Amina’s PhD research explores the relationship and reconciliation of faith and fashion, defining the origins of the hijab and modest fashion and its significance in the British Muslim female community.
Category: Postgraduate research
From Corporate to Campus: the transition to PhD
Anuradha discusses the change between corporate life in HR and the day-to-day of PhD research at The University of Manchester.
Rahul’s Research: Forecasting Indian Migratory Behaviour (PhD Social Statistics)
Rahul discusses his journey to Manchester and his Social Statistics research on migration and quantitive methods in the Cathie Marsh research institute.
Staying Motivated – Pushing Through PhD Fatigue
Our PhD ambassadors in Humanities share their experiences of PhD fatigue and how to avoid the dreaded burnout of postgraduate research.
Digital Development and Social Outcomes – Anuradha’s PhD Informing Policy-Making
PhD researcher from India, Anuradha, explains why she chose Manchester to explore digital development and the potential impact on social policy.
Research Like You Mean It
The story behind the mantra, Research Like You Mean It, for postgraduate research study in the Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester.
From BA History to PhD: A Journey at The University of Manchester
Explore Sophie Stanford’s transformative experience studying MA History at the University of Manchester, from in-depth research to a supportive academic community, shaping her path towards a PhD in history.
PhD and Charity – the Value of Volunteering and Why You Should Try It
PhD Criminology student, Megan, talks about the value of volunteering during her studies and working to support Manchester homeless charity, the Booth Centre.
The First Six Months of Your PhD – Advice From Our Researchers
Our PhD ambassadors in the Faculty of Humanities share their different experiences of the first 6 months of research study, what future students can expect and how they can prepare.
History of the Hong Kong Mint – Timothy’s PhD
Timothy’s PhD History research centers on the British Empire’s influence on the creation and minting of the Hong Kong dollar.
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