The first week of university: Settling in and Fresher's Week

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As referenced in the podcast: 'Lessons I’ve Learned From My Course (That Have Nothing To Do With the Course)': https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2023/05/02/lessons-ive-learned-from-my-course-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-the-course/

Professor Brian Cox: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cox_(physicist)

Our Lockdown Lecture with Professor Brian Cox: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/coronavirus-response/coronavirus-home-learning/lockdown-lectures/brian-cox/

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The first week of university: Settling in and Fresher's Week

Manchester Voices: A student podcast from The University of Manchester

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Professor Brian Cox: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cox_(physicist)

Our Lockdown Lecture with Professor Brian Cox: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/coronavirus-response/coronavirus-home-learning/lockdown-lectures/brian-cox/

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