Hear from our current postgraduate researchers

Find out about our postgraduate researcher community and their experiences.

Antoine Martin

Law

"Doing a PhD with the School of Law gave me strong tools to start my career."

Rachel Marsh

Creative Writing

"My experience of studying for a PhD at Surrey has been amazing. I rave about my time at Surrey to anyone who will listen."

Asma Seddaoui

Space Engineering

"When I found the opportunity to combine my passion and my love through a PhD, I jumped with no hesitation."

Mojdeh Mehrganrad

Management and Business

"Studying for a PhD has been a life-changing experience. I have developed as an independent researcher and learned a lot about life in…

Daniel Ratliff

Mathematics

"I’ve had a really good time studying at Surrey. The Department has offered me a lot of support along the way and have offered a friendly…

Bill Bruford

Music

"It’s a privilege to be able to put down the sticks, step back and examine drummers’ motivations, intentions and behaviours from a calmer…

Pippa Tollow

Health Psychology

My overall experience of studying for a PhD at Surrey was characterised by the fantastic support from my supervisor, fellow PhD students and…

Pam Billy Fom

Civil and Environmental Engineering

“My supervisors are academics with a solid interest and capability in my area of research. I’ve found them outstanding.”

Estelle le Saché

Chemical and Process Engineering Research

“I’m now finishing the first year of my PhD and I have already filed a patent application covering the intellectual property of the novel…

David Southgate

Politics

"I now feel more confident and capable of undertaking both research and teaching as a result of the skills I have developed at Surrey."

Emma Theobald

Veterinary Medicine and Science

"I really enjoy research and the challenge it brings."