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        <![CDATA[<p>What can we do if the subjects we study cause emotional distress?</p><p> </p><p>Tune in to hear the perspectives of a Politics lecturer and a final-year Sociology student activist. </p><p><strong><br>Featuring</strong></p><ul><li>Clara Sandelind, Lecturer in Political Theory<p></p></li><li>Scarlett Postance, final-year BSocSc Sociology</li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.counsellingservice.manchester.ac.uk/workshops/">Mental Health Support Team workshops<br></a><br></li><li><a href="https://livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com/sites/UoM-HUMS-SoSS-STUDENT-COMMS/SitePages/Academic-Advisors.aspx">​Speak to an Academic Advisor<br></a><br></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What can we do if the subjects we study cause emotional distress?</p><p> </p><p>Tune in to hear the perspectives of a Politics lecturer and a final-year Sociology student activist. </p><p><strong><br>Featuring</strong></p><ul><li>Clara Sandelind, Lecturer in Political Theory<p></p></li><li>Scarlett Postance, final-year BSocSc Sociology</li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.counsellingservice.manchester.ac.uk/workshops/">Mental Health Support Team workshops<br></a><br></li><li><a href="https://livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com/sites/UoM-HUMS-SoSS-STUDENT-COMMS/SitePages/Academic-Advisors.aspx">​Speak to an Academic Advisor<br></a><br></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How do you handle career stress?</p><p> </p><p>Tune in to hear advice from a Careers Consultant and a final-year student's career and employability journey.</p><p><strong>Featuring</strong></p><ul><li>Sophie Coller, Careers Consultant for the Faculty of Humanities<p></p></li><li>Hazman Muhammad Nor, final-year BA Econ Accounting and Finance student</li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/options/idontknow/start/">Where to start with your career<br></a><br></li><li><a href="https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/applicationsinterviews/faqs/ai/">AI in job applications<br></a><br></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How do you handle career stress?</p><p> </p><p>Tune in to hear advice from a Careers Consultant and a final-year student's career and employability journey.</p><p><strong>Featuring</strong></p><ul><li>Sophie Coller, Careers Consultant for the Faculty of Humanities<p></p></li><li>Hazman Muhammad Nor, final-year BA Econ Accounting and Finance student</li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/options/idontknow/start/">Where to start with your career<br></a><br></li><li><a href="https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/applicationsinterviews/faqs/ai/">AI in job applications<br></a><br></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How can you find balance amidst the chaos of uni life?</p><p>Tune in to hear tips from a student leader and a national Jiu Jitsu champion on carving out time for enriching opportunities.<br><strong><br>Featuring</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Brianna Murphy</strong>, PPE Society President (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)<p></p></li><li><strong>Dr Emile Chan</strong>, School Academic Advisor and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gold medallist in the 2025 British Open<p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/taking-care/support-services/support-wheel/">Support Wheel<br></a><br></li><li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/student-life/experience/clubs-and-societies/">UoM Clubs and Societies<br></a><br></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How can you find balance amidst the chaos of uni life?</p><p>Tune in to hear tips from a student leader and a national Jiu Jitsu champion on carving out time for enriching opportunities.<br><strong><br>Featuring</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Brianna Murphy</strong>, PPE Society President (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)<p></p></li><li><strong>Dr Emile Chan</strong>, School Academic Advisor and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gold medallist in the 2025 British Open<p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/taking-care/support-services/support-wheel/">Support Wheel<br></a><br></li><li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/student-life/experience/clubs-and-societies/">UoM Clubs and Societies<br></a><br></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How can you find balance amidst the chaos of uni life?</p><p>Tune in to hear tips from a student leader and a national Jiu Jitsu champion on carving out time for enriching opportunities.<br><strong><br>Featuring</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Brianna Murphy</strong>, PPE Society President (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)<p></p></li><li><strong>Dr Emile Chan</strong>, School Academic Advisor and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gold medallist in the 2025 British Open<p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/taking-care/support-services/support-wheel/">Support Wheel<br></a><br></li><li><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/student-life/experience/clubs-and-societies/">UoM Clubs and Societies<br></a><br></li></ul>]]>
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      <title>What's DASS?</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What's DASS? Where's DASS? How's DASS?</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to find out more about the University of Manchester's <a href="https://livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com/sites/UoM-HUMS-SoSS-STUDENT-COMMS/SitePages/Our-guide-to-Disability-Advisory-and-Support-Service-(DASS).aspx">Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)</a>, and what support it offers to students in the School of Social Sciences with long-term conditions.<br><strong><br>Featuring</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Meghan Wakefield</strong>, DASS Advisor <p></p></li><li><strong>Philipa Igwe</strong>, master's student in the School of Social Sciences <p></p></li><li><strong>Dr Cristina Masters</strong>, MA Politics Director </li></ul><p><br><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a href="https://livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com/sites/UoM-HUMS-SoSS-STUDENT-COMMS/SitePages/Our-guide-to-Disability-Advisory-and-Support-Service-(DASS).aspx">SoSS Guide to DASS</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dass.manchester.ac.uk/">DASS website - How do I get support?</a></p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What's DASS? Where's DASS? How's DASS?</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to find out more about the University of Manchester's <a href="https://livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com/sites/UoM-HUMS-SoSS-STUDENT-COMMS/SitePages/Our-guide-to-Disability-Advisory-and-Support-Service-(DASS).aspx">Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)</a>, and what support it offers to students in the School of Social Sciences with long-term conditions.<br><strong><br>Featuring</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Meghan Wakefield</strong>, DASS Advisor <p></p></li><li><strong>Philipa Igwe</strong>, master's student in the School of Social Sciences <p></p></li><li><strong>Dr Cristina Masters</strong>, MA Politics Director </li></ul><p><br><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a href="https://livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com/sites/UoM-HUMS-SoSS-STUDENT-COMMS/SitePages/Our-guide-to-Disability-Advisory-and-Support-Service-(DASS).aspx">SoSS Guide to DASS</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dass.manchester.ac.uk/">DASS website - How do I get support?</a></p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:58:12 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What's DASS? Where's DASS? How's DASS?</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to find out more about the University of Manchester's <a href="https://livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com/sites/UoM-HUMS-SoSS-STUDENT-COMMS/SitePages/Our-guide-to-Disability-Advisory-and-Support-Service-(DASS).aspx">Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)</a>, and what support it offers to students in the School of Social Sciences with long-term conditions.<br><strong><br>Featuring</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Meghan Wakefield</strong>, DASS Advisor <p></p></li><li><strong>Philipa Igwe</strong>, master's student in the School of Social Sciences <p></p></li><li><strong>Dr Cristina Masters</strong>, MA Politics Director </li></ul><p><br><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><a href="https://livemanchesterac.sharepoint.com/sites/UoM-HUMS-SoSS-STUDENT-COMMS/SitePages/Our-guide-to-Disability-Advisory-and-Support-Service-(DASS).aspx">SoSS Guide to DASS</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dass.manchester.ac.uk/">DASS website - How do I get support?</a></p><p><br></p>]]>
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