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Headshot of Hajrah Siddique, a postgraduate student at the University.

Staying at Bradford: My postgraduate experience

Hajrah graduated from Bradford in 2020 with an undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Clinical Technology. She decided to continue her studies by progressing straight onto a Master’s in Advanced Biomedical Engineering. In…

By ethompson on Monday, April 12th, 2021 in biomedical engineering, Everything else, Postgraduate, Studying

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From India to England: Student Life in Bradford city

Inshaal is from Kanpur, India and came to Bradford to study Mechanical and Automotive Engineering. He is currently the Community & Activities Officer for the Students’ Union. In this blog,…

By ethompson on Friday, April 9th, 2021 in City, Everything else, International, Living, student life, Students' Union, Study Abroad

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Life in the new normal

Phei Shan is a Pharmacy student here at the University of Bradford. In this blog she offers some top tips for studying online and self-care. Having been in a global…

By ethompson on Monday, March 8th, 2021 in Everything else, Living, Studying

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Emma in her graduation gown, holding celebration balloons in both hands.

From class mum to Dr mum: my Braduate story

Emma is a PhD student at the University of Bradford. In this blog she chats to us about returning to education after a long gap and her journey from undergraduate…

By ethompson on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 in Careers, Everything else, Research, Studying

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Three students using the University's Lady hale mock courtroom.

4 Postgraduate law degrees at Bradford

Whether you’ve studied law before, or are completely new to the subject, our LLM law programmes will give you a thorough grounding in the core aspects of law. You’ll be…

By ethompson on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 in Careers, Everything else, Law, Studying

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Being a lockdown student

Esther is a Pharmacy student here at the University of Bradford. In this blog she chats to us about how she’s adapted to the blended learning curriculum. Esther Ikejie, MPharm…

By ethompson on Friday, February 12th, 2021 in Everything else, student life

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Students playing tug of war at Team Bradford Fest 2019.

What’s your favourite thing about being a student at Bradford?

We asked our students, “what’s your favourite thing about being a student at Bradford?“. Read on to found out what they said. Ghada Zain, MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy Being a Student…

By Jordan on Friday, February 12th, 2021 in City, Everything else, International, student life, Studying

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What can’t you live without at University?

We asked some of our students, ‘what things can’t you live without at university?’ Read on and find out what their answers were. Ghada Zain, Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) Since starting my…

By Jordan on Friday, February 12th, 2021 in Everything else, student life, Studying

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What student support services have you used?

We asked our students, ‘what student support services have you used?’. Read on to find out what they had to say. Esther Ikejie, MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy I have used the…

By Jordan on Friday, February 12th, 2021 in Careers, Everything else, student life, Students' Union, Studying

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My blended learning experience

Hello everyone. My name is Bryan and I am a third year Pharmacy student, originally from Hong Kong. Today I am going to give you an insight into my personal…

By ethompson on Monday, January 18th, 2021 in Everything else, International, Pharmacy, Studying

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How did you meet your best friend at university?

We asked some of our students ‘how did you meet your best friend at university?’. Read on to find out their answers. Saffron Campana, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy I met my…

By Jordan on Monday, January 18th, 2021 in City, Everything else, Living, student life, Students' Union, Studying

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How have you changed as a person since starting university?

We asked some of our students ‘how have you changed as a person since starting university?’ Read on to find out what they said. Ghada Zain, MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy I have…

By Jordan on Monday, January 18th, 2021 in Everything else, Living, student life, Studying

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Why I chose to study Biomedical Science

Maryam is studying BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science here at the University of Bradford. In her blog, she tells us why she chose to study Biomedical Science. Maryam, BSc (Hons) Biomedical…

By Jordan on Monday, January 4th, 2021 in Biomedical Science, Careers, Everything else, Placement, Studying

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3 fantastic research projects at Bradford

While things might have been a little bit different at Bradford this year, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed. Our academics and students have remained hard at work, conducting pioneering…

By Jordan on Thursday, December 10th, 2020 in Careers, Everything else, Postgraduate, Research, Studying

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5 live-saving imaging techniques you’ll encounter as a diagnostic radiography student

