From immersive experiences like our PhD Shadowing Scheme to engaging events such as the Informatics PhD Fair, this section showcases ways to connect with our research community and learn more about postgraduate study. PhD Alumni Spotlight Read the profiles of some of our PhD graduates. PhD Student Spotlight Read the profiles of some of our PhD students. Informatics PhD Shadowing Scheme Curious about research? Spend a day with a PhD student and find out what it’s really like. Undergraduate Research Experience Scheme Take the next step in your learning journey and gain research experience with our paid Summer internship scheme. This article was published on Thursday 2 October 2025