I highly encourage prospective students to undertake a PhD at Loughborough University due to its supportive environment, wealth of experience and opportunities for both academic and professional growth. If you're considering a PhD at Loughborough, I recommend thoroughly researching the University's strengths in your field, securing funding early, engaging with potential supervisors and making full use of the available resources. It's important to be prepared for challenges but also to actively network and build professional connections that will support your research and career development.