News, information and events for your Manchester student life
As 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…
Pictured 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…
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…
After 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…
Embarking 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…
In 2024 we celebrate our bicentenary: 200 years of learning, innovation, and research at Manchester, and we want you to get involved. We’re calling all our students to share what being ‘Made in Manchester’ means to you through art, words, sound or video. We’re asking you to capture the rich and transformative experiences you and…
Whether you’ve just completed Veganuary, are a seasoned plant-based foodie or simply veg-curious, Manchester’s vegan options are endless. Despite the fantastic range of choice, in my three years in the city, I’ve managed to sample quite a few options. Here are a few of my favourites. Purezza I’ve tried a lot of vegan pizza, and…
The festive season over December often sees many indulgences as well as time away from work…or at least trying to do the latter. As opportunity-filled and exciting as academia can be, the pressure to not switch off and taking a break from your screen/desk can be a real work culture challenge. It can be full…
When mid semester rolled around this year, I suddenly found myself dealing with the early signs of burnout. I was lying awake most nights, staring at the ceiling and wishing myself to just fall asleep. My thoughts were racing and all I wanted was to switch my brain off. Previously simple tasks like reading and…
Whether you are someone who finds themselves clubbing every weekend or just on special occasions it is still so important to understand not only the dangers that come along with night time culture but also ways that you can keep yourself safe to ensure the best night possible. In a vibrant city like Manchester, where…
Being a postgraduate student in a new city is exciting, but it can also be a lonely one. At least when I returned to Manchester to study it was for me. I had no interest in the student LGBT+ activities I’d enjoyed in my undergraduate days, and lived alone rather than in halls and so…
Throughout my time doing a PhD, I have figured there is a lot of learning through failure and mistakes…like a lot of things. I wanted to put together a few things I thought would have been so helpful to have known as a first year PhD researcher looking back now. I believe had I known…
It can be very easy to get stuck around campus when you have some focused work to complete, or you are getting down to some focused writing. To take a break away from stuffy office spaces and the crowded libraries, here are a few recommendations of my favourite places to visit as alternatives. Chapter One…
We are deeply distressed by the escalating violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza, and understand the conflict is of great concern for our University community, particularly those with friends, family or close ties to the region. We express our sympathy for all those now caught up in the escalating conflict. In these very…
Starting PhD life can be different for any new researchers. You may be fresh out of studying undergraduate or a postgraduate degree, returning to academia after a while, or maybe even brand new to the academic environment. Whatever your experience at university, I want to provide a few areas for you to start to prioritise…