Published inLibrary Peer Network·PinnedLPN Coming UpHello everyone! Welcome back to this week’s LPN Coming Up! We’ll be sharing with you key events coming up this week (16th May — 20th May): On Monday: Careers Drop-In For All student And Graduates (2:30–3:30pm) If you need advice on how to get started with your career research or…4 min read4 min read
PinnedWho are the Student TeamThe Student Team is an important part of the Library, having a hand in lots of different projects across the library services. …3 min read3 min read
Published inLibrary Peer Network·PinnedStudent Weekly Tips: Making the most of your Reading WeekFor many of us, Reading Week is upon us! This is a glorious week where you can relax, attend some events, and catch up on your work. We would like to take this time as well to reflect on the first five weeks or so of the semester, one that…7 min read7 min read
Published inLibrary Peer Network·PinnedLPN: In Conversation with… Hana WardMasters student Hana Ward joined the Library Peer Network on Wednesday to talk about her experiences as a working class student of colour at the University of Manchester. For a lot of students getting into the University of Manchester can be overwhelming and provoke feelings of not belonging or imposter syndrome. Hana discussed many of the reasons why this might exist, as well as the processes she went through to overcome it. She also spoke about starting IN:COLOUR, a zine for BAME creatives at UoM.Students1 min readStudents1 min read
Jan 31Communicating ideas creativelyIn academic environments, writing in sentences and paragraphs is commonly the primary format of presenting research and findings. You may have seen many sources using diagrams, flow charts and visual representations of their findings in their work. You might have also been encouraged you to use things like tables and…Visual Design3 min readVisual Design3 min read
Jul 20, 2022Offer Holder Transition SupportSupport for you at Manchester At the University of Manchester, we have services offering support at any point of your time here. Whilst you may initially feel that you don’t need them, if that feeling of nervousness starts to build and affect your day-to-day life, there are people here to…3 min read3 min read
Published inLibrary Peer Network·Jun 23, 2022Student Weekly Tips: Prioritising your wellbeingFeeling as lethargic as a sloth? Have all your bad habits returned now that exam season is over? Give yourself a break! After the stress of the last few months, you’ve all earned and deserve the chance to relax. …5 min read5 min read
Published inLibrary Peer Network·Jun 16, 2022Student Weekly Tips: Planning your summerIt’s taken its time to arrive but summer is finally here! We hope you’re all relaxing and enjoying your well-deserved time off from books, lecture notes and anything remotely revision-related! With 3 months of vacation though, you may soon be bored and wishing for a bit more structure to your…6 min read6 min read
Jun 16, 2022Student Weekly Tips: Planning your summerIt’s taken its time to arrive but summer is finally here! We hope you’re all relaxing and enjoying your well-deserved time off from books, lecture notes and anything remotely revision-related! With 3 months of vacation though, you may soon be bored and wishing for a bit more structure to your…6 min read6 min read
Published inLibrary Peer Network·Jun 9, 2022Student Weekly Tips: Making the most of the summer break — things to do in Manchester over summer (or before you leave!)Whether you’re staying over the break, have a bit of time left before you go home for the summer or are leaving for good, here are some suggestions of fun things to see and do in Manchester this summer! Places to eat “One of the many benefits of Manchester being so diverse is…5 min read5 min read
