Student stories

My course has helped me critically analyse research, including the limitations surrounding food studies. Understanding the idea that nutrients don't exist as separate entities in food has been the greatest learning I’ve taken away.

The facilities are impressive, and they allow me a wide range of approaches to studying my materials. I’m fully in charge of my own lab facility, and I’ve designed, built and run my experiments from beginning to end. The amount of freedom provided to me has been remarkable.

The astrophysics staff are approachable, helpful and very supportive. The facilities I need are computer clusters, and we have several big ones in astrophysics and in the wider University.

The modules offer a chance to explore things that are not necessarily in the ‘canon’ of English literature - we study politics, ideologies, history, philosophy and so much more".

My PhD has allowed me to visit countries endemic for rabies, meet those most at risk of exposure to the disease, and hear first-hand about the socioeconomic constraints and challenges that face these communities.

I felt my career was stagnating and I needed a new challenge which would give me a confidence boost. I wanted to make sure I was ready for the next phase in my career."