Student experience
Find out what it’s like to be a student in the Department of Mathematics – and why Manchester’s such a fantastic place to be.
Manchester Mathematics student’s extraordinary drive recognised at House of Lords
Student experience 11 August 2022
University of Manchester mathematics student, Jesy Luyengi was part of 22 students who were recognised at the fourth annual Student Social Mobility Awards for defying the odds to achieve outstanding success as they prepare for life after university.
A year in industry with Laetitia Yitaben
Student experience 4 August 2022
We spoke to recent graduate Laetitia Yitaben about her year in industry which she took as part of her Mathematics with Placement Year degree. Hi Laetitia, thank you for joining us on the Maths blog! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Hi there! I am from Dudley in the West Midlands and moved […]
A year in Industry with Jasmine Wild
Making it count 23 February 2021
We talk to final year student Jasmine about how taking advantage of our placement scheme can help develop your skills and launch your career after you graduate… Hi Jasmine, thank you for joining us on the Maths Blog! You finished your year in industry last summer, where did you go and what did you do? […]
Meet our students – Tom
Student experience 30 November 2020
In this student blog we catch up with Tom, who helps us understand more on tackling blended learning as a student. Hello! My name is Tom, I’m a third year undergraduate student of Mathematics here at Manchester, as well as a guitarist and programmer. Like everyone, the way I interact with the university and my […]
Meet our alumni – Joshua
Student experience 8 June 2020
In this alumni blog we catch up with previous Department of Mathematics student, Joshua Hawkhead. What is your name, where are you from? Joshua Hawkhead. Originally from Barnsley, now living in Wakefield. When did you graduate from the University? 2011 Can you tell us about what you studied at the University of Manchester? BSc (hons) […]
Student Budgeting
Student experience 21 January 2020
First year undergraduate student Alisa writes about how she budgets as a student at the University. Hi! Today I will be discussing my finances and how I have been budgeting my finances. 1. Member Cards I didn’t do this when I first arrived but eventually, I made a card for most of the stores which […]
Accommodation Advice
Student experience 14 January 2020
First year undergraduate student Tashreeqah writes about her experience in obtaining university accommodation. Moving to Manchester It’s already been two months since I moved into University halls but it feels like it’s been forever. Before I moved in, I often wondered about what it would be like and how I could prepare myself to adjust […]
Accommodation Advice
Student experience 27 November 2019
First year undergraduate student Alisa writes about her experience in obtaining university accommodation. Hi! My name is Alisa. I am an international student from Bangkok, Thailand. I am currently studying Actuarial Science and Mathematics. Coming to university from a country that is pretty much on the other side of the world was just as daunting […]
Preparation for my MSc Journey
Student experience 22 July 2019
This blog post was written by School of Mathematics MSc student Kimberly Hanson in May 2019. Mentally Most institutions, especially those outside the UK, offer Masters programmes that span over 2-3 years. Making the decision to start a one year course was not an easy one, especially when I knew I would have less time […]
Term 2
Student experience 9 May 2019
Read the latest blog entry from School of Mathematics undergraduate Emily Todd as she discusses her relief after receiving some satisfactory results.