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Name
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Mauro Victor Silveira de Souza |
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Age
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37 | |
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Course
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PhD | |
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Nationality
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Brazil | |
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Comments
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"The School of Management encompasses
some of the most important aspects for my doctorate - a perfect synergy
between academia and the business sector, a state-of-the-art infrastructure
for learning and research and a superior standard for higher education,
supported by well-qualified academics from many cultural backgrounds,"
he said.
"Both my educational background and work experience are in management and, more specifically, international business. I chose a PhD in this area because I wanted to further develop my skills and abilities as a researcher and a business practitioner. "The PhD programme has been exciting and challenging journey and I have had a chance to use my professional and academic expertise to find solutions to real problems in society. "I intend to work as a university lecturer and a business consultant in Brazil. The PhD programme has allowed me to develop and hone my abilities as a researcher - which is very important for both academia and private consultancy. "Bradford is a very friendly, cosmopolitan city in a great location. It's proximity to Leeds, York and Manchester make it an ideal place to live and the surrounding area is full of heritage site and natural beauty spots such as Saltaire, Haworth, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District." |
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Name
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Jing Li |
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Age
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26 | |
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Course
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PhD | |
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Year of graduation
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2007 | |
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Nationality
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China | |
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Previous qualifications
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BSc in Business and Management Studies, MA in Finance and Accounting Management, Bradford | |
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Comments
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"I have always been curious about
the ever-changing business world and wanted to be part of it, so I
took the undergraduate course in business and management. During the
three years, I became more and more interested in accounting and this
was further developed by completing the MA in finance and accounting
management. While I was doing my MA, I began to feel that one year
wasn't really enough time to reflect and develop my interest and some
of my ideas that were emerging through the course.
"I had become fascinated with my MA dissertation work in Intellectual Capital - it was exciting, liberating and very challenging. I felt that I could take it further and I had no doubt that Bradford School of Management was the place to continue with my PhD - I was impressed by the level of knowledge the lecturers had shown and their responsible and approachable manner towards students. "The day I received my studentship was the happiest in my life and one that changed its course forever. It is generous and unconditional and allows me to be fully committed to research as well as to attend conferences and research seminars. "Studying here is so stimulating and there's a great sense of freedom. It is a dynamic and close PhD community. As time has passed, I have realised that I want to follow an academic career and become a lecturer. During my PhD research I benefited tremendously from discussions with my supervisors who are famous scholars in their fields. They are sharp, supportive, always encouraging and full of ideas - they helped me lay a solid foundation for my future plans. "I have had such a wonderful and fulfilling time at Bradford that I hope my experience will encourage more people to come and enjoy it." |
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Name
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Desmond Kapofu | |
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Comments
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Desmond Kapofu is researching the ways
in which organisations can successfully retain the knowledge assets
that underpin their competitive advantage in the business environment.
He also tutors first-year undergraduates in the foundations of production
and operations management.
"Having studied at Bradford before transferring to the United States on an athletics scholarship, it was a really easy decision for me when it came to looking for a university at which to study for a PhD," he commented. "The city had been good to me before and it hasn't disappointed me now that I have returned. It is multicultural and this makes it especially easy for international students, far from their families, to fit in. "More importantly, School of Management staff are always prepared to help. They deal with situations effectively and efficiently. The quality of supervision has exceeded my expectations and I have come to know my supervisors as friends." |
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Name
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Mathew Appleyard | |
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Comments
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Mathew Appleyard is studying the effectiveness
of corporate anti-piracy strategy in the British recording industry.
He chose to continue his studies to PhD level after completing an
MA in International Business and Management.
"Bradford University School of Management offered me the opportunity to fulfill my ambitions and potential within a caring, relaxing and exceptionally well supported environment," he commented. "The facilities at the School are second to none. Its rural setting makes working on-campus an enjoyable experience, equalled by no other university I have experienced, with all the benefits of a major city near by. "The close relationship between supervisors and students helps to build a confident support structure and valued friendship." |
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