you can join! Take a look at all the societies available to you at the Union website<\/a> and additional website about student\u2019s life in St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin the Postgraduate biology network (Bionet<\/a>), they organise social events for the School of Biology that are a great opportunity to meet people from the different buildings of the School.<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet to know other postgraduates in the weekly Friday evening pub. You don\u2019t have to drink to come along! Location varies and in case you would like to join contact bionetwork@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a> for further information.<\/li>\n\n\n\nEvery week on Thursdays between 10-11:30am the St Leonard\u2019s Postgraduate College organises a Postgraduate Caf\u00e9 in the Old Burgh School. This is an opportunity to take a mid-morning break socialise with other postgraduates (free refreshments are provided!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat is there to do in St\u00a0Andrews?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFancy playing tourist and get to know St Andrews and the surrounding areas better? Here are some useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews and surroundings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWondering why you should choose St\u00a0Andrews? Here is some information that will hopefully convince you<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWant some ideas of places to visit besides St\u00a0Andrews? You can try visiting Anstruther, a nice fishing village with award-winning fish and chips or Dundee the nearest city (21km away with frequent buses from the bus station in St\u00a0Andrews). There are many towns in Fife worth a visit:https:\/\/www.welcometofife.com\/<\/a><\/li>https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/destinations-maps\/kingdom-fife\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>And don\u2019t limit yourself to Fife, Edinburgh<\/a> is a 2-hour bus or 1 hour train trip and you have quite a few tourist attractions from the castle and museums to the botanic gardens and the zoo. You can always go for a daytrip from Edinburgh on one of the tour buses to the Highlands, Loch Ness or even a guided tour to places where the Outlander was filmed. Have a look at some options<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nInto hiking and trails? Then try these in and around St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nOther EDI resources<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many groups within EDI with specific focus, for instance the BAME, LGBTQ+ and women in science networks, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease contact your Biology EDI committee with any issues, questions or suggestions. A list of all the committee members can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a PGR student in the School of Biology, you have access to various resources. 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We provide many resources for postgraduate students with disabilities including long-term physical or mental health condition, or learning disabilities. Here is a link to the support systems and contacts regarding disability services<\/a>. The university provides assistance for specific disabilities<\/a>, for instance, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or AD(H)D. To discuss specific assistance that can be provided, for testing or assessment or to discuss if you are eligible for Disabled Students\u2019 Allowance please email disability@st-andrews.ac.uk. There are specific resources aimed at students who have an autistic spectrum condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExamples of accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nExtra time in written class tests provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nFlexible deadlines (requested before deadline date) provided by School (note the request ALWAYS has to be before the deadline \u2013 we cannot accept requests for extensions after a deadline has passed unless this has been approved by the Director (or Deputy Director) of Teaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\nMay be absent from class from time to time provided approval by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nElectronic presentation slides prior to lecture provided by School<\/li>\n\n\n\nVoice recorder (lectures only) provided by Student (note: recording of audio in lectures has to be approved by the Disabilities office, the default is that students cannot record audio from lectures themselves)<\/li>\n\n\n\nColoured Overlays provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nLaptop provided by Student<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent may require to check blood sugars during class tests. To be allowed food and drink during class tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExtended library loan provided by SSS<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent wears hearing aids. Will require any PPS\/handouts in advance. Will sit at front of class.<\/li>\n\n\n\nStudent has personal hearing system that requests teaching staff wear a small lapel mic, supplied by the student. Alternatively may use loop systems where fitted (lecture microphone). Please repeat any questions asked by other students (to ensure audible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat opportunities are there for meeting others?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\n\nThe University has a range of societies you can join! Take a look at all the societies available to you at the Union website<\/a> and additional website about student\u2019s life in St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin the Postgraduate biology network (Bionet<\/a>), they organise social events for the School of Biology that are a great opportunity to meet people from the different buildings of the School.<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet to know other postgraduates in the weekly Friday evening pub. You don\u2019t have to drink to come along! Location varies and in case you would like to join contact bionetwork@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a> for further information.<\/li>\n\n\n\nEvery week on Thursdays between 10-11:30am the St Leonard\u2019s Postgraduate College organises a Postgraduate Caf\u00e9 in the Old Burgh School. This is an opportunity to take a mid-morning break socialise with other postgraduates (free refreshments are provided!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nWhat is there to do in St\u00a0Andrews?<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nFancy playing tourist and get to know St Andrews and the surrounding areas better? Here are some useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSt\u00a0Andrews and surroundings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWondering why you should choose St\u00a0Andrews? Here is some information that will hopefully convince you<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\nWant some ideas of places to visit besides St\u00a0Andrews? You can try visiting Anstruther, a nice fishing village with award-winning fish and chips or Dundee the nearest city (21km away with frequent buses from the bus station in St\u00a0Andrews). There are many towns in Fife worth a visit:https:\/\/www.welcometofife.com\/<\/a><\/li>https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/destinations-maps\/kingdom-fife\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>And don\u2019t limit yourself to Fife, Edinburgh<\/a> is a 2-hour bus or 1 hour train trip and you have quite a few tourist attractions from the castle and museums to the botanic gardens and the zoo. You can always go for a daytrip from Edinburgh on one of the tour buses to the Highlands, Loch Ness or even a guided tour to places where the Outlander was filmed. Have a look at some options<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nInto hiking and trails? Then try these in and around St\u00a0Andrews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nOther EDI resources<\/button><\/h2><\/div>\nThere are many groups within EDI with specific focus, for instance the BAME, LGBTQ+ and women in science networks, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlease contact your Biology EDI committee with any issues, questions or suggestions. A list of all the committee members can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a PGR student in the School of Biology, you have access to various resources. 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Fancy playing tourist and get to know St Andrews and the surrounding areas better? Here are some useful links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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