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  • Student Newsletter – November 2022

    Fri 25th November 2022 The PDA

    In this edition, read about Pharmacist Support’s new grants portal and ways you can de-stress during your MPharm. Also, one PDA student member shares their experience of repeat prescriptions while working in a community pharmacy. 

  • Student Newsletter – July 2022

    Fri 15th July 2022 The PDA

    In this edition, read about an opportunity for students to come together to talk about high levels of stress and how to make improvements on Saturday 16 July, what it is like to be a PDA Student Rep, and an award-winning pharmacy student’s commitment to better the profession. 

  • Student Newsletter – May 2022

    Sat 7th May 2022 The PDA

    In this edition, read about top tips that can benefit you while preparing for exams, what it is like to be a PDA Student Rep, and the PDA’s advice for returning to in-person examinations.  

  • Student Newsletter – February 2022

    Wed 2nd February 2022 The PDA

    In this edition, read about how the PDA aims to improve the student experience at universities, what it is like to be a PDA Student Rep and how you can join the PDA’s Ability Network.  

  • Student Newsletter – October 2021

    Fri 1st October 2021 The PDA

    In this edition, read about how MPharm students across the UK are getting involved in the PDA’s #GetVaccinted campaign and find out how to get more involved with the work of the PDA! 

  • Student e-newsletter – June 2021

    Wed 23rd June 2021 The PDA

    In this edition, read first-hand accounts of how MPharm students across the UK are coping with studying during a global pandemic. 

  • Student e-newsletter – April 2021

    Thu 22nd April 2021 The PDA

    In this edition, read first-hand accounts of how MPharm students across the UK are coping with studying during a global pandemic.  

  • Student e-newsletter – January 2021

    Thu 28th January 2021 The PDA

    In this issue, we hear from students on juggling university deadlines amidst a global pandemic and how they have overcome obstacles while studying from home. We also have some interesting student-related stories, a message on the importance of following the lockdown rules, and share how you can become a PDA Student Rep.  

  • Student e-newsletter – November 2020

    Thu 5th November 2020 The PDA

    In this issue, we hear from students on how they have overcome obstacles while studying during a global pandemic. We also have some top tips for studying from home, highlight some recent student-related stories and share how you can become a PDA Student Rep. 

  • Student e-newsletter – July 2020

    Thu 23rd July 2020 The PDA

    In this issue, we hear what it is like to be a student during a pandemic, we share some resources which may help you to look after your wellbeing, plus find out how you can become a PDA Student Rep.  

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