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19-23 July 2010

The Guide

K ickstart

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The Kickstart Summer School is a partnership of:

Kickstart is funded by:

East Lothian Council Midlothian Council

West Lothian Council

and supported by Dumfries & Galloway Council

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Contents

Page Introduction 4 General Information 5 - Timings - Transport - Lunch and Refreshments University Skills 6 Friday: Have I Got a Uni for You! 7 Afternoon Programme and Workshop Choice 8 Workshops: Monday 9 Workshops: Wednesday morning 11 Workshops: Wednesday afternoon 14 Workshops: Thursday morning 16 Workshops: Thursday afternoon 18 Workshop Choices Summary 20 The Week 22 Other Kickstart Details 23 Maps 24 Your Notes 26 Contact Details 27

Welcome to Kickstart! Please read on for all the information you need to make the most of your week.

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Introduction Welcome to the Kickstart Summer Programme! Kickstart is a partnership between the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, Queen Margaret University, and the Scottish Agricultural College. It is funded by East Lothian, Mid Lothian and West Lothian councils; with additional private funding for students from Dumfries and Galloway. Kickstart has been organised by members of staff from within the four Higher Education Institutions. Kickstart is designed to provide you with an experience of University. The aim is to give you as real an experience as possible (without the essays and exams!) with a deeper insight into some of the subject areas offered within Higher Education. The programme also contains a strong focus on the essential skills required to succeed in school, college, university and the workplace. At the end of Kickstart, you should have a clearer idea about what you want to do when you finish school. In this guide, you will find general information about Kickstart, as well as details about the workshop sessions being held. We hope that you enjoy your week at University. If you have any questions about what is contained in this guide, please contact:

Heather Black Queen Margaret University

Recruitment and International Liaison Office Telephone 0131 474 0000 Email: Kickstart@ed.ac.uk

Web: www.sra.ed.ac.uk/kickstart

Kickstart Summer Programme

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Timings Kickstart will run from Monday 19 to Friday 23 July. Each day will begin at 9.30am and end between 3.30 and 4pm - depending on your subjects. Most days will begin and end in George Square, with transport being provided to take you to your workshops. The workshops will finish at 3.30pm so you may not get back to George Square until closer to 4pm. You will receive a personalised timetable at the end of June which will give you more information about where you will be each day. On Monday 19 July, you should go to Lecture Theatre G08 in the William Robertson Building in George Square for 9.30am (Map Reference A - see map at the back). Transport Transport between campuses will be provided, however you will be expected to make your own way to and from George Square each day. We will provide more details about travelling to George Square with your personalised programme. In most cases, you will have to pay the initial cost of travel, and then claim this back when you return to school. A number of buses drop off close to Edinburgh University at George Square (see map). For more information, see the Lothian Buses website. Waverly train station and the St Andrew‘s Square bus station are 15-20mins walk from George Square. Lunch and Refreshments Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided free of charge. Vegetarian options will be available. If you have any special dietary requirements please get in touch prior to the beginning of the week so that we can make suitable arrangements. Attendance In order to be given a place on Kickstart, you should be able to attend every day. If you are unable to attend the full week, please let the Kickstart team know in advance.

General Information

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At school, college, university or in work, it is often your skills that will help you succeed rather than a high level of knowledge of a particular subject area. An essential part of the summer programme is therefore focussed on developing these skills, which will especially help you in making the transition between school and university. The Kickstart will have one full day of University Skills happening on Tuesday 20 July. This day will be aimed at showing you what a typical day at University includes. This is a COMPULSORY part of the programme, so please ensure that you attend! The day will involve a generic lecture to give you an idea of what a lecture is like, some tutorials focussing on different aspects of study skills and a lot of group work where you will be working with current University students and Kickstart students who are considering similar areas of study to yourself. Topics covered will include:

Note-taking in lectures Information gathering and research Critical Reading Group working skills

The study skills day will be based at Queen Margaret University, which is just a couple of minutes by train from Edinburgh Waverley. Transport will be provided, and this will be confirmed on your Personal Programme and on Monday morning.

University Skills

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Unsure about UCAS? Frustrated over Finance? Confused over courses? Overwhelmed by your options? Then test drive your ideal university like never before! Then all will become clear….hopefully! Friday‘s session will take place at Edinburgh Napier University and will aim to clear up any doubts or questions you have about going to University. Staff will guide you through all the traps and pitfalls and leave you feeling more confident about your University future. This session will be followed by Graduation (see page 21 for more details) Once again travel information will be provided in your Personal Programme and on Monday morning.

