Student’s personal experiences with the SWBio DTP

Some of students share their experiences of being a PhD student with the SWBio DTP.  We hope reading their stories will inspire and encourage you to come and join the SWBio DTP.

Emily Wood

"Successfully completing a PhD certainly doesn’t have to mean 80+ hour weeks, it’s important to make it work for you and all of the other aspects of your life"
Emily Wood
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Ryan Biscocho

"I’m the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) student champion as well as a SWBio DTP Student Representative, so there are opportunities to get your voice heard to the DTP"
Ryan Biscocho
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Ellie Fletcher

"The taught component helped to create a bond within the group. I didn’t have much coding experience but training was provided in this area, and there was support from the group"
Ellie Fletcher
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Tasha Hammond

"...despite my unconventional route to academia, my experience so far has been the epitome of positivity and inclusivity. It’s easily one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!"
Tasha Hammond
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Asheesh Sharma

"Overall SWBio DTP does a lot of things to build a good support group for international students"
Asheesh Sharma
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