Discover postgraduate research through our webinars
Whether you live internationally or in the UK, our webinars guide you through each step of the postgraduate research journey.
Each webinar dives into a specific topic on the journey and a panel of staff and current postgraduate researchers will provide you with the knowledge and guidance to help you navigate the journey.
Join us to have your questions answered before applying to start in September 2027 or beyond.
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Where to start when considering postgraduate research?
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 (13:00-14:00 GMT)
Decided postgraduate research might be for you but don’t know where to begin?
Join our webinar and we'll take you through each step of the application journey in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester, from finding your research project to applying and everything in between.
Upcoming webinars
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Discover research across the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Hear directly from academics and current postgraduate researchers in each of our schools, learn more about the interdisciplinary research taking place across in the Faculty and discover an area you're passionate about.
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Understanding postgraduate research funding in biology, medicine and health
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 (13:00-14:00 GMT)
Discover more about funding opportunities available in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester, the costs and fees associated postgraduate research, what a stipend is and much more.
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The importance of contacting a PhD supervisor
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Join our webinar to learn more about the role a supervisor plays in the postgraduate research applicant journey in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester including why you need to contact them before applying, how to get in touch and more.
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PhD life in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Join a panel of current postgraduate researchers and get an inside look at day-to-day PhD life in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester.
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Preparing for a postgraduate research interview
Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Learn more about the postgraduate research interview process including what to expect and how to prepare, and hear from current postgraduate researchers in the Faculty about their interview experiences and tips for success.
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Where to start when considering a PhD for 2028/29
Wednesday, 5 May 2027
Join our spring webinar to discover if you have what it takes to become a postgraduate researcher at Manchester, learn more about the application journey and timelines for applying for 2027/28, and get the opportunity to ask any questions you have.
Registration for this webinar will open later in the year.
Open day
Want to visit us on campus instead?
Join our in person open day on Wednesday, 21 October to learn more about postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.
