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Doctoral College graduation
Celebration Event
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2021 from the Doctoral College.
The Doctoral College will be celebrating the achievements of our Class of 2021 Winter graduands at the PhD Celebration Event at 1pm on Thursday 8 July via Zoom.
We are delighted to invite all graduands, as well as friends, families and supervisors to join us for an hour-long celebration.
We will be emailing out the link to the event in due course so keep an eye on your mailboxes.
We are also encouraging our graduands to submit an entry to our PhD Digital Yearbook.
We will be showcasing the PhD yearbook entries on the UU Doctoral College Twitter page so check it out.
Yearbook
Doctoral College class of 2021.
Ghalib Janjua
PhD in Engineering
Wow, It has been an extraordinary journey in my life that given me splendid opportunities to learn and explore the hidden secret of this world. I cherished the companionship of my mentors and colleagues that created a footprint in my memories to look back and find happiness for the rest…
Breda O'Dwyer
PhD in Business and Management
My sincere thanks to Prof Pauric McGowan and Dr Alison Hampton for walking alongside me on my PhD journey. The path was at times rocky; at times full of twists and turns; at other times offered some steep learning moments - but with a clear runway to the end and…
Tricia Carr
PhD in Modern Languages and Linguistics
I studied at undergraduate, masters and PhD level at Ulster University. I began my studies here in 2011, and have enjoyed my time at the university immensely. My proudest moment was without doubt completing my PhD and receiving such positive feedback from my Viva. Writing a doctoral thesis is a…
Maeve Murphy
PhD in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
My PhD journey as a part-time student was not straight forward and I am delighted to have completed my PhD under the phenomenal supervision of Prof. Siobhan O'Neill and Dr. Edel Ennis. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Masters in Addiction Studies in Dublin Business School, as well…
Isaac Ampomah
PhD in Computing
I joined Ulster University in September 2017 right after obtaining my master's degree in Computer Science from Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea. My research focus has been on deep neural network applications to natural language processing. Was happy that my PhD work on developing techniques to improve the performance…
Erik Spikol
PhD in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
I got my BSc in Psychology at Ulster and brought my interest in behavioural epigenetics to my PhD, testing the effect of prenatal maternal levels of socialisation on the mental health of children.My proudest moment was sending the email to submit my thesis in mid-September 2020, looking back on the…
Mihaela Ghisoiu
PhD in Business and Management
My journey in Northern Ireland began 11 years ago when I started my BSc in International Travel and Tourism Management at Ulster University and graduated with a first-class honours in 2015. During my first year as an undergrad, the professor who stood by me throughout all the years, mentioned the…
Deirdre Harkin
PhD in Nursing and Health
As a nurse working within a trauma orthopaedic unit, I got to see first hand the challenges people living with dementia faced in acute care. It has always been the focus of my career to strive to make improvements for this group of patients. Therefore when the opportunity arose for…
Amy McCroy
PhD in Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
I moved overseas from Canada to Northern Ireland to pursue my PhD studies in 2017. Before this, I was a museum curator who spent a lot of time researching, designing and installing large public exhibitions. Having spent some (work-related) time in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland before my…
Michael Casey
PhD in Modern Languages and Linguistics
Having enjoyed a teaching career in Co. Wexford, I decided it was time to pick up the pace and challenge myself. While I researched supervisors the length and breadth of the country, it became apparent very quickly that the Irish department at the University has a fantastic team of academics…
Janet McGrory
PhD in History
After years working in accounts, returning to education to study Irish history was a dream of mine. I completed both my degree and masters at Ulster University, Magee campus. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Magee, a lovely campus, with classmates who became lifelong friends. The content of both courses…
Ian Smyth
PhD in Business and Management
I'm just delighted to be sitting here as a PhD graduate - what a process and for anyone who completed their PhD part-time, an extra tip of the hat. I would never have gotten through this without the support and guidance from my supervisors - Martin, Judith and Alison, thank…
Meadhbh Moriarty
PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies
I received my B.Sc. (Hons) in Marine Science from the National University in Ireland, Galway, and my M.Sc. in Biodiversity and Conservation from Trinity College Dublin. Prior to undertaking a PhD, I worked as a researcher in the Marine Institute in Galway, Ireland and Marine Scotland Science in Aberdeen, Scotland.…
Nowicki Bartosz
PhD in Art and Design
I am a storyteller, photographer and researcher. In 2010 I graduated from University of Wales, Newport (BA Hons Documentary Photography). From 2010 - 2015 I was a trustee and curator of Third Floor Gallery in Cardiff, Wales.My proudest moment was when I was told I passed my Viva. It took…
Allison Campbell
PhD in Education
Immediately prior to my PhD I managed a Young Carers Project where I worked for approximately seven years with young carers aged from five years old to twenty-four. I completed both my Undergraduate degree (Politics) and Masters (International Politics) at QUB. My research focused on the educational impact of being…
Ann Doherty
PhD in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
I started my PhD at Ulster University after completing my BSc Psychology degree at Magee campus. Returning to education to complete a PhD was a goal of mine ever since I completed my BSc Pharmacy degree in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2006. My PhD research examined…
