Growing up in Sheffield, Sarah always dreamed of studying at the University of Sheffield. After completing her undergraduate degree here in Sociology and Social Policy, Sarah decided to stay at the University to progress her studies and pursue her growing research passion.
Poppy completed a three-week placement at Sussex Prairie Garden – Britain’s largest naturalistic garden – in the summer between her second and third year.
Georgina instantly felt at home in Sheffield when she visited for an open day. During her time at university, Georgina took up a variety of opportunities and gained valuable skills that have seen her launch a promising career in social research.
Yuhua Wang
Faculty of Social Sciences Doctoral Academy Award
For her research Yuhua is conducting research to better understand the factors that influence digital inclusion for active and healthy ageing among older people.
For her PhD Patricia is doing a comparative study involving the role of marketplaces for urban development, in the direction of supporting more socially just outcomes for disadvantaged urban communities.
Emily has built on the vital expertise and experiences she gained on the course to confidently begin a successful teaching career and is now on track for a role in leadership.
Gemma Horton
Faculty of Social Sciences Doctoral Academy Award
Gemma is researching how the right to privacy of celebrities is balanced with the right to freedom of expression following the conclusion of the Leveson Inquiry.
Alice, now an events and communications co-ordinator, shared her experiences with us while she was a student. She reflected on how she was making the most of her time as a student, and her experience of her fantastic placement at the Walt Disney Company in London.
