I am currently the Lead Doctoral College Representative for the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and Chair of Loughborough’s Para Sport Executive Committee. These positions are focused on representing students to maximise their time at the University. I have also had the opportunity to build teaching experience while delivering undergraduate seminars and working as an Academic Support Mentor.

Following graduation, I definitely want to work within Para and disability sport as this is where my passion lies. I’m keen to stay in academia, with the potential to continue my research within the space of Paralympic classification if possible. I’ve developed several academic and industry connections, that I hope will support me in securing future positions.

If you’re thinking of applying to study a PhD at Loughborough, reach out to your potential supervisors to discuss the research project. This will give you a chance to discuss the potential research direction in more detail, the resources available to support your research and if there are other researchers already working in the same area. Be confident in your application and make the most of what Loughborough has to offer.

*Anna’s PhD is funded through a Loughborough University Studentship and is also supported independently by a grant from the International Blind Sports Federation.