Dr Lucy Burke took the time to talk to Student Press Office journalists, Sophie Bannister and Siobhan O’Toole.
In this episode of Talking Heads, Sophie and Siobhan talk with Dr Burke about her studies in the field of disability, as well as the time she has spent at two of the most popular universities in the North West; Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester. Dr Burke was very happy to tell us why she calls MMU home.
Interview by Siobhan O’Toole, Tuesday 26th March, 2013
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