The Faculty of Humanities blog is a place for students, alumni and researchers to share their experiences/stories of studying, working, and teaching within the biggest faculty at The University of Manchester.
We hope that through these blog posts, prospective students will get a flavour for what life is like as a student within The Faculty of Humanities and that our alumni will inspire you to reach your goals.
Academics are on hand too, offering a simplified look at the ground-breaking research that’s currently taking place here as well as providing key information on our wide range of courses, from Archaeology to Politics and beyond.
Support with Your Postgraduate Studies: Academic Advisors and Peer Mentors
Ashna, a current MSc International Business and Management student, discusses academic advisors and peer mentors at AMBS.
Support in Student Accommodation: My Experience at Weston Hall
Martina, a current BSc Management student, discusses her experience in university accommodation.
Support with Your Undergraduate Studies: Academic Advisors and Peer Mentors
Zixuan, a current BSc Accounting student. discusses the academic support you receive at AMBS.
How Studying Social Anthropology Led Me to a Career in Community Impact and Public Policy
Hello! My name is Ellie, and I studied BSocSc Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester from September 2022 to July 2025. My current role and how I got here Since graduating last year, I have been working in the charity sector as a Project Worker at...
From Commuting Student to Assistant Curator: My Museum Career Journey
My current role and how I got here I am an Assistant Curator at the Museum of Liverpool, and I work with Archaeology and Social History collections. In my role I care for all the weird and wonderful objects that make up the Museum of Liverpool – from fire engines to...
Support With Your Studies: your academic advisor and peer mentors
Xiaoqian, a current postgraduate student in SEED, shares her experience of the academic support on offer at The University of Manchester.
Q-Step: My summer working at the Charity Resolve Poverty
Hi, I’m Sofia and I am a BSocSc Sociology student at the University of Manchester. I spent my summer working at Resolve Poverty as part of the Q-step programme which is a scheme run by the University of Manchester. Rida, my fellow Q-step partner, and I spent the...
Living in Student Accommodation and the Support from ResLife
Ruitong Wang shares her experience of settling into student accommodation, making friends, and finding a sense of community away from home. She also highlights the role of ResLife events and support in helping students feel welcome, connected, and at home during their time at university.
Living in Student Accommodation and the support from the ResLife teams
Jahnavi, a current postgraduate student in SEED, shares her experience living in University accommodation and the support provided by the ResLife team.
Living in student accommodation and the support from Res life teams
Kara Dillon shares her experience of living in student accommodation and highlights the support available through the Res Life team. In this blog Kara reflects on how Res Life helps create a safe, welcoming, and supportive community for students living in halls.
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