Meet our 2023 PhD Researcher Cohort

23 October 2023

Co(l)laboratory Researcher Profiles

Meet the members of Co(l)laboratory’s 2023 PhD cohort

A key element of Co(l)laboratory’s work is to explore new models for recruiting exceptional and talented candidates, where we can assess people based on their potential for success, looking at their holistic competencies as an individual, rather than more traditional and exclusionary metrics.

Our first cohort of Co(l)laboratory PhD candidates, who began in April 2023, have already brought a wealth of enthusiasm, and a rich diversity of ideas and experience to the programme. Use the list below to read more about our candidates, in their own words, to see the types of outstanding individuals we’re looking to join our future PhD cohorts.

Select a profile

Julia Cons

Project Title: Promoting direct democracy in the NHS in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire What were you doing before starting this PhD? I was contemplating what direction I would take next! Having… Read More »Meet our 2023 PhD Researcher Cohort

Amreen Aslam

Project Title: How does trust impact participation in health promoting activities and how has this changed during/as a result of the pandemic? What were you doing before starting this PhD?… Read More »Meet our 2023 PhD Researcher Cohort

Lauren Sheriff

Project Title: Group dynamics and suicidality: a Social Identity Approach to resilience and risk mitigation What were you doing before starting this PhD? In 2020, I made the decision to… Read More »Meet our 2023 PhD Researcher Cohort

Liz Blakey

Project Title: Skateboarding in shared public space: power, gender, age and inclusivity What were you doing before starting this PhD? Previously I was working as a staff counsellor in the… Read More »Meet our 2023 PhD Researcher Cohort

Stuart Greensmith White

Project Title: What does it mean to be “work-ready”? Investigating the education-employment transition for young people in former coalfields areas What were you doing before starting this PhD? Before beginning… Read More »Meet our 2023 PhD Researcher Cohort

Leanora Gardner

Project Title: Understanding and responding to youth violence – blending data science with lived experience What were you doing before starting this PhD? I had completed my under graduate studies… Read More »Meet our 2023 PhD Researcher Cohort

Dee Yeagers

Project Title: Boxing in the Community – Moving Beyond the Myths of Sports’ Positive Potentials to Reduce Violence What were you doing before starting this PhD? In my previous role,… Read More »Meet our 2023 PhD Researcher Cohort

Hannah Burrows

Project Title: Diversifying Child Friendly Nottingham: Perspectives from Primary School-Aged Children What were you doing before starting this PhD? As a part-time student, I am currently working as a Primary… Read More »Meet our 2023 PhD Researcher Cohort

Nidhi Sharma

Project Title: Understanding the lived experience of workplace coercion, exploitation and modern slavery in the community across Nottingham What were you doing before starting this PhD? I was a Research… Read More »Meet our 2023 PhD Researcher Cohort