Postgraduate Student profiles
Cristian Menzel
PhD Chemistry
"I decided to come to The University of Manchester as the institute has an enormous prestige around the world."
Omer Rasheed
PhD in Organic Chemistry
"...the School of Chemistry is one of the best in the UK"
Rhiannon Monckton
PhD Chemistry
"Coming from a rural background in the west of Cumbria, I quickly realised how many things Manchester had to offer both in terms of opportunity and fun."
Saif Eldin Siddeeg
PhD Chemistry
"Personally, and because of my professional experience, the Centre for Radiochemistry Research (CRR) in the school of Chemistry at Manchester is the best choice."
Dayana Ismail
Phd in Chemistry
"The School of Chemistry has become a second home to me - the staff and students have all been so welcoming and friendly."
Michael Swiatyj
Phd Chemistry
"Manchester is very cosmopolitan and has a huge variety of bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants. There is never a shortage of new venues to explore."
Nhamo Chaukura
Phd in Materials Chemistry
"Manchester is a hub of diversity. There are people from all over the world here. The city itself is not imposingly big, yet it is not miserably small either"
Seidjolo Quenum
Phd in Organic Chemistry
"I felt that I didn’t have enough laboratory experience, and I needed to expand my theoretical knowledge in organic chemistry"
Kexin Lu
Phd in Chemistry
"I chose The University of Manchester because it is known nationally and internationally for its strong programmes that integrate teaching and research"
Karthik Ramasamy
Phd in Materials Chemistry
"The university has so much to offer, be it in academics, facilities or all round growth"
Karl Collins
Phd in Organic Chemistry
"What I enjoy most about the research I am undertaking is the fact that it is completely new. The things I am doing have never been done before and that gives me a very positive feeling that I am really contributing to the world of science on a daily basis"
Tamara Griffiths
Phd in Chemistry
My future plans are open to anything as a postgraduate degree can give opportunities to work in a variety of areas.
Temidayo Oyetunde
Phd in Materials Chemistry
The research programme has afforded me the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills. These include communication, team-working, networking, time management, project execution etc. I particularly enjoy the practical aspects of the programme..