Nermeen Ali
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
My PhD journey was a real big challenge for me. It was unforgettable moment for me when I knew the possibility of the full transfer of my PhD project to Ulster University. A special thank you to Prof John Callan, I am extremely grateful for the incredible support and supervision…
Natasha McClelland
PhD in Business and Management
I completed my BSc Consumer Studies at Ulster University and graduated with a first-class honours in 2017. It was here that I found my passion, desire and academic support to undertake my PhD. My time at Ulster University has been amazing and I couldn’t have got through this experience without…
Ulrike Speers
PhD in Nursing and Health
In 2013 I graduated from Ulster University with a 1st class honours degree in Professional Development in Counselling. At the very start of my PhD journey, someone compared pursuing a PhD to running a marathon. I can wholeheartedly agree with this image as it needs determination and perseverance to finish.…
Nicola Allen
PhD in Business and Management
I completed by BSc in International Travel and Tourism Management at Ulster which inspired me to go on and begin my PhD after 2 years in industry. My supervisors, Professor Stephen Boyd and Dr Peter Bolan have been fantastic throughout my PhD journey. My time at Ulster, in particular Coleraine…
Stuart Griffiths
PhD in Art and Design
Before taking on a PhD, I was a freelance photojournalist. Before that, I did a Degree in editorial photography at the University of Brighton, prior to that I was a British soldier. My research is based upon British soldiers' personal photographs and my research "question" was why is this area…
Kelly Trearty
PhD in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
I completed my first degree in Product Design at LYIT, in my home county of Donegal. After which, I completed my degree in Psychology and master’s in Applied Psychology at Ulster University.While this PhD may have been challenging, it has been equally one of the most rewarding resilience building experiences…
Maelle Fresne
PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies
From France, I had the great opportunity to come to Ireland to pursue my PhD in Catchment hydrology and hydrochemistry at Ulster University. Before moving to Ireland, I graduated with a Master in Hydrology and I taught soil and water sciences.These 3 years have been filled with ups and downs…
John Deery
PhD in Music, Drama, Dance, Film and Screen Studies
I applied for the PhD after completing Undergraduate and Masters Degrees in Design at Ulster, specialising in filmmaking concerned with issues of mental health and suicide prevention. The final PhD film, JACK (www.jackthemovie.co.uk) aims to translate the protective principles of the Papageno Effect from Psychology and Suicidology into Filmmaking practice…
Deirdre Timlin
PhD in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
I completed my degree in Forensic Psychobiology at Abertay University Dundee. I then completed a MSc in Health Psychology at Ulster University and published my research on the benefits of Yoga on the psychological well-being of first time mums, supervised by Dr Liz Simpson. I started my PhD at Ulster…
Anastasios Karakasidis
PhD in Engineering
I obtained my Diploma in Chemical Engineering from Patras University (Greece) in 2016 and afterwards, in 2017, I joined Ulster University for my PhD studies.I’ll never forget when my first research article was accepted for publishing.I would like to express my gratitude to my family and friends for their constant…
Chunlin Xu
PhD in Computing
I started my PhD at Ulster University in Oct. 2017 after I received my master degree from Jiangsu University, China. My research interests are deep learning, natural language processing.I had a wonderful time during my stay at Ulster University, Jordanstown. Many thanks to all my supervisors, colleagues and research staff…
Toni Spence
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
I studied BSc Biomedical Sciences with DPP at Ulster University and graduated with first class honours in 2017. I completed my placement year within the university research facilities in NICHE which inspired me to apply for a PhD. My PhD research was part of an internationally collaborative study, the Seychelles…
Shurui Wang
PhD in Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
This journey is quite a challenge for me. I am proud of me finally getting through my PhD. And I’ll never forget the valuable memories that Ulster University has given me, the people, the beautiful sceneries, the happiness, the language improvement, and the hard work. I would like to express…
An Huynh
PhD in Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
My primary research interests focus on sustainable construction materials for the delivery of environmentally responsible building and infrastructure systems. Within that field, I am particularly interested in the combination of geopolymer binders and recycled aggregates as construction materials with a balance among technical, environmental and economic factors.I would like to…
Jinhui Gao
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
I came to Ulster University in 2016 as an exchange student from East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) and I got the Ph.D. opportunity with Prof John Callan in the School of Pharmacy of Ulster University in 2017. From then on, my Ph.D. journey begins. My Ph.D. research…
Gareth Thompson
PhD in Nursing and Health
I initiated my PhD following the completion of my undergraduate degree in Health Physiology at Ulster University in 2017. The focus of my PhD research was exploring the molecular mechanisms that may mediate the cardioprotective effects of exercise in coronary artery disease patients. During my PhD, I had the pleasure…
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Graduation certificate & pin
All students who have successfully completed their course will receive their degree certificate, transcript and Class of 2021 graduation pin by post in mid-August.
Personalised Merchandise
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