Dear PhD and Doctoral Students,

Start off 2019 ignited and inspired! UoM Stories is a Ted-Talk/Humans of New York-style event for PhD and Doctoral students, with a vision to create a story-telling culture at the university. We are pleased to announce our line-up of high-profile speakers who will present their inspirational stories:

  • Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell: President and Vice Chancellor
  • Lemn Sissay, MBE: Chancellor
  • Professor Vikas Shah, MBE: Top UKEntrepreneur
  • Leena Gade: Formula One Race Engineer
  • Dr. Emma Ferguson-Coleman: Research Associate using sign language
  • Professor Dame Nicky Cullum, DBE: Head of Nursing
  • Dr. Jack Rivers-Auty: Early Career Researcher

Location: Whitworth Hall
Date and Time: 31st Jan, 2019 from 4pm-8pm
Book your tickets (free): https://bit.ly/2QwwDI7

Coffee break drinks and snacks will be provided, as well as a wine reception and buffet. Tickets are limited, so reserve yours before seats runout!

And finally, what’s your story? Send us a paragraph (no more than 150 words) of who and what inspires you with your picture attached, for a chance to win £200 at the event! Join us and be part of this exciting journey!

With inspiration,
UoM Stories
Kathryn, Nikhil, Jayesha, Lorna

Blog: https://blogs.manchester.ac.uk/phdstories/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uomstories/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UoMStories/