'I think the research community is an essential part of the PhD experience. This is because a large proportion of the work that is undertaken at PhD level is on your own and you need people that you can talk to about your research. I have learned a lot from the PhD community, especially the other PhD students in my department.'

'Talk about stellar life moments and achievements, and the Strathclyde doctoral experience definitely makes the list. Every time! Being both examiner and examinee breeds balance. The range of transformative tasks, challenges, discoveries, and shared experiences is excellent. It is an ultimate professional life experience!'

'The support I’ve received from my supervisors since I commenced my PhD degree has helped me stay grounded. The feedback I receive from my supervisors for each piece of work handed in has been invaluable and helped shape my work. They also never fail to point me toward opportunities that will be useful for my development as a researcher.'

'The diversity of the community and the researchers’ enthusiasm are impeccable. I get to learn about various cultures, research areas, methodologies, and ways to contribute. I feel blessed to be the part of this community and look forward to learning and contributing a lot.'

'From my first meetings my supervisors have been fantastic. Always approachable, always supportive and readily available to meet when I have a burning issue outside of our regular meetings. The opportunities for networking, collaboration and support so far have been great. Departmental workshops and seminars have been invaluable to me.'