Student FAQS

Hello to all my MMU students!
I have put this page of information together for you.  

If you think of something that could be added to this page, I would love to hear from you.
You can email me at b.bowman (at) mmu.ac.uk.

Can we organize a meeting? When are your office drop-in hours?

I would be glad to meet you!

Please call me on MS Teams in my drop-in hours, every Monday from 9am-11am.
For a meeting at another time please email me at b.bowman (at) mmu.ac.uk

If you would like an in-person meeting that's great, too.
Please email me to arrange: b.bowman (at) mmu.ac.uk

Do you wear a mask to meetings?

When it comes to masks, I support my students with whatever they want.
If you want to wear a mask that's perfectly fine with me.

I keep a mask with me but I don't always wear it in my office.
Please let me know if you would like me to wear it.

I would be happy to wear a mask for you.

I have childcare responsibilities, can I bring my child to a meeting?

Lots of my students have care responsibilities and I'm happy to do my best to support you.
Please let me know how I can help. The best thing is to email me or speak to me after class.

If you will regularly have a baby or child in meetings, it's a good idea to let me know first, and for us to talk about the best way to support you. Please email me to let me know.

In my office at GM14, I have children's books, Lego and art materials.
There is a baby change next door to GM14.

Can I write in the first person in my essay?

I have a whole Student Guide about writing in the first person. I'll put it on my website soon. Until then, please email me for advice.

How did you get a PhD?

I'll write a student guide on this, soon. Please check back.