A guide for parents and supporters of students aiming for a Russell Group university
The journey to university can be a whirlwind of emotions for both students, parents and supporters. With results day here already, the possibility of using Clearing to secure a place at a prestigious Russell Group university may seem daunting, however, Clearing can be a valuable opportunity, not a last resort. Attending a Russell Group university […]
Clearing explained: your FAQs answered
You’re bound to have loads of questions about Clearing, and we get it! You’re bombarded with information on choosing a course, selecting a city, and applying to the university ‘right for you’. Somehow, the what’s-what on Clearing gets lost in all the noise. It would be super helpful to have it all on one, convenient […]
What is Clearing?
In essence, Clearing is about choice. It’s an opportunity for students to: Secure a place at university if they haven’t met the conditions of their initial offers; Apply to university if they haven’t yet; Or switch to another institution. It could also be a chance to explore alternative pathways – maybe for students who want […]
8 Clearing myths *debunked* using classic pop culture
This is a judgement free zone. Forget all the rumours you’ve read online, or any videos you’ve binge-watched on your FYP. Ignore whatever horror stories you’ve heard from friends… of friends… (of friends). We’re here to set the record straight about Clearing. Once and for all! Clearing has got a bad reputation. But times have […]
Big Sisters in STEM: the new podcast championing comfort, solidarity, and candid conversations
Imagine a world where the marginalised minds of STEM – those brilliant individuals that push the boundaries of what we know- are not confined by gender norms or societal expectations. A world where describing their lived experience isn’t the ways in which they’ve been discriminated, but the fascinating projects they’re working on, and the comfort […]
Green Together: A fresh take on climate action with Manchester’s community at its heart
Let’s be honest, conversations on climate change can sometimes feel like information overload. The doom and gloom can be scary, confusing, and not to mention unproductive. Without science-backed facts and a sense of unity, it can all leave us feeling rather lost within the noise, right? Chuck in some ‘greenwashing’ and suddenly it’s impossible to […]
Bringing a tale of self-discovery (and quantum science) to school children
At first glance, using the words ‘school’ and ‘quantum science’ in the same sentence seems rather paradoxical. However, scientists at The University of Manchester believe integrating the fundamentals of larger scientific concepts into the primary and secondary school curriculum is actually completely logical. Izzy Jones’s Quantum World is the bi-product of award-winning primary science teachers Jules Pottle and […]
Angry Birds, robots and delta wing aircrafts: outreach round-up March 2024
Believe it or not, we’re now a quarter of the way through the new year. Winter has come to a close, Spring is slowly emerging, and daylight savings brought us an extra hour of daylight (or one less in bed, whichever way you see it). Over the long Bank Holiday weekend, we’ve been reflecting on […]
Green Together: bringing science and sustainability to Manchester’s Central Library
Spring is a season marked by sustainability awareness, from Food Waste Action and Cultivation Street Week to Global Recycling Day and Earth Hour. Now, while these occasions are great for gaining momentum, climate change can often feel like a complex and overwhelming problem to tackle in silos! Doing so with the camaraderie that comes in […]
Graduate focus: Nausheen Basha
Nausheen Basha is a research associate at Imperial College London. A graduate of the Aerospace Engineering Masters at the University, she’s recently won the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Most Distinguished Developing Career Achievement prize. We caught up with her to discuss the award, her career so far, and what the future holds. Nausheen Basha is […]