After finishing my master’s, I decided to continue and do a PhD. Studying for a PhD at Loughborough University meant I could participate in the Researchers in Schools’ Programme, which was set up and funded by the UK Government for PhD researchers to teach in order to promote university access to non-selective state secondary schools. I became aware of this opportunity from the brilliant careers advice services at the University. Loughborough has loads of training opportunities outside of your studies, for example I was exposed to entrepreneurship, teaching, media and leadership training.