PhD student profiles Our PhD students are currently researching a range of topics, which address some of the key global challenges of our time. Here, PhD students have shared the aims of their research and some of the work they have done so far. You are here Home School of Economics Postgraduate study PhD Programme in Economics PhD student profiles Laura Requena Through support and dedication to her research, Laura now works for the Office of National Statistics. University prestige James Oswald Thanks to the support of the department James was able to research into well-being and government policy. Solving societal problems Emily McDool Emily decided to focus her PhD research on economics and education. The department was able to offer her the training that she needed to succeed. Specific research training Mehak Ejaz The Department of Economics' reputation in labour and education economics drew Mehak to study her PhD at the University of Sheffield. First choice for research