PhD profiles

Explore profiles of our PhD researchers to find out about life as a PhD student and how, for some, a scholarship helped their studies.

Thanks to this opportunity I can further develop my skills and expertise in the field

Marta Ciesielska Doctoral Academy Award

For her PhD, Marta is examining the role of first language and cognition on novel word learning in the second language in monolingual and bilingual children and adults.

The support of my supervisors and other peers has been exceptional

Viola Cassetti University Prize Scholarship

Viola aims to research how a specific health promotion model - the asset-based approach - works when implemented in local neighbourhoods and how it can support reduction of health inequalities.

It validated the hard work that I had put in for years

Matthew Allcock University Prize Scholarship

For his PhD, Matthew is conducting research in fluid mechanics known as magnetohydrodynamics, which aims to use mathematics describe how magnetic fluids move.