Student spotlights

Ana-Maria Alzate

Ana-Maria came over from Colombia to study for a master's in International Finance Law. She tells us how she'd like to play an active role in building peace from a financial development angle. Watch a short film of Ana-Maria talking about her experience of studying in Manchester.

Titilope Babafunso

Titilope's confidence and technical expertise have grown during her time at Manchester. Find out about her plans to pursue a career in the financial services industry and how the University has played a part in planning her next steps.

Sara Barr-Frost

Sara opted to study for her master's as a part-time student. The support of the academic staff and the flexible nature of the course have allowed Sara to retain some work-life balance.

Beatrice Kioko

Beatrice came over from Kenya to study for a master's in Transnational Dispute Resolution. She tells us how the prospect of studying in the multi-cultural city was exciting. She likes the diversity and the debate - and the requirement to question what you think you know.

Narom Lue

Narom came over from Thailand to study for his master's in International Business and Commercial Law. He tells us Manchester is a great city for international students, with everything you could need, from good restaurants to cinemas and theatres. Watch a short film of Narom talking about his experience of studying in Manchester.

Scholastica Faith Nakol

Scholastica Faith came over from Uganda to study for a master's in Healthcare Ethics and Law. She tells offers the advice of reminding yourself continually about what you came here for. "This is important because you are your own number one cheerleader".

Ibrahim Olabi

Not many students can say that they have successfully managed to complete a master's degree and set up a human rights organisation in a war zone. Find out how Ibrahim juggled his commitments with the support of the University.

Danielle Reeder

Danielle is from the United States and had been undertaking a career in cross-cultural education management in China when she decided to return to her former academic passions. She is studying for a master's in Security and International Law.

Syeda Rizvi

Syeda has benefitted greatly from the wider research environment at The University of Manchester Law School. In particular, she has attended the Manchester International Law Centre’s lectures and enjoyed the enthusiasm and openness of the staff in the postgraduate department.

Jesse Soria

Jesse came over from the United States to study for a master's in Security and International Law. He tells us one of his highlights has been a module on International Nuclear Law in which he worked alongside nuclear scientist PhD students. Watch a short film of Jesse talking about his experience of studying in Manchester.

Nancy Evans

Nancy Evans has two degrees from The University of Manchester; an undergraduate degree in Law and now a postgraduate degree in Healthcare Ethics and Law. Learn all about her master's degree here.

Madan Pokhrel

Coming from Nepal, Madan has found his time in Manchester as truly international and diverse. Hear all about that, as well as how he found his postgraduate degree, here.

Shenali Jashani

Shenali graduated from International Business and Commercial Law five years ago. Discover what she's gone on to do and learn all about the transferrable skills that you obtain from a law degree at Manchester.