Manchester-Melbourne dual-award PhD case studies
Our dual-award PhD programme creates collaborative research opportunities and projects across continents.
Student stories
Below are just some of the research projects our students and staff have been working on. They share their research, opportunities, challenges and what it’s meant for the students to start their careers with a dual award PhD from two of the world’s top international Universities.
Current opportunities can be found on the Manchester-Melbourne Cookson Scholars Scheme page.
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The best of both worlds: bringing people together to find global solutions
Global impact on low-carbon construction was achieved through Judy Too's dual PhD, which connected research across continents and helped shape policy thinking.
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Combining clinical skills and cutting-edge techniques to find new cancer treatments
Oliver Sinclair’s dual PhD advanced a promising new blood cancer treatment through combined international expertise and innovative techniques.
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Split-site success: studying two international cities from the inside
Immersive exposure to how major world cities, plan and deliver transport projects was a defining feature of Caitlin Morrissey’s dual PhD, sparking international collaborations that continue to influence her work.
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