Doctoral Graduate stories

Sarah Elsey obtained her EdD in 2024 looking at teachers' professional self-efficacy in Wales. 

Full time Senior Lecturer from the Institute of Education; Ellie Hill, opted to study her doctorate at the University of Worcester because of the support available. 

Rebecca Collins graduated with a PhD looking at river bank erosion in Warwickshire. 

Oliver Case graduated with a PhD after submitting a thesis providing an ecocritical study of Virginia Woolf’s novels from 1927 to 1941. 

After leaving school with few qualifications, Senior Lecturer Angela Hodgkins from the Institute of Education, graduated with a PhD. 

Dr Alice Mockford, whose PhD looked at using insects as a natural means to regulate pests in Spanish orange orchards, graduated in 2022. 

Becky Oatley combined her ground-breaking research into women living with dementia with playing topflight netball.  

Emma carried out a study exploring how photography can be used as a tool to understand individuals recovering from problem substance use has with a Doctor of Philosophy. 

A former assistant headteacher will be passing on knowledge gained through his research degree to future students to help them improve problematic behaviour in the classroom. 

PhD student Emma Tickle, who juggled a busy home and work life during her five years of study, has graduated. 

A student who interrupted her PhD studies to help as a nurse at the height of the pandemic was rewarded for her academic achievements at graduation.  

Dr Claire McLoone-Richards has graduated with a PhD in Education 

After four and a half years of hard work, Dr Alice Burgin is embracing the moment as she celebrates her PhD 

Student, Dr Karen Gray, juggled her PhD research into dementia alongside a busy home and work life 

Zeus Mateos-Fierro has completed a PhD in Environmental Science 

Verity Postlethwaite completed a PhD from the University of Worcester's School of Sport 

Dr Wendy Webb has achieved the award of a PhD that explored the end of life priorities of people experiencing homelessness in the UK 

A student from Uganda has graduated with a PhD in Plant Biology. 

A student from Germany has graduated with a DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) for his research looking at the German pet care industry. 

A retired lecturer has spoken of her joy at finally completing her PhD later in life. 

Katie Spicksley studied for a PhD in Education 

Rob Milford successfully completed a PhD in Business 

Dr Christian Engelke achieved a doctorate for his research looking at the horticulture industry in Germany. 

Albert graduated from the University of Worcester with a PhD in Geography, having defied the odds at each stage of his academic life. 

Dr Inga Knoche looked at how certain German companies can adjust to the changing world of digital technology as part of her studies. 

Dr Annica Lau, who explored retaining young talent in the workplace, is graduating with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). 

Ellen Joyce has been researching the impact of a high fat diet of the body, in particular on obesity and the nervous system.