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Tag: PhD

A woman standing in front of an emergency ambulance

Areej’s paramedical sciences journey from Saudi Arabia to a PhD in Edinburgh

Reading Time: 3 minutesAreej Almutairi is pursuing a PhD to improve the early identification of stroke during emergency calls. We spoke to her about why she chose Edinburgh, how she balances PhD life, and her advice for future students considering the journey.

9 October 2025 0

Dominic Arthur

A glimpse into my global health research journey at the University of Edinburgh

Reading Time: 4 minutesPhD researcher Dominic discusses his research journey from an undergraduate focus on immunology to a PhD using network analysis and bioinformatics.

30 January 2024 1

Arish Mudra Rakshasa-Loots

Developing community-led global health research priorities

Reading Time: 5 minutesPhD researcher Arish talks about using community engagement to inform research looking at the increased risk of depression in people living with HIV

26 January 2024 0

The insider’s guide to vivas

Reading Time: 5 minutesPreparing for your viva? Our PhD viva tips will help you to walk into your exam feeling confident that you can cross the finish line. Get advice from some of our staff and recent PhD graduates.

15 July 2020 0

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