Student Louisa Theatre PhD The musical theatre training [at GSA] is world-class, and I wanted my research to be grounded in an institution that would understand the practicalities and demands of performer training.
Student Jonathan A. Sociology PhD I knew Surrey could provide a constructive, supportive environment and a variety of opportunities in research, teaching, and academic service throughout the degree – and it did exactly that!
Student Riccardo Audio Engineering PhD Having both an anechoic chamber, with a large fifth-order ambisonics loudspeaker sphere, as well as a VAR, which features adjustable acoustic panels and a moving wall system, allowing us to precisely control the reverberation time and size of the room, provides us with tools unique to the University of Surrey.
Student Diren Music PhD Throughout my time here, everyone - from academic staff to administrative and support teams - has been incredibly understanding, supportive and encouraging.
Student Natasha Audio Engineering PhD I have a great supervisory team, who push me to do my best whilst also listening to my ideas and valuing my input.
Student Liang Economics PhD Economics at the University of Surrey has leading academics across different fields and an open, supportive academic environment.
Student Tariq Management and Business PhD The support from my supervisors has been one of the most valuable parts of my PhD experience. I feel fortunate to work with experienced and knowledgeable academics whose guidance and feedback have helped me develop my research and become more confident in my work.
Kanokwan Hospitality, Tourism, Transport and Events PhD Having completed my undergraduate degree here, I already understood how the university works and was familiar with the teaching team. This meant I could transition smoothly into postgraduate study and fully focus on my academic study from the very beginning, without needing time to adjust.
Student Gee B. Experimental Nuclear Physics PhD As well as my work in Germany at GSI, I've had the opportunity to work on experiments all over the world, including at RIKEN in Japan, CERN in Switzerland, and TRIUMF in Canada.
