PhD student profiles

Dwi Martini sitting on a bench outside of Bartolome house

Dwi Martini - PhD Journey

Dwi Martini School of Law

Dwi Martini tells us why she became a student here at the University of Sheffield, her research interests and top tips for those thinking about doing a PhD at the School of Law.

Harry Imlack

Harry Imlack - PhD Journey

Harry Imlack School of Law

Harry Imlack tells us why he became a student here at the University of Sheffield, his research interests and top tips for those thinking about doing a PhD at the School of Law.

Caroline Jo Lilley in front of Bartolome House

Caroline Jo Lilley - PhD Journey

Caroline Jo Lilley School of Law

Caroline Lilley tells us her story about why she became a student here at the University of Sheffield, her research interests and gives some top tips for those thinking about doing a PhD at the School of Law.

Headshot of Vikkie Barrett PhD Graduate

How working as a probation officer inspired me to complete a PhD

Vickie Barrett School of Law

After working as a probation officer and completing a degree in community and criminal justice, Vickie decided to undertake a postgraduate degree here at the School of Law, with the aim to work towards a PhD.

Image of Bari Hussain

Why I chose to undertake my PhD in the School of law

Bari Hussain School of Law

Following his PhD, Bari hopes to return to Bangladesh to help develop the criminal justice system.

Image of Claire Yau

How my Masters degree inspired me to undertake a PhD

Claire Yau School of Law

After completing both her undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes here in the School of Law, Claire was keen continue her PhD research with academics who she had built a good rapport with.

Image of Lana Ghuneim

My advice to anyone wishing to undertake a PhD in the Law School

Lana Ghuneim School of law

Lana is a current ESRC White Rose funded PhD student here in the School of Law, who has really valued the support she's received throughout her studies.

Image of Keir

How my PhD has led to an exciting career in research

Keir Irwin-Rogers School of Law

Keir undertook a PhD following a masters here in the School of Law. Upon completion he has embarked on an exciting career in research across a range of sectors, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience.

Law student

Join a Thriving Research Community

Ruwani Fernando Criminology

After completing a period of study in Paris, Ruwani moved to study her PhD at The University of Sheffield.

Find a PhD

Search for PhD opportunities at Sheffield and be part of our world-leading research.