EPSRC PhD student profiles

As an EPSRC student you'll join a community of PhD researchers developing analytical, investigatory, communication and presentation skills.

Alongside your independent research, you'll undertake training and development sessions, with outstanding facilities and resources. 

Meet some of our students 

Being a postgraduate researcher is rewarding and fulfilling

Alana Barlow EPSRC PhD student, Chemistry

Alana studied a BSc in Chemistry with Forensic Science, before joining the University of Sheffield to study an MSc (Research) in Chemistry. This gave her a real passion for research and led to her gaining an EPSRC funded PhD within the Department of Chemistry.

An EPSRC studentship is a great opportunity for me to get support for my study and research

Jingxiang Ma EPSRC student, Mathematics

Mathematics student Jingxiang Ma is originally from China, where they studied their undergraduate and masters degree.
Jingxiang chose Sheffield because the Algebraic Geometry and Mathematical Physics research group in Sheffield is well known and they were particularly interested by the research of their PhD supervisor.

There are chances to go to conferences in different cities and mix with researchers from different backgrounds. There are also chances to help with teaching undergraduate students and in outreach sessions. Joining the Grantham Centre also opened up a lot of additional experiences for me, such as the opportunity to be a delegate of COP28 and go on trips to new areas to discuss sustainability.

Alana Barlow, Chemistry PhD 

Discussing the opportunities she's gained as an EPSRC student