DPhil student spotlights and profiles

The Undergraduate Certificate in Archaeology opened the door to an exciting academic journey in archaeology for Neil, culminating with a Clarendon Scholarship to further his research through the part-time DPhil in Archaeology.

Dona completed the MSt in Literature and Arts while working full-time in the United States. To continue her research she has since progressed to the DPhil in Literature and Arts.

Having discovered that her MSc in Sustainable Urban Development research highlighted scope for further exploration, Aditi is now enrolled on the part-time DPhil programme.

After retiring from a career in the police, Paul pursued his secret passion of history – first with an undergraduate programme, and then both a master's and a DPhil.

The Clarendon Scholarship has made it possible for Deland Chan to do the DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development and continue her research into emerging bottom-up, neighbourhood-based approaches to urban sustainability.

Steve Edwards became the first person ever to earn a DPhil in Evidence Based Health Care at the University of Oxford.

A chance conversation with friends pushed Sally into taking the first step to become an archaeologist. Sally has since progressed from a master's to a part-time DPhil.

David studied local history online while balancing other commitments, before progressing on to a DPhil.

Enderson completed the Teaching Evidence-Based Practice module in 2017 and is now using his skills to educate the next generation of practitioners in the field of teaching Evidence-Based Medicine.

Rosemary had a varied career before studying for a DPhil in Architectural History, where the Department’s staff encouraged her for six years.

Shaun’s time at the Thames Valley Police put him in good stead for investigating English Local History.

Anne chose the part-time DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care as it meant she could both work and study

Katherine is the first student to complete the DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development.