Graduate Melissa Pepper Sociology PhD Before arriving at Surrey to study for a PhD in Sociology, Dr Melissa Pepper read Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Portsmouth, followed by an MSc in Social Research Methods at London South Bank University. Melissa was keen to pursue a career in academia – which, with the support of the team at Surrey, she was able to do.
Student Rosie Macpherson Sociology PhD Rosie Macpherson is a Sociology PhD student in Sociology. Here she describes the sociology academics and how she has grown in confidence as a researcher and teacher.
Student Olivia Luijnenburg Health Sciences PhD I feel very lucky to have had three fabulous supervisors that regularly checked up with me, but also made me feel trusted in my abilities. My supervisors have opened many doors for me
Student Fengmei Zhu Higher Education PhD I found that Surrey provides a rigorous research culture for academics and this appealed to me.
Graduate Jason George Biosciences and Medicine MD I found the University of Surrey to be highly understanding about the busy timetables that clinicians face.
Student Oluwatoyin Adeniji Health Sciences PhD The School of Health Sciences helps students to become independent researchers and provides unique opportunities to contribute to healthcare systems and policy both locally and globally.
Student Sophia Quirke-McFarlane Health Psychology PhD From speaking with graduates, I knew Surrey had great facilities, support systems, and a super friendly and welcoming School of Psychology.
Graduate Melissa Addey Creative Writing PhD I’ve just published my 10th novel (15th book) which feels like a bit of a milestone. I also teach writing workshops every month at The British Library, mostly around authors being entrepreneurial about their writing.
Student Christian Turner Politics PhD I’ve been extremely fortunate to have collaborated extensively with a range of academics at both the University and across the United Kingdom.
