Author: Jill Merlini // Editor: Erin Pallott In2science are searching for volunteers to work with them on their summer programme to mentor and teach students from underrepresented backgrounds to help them realise their full potential within STEM. What is In2science? The In2science summer programme provides disadvantaged Year 12 students with the support, skills and experience … Continue reading In2science summer programme – mentoring underrepresented students
Author: Karabo Sibasa // Editor: Erin Pallott The art of sleeping: read a book or meditate @flickr GerogeTan Teaching is one of the key skills that many PhD students develop over the course of their studies, whether through tutoring, demonstrating in labs or teaching assistant roles. While some of us will have experience of lesson … Continue reading Designing your own course with The Brilliant Club
By Tarnjit Sidhu For PhD students, teaching is a brilliant way of getting hands on experience of working with students and building your CV, especially if you’re wanting to progress within academia. There are many ways of getting involved with teaching opportunities at UoM, for example The Brilliant Club, Manchester Access Programme (MAP), and general … Continue reading Teaching on Zoom: The new norm
Author: Stephanie Macdonald Each week we get a great round-up of all the opportunities available outside of our research from the DAGS team. But, what we don’t get to hear are any first-hand experiences. If, like me, you have the tendency to bite off a bit more than you can chew, it can be helpful … Continue reading Joining the Brilliant Club
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