Friday—Have I Got a Uni for You!

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Subject areas from Edinburgh University, Edinburgh Napier University, Queen Margaret University, and the Scottish Agricultural College have organised workshops to give you a taster of the variety of subjects available within Higher Education. While you may not be interested in all of these subjects, the workshops have been designed to be interesting ‗tasters‘ so may help you to get an insight into some of the subjects you might take as your ‗outside‘ courses at University. Workshop Choice You should use the ‘Workshop Choice Sheet‘ that you received with this programme to specify the workshops you would like to attend in Kickstart. You will only attend one subject in each time slot so use the descriptions in the following pages to decide which subjects to choose. Please ensure that you note your top 4 choices for each slot, as it may not be possible for you to attend all of your first choices. If we don‘t know what your second choice is, we might allocate you a subject you REALLY don‘t want to do! What are you considering studying at University? If you already have an idea - even a vague one - of what you might like to study at University, please note it on your workshop choice sheet. Then we can ensure you get your first choice for the subjects particularly relevant to you. Parental Permission Please note that your parental permission form must be returned with the ‗Workshop Choice Sheet‘ in order for your place on Kickstart to be confirmed.

Subject Workshops

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Biomedical Chemistry Biomedical Chemistry: Infection Investigation. Explore the science of superbugs and what we can do to combat them. Follow the path of the doctors and scientists, and move along the trail from suspects to symptoms, and microbiology to medicine. Criminology and Law Why do YOU think people break the law? What sentence would YOU impose, given all the evidence? This interactive workshop will give you more insight into the world of law and criminology. You will also get the chance to take part in (highly competitive!) quizzes and make some laws of your own. Chinese Knowledge of China is of increasing importance in the modern world. This workshop will provide an insight into the development of China‘s rich history, landscape, culture and literature. You will try some simple conversation, say your name in Chinese, and experience the Chinese way of life through activities and short videos made by the Chinese. Engineering: Mission to Mars Do you have the problem-solving skills to be an Engineer? We have devised a special Engineering challenge to test you. Imagine you are part of a crack team of NASA Space Engineers. Your task is to design and build a radio controlled buggy which can find and retrieve special rock samples on the Martian surface. You only have a guaranteed time slot of 3 minutes before the radio signal is lost. Can you complete the mission? Hispanic Studies In this workshop we will explore Spanish language and look into the relevance of Latin American and Spanish culture in the world today. We will look at different aspects involved in studying Hispanic Studies, such as literature and film, as well as grammar and translation. This workshop will give you a brief but concise idea of what Hispanic Studies is about, and how you can apply it to your ideas for the future. Informatics: R2D2—Where are you? Staff in the School of Informatics- Europe's leading computer science department - all expected to grow up in a world full of intelligent robots. Just like you see in the movies. So what happened? Why is putting intelligence into a machine so hard? Is it even possible? When robot scientists gave themselves fifty years to produce a robot football team capable of playing the human world champions - were we just kidding ourselves? Help us work out just what is so difficult about kicking a ball around and find out what robots can achieve today.

Monday 19 July

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Maths: What use is Maths? Mathematics helps to keep our 21st century lives running smoothly, often without our noticing. Mobile phone networks, internet security, code-breaking and watching a DVD all depend on mathematics. In this workshop you will work in groups to tackle some mathematical activities which illustrate this. * Participants must have studied Higher Maths Music Ever wondered what you actually do in a music degree? Here's your chance to find out! You'll be learning about community music, having a go at conducting, testing your skills in doing some impromptu research and learning that there's much more to a degree in music than becoming a music teacher. Neuroscience: Adventures with Zebrafish Come and meet the zebrafish! Zebrafish are used as a model organism for development and several neurological diseases. This workshop will be an introduction to zebrafish in research, including some practical work with embryos and adult fish. * Like this? Why not try Neuroscience on Wednesday afternoon?

