I’m Josie, a PGR student working on Coastal Marine Microplastic Remediation. Researching the impact of marine paints on local wildlife. As I enter the final stretch of a four-year PhD, there are many hiccups, roadblocks and workarounds I can look back upon with the benefit of hindsight. Things were never as bad as they felt […]
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The doctoral research journey is unique to everyone. However, the most enjoyable aspect is the complete control and freedom over one’s time. In the Surrey Business School, most of us work from home. Some because they commute and others simply prefer the flexibility. The rest who choose to work from the office (basically a room […]
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By Martin, a PGR student from the Computer Science Research Centre. Finding the right PhD supervisor is one of the most essential decisions in your doctoral journey. After sending 256 emails that resulted in 13 PhD position offers, I’ve learned that success in this process isn’t just about volume. It’s about strategy, professionalism, and clarity. […]
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Commuting to university isn’t the typical student experience you hear people talking about, but honestly, it works well for me. Travelling from home in Hayes, London, to the University of Surrey has shaped my routine, the way I study and even how I make friends. So, here’s a little look into what my days are […]
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Hello everyone! My name is Noura and I am a second-year student in International Relations who commutes from Chertsey. Here I’ll share with you what it’s like to be a commuter student at the University of Surrey. When most people envision university life, they picture halls or late-night parties. For me, my university experience starts […]
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My name is Batuhan, and I’m a first-year PhD student in Law. Before starting my PhD, I completed my master’s degree in Bournemouth and later gained work experience in London. When I received my PhD offer from Surrey, I was already living in London, so I spent a lot of time thinking about whether I […]
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