The highlights of the course so far have been the exceptional support and mentorship of my supervisors, the expertise at Loughborough, the positive and inspiring environment of the University, and the community of doctoral students, who are all so talented, diverse and fun. I am reminded every day that we are not alone in this PhD journey, and that we can count on each other.

The real highlight of my PhD are my supervisors. As I started my PhD studies during the pandemic, it could have been a difficult time, but my supervisors were there for me in a key initial part of my development as a researcher, and this support has made everything much easier for me. Overall, their support is invaluable and is the key element of my experience at Loughborough.