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  • Postgraduate research
  • Getting started
  • Life as a researcher
    • Life in the lab
    • Cost of living
    • Beyond research


Beyond research

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Being a researcher in Manchester also means spending time in the city. Whether you live here or commute in, we want you to enjoy everything it has to offer. Discover what life in Manchester is like for our postgraduate researchers and the recommendations they have for anyone coming to the city we’re proud to call our own.

Finding home in Manchester as a PhD researcher

“I never expected Manchester to feel like home, but here I am, 3.5 years later, unable to imagine my PhD journey anywhere else.”

Darya came to Manchester for research, but the city’s quirks and charms have turned it into more than just a place to study. 

Explore Darya’s Manchester

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My Manchester

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Get more Manchester recommendations from students of all study levels! 

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Dive into Manchester

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Inspired? Explore how to get started on your own research journey!

Our website is full of advice and guidance to get you started with postgraduate research at Manchester. Whether you're looking for a project, finding funding or searching for your supervisor – we’ve got you covered.

Explore available projects | Find funding | Search for a supervisor

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