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Governments across the UK announce additional funds to support students experiencing hardship as a result of the pandemic
Thu 4th February 2021
The PDA welcomes news of government funding being introduced across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to help students who have been impacted financially by the Covid-19 pandemic, however, highlights the need for further funding to support access to mental health and well-being services for all young people.
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Student e-newsletter – January 2021
Thu 28th January 2021
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.
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Keeping on track: A pharmacy students’ advice on how to stay focused during a pandemic
Sun 24th January 2021
In our latest member voice article, Anjuli Bali, a third year MPharm Student at the University of Huddersfield shares her experience of struggling to study from home and how she overcame her obstacles. Anjuli also details how being a PDA Student Rep has helped her to find her voice and shares what support is available to fellow students.
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Welsh Pharmacy Awards 2020 Winners Revealed
Thu 10th December 2020
The Welsh Pharmacy Awards took place virtually yesterday to pay tribute to a number of the sector’s notable trailblazers, and the positive impact they have forged for the benefit of their patients and peers. The PDA was delighted to once again sponsor the Student Leadership category of the awards.
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GPhC exam dates announced for 19/20 pre-reg cohort and resitters
Mon 30th November 2020
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) have announced two dates for the pre-reg exam in March 2021, which for the first time ever will be undertaken on-line.
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Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2020 Winners Revealed
Thu 26th November 2020
The Scottish Pharmacy Awards took place virtually last night to pay tribute to a number of the sector’s notable trailblazers, and the positive impact they have forged for the benefit of their patients and peers. The PDA was delighted to once again sponsor the Student Leadership category of the awards.
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Student e-newsletter – November 2020
Thu 5th November 2020
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.
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COVID-19 security for university students
Wed 14th October 2020
PDA student members and reps have been sharing their challenges and experiences of the new university term as we all face a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PDA sponsor student category of Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2020
Tue 25th August 2020
The PDA is pleased to sponsor the Student Leadership Award for another year at the Scottish Pharmacy Awards in Glasgow on the 25th November 2020 and encourage all those eligible for this award to consider applying.
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How the coronavirus crisis has impacted on pharmacy students – part 5
Wed 19th August 2020
In the latest instalment of our ‘coronavirus and its impact on pharmacy students’ series, we talk to Zahra Nawaz, a second-year student from the University of Wolverhampton. Here, Zahra shares her experience of studying during a global pandemic, life during lockdown and what she has learned since becoming a PDA Student Rep.