Student stories

As a postgraduate student at Surrey, one of the best things about life here is the strong emphasis on personal and professional development. The university offers various career services, including workshops and networking events that are designed for postgraduate students and very useful to make connections in your field.

Emily Baynes is studying for her MSc in Batteries, Fuel Cells and Energy Storage Systems in our Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, after initially doing her undergraduate degree in our Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Here, she tells us about the work she's doing with a community-led solar farm and her ambitions for the future...

There’s a big international student presence at Surrey which has given me an appreciation for different cultures. I have met some amazing people and made friends for life.