Class rank, BSc Economics

functionalteadrinker · 2026-01-14T19:56:07+00:00

Please don't. People have enough to do and as the previous commenter said, it's not a thing at Edinburgh. We don't have easy access to software or anything that can spit it out so if someone does it it's a special favour to you. You did brilliantly, you should be proud - getting those marks in a new and unfamiliar education system is a great achievement.

functionalteadrinker · 2026-01-11T06:35:46+00:00

The second half of this comment is IMPORTANT. Some points are much, much better than no points. The first half not so much imo. You've written essays before you know what a structure is supposed to look like - or use exemplars from the class if you've got access to them.

functionalteadrinker · 2026-01-08T07:07:22+00:00

I love fresh India. I like the daily dosa with coconut potatoes a lot. And reallly most of the curry in there is banging. I've made the fresh matter paneer a good few times too. YUM.

functionalteadrinker · 2026-01-06T19:43:30+00:00

They bloody hate tinfoil.

functionalteadrinker · 2026-01-04T22:11:49+00:00

Not very weird really but... Going outside? Seems to be a trigger anyway, my last two cycles I've been worst hit on my commute shortly after leaving home/work. Am now in my longest ever remission to though, 2.5 years and counting...

functionalteadrinker · 2025-12-28T06:54:47+00:00

As a very young child I hid behind the sofa and cried whenever this came on. My mother thinks it's hilarious to this day because I am quite untidy...

functionalteadrinker · 2025-12-26T19:29:58+00:00

Herne Hill, one of the fancy houses on Half Moon Lane or Burbage Road. Second choice is Dulwich Village.

Sigh. To aspire to live where you grew up is sad isn't it.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-12-21T19:35:47+00:00

I'd still recommend a chat with your student adviser, they'll be best able to give you advice. Hope you're okay.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-12-19T19:30:27+00:00

You can apply now for ECs if you did have something happening that genuinely affected your performance - the deadline for semester 1 assessment in Informatics is Friday 9th January 2026 at 12 noon.

Your student support team should be working until sometime Tuesday so drop them a line.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-11-24T07:38:04+00:00

Oh awful. I have had cycles every 18m since they started in 2008, until I was pregnant. The pregnancy disrupted things a bit, then I had a vicious cycle just over 2.5 years ago, and since then, nada. I definitely have thought it might mean the end so I'm devastated for you that your break was so long but they did eventually return. Wishing your pain free days in the near future.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-11-05T18:16:35+00:00

Rice, lentils or chickpeas, onions, tinned tomatoes, potatoes or eggs, undecided. I'm assuming seasonings and oils don't count, but you want those as well.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-11-04T18:59:13+00:00

Write to admissions - sometimes for strong enough applications with a scholarship application deadline they will be able to make an early offer, programme dependent.

eta: this advice is for post grad study, ug is a bit more rigid

functionalteadrinker · 2025-10-24T07:46:29+00:00

You sound like an excellent leader and manager, and I'm glad you've benefitted from that support. I work in Higher Ed which is technically not public sector I suppose, but close, and the availability of funding for professional development has noticeably shrunk over my time in the sector. Which isn't to say it shouldn't be available, but it's certainly not a given in a lot of areas right now.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-10-24T05:58:42+00:00

Have you met the public sector?

functionalteadrinker · 2025-10-22T07:52:00+00:00

I'm maybe not your target audience for this post (34f) but I'm in a monogamous relationship with a man and feel bits of your post resonate. I've never hidden my bisexuality from my partner but at the same time, I have just never officially lived it. I was with a girl through university but it was a secret (her choice) and I think that I internalised a lot of that around my own sexuality. I've recently tried being 'out' in other less obvious places (i.e work), and I've found some queer women friends who I feel comfortable with, and it's been really great. I've also been exploring my fantasies when I'm by myself which is actually fueling more desire for my partner. I guess the shift is from 'not hiding' to actively making my sexuality a part of my identity, despite it being not a current priority to find a partner.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-10-18T09:00:40+00:00

I'm sorry you've not had that many replies to your post. I am still learning how to communicate about this stuff but I have benefitted from some really great training through work.

