Sounding It Out

What can we do if the subjects we study cause emotional distress?

Tune in to hear the perspectives of a Politics lecturer and a final-year Sociology student activist. 

Featuring

• Clara Sandelind, Lecturer in Political Theory

• Scarlett Postance, final-year BSocSc Sociology

Resources

• Mental Health Support Team workshops
  
  
• ​Speak to an Academic Advisor
  
  

How do you handle career stress?

Tune in to hear advice from a Careers Consultant and a final-year student's career and employability journey.

Featuring

• Sophie Coller, Careers Consultant for the Faculty of Humanities

• Hazman Muhammad Nor, final-year BA Econ Accounting and Finance student

Resources

• Where to start with your career
  
  
• AI in job applications
  
  

How can you find balance amidst the chaos of uni life?

Tune in to hear tips from a student leader and a national Jiu Jitsu champion on carving out time for enriching opportunities.

Featuring

• Brianna Murphy, PPE Society President (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)

• Dr Emile Chan, School Academic Advisor and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gold medallist in the 2025 British Open

Resources

• Support Wheel
  
  
• UoM Clubs and Societies
  
  

What's DASS? Where's DASS? How's DASS?

Tune in to find out more about the University of Manchester's Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS), and what support it offers to students in the School of Social Sciences with long-term conditions.

Featuring

• Meghan Wakefield, DASS Advisor 

• Philipa Igwe, master's student in the School of Social Sciences 

• Dr Cristina Masters, MA Politics Director 

Resources

SoSS Guide to DASS

DASS website - How do I get support?