Co-creating a Postgraduate Social Network

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Co-creating a Postgraduate Social Network Sharon Boyd and Yvonne Black The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies The University of Edinburgh Enhancement Themes conference, Thursday 9 June 2016 John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh

Project Overview Secure University social network Postgraduate taught students – on-campus and on-line Sense of community; Support and mentorship; Share research and opportunities; Students and staff informal and private spaces

http://buddy.vet.ed.ac.uk The Hub

Supporting Transitions New student (pre-arrival) Current student (peer tutors and champions) Alumni (CPD and mentoring)

Student/Alumni Perspective

Acknowledgements This project was funded by the Higher Education Academy as part of the “Supporting Successful Student Transitions in Scotland” project With thanks to the MSc in Digital Education (http://online.education.ed.ac.uk/), the UoE Institute for Academic Development and Information Services

Contacts Sharon Boyd sharon.boyd@ed.ac.uk Yvonne Black yvonneb176@gmail.com