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My time at the BPS Cognitive and Developmental Section Conference 2023
In June 2023, I applied for the £500 Research Support Award available to Manchester Met’s doctoral students. I wanted to be able to attend the BPS Cognitive and Developmental Section Conference in Bristol after applying to present a poster…
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Advantages of attending a conference during the last year of a STEM PhD
The final year of a STEM PhD programme is always hectic. With numerous experiments to conclude and extensive writing demands, time becomes precious. However, attending an international conference, such as the Platelet Society – European Platelet Network (EUPLAN) joint…
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BAAL and Yorkshire, what a combination!
As part of my PhD journey, conferences are always a part of my research as they open up new paths to networking, meeting new academics and exchanging valuable ideas and insights about research. As part of my development, I…
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“Prostate Cancer: The problematic third testicle” and the misunderstandings around it
As it is Movember, an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and male suicide, I would like to take this opportunity to share some of my PhD research. My…
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Cumberland Lodge Fellows’ Retreat: A Journey of Conversation and Connection
In the serene embrace of a 17th-century listed building nestled within the enchanting grounds of Windsor Great Park, I had the privilege of attending the Cumberland Lodge Fellows’ Retreat, which was nothing short of extraordinary. The retreat brought together…
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Reflections on The Year of Gothic Women Conference: Dundee University, August 2023
Thanks to the financial support of Doctoral Services at Manchester Metropolitan University and the British Association for Victorian Studies (BAVS), I was able to present my research paper on the Contemporary Irish Female Gothic at The Year of Gothic…
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CARPA8: Exploring the Boundaries of Artistic Research and Dramaturgy
I recently had the exciting opportunity to attend CARPA8, a colloquium on artistic research in the performing arts hosted by The Performing Arts Research Centre (Tutke) in collaboration with the Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research Programme of the Theatre…
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In the Praise of Daniel Fagunwa and Amos Tutuola
Black History Month is an opportunity to showcase the achievements of black people, especially those who have not received their deserved flowers yet. In this spirit, I want to highlight the writings of Daniel Fagunwa and Amos Tutuola. Fagunwa’s…
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Exploring Life Beyond!
This is a joint post by Yasmin Chopin, Department of English, and Elifnur Güneş, Department of Nursing, Manchester Metropolitan University. It is difficult to know where to start when summing up our experiences of the conference, ‘Life Beyond the…
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Go to conferences! And let Man Met get you there: a first-timer’s journey to the Academy of Management (AoM) Annual Meeting
As a late-stage PhD student, the whirlwind that is attending and presenting at academic conferences is still a relatively new experience for me. Attending the 2023 Academy of Management (AoM) Annual Meeting in Boston, USA – with instrumental help…
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