Exploring Barriers to Women’s Micro-entrepreneurship in Oman
In celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, Aziza shares a blog about the challenges faced by women in business in Oman. As a woman who chose to start her own small business, I chose to work…
Read MoreArchive for Social Change
In keeping with the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, “Inspire Inclusion”, my aspiration through this piece of writing is more than just stringing words together. It is about instilling a sense of belonging and value in women…
Read MoreInspiring Inclusion in UK Brass Playing
“Women working in the music industry face limitations in opportunity, a lack of support, gender discrimination and sexual harassment and assault as well as the persistent issue of unequal pay in a sector dominated by self-employment and gendered power…
Read MoreThe Wrong Kind of Mad? The Lived Experiences of Women with Co-occurring Mental Health, Drug or Alcohol Conditions
Please be aware that the following blog contains themes of mental health, drug and alcohol addiction. If you would like further support about any of the themes raised in this blog, you can access resources at the end of…
Read MoreReflecting on the Doctoral College Launch
On Thursday 25 January, the Doctoral College was officially launched, celebrating a new home for our community to collaborate, enhance our research activities and build strong connections both within the University and with external partners. We had a jam-packed…
Read MoreFrom BSc to PhD: A Story of Winning Judges’ and People’s Choice Prizes in the Doctoral College Launch Research Poster Competition at Manchester Metropolitan University
During my initial year as an undergraduate student, I never considered pursuing a PhD, let alone envisioning the possibility of winning both the Judges’ Choice Prize and the People’s Choice Prize at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Doctoral College Launch Research…
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