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Join a vibrant and diverse community within the School of Biological Sciences, working alongside postdoctoral researchers and academic staff.
Our PhD students publish research in high-impact journals, present at international conferences, organise outreach activities, and make a difference in society.
Maitreyee Wairagkar,
PhD student
In addition to offering training and support to doctoral researchers, the Doctoral and Researcher College coordinates a range of activities that bring students together from across the University.
The annual Doctoral Research Conference showcases the variety and excellence of postgraduate research at Reading. The conference features competitions and presentations including the PhD Researcher of the Year award.
The Fairbrother Lecture is an annual public lecture delivered by a current or recent PhD student. This is a fantastic opportunity for a wider audience to hear about Reading's high quality doctoral research and has previously featured students from the School of Biological Sciences.
Rodrigo Zenun Franco gave the Fairbrother Lecture in 2018. He discussed the app he's developing that can deliver tailored dietary advice to your phone, tablet or computer.
Rodrigo's PhD is supervised by Dr Faustina Hwang (Biomedical Engineering) and Professor Julie Lovegrove (Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences).
