2012 issue
Thinking ahead
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Thinking about Postgraduate study? Here’s what you should consider
If you’re thinking of doing a postgraduate degree you need to start considering your options as soon as possible. Find out what help and advice is out there for you.
Your student life
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Anti-bullying week
We’re raising awareness of Anti-Bullying week, 19th – 23rd November, with plenty of resources for people who are feeling bullied or harassed. Don’t be a victim, seek help
University update
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Irish President to give lecture at the University
If you would like to attend President Michael D Higgins' lecture on 22 November, please apply for a ticket as soon as possible
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University update
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Swimming World record broken by University of Manchester student
The 200m Butterfly disability swimming world record has been broken by Eleni Papadopolous, a Medieval Studies student in the faculty of Arts, Languages, and Cultures
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PhD student wins prestigious photography competition
Brooding image of soviet-era borderlands wins public vote to be named Manchester's best image of research
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Student wins investment from the BBC's Dragons' Den
Harrison Woods, a final year geaography student from The University of Manchester, has received funding from the BBC show 'Dragons' Den', to expand his parking space hire company, Primal Parking
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Win £500 for your Social Enterprise idea
Competition launched by UMI3, the University of Manchester Innovation Group, wants to give you cash to turn an idea into reality