Our guest blogger, Dennis Affram, talks about his journey towards starting a PhD at Surrey and his funding through the Surrey Black Scholars studentship. Tell us a bit about yourself and what you’re studying. I’m Dennis Affram, a current PhD student at the University of Surrey. My background is in biochemistry and immunology. I did […]
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Christmas is a one-of a-kind experience at the University of Surrey and in Guildford. It’s as if the countdown to Christmas starts at the beginning of November. Everybody and all the shops have their activities customised to that final day- 25 December. The University has gradually started putting up Christmas trees in various locations across […]
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Christmas is right around the corner! As a first-year international PhD student at the University of Surrey, this will be my very first Christmas in the UK. The UK is well-known for all sorts of festive events, and I cannot be more excited about spending this magical season here. It is indeed a dream come […]
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Our guest blogger Jay Rowe, Research Project Manager for Surrey Black Scholars, shares his take on the scheme and how it provides more than just funding. The 2023 Surrey Black Scholars Studentship Awards are now open for applications. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you nine reasons why you should apply to […]
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We’ve invited two guest bloggers from the Doctoral College Conference organising committee to tell us a bit about getting involved and what you can get out of it. The Conference happens on campus every summer and is a chance for current postgraduate researchers (PGRs) to present their research and hear what others are working on. […]
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Public engagement and outreach are becoming more prominent topics in the research community. This is exemplified in the Research Excellence Framework where the most recent assessment emphasizes public engagement when considering research impact and researchers are encouraged to submit impact case studies discussing public engagement efforts. More and more, this aspect of research is recognized […]
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