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Headshot of adult learner student, Julia Pennington.

Asking Adult Learners: Julia

Julia is a Biomedical Science student who started studying at the University of Bradford during the Pandemic. In this blog, she talks about her experiences as an adult learner student…

By ethompson on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 in Everything else, student life, Studying

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Adult Learner support at Bradford

Here at Bradford, we believe that it’s never too late to pursue your academic goals, and we provide tailored support to a wide range of people who might face barriers…

By ethompson on Friday, July 30th, 2021 in Everything else, student life

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The exterior of the Bright Building on campus, with a path leading up to it, situated between grass areas with trees..

Adult Learners: What’s your advice for adult learners considering applying to Bradford?

Returning to education after a break is no easy feat, and you’ve probably got a lot to think about before you make a firm decision. Whilst you you weigh up…

By ethompson on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 in Everything else, Studying

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A student sat down, working on a desktop computer.

Adult Learners: How do you manage your work-life balance?

As someone who’s taken a break from education, you probably have more life responsibilities than the average student, like upholding a job, looking after your family and managing your household….

By ethompson on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 in Everything else, Studying

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The Richmond Building on campus, with various students walking by.

Adult Learners: What’s your favourite thing about campus?

The University of Bradford is a self-contained campus where you’ll have access to industry standard facilities, well-equipped study spaces and comfortable social areas. In this blog, our adult learner students…

By ethompson on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 in Everything else, student life

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A student sat opposite from a member of the MyBradford support team.

Adult Learners: What support have you been given as an adult learner?

As an adult learner at the University of Bradford, you’ll have access to a wide variety of student support services through the course of your studies. This includes, tailored adult…

By ethompson on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 in Everything else, student life

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Saffron and three of her friends sat around a table at a restaurant.

A brief guide to surviving university: Balancing academics and having fun!

In this must-read blog for new students, Physiotherapy student Saffron shares her tips for surviving university – the academic and the social side of it.  Congratulations! You have been accepted…

By ethompson on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 in Everything else, Placement, student life, Studying

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University of Bradford student Awaba sat at a desk looking down at a computer device.

Why I chose to study Biomedical Science at Bradford

Awaba is an undergraduate student here at the University of Bradford. In this blog, she tells us why she chose to study Biomedical Science and gives us an insight into…

By ethompson on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 in Biomedical Science, Everything else, Studying

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Amreen Mehnaz, an Adult Nursing student at the University of Bradford.

Pursuing nursing: My three year placement journey

Here at Bradford, we’re all about hands-on learning, which is why many of our courses offer students the opportunity to complete work placements. In this blog, Adult Nursing student Amreen…

By ethompson on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 in Everything else, Nursing, Placement, Studying

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Asking Adult Learners: Elzarie

Elzarie is an international student based in South Africa and has been studying Clinical Technology from home this year, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. In this blog, she discusses her…

By ethompson on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 in Engineering, Everything else, student life, Studying

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Asking Adult Learners: Tobias

Tobias is a Game Design and Development student and has just completed his second year of study, here at Bradford. He started university after more than 20 years of working….

By ethompson on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 in Everything else, student life, Studying

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Asking Adult Learners: Jennifer

Jennifer is an adult learner studying Physiotherapy, here at Bradford. In this blog, she chats to us about her journey back into education, the support she’s accessed and student life…

By ethompson on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 in City, Everything else, physiotherapy, student life, Studying

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Asking Adult Learners: Wayne

Wayne is a Film and TV production student at the University of Bradford, who continues to run his own business whilst studying here. Read on to find out about his…

By ethompson on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 in Everything else, student life, Studying

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Headshot of University of Bradford student, Kulchuma Begum.

Asking Adult Learners: Kulchuma

Kulchuma is a mum of two and second year Social Work student at the University. She returned to learn after working in various support roles within education. Read on to…

By ethompson on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 in Everything else, student life, Studying

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Optometry facility in the University's Digital Health Enterprise Zone facility.

Optometry research at the University of Bradford

The Bradford School of Optometry and Vision Science research group has been conducting pioneering work in the field of vision science for more than 35 years. The School’s research is…

By ethompson on Monday, June 28th, 2021 in Everything else, Optometry, Research

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Adult Learners: Why did you decide to return to learn?

Returning to education after a break can be a scary prospect but there are many reasons to take the plunge and do it, like improving your job prospects and pursuing…

By ethompson on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 in Everything else, Studying

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Aerial view of the Richmond Building at the University of Bradford.

Campus life: the benefits of studying at a campus-based university

When it comes to choosing the university you want to study at, the campus can be an important factor in your decision making. Do you choose somewhere close to home?…

By ethompson on Friday, June 18th, 2021 in City, Everything else, Living, student life, Students' Union

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From marketing professional to marketing student

Maria recently decided to start a Master’s degree seven years after graduating from university. In this blog she shares her reasons for returning to education and tells us about how she is freelancing to maintain…

By ethompson on Monday, May 24th, 2021 in City, Everything else, Marketing, Postgraduate, Studying

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Ani Nneze stood up with her arms folded.

Moving to Bradford in a pandemic

Ani Nneze Chidimma moved from Nigeria to the UK in the midst of the pandemic to start her Master’s in Human Resource Management. In her blog, she shares some of the challenges she…

By ethompson on Thursday, May 13th, 2021 in Everything else, Human Resource Management, Living, Postgraduate, student life, Studying

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The countryside.

Top tips for connecting with nature to improve your mental health

‘Being in nature’ might sound like a difficult task but the good news is, you don’t need to climb a mountain to reap the benefits. There are lots of simple…

By ethompson on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 in Everything else, Living

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Why I chose to study Pharmacy at Bradford

Hello, my name is Bryan and I am a 3rd year Pharmacy student on the 5 year MPharm course. I am going to give you an insight on what it’s…

By ethompson on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 in Everything else, Living, Pharmacy, student life, Students' Union, Studying

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PhD Life at Bradford

Doug is a Sociology PhD researcher at the University. In this blog, he chats to us about his research project and gives us an insight into life as a PhD…

By ethompson on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 in Everything else, Postgraduate, Research, Sociology, student life, Studying

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

From undergrad to research student

Emma Jane is a doctoral research student here at Bradford and has been part of the Bradford family since starting her undergraduate degree in 2016. In her blog, she tells…

By ethompson on Friday, April 23rd, 2021 in Everything else, Postgraduate, Research, Students' Union, Studying

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A day in the life of a Criminology and Criminal Behaviour student

Welcome to my first ever blog post where I will be talking about my typical day as a Criminology and Criminal Behaviour student at the University of Bradford. I am…

By ethompson on Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 in Criminology, Everything else, Living, student life, Studying

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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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People sat on benches and walking through Centenary Square in Bradford City Centre on a bright and sunny day.

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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