PhDiaries: Lessons from my first year – what I wish I had prioritised
Postgraduate researcher Rachel continues her PhDiaries series by reflecting on the her failures and mistakes as a first year researcher – so you can avoid making them!
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My time in Manchester: (almost) 10 years have come and gone
Read more: My time in Manchester: (almost) 10 years have come and goneWith insights on personal growth, the city and life generally happening, read about Rachel’s reflections on studying in Manchester for the better part of a decade.
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Research IT: July news and updates for PGRs
Read more: Research IT: July news and updates for PGRsFind out what’s on over the coming month in the world of Research IT and how the services available can support your research.
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Manchester Doctoral College (MDC) Excellence Award Winners 2024
Read more: Manchester Doctoral College (MDC) Excellence Award Winners 2024We are delighted to be able to announce the winners of the eleventh annual MDC Excellence Awards 2024.
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PhDiaries: A reminder for when you think you are a failure
Read more: PhDiaries: A reminder for when you think you are a failureImposter syndrome and the dread of unfinished work – have a read through Rachel’s experience with working through mental challenges.
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Postgraduate Research Showcase postponed until later in the year
Read more: Postgraduate Research Showcase postponed until later in the yearSadly, the Postgraduate Research Showcase, originally scheduled to take place on 12 June, has been postponed due to events beyond our control.
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Join us for the Postgraduate Research Showcase on the 12th June!
Read more: Join us for the Postgraduate Research Showcase on the 12th June!The postgraduate Research Showcase has been postponed to later in the year. Find out more. Explore the range and diversity of our research by engaging with the researchers who are at the heart of new discoveries – your fellow students and researchers! The Postgraduate Research Showcase, will take place on Wednesday, 12 June 2024 (10am – 4.30pm),…
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Nuisance noise when you’re trying to study? Don’t Suffer in Silence
Read more: Nuisance noise when you’re trying to study? Don’t Suffer in SilenceWe know it can be frustrating if your exams are approaching or you’re a postgrad still working away but you neighbours either don’t have exams or are finished and their noise level is causing a distraction for you.
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Universally Manchester Festival: Get your FREE tickets
Read more: Universally Manchester Festival: Get your FREE ticketsAre you ready for our Universally Manchester Festival? Running from 6-9 June, our flagship bicentenary celebration features a packed programme, and you can now secure your free tickets to some of our most in-demand events!
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July Graduation 2024 – schedule of ceremonies now live
Read more: July Graduation 2024 – schedule of ceremonies now liveSummer graduation ceremonies will take place in Whitworth Hall from Monday, 8 July to Friday, 19 July 2024, and the schedule of ceremonies is now live on the Graduation website. If you are graduating this summer, you can now view the date and time of your ceremony to help you plan and start making arrangements.…
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PhDiaries – A 3rd year looking back
Read more: PhDiaries – A 3rd year looking backAs I look back as a third year PhD researcher, it has made me realise a lot about how I feel about life and the things I really care about. It has also heightened my awareness of the reality of doing a PhD, based on my experience. I wanted to share these with you in…
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Talk 200 – Inaugural lecture sheds light on health inequalities and the University’s role in addressing them
Read more: Talk 200 – Inaugural lecture sheds light on health inequalities and the University’s role in addressing themPictured above from left to right is Nazir Afzal OBE, Chancellor, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, and Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor. Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, launched The University of Manchester’s new Talk 200 series on 13 February with a lecture on health inequalities. Our…
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Want to learn more about Manchester’s LGBTQ+ history?
Read more: Want to learn more about Manchester’s LGBTQ+ history?You might know a bit about Manchester’s LGBTQ+ historical figures already, you would have definitely heard about Alan Turing and Emmeline Pankhurst, but you might not know about Henry Stokes and Allan Horsfall. If you’d like to know more about where you can find out about Manchester’s rich history, here are five places you can get…
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PhDiaries: Taking it slower and what I have learnt from doing so
Read more: PhDiaries: Taking it slower and what I have learnt from doing soAfter 2022 and 2023, I realised I felt exhausted and burnt out from dealing with newness around PhD life as well as health challenges. I noticed one of the things that triggered this was that my habitual pace could only be describes as ‘very rushed’. I didn’t feel intentional with how I was doing things, I…
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8 cultural shocks as a Chinese student in Manchester
Read more: 8 cultural shocks as a Chinese student in ManchesterEmbarking on a journey to live in a foreign country is an enriching experience, but it also comes with its fair share of cultural shocks. As a Chinese student new to Manchester, a vibrant and diverse city in the United Kingdom, I’ve encountered numerous eye-opening moments that have reshaped my understanding of British culture. Here…