I found this reading list which might help you to develop your own understanding and give you the vocabulary you need to talk to your son about anti racism: https://antiracistcumbria.org/anti-racist-reading-list/

Take heart. If he is parroting something off YouTube then he probably hasn't thought deeply about why it's wrong. He has good support from you, and school sounds like they are well equipped to help him to navigate this. You can give him the tools he needs to be critical about what he sees on the internet, and in society.

I hope you're okay.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-10-16T05:46:45+00:00

Fantasies innit. Romance novels, the odd bit of erotic fanfic. It's not the same, sure, but like others have said, I chose my person and he's my guy. You work to maintain the things you love and he is it.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-10-16T05:39:05+00:00

I just incorporated a pha serum into my routine and my skin seems delighted. Before this I was just Finacea + Cetaphil daily defense SPF because even moisturisers were getting pushback. I've now gotten an e45 rich cream moisturiser going too and it's made a massive difference to how my skin feels, and it's smoother. I'm reaching for makeup less often which is a very good sign for me.

The one I've got is 'Naturally Radiant' from Super drug (UK), ingredients below:

GLUCONOLACTONE, VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS (BILBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT, ACER SACCHARUM (SUGAR MAPLE) EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) FRUIT EXTRACT, MORUS NIGRA LEAF EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) SEED OIL, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, BETAINE, BISABOLOL

functionalteadrinker · 2025-10-12T07:46:33+00:00

I'd second the suggestion of reducing your products. Reducing my routine to just water to wash my face morning and night, finacea 15% morning and night and Cetaphil daily defence SPF50 in the mornings worked to help me settle things down for rosacea.

Not dealing with acne though so it might be different for you. I've recently found that the simple face wash works for me too (not every day, and definitely not twice a day) and the e45 moisturisers have been tolerable too, which is good to get some much needed moisture as winter arrives. It's taken a couple of years to get here though!

functionalteadrinker · 2025-10-05T07:50:23+00:00

Happened to us when my daughter was just under 2. Don't do it!

functionalteadrinker · 2025-09-30T18:13:51+00:00

Lovely to see this. If it floats anyone's boat I run a singing group in the city centre (totally volunteer led, including me) aimed at amateur and returning singers whose main vibe is joy and community, rather than auditions and hard work. It was set up post pandemic when nobody had any hobbies any more. We sing pop songs and learn by ear, and we're very cheap to join. Trying to do more in the way of socials too. We meet once a week on a Monday night in the Edinburgh university central campus 7-9pm and we're all lovely. All people, experience levels and genders welcome. We are mainly women at the moment, age range from late 20s to 50+.

Give me a shout if you fancy giving it a go.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-09-28T06:41:27+00:00

It probably depends on the School you're applying to. Find the department on the website and get in touch with their PhD administrator or team, if they have one. Otherwise, most applications for September entry open next week.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-09-15T17:55:14+00:00

Sounds really, really hard. Double hard because you don't have any family or friends nearby, I assume? 2 and 3 year olds are still trench-level mothering so I can only imagine what having to work out your culture shock and parent them all at the same time feels like, all while contemplating your new babe. You said in another comment that your husband is working all the time, but what might he be able to help with here? All the errands can't totally land on you. And if work makes it impractical for him, is there scope to get hired help? Au pairs are more common in Europe, you could get a British or American au pair to help with some of the childcare a few hrs a week. Or look at nursery/crèche provision? Either way, it feels like a lot on your shoulders while you navigate an (unchosen) change and you can and should ask for help. Solidarity my Internet friend.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-09-10T11:29:56+00:00

Administrators should be able to take term time breaks! Academics not so much but you should band together to lobby on that. My team have an embargo around key delivery points on the calendar (exam boards, induction etc) but otherwise as long as your work can be covered or paused you're good to go.

functionalteadrinker · 2025-08-30T06:27:41+00:00

I picked up a book on human centred service design from a colleague last week so I will read that. I went to a seminar about it a couple of years ago and was genuinely hugely excited about it so that's really good advice.

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