We’ve all heard of x-ray – most of us have encountered it at the dentist, in hospital, or even at the airport. For a long time, x-ray has been used…

By Jordan on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 in Everything else, Studying

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Five career paths for Forensic Science graduates

When you think of Forensic Science, your mind is probably flooded with images of labs and crime scenes from TV shows. That’s just a small piece of the puzzle, forensic…

By Jordan on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 in Careers, Everything else, Forensic and Medical Sciences, Studying

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Four reasons to study Applied Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us. Think, personalised suggestions on Netflix, face recognition software on phones and self-driving cars. It’s an exciting and fast-paced field of work that is…

By Jordan on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 in Applied Artificial Intelligence, Careers, Everything else, Studying

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Four exciting engineering disciplines

Engineers play a vital role in society, coming up with solutions to common, everyday problems and more complex issues that affect our lives. They invent, build and assess machines, structures…

By Jordan on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 in Engineering, Everything else, Studying

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Four exciting career options for an optometry graduate

Optometry is a health care specialism that focuses on eye care and visual health. There’s a good chance you’ve experienced the work of an optometry graduate at some point in…

By Jordan on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 in Careers, Everything else, Optometry, Studying

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Five reasons to study Paramedic Science at Bradford

Looking for a stimulating and rewarding career, where you can change lives and no two days are the same? This is exactly what a career as a Paramedic can offer…

By Jordan on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 in Everything else, Paramedic Science, Studying

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Mental health and wellbeing

2020 has been a strange year so far hasn’t it? We know everyone’s lives have changed in one way or another because of the pandemic. This is an anxious time…

By Jordan on Thursday, October 8th, 2020 in Everything else, Living, Studying

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8 benefits of studying a Human Resource Management Master’s at Bradford

Human resources (HR) is the study of organisations and the people who work within them, and it’s never been so important. In the midst of the global pandemic, businesses need…

By Jordan on Thursday, October 8th, 2020 in Careers, Everything else, Human Resource Management, Postgraduate, Studying

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5 inspirational Black people who shaped British history

Black people have played a pivotal role in British history for centuries. However, their achievements are seldom celebrated and often completely overlooked. Black History Month aims to increase the visibility…

By Jordan on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 in Everything else

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3 inspiring research projects at the University of Bradford

Studying a research degree at the University of Bradford allows you to work with expert academics to find solutions to society’s most pressing problems and in turn, make a meaningful…

By Jordan on Monday, October 5th, 2020 in Careers, Everything else, Postgraduate, Research, Studying

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Benefits of postgraduate study – what our students say

Studying a postgraduate degree at the University of Bradford is a big investment in your future. It allows you to gain higher level qualifications, advance your skills and improve your…

By Jordan on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 in Careers, Everything else, Postgraduate, Research, Studying

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Four phenomenal business leaders

We’re living in a time when now more than ever, the world needs strong business leaders, capable of inspiring their teams and meeting the ever-changing needs of their customers. But…

By Jordan on Friday, September 11th, 2020 in Business and Management, Careers, Everything else, Studying

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10 famous faces who studied Accounting, Finance and Economics

You might think a degree in Accounting and Finance can only lead to a job in accounting, and a degree in Economics is only suited to aspiring entrepreneurs. Wrong… A…

By Jordan on Friday, September 4th, 2020 in Accounting and Finance, Careers, Everything else, Studying

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10 reasons to study Computer Science at Bradford

Computer Science is a hugely popular and exciting degree course that equips you with specialist skills in areas such as coding, programming and software development. Here are 10 reasons to…

By Jordan on Friday, September 4th, 2020 in Careers, Everything else, Living, Students' Union, Studying

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Five dynamic jobs you can do with a Mechanical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the design, analysis, manufacturing and maintenance of essential machinery for a range of industries. It’s one of the most versatile and in-demand areas of engineering,…

By Jordan on Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 in Careers, Engineering, Everything else, Studying

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Five fantastic careers for psychology graduates

Psychology is becoming increasingly popular among students. And it’s no surprise – it’s a fascinating subject that allows you to explore the inner workings of the mind and better understand…

By Jordan on Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 in Careers, Everything else, Psychology and Crime, Studying

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