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PhD student profiles

Our PhD students are currently researching a range of topics, which address some of the key global challenges of our time. Here, PhD students have shared the aims of their research and some of the work they have done so far.

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Photo of economics PhD student Laura Requena

Laura Requena

Through support and dedication to her research, Laura now works for the Office of National Statistics.

University prestige

PhD student, James Oswald

James Oswald

Thanks to the support of the department James was able to research into well-being and government policy.

Solving societal problems

Photo of economics PhD student Emily McDool

Emily McDool

Emily decided to focus her PhD research on economics and education. The department was able to offer her the training that she needed to succeed.

Specific research training

Photo of economics PhD student Mehak Ejaz

Mehak Ejaz

The Department of Economics' reputation in labour and education economics drew Mehak to study her PhD at the University of Sheffield.

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