Our Researchers

Our inspiring and collaborative research community works together to make a global impact. Hear more about our current researchers and the research taking place.

"I chose to pursue a PhD because I've always been intellectually curious."

After spending ten years working in banking and management consultancy in Nigeria, Richard chose to realise his academic ambitions at NTU.

Hear his story.

Erin Newman, PhD in History

"Fast-paced, challenging and well-supported."

Local researcher Erin enjoys tying her historical research back to the places she knows, using the past to help us understand today.

Hear her story.

"NTU provides specialist support to ensure everybody gets the most out of student life, whether that is through mental health and wellbeing support or the chance to interact with a wide variety of people from different cultures."

Kinana Habra, PhD in Science and Technology

"Throughout my PhD journey at NTU, my work has been recognised and appreciated. I have met amazing people and talented professionals and I am deeply grateful to the University for this opportunity."

Valentina de Riso, PhD in Arts and Humanities

"At doctoral level in universities, the number of black people enrolled on research degrees is small. Given this problem, I wanted to understand why, where, and how black people fit in the socio-economic and politico-cultural strata of British society."

Bamba Khan, PhD in Education

"I've had the chance to join the postgraduate research community where I have met interesting people from all around the world, including some who have become good friends."

Stephanie King, PhD in Education

"NTU's support along with my hard work has allowed me to co-author two book chapters with my supervisory team within the first two years of my PhD journey."

Huijun Chen, PhD in Business

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NTU's brightest minds are coming together for a series of captivating conversations to explore different issues and events facing society.

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