Psychology: Left Versus Right Psychology is the science of the mind. In this workshop you will learn about the field while exploring how your reactions tell us about mind and body, how your preference for your left or right hand provides insights into how the brain works and how illusions and biases can affect how we see the world. *Like this? Why not try Psychology on Wednesday afternoon? Social Anthropology Social Anthropologists tackle the diversity of beliefs and practices that are found within social groups throughout the world. Through analysing different cultural practices you gain a better understanding of social behaviour, be it violence and conflict, rituals of marriage and kinship, or even the process of witchcraft and shamanism. Come and learn about how the spirit world can save you a trip to the doctors! *Like this? Why not try Forensic Anthropology on Thursday afternoon?

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Architectural History What characteristics define Scottish Architecture? Does a Scottish Style of architecture actually exist? This workshop will consider the architecture of Edinburgh and Glasgow from 1800 to 1914, providing an introduction to a few of the famous architects of this era such as Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, Charles Rennie MacIntosh and Sir Robert S. Lorimer. Examples of their work will be examined, illustrating the characteristics that arguably define Scottish architecture throughout this period, culminating in a walkabout session to put what you have learned into practice. * Like this? Why not try Architecture on Thursday morning? Audiology The workshop will demonstrate the range of diagnostic tests and rehabilitative techniques used by Audiologists within the NHS. Have a go at carrying out hearing tests within a soundproofed room, undertaking hearing tests that are commonly used to test the hearing of newborn babies, programming digital hearing aids by computer, seeing how impressions are made for custom ear moulds and looking at how Audiologists measure balance disorders in patients. *This workshop is repeated on Thursday morning. Community Education How much of what you learn in life will you learn in school? Education happens in all sorts of unexpected places and in all sorts of unusual ways. In this workshop you will take a bit of time to think about your own experiences of learning with others outside the academic classroom. In small groups, you will use your experience, your imagination and your creativity to plan a project making informal learning fun and engaging. You will participate in, and maybe even lead, a few group-work techniques. Finally you will have the opportunity to quiz a community education worker about the highs and lows of their professional experiences. English Literature: In the beginning… What is the study of English Literature? Well, it's not all about reading books (although we do that as well). We will prove to you that Shakespeare is sexy, Chaucer silly, poetry is music in words, and that books can, indeed, change the world. We will uncover a new way of looking at the texts you already know, and introduce you to other playwrights, poets, and novelists along the way. In this workshop, we will take you on a literary tour starting from the early centuries, through to Elizabethan poetry, and beyond Restoration drama to the birth of the novel. * Like this? Why not try English Literature: Modern Times on Thursday morning?

Wednesday 21 July: 10am-12noon

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Geosciences: Forces that Change our Earth GeoSciences covers a wide range of subjects including, Geology, Meteorology, Ecology and Geography. In this workshop we will look at the forces which shape our world and discover that the links between our weather systems and plate tectonics. Learn about Scotland‘s tropical past and how we can forecast our future weather. Medical Physics Physicists and engineers play a crucial role in medicine both in the development of equipment and imaging techniques and in day-to-day applications in hospitals. Discover with hands-on activities the physics behind imaging techniques including ultrasound, x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). Oral Health Sciences This workshop will consist of presentations about the BSc(Hons) in Oral Health Sciences, Dental Nursing and Dental Technology. There will also be an opportunity to work in the clinical skills laboratory on simulated heads, to give a flavour of what it is like to use dental instruments in a mouth! In addition, students will be able to prepare and mix some dental materials and to look at some of the sophisticated technology involved in present day dentistry. Philosophy Philosophy asks the most fundamental questions about who we are and how we think. Philosophy of mind asks whether the conscious mind is just a product of the brain, and if and how science could show that our descriptions of our own experiences are mistaken. Epistemology asks if and how we can be sure of our own beliefs and knowledge claims - it was once thought that a mother's thoughts could determine the colour of her child's skin. Human beings get things wrong, badly and often, so it's natural to wonder if we ever get it right. If these questions interest you, then Philosophy's your thing. Physiotherapy Physiotherapists use their specialist knowledge of human movement and function to help people to regain their full physical potential. Participants should expect to join in hands-on problem solving sessions to explore case studies relating to a variety of conditions which may be faced by a physiotherapist in their daily working life.

