The BTO Student Support team provide academic and pastoral support to all our undergraduate and postgraduate taught students. The BTO Student Support team are here to support you throughout your studies. We can provide:Administrative support such as course changesGeneral academic support and advice on study skillsPastoral support when significant issues in your life (such as physical illness, mental ill-health or bereavement) impact your studiesHelp applying for special circumstances and coursework extensionsGuidance on accessing support through University services, such as the Student Counselling Service and the Disability and Learning Support ServiceHelp with any other concerns or issues you might have Get in touch Our Student Support Team are available to support you from Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, UK time. Email enquiriesEmail enquiries should be sent to btostudentsupport@ed.ac.uk. We aim to respond to emails as quickly as possible.Bookable appointments (30 mins)We offer in person or MS Teams meetings by appointment only. If you would like a meeting, email us at btostudentsupport@ed.ac.uk (preferred), pop along to the BTO reception (JCMB 2105) or phone 0131 650 8649 to arrange an appointment. Out of hours support Who to contact in emergencies when the university is closed.Out of hours student support Who we are Our team comprises: Dr Abby Cabrelli (Student Support Tutor)abigail.cabrelli@ed.ac.ukBackgroundMy background is in ecology with a particular focus on understanding the consequences of disturbance on species and ecosystems. Before joining the BTO Student Support team, I worked in the Department of Geosciences as part of a research team investigating the responses of tropical savannas to fire, and for my PhD, I investigated the impacts of climate change on Australia’s reptiles.Paloma Arredondo-Reboa (Student Adviser)Aga Biel (Student Adviser)Niamh Brown (Student Adviser)Edward Grady (Student Adviser)Zoe Grove (Student Adviser)Coleman Kerr (Student Adviser) Find out more about... Exceptional CircumstancesCoursework ExtensionsHealth and Wellbeing BTO Student Support Team Contact details Work: +44 (0)131 650 8649 Email: btostudentsupport@ed.ac.uk Web: Student Support Team Website This article was published on 2024-06-17
