Researcher testimonials

Find out from our PhD students and alumni what it's like to live, study and work in Sheffield.

Atefeh Afsari standing in the Management School wearing a blue floral shirt.

The quality of the research with a focus on sustainability and real-world impact appealed to me

Atefeh Afsari Sheffield University Management School, PhD researcher

Atefeh reflects on her PhD experience so far, what it's like to live and study in Sheffield and how she transitioned from development studies to management studies.
Aishwarya Verma wearing a white top.

The prospect of conducting impactful research that can bring about positive change in society was appealing to me

Aishwarya Verma Sheffield University Management School, PhD researcher

Aishwarya, a PhD candidate at the Management School, shares how she hopes to pursue a career in academia, combining teaching and impactful research.

Michael Duffy Jr. stood in front of the Management School sign.

I was impressed by the diverse research groups within the Management School

Michael Duffy Jr. PhD researcher, Sheffield University Management School

Michael Duffy Jr. reflects on his experience as a PhD researcher within Sheffield University Management School's vibrant research community, and in the city of Sheffield as a whole.
Ali Alobaid.

The Management School's research actually helps in the real world

Ali Alobaid Sheffield University Management School, PhD researcher

Ali shares what he has gained personally from studying a PhD in Sheffield and why Sheffield is such a great city to study in.
Rachael Green holding a Best paper award certificate.

I relish learning new skills and have a deep passion for research

Rachael Green Sheffield University Management School, PhD researcher

Rachael discusses how she balances studying for a PhD part-time and working part-time, as well as family life. Through her studies, Rachael is harnessing her passion for research within employment and disability related fields.
Fiona McBride.

I’ve always enjoyed working on projects that feel as though they could make a real difference to the world around us

Fiona McBride Sheffield University Management School, PhD researcher

After completing her integrated master's in general engineering, Fiona decided to stay in Sheffield and begin studying her PhD.

Image of PGR student Emma Johnson

I just loved being in an environment that was challenging and stimulating, where every day I learnt something new

Emma Johnson Sheffield University Management School, PhD researcher

PGR student Emma spent 18 years forging a career in hospitality, with 12 of those years spent in management positions. Having completed her undergraduate and masters' degree, Emma chose the Sheffield University Management School to study her PhD in Transformative Consumer Research. Emma's future plan is to work in academia.
Alexis Thouki wearing a black shirt stood in a library.

Nothing great ever comes without sacrifice

Alexis Thouki Sheffield University Management School, PhD researcher

Alexis Thouki, a PhD candidate of Sheffield University Management School, wanted to channel a passion for learning and self-development.
Godbless Akaighe.

You will be so proud of the skills, knowledge and abilities you have developed throughout your PhD

Godbless Akaighe Sheffield University Management School, PhD researcher

Godbless shares his experiences of studying his PhD at Sheffield University Management School which had the title 'Narcissistic leaders and teammates: a toxic combination?'.