Postgraduate research at Manchester's Faculty of Science and Engineering

Amir talks about why it's important you're organised with your time and make sure you have a good work-life balance. You can read a transcript of some of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/amirs-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng-7cyje/

Amir discusses scholarships and why you should believe that you're good enough to be successful in the funding nomination and application process. You can read a transcript of some of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/amirs-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng-7cyje/

Amir talks about the importance enjoying your time before you start your PhD and not overpreparing. You can read a transcript of some of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/amirs-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng-7cyje/

Amir discusses what he wish he'd know before applying and why you shouldn't fear a PhD. You can read a transcript of some of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/amirs-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng-7cyje/

Amir talks through the process you need to go to to receive a scholarship from The University of Manchester. You can read a transcript of some of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/amirs-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng-7cyje/

Amir discusses why a PhD is such a great opportunity to learn as much as you can before starting your career. You can read a transcript of some of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/amirs-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng-7cyje/

Amir talks about the importance of meeting new people, especially if you're new to the city or country. You can read a transcript of some of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/amirs-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng-7cyje/

Amir explains how important your relationship is with your supervisor and why their advice is golden. You can read a transcript of some of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/amirs-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng-7cyje/

"Have all your documents ready before you applied" Elly talks about why it's important to be organised before you start your application. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng/  

“A lot of them have done similar research projects and had similar problems.” Elly talks about the importance of  reaching out to your research group for support. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng/

“It's good having the industrial experience before you go into doing a PhD because you know what industry is like, you know what the finished products are and what manufacturers are looking for”  Elly talks about how industry experience can help you during your PhD. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng/

“Make sure it's definitely what you want to do, because it is a commitment.”  Elly talks about the importance of being sure postgraduate research is for you. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng/

“You really want to make sure that your skills and experience relate back to the posting”  Elly discusses her tips on preparing for your PhD interview. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng/

“Save them so you can come back to them when you've actually arrived and you kind of understand them a bit more” Elly talks about saving emails you receive when you become an offer holder and reading them before you start your PhD. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng/

“Is it something you're interested in? Something you're passionate about?” Elly discusses what you need to consider when you're starting your search for a PhD opportunity. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng/

“Think about what you want to do with your career, what your goals are, where do you see yourself in 10 years time?” Elly talks about why you should consider a PhD if you're currently working in industry. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng/

“When you get to uni you can do fun jobs where you can become something like a PGR Ambassador or graduate teaching assistant”  Elly talks about how far the tax free stipend goes to supporting her and ways you can supplement your income as a postgraduate researcher through casual roles. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-rese...

“I've been able to get training on equipment that otherwise I would have had to have waited ages to use.”  Elly talks about the benefits of working on a project sponsored by industry. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng/

“I've always been quite inquisitive and liked to know how things work, how they're made.”  Elly discusses how she knew postgraduate research was for her. You can read the full transcript of this interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ellys-manchester-phd-research-tips-uomscieng/

"Your supervisor is so, so important and can help you so much" Georgie discusses the importance of shaping your relationship with a supervisor from the star. Want to start preparing for your postgraduate research? We've been talking to current Manchester students about their top PhD tips, and what they wished they’d known before they started. You can read the full transcript of this interview here...

"I signed up, went through some induction training and was assigned to a group of students and I go twice a week" Georgie talks about taking on a teaching role alongside PhD research. Want to start preparing for your postgraduate research? We've been talking to current Manchester students about their top PhD tips, and what they wished they’d known before they started. You can read the full transcr...

"You're never going to know exactly all of the details of your fields before you start working in it." Georgie explains why you don't need to know everything before you start a PhD. Want to start preparing for your postgraduate research? We've been talking to current Manchester students about their top PhD tips, and what they wished they’d known before they started. You can read the full transcrip...

"Making sure to talk to current PhD students and get an idea of that office environment is a really good idea" Georgie discusses how to make sure you find the right office environment for you. Want to start preparing for your postgraduate research? We've been talking to current Manchester students about their top PhD tips, and what they wished they’d known before they started. You can read the ful...

"You have your work and you have to get on with it yourself" Georgie discusses how the postgraduate research experience differs from the undergraduate experience. Want to start preparing for your postgraduate research? We've been talking to current Manchester students about their top PhD tips, and what they wished they’d known before they started. You can read the full transcript of this interview...

"First of all, you have to have an idea of what you want to do." Lois shares her thoughts her advice on how to choose your PhD research topic, and how to narrow down your options. Want to start preparing for your postgraduate research? We've been talking to current Manchester students about their top PhD tips, and what they wished they’d known before they started. You can read the full transcript...