PhD Project examples
PhD, Years 2–4
The students were encouraged to source their own PhD projects, but they were also given a list of optional PhD projects for their consideration. The majority of students continued on their long MRes projects into their PhD, but this wasn't a requirement of the course.
Interview with Course Director Professor Bill O'Neill about the PhD
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Working with Industry
Most Ultra Precision PhD projects offered to the students had a project sponsor. As well as supporting the student and project financially this engagement results in a strong collaboration from research to industry resulting in a direct impact on the commercial activities.
Conference
During the Masters and PhD phase the students will have the option to attend UK and international conferences in there field of research. These conferences include events such as EUSPEN, ICALEO and AILU. PhD students are expected to present at these conferences which will then lead to an established list of publications.