Why I chose Cambridge University to do my PhD

  • November 3, 2020

Akhila Denduluri is featured in a film on why she chose to do her PhD in Chemistry at Cambridge

When you think about why come to Cambridge to pursue research the most important thing that comes to mind is the legacy of science innovation and discovery that Cambridge has and, more importantly, it constantly strives to make better.

Akhila Denduluri

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