Are you interested in hearing more about what it is like to study for a postgraduate degree at Imperial?

If so, listen to our 3-part podcast series to find out more.

This podcast comprises three episodes, designed to provide information to undergraduate minority ethnic students thinking about studying for a Master’s or PhD at Imperial.  

Episode one: The student voice (26 mins)

Hear from 4 current PhD students about their experience of navigating life at Imperial, what things they wish they had known before starting at Imperial, support and top tips!

Speakers:

  • Esther Bankole – PhD student, National Heart and Lung Institute
  • Mary Ogbuka Kenneth – PhD student, Department of Computing
  • Peter Bryan, PhD student, Department of Bi0engineering and Black Doctoral Network Co-Chair
  • Naima Adan, PhD student, Department of Bioengineering and Black Doctoral Network Co-Chair

Episode two: The practicalities of applying (12 mins)

Learn about the application process and top tips for applying to Imperial, as well as funding opportunities. 

Speakers:

  • Tom Pearson – Head of Student Financial Support
  • Mark Woolley – Faculty Admissions Manager
  • Jenni Quint – Professor of Respiratory Epidemiology, School of Public Health

Episode three: Broader support (16 mins)

Hear about some of the broader support available to postgraduate students at Imperial, including the Activate mentoring programme, professional development opportunities and Imperial as One – the race equality network for staff and postgraduate students.

Speakers:

  • Caroline Hargreaves - Senior Teaching Fellow, Early Career Researcher Institute
  • Magdalena Jara – Principal Teaching Fellow, Early Career Researcher Institute
  • Ada Mau – Maths Outreach Research Associate and Imperial as One committee member