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Podiatry Podiatrists work to improve the mobility, independence and the quality of life for their patients by providing preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of problems affecting the feet, ankles and lower limbs. In this session we perform the most common technique used by podiatrists for infected ingrown toenails, the Phenol-Alcohol procedure, on models. If you are thinking about a challenging career in the healthcare sector where every day is different come along and find out more about Podiatry! Russian The Russian language did not finish with Dostoyevsky and Chekhov! Русский язык не кончился на Достоевском и Чехове! What at first glance looks like a string of corrupted Latin letters reveals itself as one of the most popular and beautiful languages of the world. In two hours you will master the Russian alphabetб you will be able to read simple sentences and say some of the commonly used words. You will take part in the dramatization of a famous Russian story and the tea break will give you an opportunity to have a taste of Russian cuisine. Sociology: Hail to ME being ME—The Struggle of the Teenager It is tough being a teenager these days. Between being a menace to society and all the sex, drugs and rock & roll, it‘s a wonder teenagers have any time for school! This session will explore some of the ways in which sociology can help us understand how media representations of young people can affect your sense of self and identity, as well as how others perceive you. We will be exploring our understandings of what does it mean to be a teenager growing up in 21st Century Scotland and what makes us who we are.

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Archaeology Archaeologists try to unravel the mysteries of our human ancestors by looking at what they left behind – their weapons and tools, their jewellery, their houses, even their bones! This workshop will give you the opportunity to piece together a day in the life of a Mesolithic community, solve dating conundrums, experiment with prehistoric drilling tools and get to know a skeleton. Biology: DNA Fingerprinting Get your lab coat on, and help solve a murder using DNA fingerprinting. Find out more about DNA and the important technique of electrophoresis. Computer Music Computer music includes everything from Schaeffer to psytrance, acoustics to Aphex Twin. See a short performance, try some recording and processing, compose your own piece, try some improvisation, lick a window, learn about some practical applications of computer based digital sound and signal processing. Events Management The need for people to celebrate or mark events of significance is no new phenomenon. However in the 21st Century, the number , scale and complexity of national and international events taking place has increased enormously and so has the event management industry. From small to large, to private to public events are everywhere so come along to this workshop and find out what it takes to be an event manager! Law: 9/11, 7/7 and the Politics of Law Since 2001, London and New York have suffered major terrorist attacks. The UK and the US have responded differently in their treatment of terror suspects. Do you think terrorists should have rights? How should law address these problems? What is the role of law in society? In fact, what is law itself? Expect a lively debate on these issues! *Like this? Why not try Law: Law, Snails and Bottles on Thursday morning? Linguistics In this introduction to linguistics - the science of language - you‘ll learn how to analyse the many ways in which we use language in different written contexts: we‘ll be thinking about how various mediums of communication, and our intended audience, affect the form of the language we use (for instance: what is specific about the way we use language in an email? In letter? In a Facebook message? In a text?). We‘ll then compare the nature of written communication with that of spoken texts, considering among other things the particular characteristics of the Scottish accent: what makes it distinct from other ways in which English is spoken?

Wednesday 21 July: 1.30-3.30pm

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Neuroscience Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system in health and disease, so if you‘ve ever wondered how you walk or talk, laugh or smell, remember or dream, or you‘ve ever questioned what causes Epilepsy, Parkinson‘s disease or Schizophrenia then this workshop is for you. Using practical approaches you‘ll consider some of the fundamentals of neuroscience research, analyse real research data and even get to see real neurons working. *Like this? Why not try Neuroscience: Adventures with Zebrafish on Monday? Psychology: Psychological Testing 1,2,3! An introduction to Psychology. Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour. Come and learn more about why psychologists study perception, memory and attention, emotion, prejudice and discrimination, and personality. Take part in actual psychological tests and compare your performance against your friends! *Like this? Why not try Psychology: Left Versus Right on Monday? Radiography Ever thought about being a Radiographer? Most people haven‘t. Then again, most people haven‘t been in charge of over a million pounds worth of medical technology. Or more importantly, someone‘s life. Radiography is the branch or specialty of medicine that deals with the study and application of imaging technology like x-ray and radiation to diagnosing and treating disease. If you would like to find out what its like to use hi-tech equipment to make a difference to people‘s lives why not try out this workshop to learn more? Social Policy This workshop will explore the impact that social policy has on the lives of people in the UK and around the world. Some of the questions that we cover might include: What exactly is social policy?! How have our government‘s social policies changed as a result of the recent election? What are the principles and values that underpin social policy? Who should decide what policies are implemented? What difference does social policy make? What has social policy got to do with me? There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about studying social policy and about the career possibilities to which this course might lead. Veterinary Nursing You will have the chance to practice ‗hands on‘ veterinary nursing skills. Could you deal with an animal emergency? Come and find out how to look after Tiger knocked down by a car, how to bandage Tyson‘s broken leg and how to resuscitate Barney. You will also discover that veterinary nurses don‘t only care for cats and dogs. Learn how to handle and care for a variety of animal species. Experience real veterinary nursing – the bits ‗Animal Hospital‘ was afraid to show!

