My Journey: Foundation Year to PhD
This is my very first blog, but I’m sure won’t be the last, so I hope you enjoy reading! I graduated in Biomedical Science here at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2023, where I first did a foundation year and…
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Being a Neurotypical Researcher in Neurodiversity Research
For World Autism Awareness Day (Tuesday 2 April), Alex shares a blog about her experience as a Neurotypical researcher in Autism research and how she attempts to navigate the complexities of this space. I’ve been invited to write this…
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Emotive and Unpredictable, and Mostly, Unexpected
In celebration of World Poetry Day on 21 March, Wendy shares a blog about her research journey. My PhD research at Manchester Met is based on how Barbara Hepworth’s sculptural practice could be used to inform a new poetic…
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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…
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Archive 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…
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Inspiring 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…
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Insta Perfect Mums: How Do Idealised Images of Motherhood on Instagram Impact on First-Time Mums’ Self Concept?
As part of the university-wide celebrations for International Women’s Day, I would like to share some of the early findings from my thesis, which centres around the digital experiences of first-time mothers. The main aim of my thesis is…
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From 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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Following the History of Women’s Football in Glasgow
Photo credit: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/get-involved/ngwsd/about-ngwsd/ In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Wednesday 7 February 2024), Stuart shares a blog about his research which explores the link between women’s football and the entertainment industry and how much it…
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National Storytelling Week
In celebration of National Storytelling Week (27 January – 4 February), Noel Fagan writes about his research which seeks to find ways in which those with a learning disability can participate and enjoy the pleasure of creative writing. Photo credit:…
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