Guest blog written by Idil Mohamud, BA French and Arabic (2020) After completing my French and Arabic degree at the University of Manchester, I wanted to gain experience in the international development sector. I’d taken modules in the field and really wanted the chance to see what working in a global development organisation would be…
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Guest blog written by Mariam Hussein, MEC Enterprise Assistant The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) is the main hub of activity for enterprise and entrepreneurship at The University of Manchester. The Centre is based in the Alliance Manchester Business School but is available to all students across the University. We focus on ensuring everyone has the…
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Guest blog written by Noor Fatima Butt, MSc Clinical & Health Psychology My choice to do an MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology, and continue studying at the University of Manchester, was not a simple decision. I explored several different options and spoke to students and tutors before making my choice. I hope that my…
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Guest blog written by Charlotte Criscuolo, PhD Cancer Sciences student If you are finishing your postgraduate degree and looking for work, this is a blog for you! I am a PhD student studying Cancer Sciences and in the past few months I have been writing my thesis whilst applying for jobs. It’s been stressful but…
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Guest blog written by Minerva Ledezma Martínez (PhD in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences, 2019) Minerva graduated from The University of Manchester in 2019 with a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences. She currently holds a Senior Consultant Engineer role in a global technology company which provides software and consulting services for the refining…
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Guest blog written by Paul Smith (Electronic & Electrical Engineering, 1990) Paul graduated from The University of Manchester in 1990. He is now the Managing Director of a web application business. Find out his story and how he overcome the barriers in his journey to get to where he is now. “The journey started with…
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Guest blog written by Camille Yasmina Lorfing (MPhys Physics with Astrophysics, 2020) Camille graduated from The University of Manchester in 2020. She is currently working towards a PhD in Solar and Plasma Physics at UCL’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Surrey. “We often say that a degree in physics is a degree in problem solving,…
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