Thinking about a PhD at The University of Manchester but not sure what it really involves? Our PhD Café is your chance to find out in a relaxed setting, with free pizza and drinks included.
We’re running PhD Cafés from October 2025, in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and Alliance Manchester Business School.
Whether you’re in your first year of undergraduate study or finishing a master’s, the PhD Café is designed to give you an authentic look at postgraduate research life. Here’s five reasons you should join us:
👩🔬 Talk to real researchers – Meet current PhD researchers in Natural Sciences and Engineering who will share their experiences of postgraduate research at Manchester.
🍕 Enjoy free food and refreshments – Grab some food, relax, and chat in a friendly, informal environment.
💬 A laid-back, no-judgement space – Ask anything you want. You’ll be talking to people who were in your shoes not long ago, so they know what it’s like to feel curious, unsure, or even overwhelmed.
📚 Explore life as a researcher – Find out what it’s really like in the lab, and how researchers spend their time outside of it.
🌟 Build your confidence and connections – Learn how to take your next steps with the support of peers, staff, and a welcoming research community.
✨ You don’t need to be ready to apply – PhD Café is about exploring your options and learning directly from those who know it best.
👉 Register now to secure your place.
Faculty of Science and Engineering PhD Café