Manchester Voices: A student podcast from The University of Manchester

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Manchester Voices: A student podcast from The University of Manchester

For each episode, three students from The University of Manchester come together to talk about all things Manchester and university. Whether you're considering university study, have applied or are one of our current students, these podcasts will give you an insight into how to make the most of your university experience. Find out more about Manchester before joining us: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/

  1. Feeling safe as a student

    14 NOV

    Feeling safe as a student

    Do you know the different ways the University is helping to keep students safe? During this episode, our panel discuss their experiences of feeling safe as a student, ways we could improve safety on campus, as well as looking towards our Reclaim the Night march on Thursday 21 November.

    46 min
  2. Why should I study a PhD?

    29 AUG

    Why should I study a PhD?

    Considering studying a PhD? Whether at Manchester or elsewhere, this podcast will provide you with the first hand experience's of three PhD students to help inform your decision. Students Charlotte, Mahesh and Lishan talk about their experiences of three very different PhD programmes.  Chapters:  00:17 Details of each guest's research08:04 Work-life balance 14:04 Managing your time 19:27 Different between work and study 23:49 Life after your PhD 25:18 How to get started with a PhD and the importance of choosing the right supervisor 29:43 What was the biggest surprise? 32:22 Do you love your PhD? 35:31 Teaching alongside your PhD and the difference to degrees in China especially 40:51 Your experience at The University of Manchester, settling in and moving from elsewhere46:27 Signing off from the team!

    47 min
  3. Accommodation at The University of Manchester

    24 JUL

    Accommodation at The University of Manchester

    Our students had a catch-up in The Red Lion, in Withington near our Fallowfield student accommodation. Evie, Jacob, Maansi and Andrea discussed their experiences of Halls in first year, and moving out of Halls in their second year. They talk about shared bathrooms, catered food, making friends and all things Halls of Residence.

    11 min
  4. The LGBTQ+ student community at The University of Manchester

    29 JUN

    The LGBTQ+ student community at The University of Manchester

    We welcome all students to our diverse and beautiful student community, including those that identify under the LGBTQ+ spectrum.  Our students, Madi, Esa, Chris and Ray talk about all their experiences of being students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. They discuss how they feel about the city of Manchester as a supporting diverse community; the support on offer to them from the University, including that of from the Students' Union; what spaces and societies they feel most at home in at the University; the perceptions of LGBTQ+ people in the city and the UK more widely; and of course - Gay Village and its many nightclubs, bars and cafes.

    50 min
  5. Will university make me more employable? What careers support is available during my studies? How do I find a job afterwards?

    15 MAY

    Will university make me more employable? What careers support is available during my studies? How do I find a job afterwards?

    For this special episode of Manchester Voices, we brought in three recent graduates of the University to talk about their experiences of finding work after university, top tips on how to make the most of your time at the University, how to make yourself more employable during your studies, and the future for them.  Giorgia Ravera is a Sustainability Coordinator and graduate in Politics and International Relations. Michael Sullivan is a Software Scientist at Rutherford Appleton Lab and studied both a Master's in Theoretical Physics and a PhD in Particle Physics of Philosophy at the University. Norbert Magos is a Senior Policy Advisor and a graduate of Politics and International Relations.

    52 min
  6. Loneliness as a student at university - does it happen? How do I combat it?

    23 APR

    Loneliness as a student at university - does it happen? How do I combat it?

    It's very natural to feel lonely at university! In a sea of thousands of people, this is still a very normal experience. There is plenty support and advice for you if you experience this. Our students Maansi, Dorsa and Tom have come together to talk about their experiences and offer you some support.

    39 min
  7. International Women's Day! Who inspires you and what's it like being a woman at university?

    8 MAR

    International Women's Day! Who inspires you and what's it like being a woman at university?

    To celebrate International Women's Day, Dorsa, Ella and Ruby got together to talk about their experiences of university life as women and what women inspire them. The group discuss what International Women's Day means to them; what women inspire them; their experiences of being women at university; and their greatest achievements! Not to mention, a special shout out to Taylor Swift,  Beyonce and all mums.

    29 min
  8. Being an international student in the UK

    13 FEB

    Being an international student in the UK

    Students Dorsa, Aurora and Natasha discuss what it's like to be an international student living and studying in the UK. Culture shocks, food, applying to study here and more!

    24 min
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For each episode, three students from The University of Manchester come together to talk about all things Manchester and university. Whether you're considering university study, have applied or are one of our current students, these podcasts will give you an insight into how to make the most of your university experience. Find out more about Manchester before joining us: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/

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