1. 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 John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh

2. 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

3.
The Hub

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

5. Student/Alumni Perspective

6. 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 ( the UoE Institute for Academic Development and Information Services

7. Contacts Sharon Boyd sharon.boyd@ed.ac.uk
Yvonne Black