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.
My first semester studying BSc Global Development at Manchester
In this blog, Yi shares his favourite things about his course, BSc Global Development and discusses his first semester studying here at Manchester.
Alumni Stories: Meet Lord Stephens, Justice of the Supreme Court
Lord Stephens, current Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, reflects on his experiences as a student at Manchester."I am immensely proud of being a graduate of Manchester University. Currently I have the privilege of being unique in that I am the only...
Continuing my Family Traditions in Manchester for Chinese New Year
Have you recently moved to study in Manchester and are missing home during Chinese New Year? Then have a read of Yu Jie Chua’s blog where she explains how she recreates her family traditions in Manchester. She tells us what reminds her most of home, and what brings her comfort during these times!
Manchester: The perfect place to live
MSc Marketing student Mia details her favourite things about Manchester and the multiplicity of things on offer across the city the whole year round.
How I settled into my placement
In this blog, BSc Accounting student Farzana gives us an insight into the transition from the lecture theatre into the world of work and how she settled into her placement at PwC.
‘A New Chapter’: My first semester in Manchester
Here, MSc Marketing student Nousha shares her experience of moving away from home and how she settled into life at The University of Manchester.
10 reasons why you should study a creative course in Manchester
In recent years, a growing number of students have been drawn to studying creative degrees but choosing the right location for where to study is just as important. Here, Dr Leandro Valiati and Dr David O’Brien, the academic leads for our new BA in Creative and...
Urban improvement: how five cities in the Global South are building a brighter future
Many cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America are undergoing rapid urbanisation, which brings with it significant societal challenges. More than half the global population now live in cities[1] and by 2050, it will be nearly seven in ten[2] Inadequate infrastructure,...
First Year: My University Adventure
BSc Management student reflects back on her first year of studying here at Manchester, and how she settled into student life during a turbulent time.
The Urgency of Environmental Education: Five reasons why sustainability isn’t just an obligation, it’s an opportunity too
We all feel a responsibility to minimise our impact on the environment, both personally and professionally. Businesses feel that obligation too, but its more than just a moral duty; the motivations are far more diverse. For a start, in the UK, sustainability is...
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