Big Sisters in STEM is back

Who gets to decide where you belong? Which subjects to study, what university to go to, or how to choose your path?

It should be you - and only you - but the reality can be more complicated than that.

The University of Manchester’s number one podcast has returned.

With an elevated brand and new roster of experts, we're ready to bring topical issues back into the hot seat.

Being a fan girl, ADHD, and carving your own spaces

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Confidence, exams, and finding your path

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Self-growth, allyship, and learning to ask questions

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“There’s often a famous physicist, and you find out their wife is one too...” - Esther (she/her) on the uncredited work of women

Over six episodes, our 11 guests share lived experience, honest advice, and platform the voices of women and marginalised groups everywhere.

Whether it's university students, researchers or industry experts, we discuss everything! From choosing your A-Levels and imposter syndrome, to transphobia and fighting the entrenched class system.

“The more I was perceived as a woman in industry the less pleasant it got” - Elle (she/her) on transitioning while working industry

So, put your headphones on, grab a coffee, and get comfy as we share stories, perspectives, and have a good old laugh while we're at it.

You thought you didn’t have sisters to turn to for advice? Oh, yes you do.

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