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Mon 25th May 2026
The PDA
Pharmacy students have made it clear that they need clearer guidance when preparing for placements. In response, the PDA has developed a practical guide to support students as they step into the workplace for the first time.
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Tue 19th May 2026
The PDA
In this member voice article, Fatema Mohammad, PDA Student Rep and two-time Student Leadership Award winner for Northern Ireland, reflects on how receiving the award twice has highlighted the value of consistency, resilience, and meaningful impact. Here she explores how leadership is rooted in people, purpose, and the confidence to make a difference.
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Fri 24th April 2026
The PDA
The PDA’s Fair Funding campaign has taken an important step forward with the re-launch of the ‘Write to Your MP’ tool. This makes it easier than ever for pharmacy students, trainees and qualified pharmacists to make their voices heard on the unfair funding provision for MPharm students in England.
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Mon 23rd March 2026
The PDA
Read the PDA Student Insight magazine today!
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The PDA is a representative body for pharmacists, students, and trainee pharmacists. We represent your interests, defend your reputation and we provide leadership.
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Fri 20th February 2026
The PDA
In this edition, read about leadership journeys from an award winning pharmacy student and the Chair of the PDA’s Southeast Regional Committee. Pharmacy students also have the opportunity to start their own leadership journey and get involved in humanitarian work and the chance to stand up for equality.
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Thu 6th November 2025
The PDA
In this edition, gain a better understanding of indemnity insurance and learn more about the life of a respiratory advanced practitioner. You can also find out more about how you can get involved and host your own ‘Walk for Wellbeing’ at your university.
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Wed 11th June 2025
The PDA
MPharm students in England can now access the Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses (TDAE) section of the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF), thanks in large part to the efforts of PDA Student members and wider MPharm student activism through the Fair Funding Campaign.
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Mon 9th June 2025
The PDA
In this edition, read about the impact of pharmacists being described as ‘typical’ communicators and the first Mpharm RxChange meeting for students in Scotland. Also, learn more about our upcoming Pharmacists for humanity: Awareness, action and opportunity conference.
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Thu 13th March 2025
The PDA
Pharmacist Support are once again running their yearly Student ACTNow campaign, in line with University Mental Health Day which takes place on Thursday 13 March 2025.
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