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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.
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.
Tunde Geher-Herczegh describes her PhD research into jelly biology and the quest for an artificial heart.
Tunde's presentation, aimed towards a non-specialist audience, was the winning entry in the Three Minute Thesis Competition, a popular part of our Doctoral Research Conference.
