Special Features

• Student Newsletter – July 2026

  Thu 9th July 2026 The PDA

  In this edition, read about the leadership journey from a two time award winning pharmacy student. Here you can access two guides specifically designed to help students set smart goals and support them on their placements. Finally, learn more about the PDA's EDI Networks Conference 2026 and one students experience of the event.  

• We’re Hiring: National Officer

  Tue 7th July 2026 The PDA

  Join the PDA Union and make a real impact on the future of the pharmacist profession. 

• Beyond exams: Discovering new perspectives at the PDA EDI Conference 2026

  Wed 1st July 2026 The PDA

  In this Member Voice article, pharmacy student Ruby Howarth, reflects on her experience of attending the PDA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Conference 2026 as a virtual participant. Ruby discusses how the event strengthened her confidence and provided valuable insights into equality, diversity and inclusion developments across the pharmacy profession. 

• Financial statement to members – 2026

  Fri 26th June 2026 PDA Union

  Under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amended), the PDA Union is required to circulate to all members key financial information along with details of the salary and benefits provided to the General Secretary and any other members of the National Executive Committee. 

• Union Rules

  Fri 26th June 2026 PDA Union

  The PDA Union rules are available to view online. 

• SMART goals: a guide for pharmacy students

  Thu 25th June 2026 The PDA

  Many pharmacy students report that setting goals during their MPharm degree can feel challenging, and at times may lead to unrealistic expectations. In response, the PDA has developed a practical guide to support students in setting effective goals and understanding how to achieve them. 

• Preparing for placements: A practical guide for pharmacy students

  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. 

• Empowering students: A two-time pharmacy leadership award winner’s journey

  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. 

• Join the Fair Funding campaign and write to your MP today

  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. 

• Boots newsletter – April 2026

  Wed 1st April 2026 The PDA

  Keeping you informed of PDA Union activities within Boots. 

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