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“I can’t get this feeling out of my head, I am the imposter”

Jessica Walsmsley, SSSTM, University of Manchester (2025 cohort) Louis Tomlinson’s music has never felt so relevant. Since the days of One Direction, I hadn’t paid much attention to the solo artist’s work, but hearing his recent song, “Imposter,” made me…

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Wearing Two Hats: Co-organising and presenting at the Creative Methods and Dissemination showcase at Keele University 2026.

Photo from the ‘dancing with bacteria’ session. Erin Molyneux, Geography & Environment, Keele University (2025 Cohort) I was delighted to be welcomed into the Creative Methods Creative Dissemination (CMCD) 2026 inaugural showcase as both a presenter and part of the…

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Traversing different paths: NWSSDTP Careers Event at Oddfellows Hall

Ellie Dolmor and Anna Drury reflect on their enlightening experience at a careers event focused on education in Higher Education, gaining insights into academic career paths, personal skills, and teaching philosophies.

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Solo travel abroad for the American Association of Geographers Conference 2026

Aisling O’Rourke, Geography & Environment, University of Manchester (2023 Cohort) In March 2026 I boarded my flight to San Francisco, excited and nervous to attend the American Association of Geographer’s Conference. This was my first time travelling to the US…

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