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Accounting: Profit is Good—But Cash is Better! Bet you thought that profitable companies never go bust? They can – and do! A company will need to be profitable in the long run but on a day-to-day basis what keeps the company going is cash. Come to this workshop to see if you can get your head round the profit-cash conundrum – and find out why accounting is critical to every key business decision Anatomy Have you ever wondered what your bones and joints actually look and feel like? Or are you puzzled as to how your brain manages to coordinate your body, often without you even thinking about it? The answers to both these questions, and many more, can be found in the study of human anatomy. In this ‗hands on‘ anatomy workshop you will be introduced to two of the major components of the human body. In the first part of the session you will examine human bones and dissected joints, with the aim of building a complete skeleton. In the second part of the session you will examine human brains to explore how this complex and fascinating ‗machine‘ allows us to control our bodies. *Please note that this workshop will use preserved human body parts. Architecture Some spaces are inspiring, some buildings are beautiful, and some areas are refreshing. Want to know who are behind these creations? Come along to the school of Architecture to see how young students learn the process and indulge yourself in a brief exciting workshop. Audiology The workshop will demonstrate the range of diagnostic tests and rehabilitative techniques used by Audiologists within the NHS. Have a go at carrying out hearing tests within a soundproofed room, undertaking hearing tests that are commonly used to test the hearing of newborn babies, programming digital hearing aids by computer, seeing how impressions are made for custom ear moulds and looking at how we measure balance disorders in patients *Repeated from Wednesday morning Drama There‘s more to Drama than acting! Directing, script writing, theatre journalism, arts management and much more make this a hugely interesting subject. Whether you‘re participating in Drama for the first time, brushing up on your skills or just want to have fun—this is the workshop for you. Come ready to participate and perform!

Thursday 22 July: 10am-12noon

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English Literature: Modern Times In this second English Literature workshop, you will get the chance to go on A Sentimental Journey, shake hands with Mr. Dickens and Ms. Austen, plus you will see what those modernists were all about. You will hear mini-lectures, engage in lively debates on how literature corrupts the reader's mind, rewrite sonnets and play with poetical form, and experience what tutorials are like. *Like this? Why not try English Literature: In the beginning on Wednesday morning? Law: Law, Snails and Bottles Imagine you walk into a cafe. You order your drink and you sit down only to find a snail in it. What would you do? Should you be able to sue? To find out the answer and to find out more about the study of law, come to our workshop. *Like this? Why not try Law: 9/11, 7/7 and the Politics of Law on Wednesday afternoon? Physics: Questions of the Universe Physics can be described as the study of how the Universe works. The scope is vast, allowing questions on the properties of the fundamental particles to the large scale structure of the Universe. Hands-on experiments in an undergraduate laboratory will be used to give an insight as to how we go about answering these questions. *Participants must have a minimum of Standard Grade Maths and Physics *Like this? Why not try Physics: Liquid Crystals and Polarisation on Thursday afternoon? Scandinavian Studies Abba, Vikings, reindeer, pretty people with blonde hair and blue eyes – that‘s all there is to Scandinavia, right? Well, not quite. Scandinavia has a lot more to offer. This workshop will introduce you to the Scandinavian languages – Norwegian, Swedish and Danish – and to the realities of Scandinavia and to some of the many interesting aspects of Scandinavian culture: music, film and maybe, just maybe, the food. Danish pastry, anyone?

Water Quality Assessment By collecting water samples from a local burn the water quality will be assessed using kick sampling to obtain samples of invertebrates present in the burn. Species will be identified and classified according to their tolerance of pollution in order to produce a pollution score for the burn.

