The PDS Conference 2014 steering group.
We are six PhD students and PDS award holders representing different departments across the University of Manchester.
We are six PhD students and PDS award holders representing different departments across the University of Manchester.
Michelle Hall is a psychology PhD student working on a traumatic brain injury study. She is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council with Advanced Quantitative Methods enhanced stipend. Michelle attended medical school in Liverpool where she intercalated in cognitive neuroscience at Bangor University before receiving her MBchB. She then worked as a junior doctor for 2 years before starting the PhD project, whilst completing a postgraduate certificate in medical education from Cardiff University.
Rosie Edgley is a second year PhD student in the department of Religions and Theology here at Manchester. She works on Sanskrit-English translation and researches the work of Madhusudana Sarasvati, a 16th century Indian philosopher. Rosie has a Master's degree in South Asian Studies.
Jevgenijs Kitajevs is a second year PhD student in the field of Materials Science. His research is focused on Tungsten Bronze structured Thermoelectric oxides for energy generation from waste heat. He completed his BA and MA in Materials Science and Engineering at The University of Manchester. And he has acquired The A T Green Award on 2013 on for his MA project, which is granted to best UK graduate with excellence in ceramics materials.
Rebecca Johnson is a second year doctoral student in the field of Translation & Intercultural Studies. Her research concerns the narrative construction of alternative meanings and identities related to Islam in post-9/11 Britain and France. Rebecca has two master's degrees, one in Translation & Interpreting Studies (University of Manchester) and one in International Relations (University of Birmingham). Prior to commencing her PhD, she worked for five years as a freelance translator, and prior to this she worked for different organisations linked to international affairs.
Alicia J. Rouverol is on the Creative Writing PhD course at the Center of New Writing, University of Manchester, where she recently completed her MA with the support of the NAFUM Award. A recipient of an Elizabeth George Foundation writing grant, she has served as a reader for Narrative magazine and a contributing review for the Monitor. Her first book, "I Was Content and Not Content": The Story of Linda Lord and the Closing of Penobscot Poultry, was nominated for the Oral History Association Book Award and called "compassionate and sorely needed" by The New York Times. She is currently working on a novel about work and time.
Anthony Floyd is a second year PhD student in the field of Religion and Theology. His research focused on the doctrine of creation in the theology of Jurgen Moltmann and Gordon Kaufman respectively. He completed a BA in Religions and Theology and an MA in Religion and Political Life at the University of Manchester.