The Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health

🎓 Answering your Reddit /PhD questions with Holly & Alex from the University of Manchester  Honest advice, funny stories, and practical tips on applying for a PhD, finding motivation, and surviving the journey.

In this episode, we explore life as a doctor, living with a disability. We are speaking to Dr Genevieve Shimwell, Dr Imran Sahgal and medical student Georgia Savvides, from the University of Manchester.   This 3-part podcast series explores the personal journeys of a final year medical student and a GP (general practitioner), who both live with a physical disability. The podcasts allow guests to d...

In this episode, we explore University life at Medical School with a disability. We chat with Dr Genevieve Shimwell, Dr Imran Sahgal and medical student Georgia Savvides, from the University of Manchester.     This 3-part podcast series explores the personal journeys of a final year medical student and a GP (general practitioner), who both live with a physical disability. The podcasts allow guests...

In this episode, we explore life before Medical School with Dr Genevieve Shimwell, Dr Imran Sahgal and medical student Georgia Savvides from the University of Manchester.     This 3-part podcast series explores the personal journeys of a final year medical student and a GP (general practitioner), who both live with a physical disability. The podcasts allow guests to discuss the challenges and expe...

Which skills are important for your studies and career? How do you work out what you’re good at already, and what you need to improve? How can we balance time on screens with our health and wellbeing? Listen to our podcast episode exploring digital skills – the skills you need to live and work in an increasingly digital society. This is the second in our flexible learning podcast series, created w...

What are some quick revision wins? How do on-campus exams compare to online assessment? How can online tools help you with your studies? Listen to our new flexible learning podcast, created with Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health students, for students. Third-years Zunaira (pharmacy) and Atharva (biotechnology) speak to Sally, Deputy Head of Student Operations in Health Sciences and Paul, Ass...