Surrey student experience

Current students share their thoughts on planning for university, student life and what it’s like to study at the University of Surrey.

How to find the right PhD project

I’m Astha, a 2nd year PhD student in Astrophysics. My work involves understanding the evolution of smallest galaxies in the universe – called dwarf galaxies by working with the simulated and observational data for galaxies using state-of-the-art tools and cutting edge telescopes like James Webb Space Telescope. A part of my PhD also involves protection […]


Things I wish I’d known at the start of my PhD

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 […]


A day in the life of a PhD researcher

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 […]


How to Find and Approach a PhD Supervisor

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. […]


Feeling independent as a commuting student

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 […]


My experience of commuting to Surrey

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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