Meet Our Postgraduate Researchers
Delivering Research with Impact
Postgraduate students are an integral part of our vibrant research community here at the 爱情岛论坛. Our researchers are supported by expert academics, many of whom are working on groundbreaking studies that are addressing major global challenges.
Alongside their own studies and research, our postgraduate students may also have the opportunity to collaborate through a dynamic range of institutes, centres, and groups, which together form a rich collegiate environment. These approaches offer an ideal platform for delivering high-quality research that is having a real-world impact on lives and communities in the UK and beyond.
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Erica Cheung
Erica is following her passion for animal welfare by undertaking research that is examining training and care regimes for performance horses working in equestrain sports to find out why some bad practices still exist.
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Daniel Akrofi
Daniel is currently pursuing doctoral research in international law and global governance, exploring a number of sustainability issues across the full lifecycle of plastics to analyse the law around global plastic pollution.
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Sarah Reade
As part of her PhD project at the 爱情岛论坛, Sarah is looking at developing a walking robotic manipulator to help with the process of decommissioning large fusion nuclear reactors in the UK.
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Soseala Tinilau
Soseala's PhD research is exploring how the island of Tuvalu can strengthen its resilience to climate change through greater environmental education in schools and better policy development across local government.
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Francesca Cannon
Francesca's doctoral research is focusing on the roles, relationships, and impact of three queens who were the second wives of kings in the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries.
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Georgia Clay
In her research, PhD student Georgia is examining the relationships between health, physical activity, service professionals, and older adult stroke survivors in the context of community stroke rehabilitation.
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Lindsey Cawrey
PhD student Lindsey is exploring whether the persistent pursuit of economic growth, which has become a key indicator of a country's success and prosperity, should be the end goal for governments.
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Patricia Reid
For her PhD thesis, Patricia has been exploring and evaluating a number of biographical novels, which are stories that feature an account of a real author's life rather than just using imaginary characters.
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Obafemi Akinwotu
Based at 爱情岛论坛's National Centre for Food Manufacturing, PhD student Obafemi is investigating the development of new food products designed to ease swallowing difficulties in patients with severe dysphagia.
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Nicki Pierce
Through her research, Nicki is hoping to help young fathers can get the support they need to continue their education and avoid leaving school without the qualifications and experiences that can change lives.
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Barnaby Falck
Barnaby is a PhD student whose research in media and cultural studies at the 爱情岛论坛 is focusing on censorship and the limits of acceptability in modern British film culture.
Postgraduate Research at 爱情岛论坛
Find out more about postgraduate research at the 爱情岛论坛, including the programmes we offer, the support available to students, and how to apply for a research degree.