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Hannah Slack
Role: Senior Content Writer
Hannah joined FindAUniversity in 2020 as one of our Content Writers. She started with us part-time whilst studying for her PhD and has contributed engaging content from the perspective of a postgraduate student. In 2023, after handing in her thesis, she began working with us four days a week managing our student newsletters, writing insightful blogs and guides, and championing the student perspective before spreading her content writing wings and moving into a different company with an engineering and technology focus.
University education
Hannah has a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of East Anglia. She completed a Masters in Early Modern History from the University of Sheffield in 2019 where she continued on to study for her PhD on Early Modern English seafarers. She handed in her thesis in 2023 and is currently awaiting her viva.
Postgraduate expertise
Having completed both a Masters and a PhD, Hannah has a strong grasp on the postgraduate experience. Having worked part-time throughout both her degrees, she understands the multiple academic, financial and time pressures faced by students. While she stands by her years of education as being some of the best in her life, she’s aware they haven’t always been the easiest. That’s why she’s passionate about discussing the realities of postgraduate study to help prepare prospective students to make the best decisions for themselves.
Latest articles from Hannah Slack
Economics Masters Personal Statement Sample
View an example personal statement for a Masters degree application in Economics
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The MRes and MPhil might both be research Masters, but they actually have a very different purpose. From cost to content, we've taken a look at the main differences between the MRes and MPhil.
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Getting a Masters can be challenging so it's good to know some of the potential difficulties you might be walking into. This blog will take you through three of the most common challenges Masters students face, and how to deal with them.
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Masters Study in Saudi Arabia – A Guide for 2026
As one of the fastest growing education systems in the Middle East, let's take a look at why you might want to study a Masters in Saudi Arabia this year.
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Not sure whether part-time or full-time study is the best option for you? Read this blog to find out all the advantages and disadvantages of each mode of study!
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Did you know you can learn a lot more during a Masters then just subject knowledge? Here are some of the top skills you could gain from postgraduate study that will see you through to the end!
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Business Management Masters Personal Statement Sample
View an example personal statement for a Masters degree application in Business Management.
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Geography Masters Personal Statement Sample
View an example personal statement for a Masters degree application in Geography.
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Graphic Design Masters Personal Statement Sample
View an example personal statement for a Masters degree application in Graphic Design.
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Red brick, MillionPlus, N8, what do these terms even mean? We've put together a quick guide to some of the top university groups in the UK to help you choose where to study!
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