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…
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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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…