We aim to provide our students with everything they need to make the most of their studies. We are committed to helping our students settle in quickly, achieve their ambitions and develop their talents and interests.
Mark Stewart
PhD Civil Engineering
I studied here at undergraduate level before being offered the chance to undertake a PhD by one of my lecturers so it was simply a natural progression. Initially, I was attracted by the excellent reputation of the University's engineering department. I have world class facilities at my disposal to carry out my research, as well as the guidance of an internationally acclaimed supervisor.
I enjoy the freedom that I am allowed to work under. I can seek as much or as little guidance as I wish but at the end of the day my project is solely my responsibility and I think that helps to motivate me.
Undertaking a PhD is a huge commitment; however, I believe that I will leave with a far greater variety of career options available to me.
Sinead Sheehan
PhD Psychology
I chose to study a PhD as a stepping stone to an academic career. As a career, academia offers a lot of flexibility – it's not a humdrum job. I get to work with other professionals such as clinicians, physiotherapists, engineers etc. I work with patients and older adults and I also do a bit of teaching so have contact with younger students as well, which I really enjoy.
Part of my research is concerned with how people learn skills so joining the University boxing club turned out to give me a really interesting perspective. During my studies I was learning about how we learn while in my spare time learning how to box. I represented the Uni at boxing events in Scotland and England and even managed to win a few titles along the way.
Through my PhD and boxing I have discovered a lot about myself from pushing the boundaries of what I can achieve.
Samaila Adelaiye
MSc Strategic Studies
I chose Aberdeen because the University has a good number of international students and I also loved the mixture of the old style architecture with a very modern twist. I've really enjoyed my studies so far, there is much more academic staff and student interaction than I had expected – I've really benefitted from this personal touch.
I've found the student accommodation really great and it's good to know that if I run into any problems at anytime of the day there is always someone I can talk to. I've learned a lot from fellow students here.
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