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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The 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…
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Reflecting 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…
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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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A Theological Approach to the Holocaust: How can we reconcile this atrocious act of evil with a belief in God?
When I began my doctoral research into the Holocaust, I never expected it to become a part of my life the way it has. After years of studying philosophy and religion, I naively assumed that a belief in God…
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Understanding the Impact of the Refugee Process Among Kurdish Refugees in Finland Based on the Life Story Approach
In celebration of the upcoming National Storytelling Week (27 January – 4 February), Afrouz Zibaei shares the stories of the Kurdish refugees she interviewed as part of her ongoing research into the impact of the refugee process among Kurdish…
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