Tommy Nagle

Current Employer/Organisation Name

South West Doctoral Training Partnership / University of Exeter

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

Masters in Exeter after UG. Funded PhD – South West Doctoral Training Partnership.

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

Not necessarily a planned choice! I enjoyed the university and research system, and wanted to stay in it to develop my research project. Applied for the funding and was – thankfully – accepted. Loved it since. Enjoy all parts: teaching, independent research, community etc. Specifically enjoy the time and space I am given to develop myself, both in context of the research and more generally

Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?

Rugby League, Beats & Bass

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

The widespread applicability of Geography – you can do what you want!

What did you most enjoy about studying here?

Social scene, sport and community.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

Great geography reputation, lovely city, fantastic facilities.

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Get planning as soon as possible – there are tonnes of funding opportunities available! Make sure to talk with you tutors/supervisors to develop a project and get some good advice.