Maximising Your PhD Experience: My Comprehensive Guide to Life at the University of Manchester

Author: Priya Srivastava // Editor: Erin Pallott Featured photo by Priya Srivastava. Embarking on a PhD journey at the University of Manchester is a thrilling experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Beyond the academic rigours, there's a wealth of resources and opportunities that can significantly enhance your time as a postgraduate …

Unlocking the Power of Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

Insights from a Summer School in Digital Health and Preventive Healthcare Author: Bibhusha Karki // Editor: Karabo Sibasa In early August, some PhD students and post-doctoral staff from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) were competitively selected for an opportunity to attend a summer school in Bertinoro, Italy. Organised by The Mobilise-D consortium …

In2science summer programme – mentoring underrepresented students

Author: Jill Merlini // Editor: Erin Pallott In2science are searching for volunteers to work with them on their summer programme to mentor and teach students from underrepresented backgrounds to help them realise their full potential within STEM. What is In2science? The In2science summer programme provides disadvantaged Year 12 students with the support, skills and experience …

Teaching on Zoom: The new norm

By Tarnjit Sidhu For PhD students, teaching is a brilliant way of getting hands on experience of working with students and building your CV, especially if you’re wanting to progress within academia. There are many ways of getting involved with teaching opportunities at UoM, for example The Brilliant Club, Manchester Access Programme (MAP), and general …

Giving Back and the Pluses of Pedagogy

When thinking of teachers, I used to succumb to thinking about two specific typecasts: That discplinarian who uses the profession as an extension for their psychological torture  The over-stressed, overworked soul that serves as a low-key inspiration for parents to abuse. These stereotypes might spring up fond or traumatic teen memories, but one thing it …