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Cell Biology Two short talks (one from a research group leader, the other a PhD student) on the yeast and fruit fly model organisms. Explaining why and how these models are used in molecular cell biology. You will then participate in a lab practical looking at fruit flies with different appearances (eye colour, curly wings etc). In particular you will carry out a dissection that enables you to look through a microscope at the development of sex cells in the germ-line. Celtic and Scottish Studies Come and have fun learning about Scottish music and song through hearing and singing Scottish ballads! Explore different ways in which this material is studied and find out about the Archives of the School of Scottish Studies. The wonders of fieldwork and the importance of making recordings of people in your local community will be explored. Communications Become a communications consultant for the afternoon! You will get to meet a real ―live‖ consultancy client who wants some strategic advice. You and your consultancy team will work together, and compete against other agencies to provide the best solutions to win your client‘s account. Forensic Anthropology This is your chance to become a forensic detective! Forensic anthropological techniques can be used to assist in the recovery of remains, assess age, sex, stature, ancestry, as well as analyse trauma and disease using the human skeleton. In two hours you will learn about the work of a Forensic Anthropologist and using human bones you will have a go at identifying and measuring them in order to build up a biological profile for your skeleton! History One of the most interesting things about the study of history is figuring out how historical events impact our lives today. We‘ll look at different historical events and see if they still have a direct effect on us. We‘ll talk about the different ways history is presented in our society, such as through historical fiction books and movies, and popular history. Can portrayals of history like Braveheart or Pride and Prejudice actually be useful in learning about historical events and society, or do they just lead to misconceptions about what actually happened? Hospitality Management An explosive growth of leisure, travel and tourism over the past decade has led to an inevitable global expansion of the hospitality and tourism industries which has made a significant contribution to national and global economies. This, in turn, has identified the need for well educated and innovative managers. Come along to this workshop to see if you have what it takes to work in this exciting and dynamic industry!

Thursday 22 July: 1.30-3.30pm

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Neuropsychology It's all about the brain! Have you ever wondered about the structure and function of the human brain? Come and find out how different brain areas are related to specific psychological processes and behaviours in both humans and primates. Discover how we measure electrical activity, oxygenation, and blood flow in the brain and experience being inside an actual brain scanner! Nursing: The Hitchhikers Guide to Nursing (and everything else!) Come and be a ‗space cadet‘ on a journey to the darkest part of the galaxy called Nursing. Find out what nurses really do and don‘t do, by asking questions and having a hands-on experience. Explore something about the role of the nurse working in hospitals, health centres, care homes - everywhere, and decide if this is where you want to go! Pesticides: A Necessary Evil? The control of pests is a necessary part of the commercial production of plants and crops. If, after considering all the alternatives, it is concluded that the use of a pesticide is necessary, it is important to minimise the impact of its use on the environment as well as safeguarding the health of the operator and the public. The session will begin with a look at the construction of a hand-held applicator and how it works. Having determined how a sprayer is calibrated, the session considers the factors which affect application rate. The session concludes with the operation of a hand-held applicator and how risks can be reduced as far as is reasonably practicable.

Physics: Liquid Crystals and Polarisation A workshop on the wave nature of light, focusing on polarisation and its applications. Learn what polarisation is and explore how it's used in everything from sunglasses to iPods. Discover how Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) found in laptops and mobile phones work via hands on activities, demonstrations and talks. *like this? Why not try Physics: Questions of the Universe on Thursday morning? Sport and Exercise Science Being physically fit will allow you to lead an active lifestyle, feel alive, and just get fun out of life! The session will look at how we can measure fitness in terms of stamina, speed, strength, and suppleness and relate these measurements to our ability to cope with fun activities. Attendees would have to be prepared for exercise – bring your running shoes!

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Remember! This is your week! There is a massive range of workshops available to chose from, so think carefully and then use the ‘Workshop Choice Sheet‘ to choose your top four workshops each day. Remember to list them in order of preference. Monday: 11am-1pm Biomedical Chemistry Criminology and Law Chinese Engineering Hispanic Studies Informatics Maths Music Neuroscience: Adventures with Zebrafish Psychology: Left Versus Right Social Anthropology Tuesday: Study Skills! Wednesday: 10am-12noon Architectural History Audiology Community Education English Literature: In the beginning… Geosciences Medical Physics Oral Health Sciences Philosophy Physiotherapy Podiatry Russian Sociology

Workshops - At A Glance!

