Questions

What are your future aspirations after you finish your postgraduate degree?

I am returning back to my home country and will share the knowledge and skills with my workplace for the betterment of drug regulation in Uganda. I look forward to keep learning and updated with the various researches especially in pharmaceutical microbiology. I have plans for a PhD as well. It might not be now but definitely in the near future.

What do you think makes the University of Birmingham unique?

The University of Birmingham is among the top hundred universities in the world providing high quality education, resources and all the support from the University staff. Having the Institute of Microbiology and Infection with well renowned and outstanding researchers is an added advantage to us as microbiology students because we are being taught by the best of the best across the globe.

Have you joined any student societies or taken part in any events so far during your studies?

I have joined quite a number of them and have been part of some events such as the Christmas carols.

How are you finding living in Birmingham? Do you find the student community supportive?

I stay in the Vale Village, part of the University’s student accommodation. The student community is open to anyone for help and there are hall representatives to sort anyone out.

What has been your experience of campus life? Do you enjoy studying on the Edgbaston campus?

There is so much support around campus, from academics to social life. You just need to ask and find where it is. It’s been worth it surely.

What have been the highlights of your postgraduate course so far?

Being chosen as both a postgraduate ambassador for the University as well as the School of Biosciences came with a lot of joy and excitement. I am looking forward to sharing my own experiences with all prospective students.

What made you decide to study a postgraduate course at the University of Birmingham rather than in your home country?

I decided to study at the University of Birmingham as an overseas University because I anticipated to learn from the best grouping of microbiologists across Europe. Secondly, I needed exposure to the best laboratories and equipments to learn from, that universities back home don’t have. I am happy that I can do all practicals with my own equipment which rarely happens back home.

Can you give a short outline of the postgraduate course that you study? How has it benefited you so far? What have you enjoyed about the course?

I am pursuing an MSc Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham. Through this course, I have broadened my scope of knowledge in molecular aspects of the course and other areas of the subject I found relevant. I have enjoyed the various forms of learning that include physical classes, seminars, workshops and group projects. This offers a wide variety of learning outcomes.