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This is a post by Melissa Keogh. PhD student in FSE and (spoiler alert) WINNER of the UoM 3MT Competition 2017... This year I took part in the Three Minute Thesis Competition. Coming to the end of my PhD I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to re-focus on and remember what my PhD is actually about. After sign-up, competitors were invited to attend a research communication training session. [ 800 more words ]

https://manchestersteps.wordpress.com/2017/06/23/its-only-three-minutes/

It’s Only Three Minutes! This is a post by Melissa Keogh. PhD student in FSE and (spoiler alert) WINNER of the UoM 3MT Competition 2017… This year I took part in the Three Minute Thesis Competition. Coming to the end…

The University of Manchester recently hosted a Standing up for Science media workshop for early career researchers, led by the charity Sense about Science. This was part of their Voice of Young Science initiative, which aims to empower early career researchers to play an active role in discussions about science with the public and the media. The panellists for the day included a mixture of journalists, and scientists with experience in media communications, who gave us an insight into the process behind presenting science in the media, and advice on how we can utilise the different media channels to promote science effectively. [ 490 more words ]

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Science and the Media: Advice for Early Career Researchers The University of Manchester recently hosted a Standing up for Science media workshop for early career researchers, led by the charity Sense about Science. This was part of their Voice of Young Sci…

This is a guest post by Prabhuraj Balakrishnan. PhD student in FSE and Young Chemical Engineer of the year 2017. It was thrilling to be selected as Young Chemical Engineer of the year 2017 by the prestigious IChemE (Institute of Chemical Engineers), IMech (Institute of Mechanical Engineers) and IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology). The award was made to me based on my research (graphene for fuel cells), teaching and outreaching activities. [ 356 more words ]

https://manchestersteps.wordpress.com/2017/04/06/how-i-became-young-chemical-engineer-of-the-year

How I Became Young Chemical Engineer of the Year This is a guest post by Prabhuraj Balakrishnan. PhD student in FSE and Young Chemical Engineer of the year 2017. It was thrilling to be selected as Young Chemical Engineer of the year 2017 by the p…

With entries now open for the 2017 ‘Three Minute Thesis’ competition (or 3MT), I’d like to share my experience of last year’s event and offer a few handy tips that I picked up along the way, all in the hope of convincing you to give it a go! [ 664 more words ]

https://manchestersteps.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/why-i-took-part-in-3mt

Why I took part in 3MT With entries now open for the 2017 ‘Three Minute Thesis’ competition (or 3MT), I’d like to share my experience of last year’s event and offer a few handy tips that I picked up along the way, all in…

This is a guest post by Heba Chehade - PhD student in the Manchester Business School Recently, colleagues have asked me what their first step should be after their research proposal has been approved. Often excited to hurriedly move on to the next phase of their research, my advice often surprises them. I tell them to take a step back… [ 159 more words ]

https://manchestersteps.wordpress.com/2017/02/28/want-to-move-ahead-with-your-research-then-take-a-step-back

Want to move ahead with your research? Then take a step back… This is a guest post by Heba Chehade – PhD student in the Manchester Business School Recently, colleagues have asked me what their first step should be after their research proposal has been …

Research IT is a highly specialised section of IT Services dedicated to helping researchers and research students at the University of Manchester achieve their research outcomes. We consist of a team of 30+ experienced staff members who are experts in skills ranging from high performance computing to data visualisation. We can provide help and expertise in a number of research IT areas: [ 232 more words ]

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How Research IT Can Help You! Research IT is a highly specialised section of IT Services dedicated to helping researchers and research students at the University of Manchester achieve their research outcomes. We consist of a te…

John is a PhD student in the School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Sciences... What are you working on now? For me, nano-materials are fascinating because of how the properties of a material can dramatically change as they start to get really small. Take gold as an example; what colour is it? Well, at least at the macro-scale at room temperature, it's what you would call gold, or a shade of yellow-orange. [ 289 more words ]

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PhD Showcase – John McBride John is a PhD student in the School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Sciences… What are you working on now? For me, nano-materials are fascinating because of how the properties of a m…

Everybody is talking about well-being…but nobody seems able to explain clearly what it really is. Ask people and you’ll hear “Umm, its about not being sad, and uh, meditation?” So is it just the latest buzz-word? Actually no, research shows that there are simple actions that you can build into your everyday life that can help you to be happier and reduce stress. [ 634 more words ]

https://manchestersteps.wordpress.com/2017/01/12/6-actions-that-will-make-you-happier

6 Actions That Will Make You Happier Everybody is talking about well-being…but nobody seems able to explain clearly what it really is. Ask people and you’ll hear “Umm, its about not being sad, and uh, meditation?” So is it just the la…

With the Christmas break upon us. Here is some timely advice... Make time for you There can be many pressures on a researcher to work long hours. The need to have papers written or results to present at a conference; deadlines for funding applications. In some research institutions a ‘long hours’ culture can develop, where researchers routinely stay on site well beyond their contracted hours. [ 387 more words ]

https://manchestersteps.wordpress.com/2016/12/22/maintaining-a-healthy-work-life-balance-quick-tips

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance – quick tips With the Christmas break upon us. Here is some timely advice… Make time for you There can be many pressures on a researcher to work long hours. The need to have papers written or results to p…