Image courtesy Nathan Pitt, Department of Chemistry.
The department opened its doors to approximately 100 prospective applicants at the Graduate Admissions Open Day on 21 October.
The purpose of the day is to introduce potential MPhil and PhD candidates to the research going on in the department. Visitors were able to get a taste of what life is like for postgraduate students, and had the opportunity to speak to current students and department members about life in Cambridge.
During the day all five of the department Research Interest Groups (RIGs) delivered presentations about their work. A buffet lunch and social reception, along with research posters and tours of the labs and facilities, gave further opportunities to learn about the world leading work going on in the department.
"The day was a great chance to highlight why Chemistry at Cambridge is such an attractive place to study, and we look forward to welcoming new students in the coming year. We also give a huge thank you to all those who gave such enthusiastic and passionate presentations about their work, and everyone who helped make the day a success,” said Head of Graduate Education Dr Deborah Longbottom.
Thank you to PhD student Stephanie Ashenden for helping write this article.