{"id":4817,"date":"2026-01-15T10:21:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/?p=4817"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:21:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:21:23","slug":"our-fbmh-graduates-making-a-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2026\/01\/15\/our-fbmh-graduates-making-a-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Our FBMH graduates making a difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_module=&#8221;322&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_menu global_parent=&#8221;322&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; menu_id=&#8221;7&#8243; submenu_direction=&#8221;downwards&#8221; fullwidth_menu=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; module_class=&#8221;main-navigation&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#1d1d1d&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243;][et_pb_row_inner locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; title=&#8221;on&#8221; meta=&#8221;on&#8221; author=&#8221;on&#8221; date=&#8221;on&#8221; categories=&#8221;on&#8221; comments=&#8221;on&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;on&#8221; featured_placement=&#8221;above&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_background=&#8221;off&#8221; locked=&#8221;on&#8221; parent_locked=&#8221;off&#8221; \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; parent_locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>In December 2025,\u00a0the University held its Winter Graduation, with thousands of students graduating from the Faculty of Biology,\u00a0Medicine\u00a0and Health (FBMH).\u00a0Alongside their studies, these\u00a0students\u00a0have made significant contributions\u00a0to society\u00a0through\u00a0volunteering, environmental stewardship, public\u00a0engagement\u00a0and\u00a0active\u00a0involvement with local\u00a0organisations.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Many\u00a0of\u00a0our graduates\u00a0continue to\u00a0make meaningful\u00a0impact\u00a0while\u00a0advancing their\u00a0careers\u00a0in areas\u00a0such as healthcare,\u00a0education\u00a0and environmental\u00a0sustainability.\u00a0<\/span><span>Through their work they support public services, drive innovation, and strengthen communities both locally and globally. Their achievements are a powerful testament to our enduring mission to make a difference.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>During our winter graduation celebrations, we spoke to graduating students about the difference they have made during their time at the University, what inspired them along the way, and how they hope to create a positive impact after graduation.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Social responsibility and civic\u00a0engagement\u00a0are\u00a0at the heart\u00a0of\u00a0FBMH.\u00a0This commitment is reflected in the choices our graduates make about where and how they work, and in the\u00a0ways\u00a0they apply\u00a0their learning beyond academia.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>These winter graduation films offer a snapshot of how this year\u2019s graduates are thinking about their next steps and the contributions they hope to make.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Watch these short films to find out more about:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7407403821208928256\"><span>Glory Frank Onyehara<\/span><\/a><span>, Adult Nursing graduate from the Faculty of Biology,\u00a0Medicine\u00a0and Health<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Together, their reflections highlight the ambition, creativity and social commitment that define our student community.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; 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