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Wednesday: 1.30pm-3.30pm Archaeology Biology Computer Music Events Management Law: 9/11, 7/7 and the Politics of Law Linguistics Neuroscience Psychology: Psychological Testing 1,2,3! Radiography Social Policy Veterinary Nursing

Thursday: 10am-12noon Accounting: Profit is Good—But Cash is Better! Anatomy Architecture Audiology Drama English Literature: Modern Times Law: Law, Snails and Bottles Physics: Questions of the Universe Scandinavian Studies Water Quality Assessment Thursday: 1.30pm-3.30pm Cell Biology Celtic and Scottish Studies Communications Forensic Anthropology History Hospitality Management Neuropsychology Nursing Pesticides Physics: Liquid Crystals and Polarisation Sport and Exercise Science Friday: Have I Got a Uni for You!

Workshops Continued

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Freshers’ Week Kickstart is a whole University experience in one week - just without the essays and exams! So, Monday morning is Freshers‘ Week - the time where you will meet the other people whom you will be working with during the rest of the week. It is also the time to get your bearings - finding out the arrangements for everything, where you need to be each day, and who you should go to for help. At the end of your first academic workshop on Monday, you will have lunch and then head off bowling. University is about having fun as well as studying, so it‘ll be a chance to make some new friends in an informal setting! Graduation! On Friday 23 July, Kickstart will end with a short graduation ceremony! This will be quite informal so parents won‘t be attending - it will just be a chance for everyone at Kickstart to say ‘congratulations‘ to you for completing your week. Don‘t worry - you don‘t need to make a speech or anything, just collect your certificate and say goodbye to your new friends. At the end of the graduation, colleagues from all the Universities involved in the week will have prospectuses and information about their courses for you to collect.

Four Years of University - in 1 week!

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Other Kickstart Details

Mobile phones should be turned off in all subject workshops and study skills sessions.

If your parents or guardians need to contact you during the week, please ask them to call the Kickstart team at the University of Edinburgh on 0131 651 1905.

You will be provided with morning refreshments and lunch throughout the week. If you know that you will need something to eat or drink in the afternoon, please ensure that you buy this at lunch. Some workshops may provide refreshments but this is not guaranteed.

Please ensure you contact the Kickstart team as early as possible if you have any dietary requirements or mobility difficulties.

If you are arranging times for being collected in the afternoon, please refer to your personalised timetable (which you will receive at least three weeks before the Kickstart programme) for details of where you will be each afternoon. Transport will be provided to George Square from other campuses. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact the Kickstart team.

Please dress casually and comfortably.

If you would like guidance on choosing subjects most relevant to your proposed area of study, please contact the Kickstart team.

Contact details for the Kickstart team:

Heather Black 0131 474 0000

W: www.sra.ed.ac.uk/kickstart

Edinburgh Napier University www.napier.ac.uk Queen Margaret University www.qmu.ac.uk Scottish Agricultural College www.sac.ac.uk

University of Edinburgh www.ed.ac.uk

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Maps

Remember: The programme will run from Monday 19 to Friday 23 of July. Each day will begin at 9.30am and end at around 3.30pm. On Monday 19 July, you should go to Lecture Theatre 3 in Appleton Tower. If you have any questions about what is contained in this guide, please contact the Kickstart team (details on page 23)

Map of Relevant Venues

George Square 1. Appleton Tower 2. William Robertson Building 3. David Hume Tower (shop in basement) 7. Adam Ferguson Building 12 & 13. Student Unions 15. Kickstart team base

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Getting to George Square: Waverley Station is just 15mins walk from George Square, just walk up the Mound and follow George IV Bridge. A number of buses serve George Square, stopping on Nicolson Street, Buc-cleuch Street, and Lauriston Place (outside the old Royal Infirmary). Check the Lothian Buses website at http://lothianbuses.com

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Your Notes

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Useful Kickstart Contact Details: University of Edinburgh www.ed.ac.uk Lesley Stokes, Lesley.Stokes@ed.ac.uk Edinburgh Napier University www.napier.ac.uk Neil McGillivray, N.McGillivray@napier.ac.uk Queen Margaret University www.qmu.ac.uk Heather Black, HBlack@qmu.ac.uk Scottish Agricultural College www.sac.ac.uk Claire Morrison, Claire.Morrison@sac.ac.uk Pathways to the Professions For students in Edinburgh and the Lothians who are considering careers in Law, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Architecture www.sra.ed.ac.uk/pathways Pathways@ed.ac.uk

LEAPS Lothian Equal Access Programme for Schools www.leapsonline.org

UCAS www.ucas.com

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The Kickstart Summer School is a partnership of:

Kickstart is funded by:

East Lothian Council Midlothian Council

West Lothian Council

and supported by Dumfries & Galloway Council