Black PhD Collective: the first nationwide network for Black PhD students of any discipline

Meléa Sinclair is a BBSRC-funded PhD researcher in the School of Life Sciences. She shares her experiences of stepping into the unknown. If you had told me at 20 that I’d be doing a PhD, I wouldn’t have believed you, mostly because I didn’t actually know what a PhD was. That is the reality for …

Navigating start-up waters: my journey with Persomic

MBA student Pavan Katari shares his experiences of a placement with a health-tech start-up. Working with Persomic has been a rewarding blend of learning, hands-on experience, and professional growth. As an IT professional with experience in software development, business analysis and strategy, I was eager to apply my skills beyond the classroom during my MBA …

Embracing alternative academia

Dr Tania Cleaves is a Research Development Manager in the Faculty of Arts and continues to conduct research independently in her spare time. Her main message: you don’t have to choose between a non-academic career and your love of research. Both are possible, if you’re up for it. My story I’m in a role where …