First PhD awarded to the ESMB group

Huge congratulations to Dr Craig Leighton, who has become the first student in the group to get his PhD. Craig produced an outstanding thesis and survived a thorough examination by Janet Kumita and Chris Coxon (massive thanks to them also). The working day ended early with drinks and celebrations!




 

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