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Join a vibrant and diverse community within the School of Biological Sciences, working alongside postdoctoral researchers and academic staff.
Our PhD students publish research in high-impact journals, present at international conferences, organise outreach activities, and make a difference in society.
In addition to offering training and support to doctoral researchers, coordinates a range of activities that bring students together from across the University.
The annual Doctoral Research Conference showcases the variety and excellence of postgraduate research at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø. The conference features competitions and presentations including the PhD Researcher of the Year award.
The Fairbrother Lecture is an annual public lecture delivered by a current or recent PhD student. This is a fantastic opportunity for a wider audience to hear about ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø's high quality doctoral research and has previously featured students from the School of Biological Sciences.
Tunde Geher-Herczegh describes her PhD research into jelly biology and the quest for an artificial heart.
Tunde's presentation, aimed towards a non-specialist audience, was the winning entry in the Three Minute Thesis Competition, a popular part of our Doctoral Research Conference.
