Foundation Magazine Feature
Spoilt for choice for Emily
"I loved the feel of the University when I first visited as it seemed to be like a small, friendly community. The consistent high rankings across university league tables were also really appealing as well! Everyone I spoke to was really friendly and made me feel excited at the prospect of studying here.
"Over the course of my degree, I have spent extensive time in both synthetic and physical chemistry laboratories, developing my analytical and problem-solving skills. The degree has provided opportunities to also improve my teamwork, communication and independent thinking skills. There is a vast range of research being conducted here at Lancaster across the different areas of chemistry. When it came to choosing my Masters research project, I was spoilt for choice!
My research project was on 'Investigating the impact of monomer sequence on biodegradable copolymers'. It involved combining different polymers in an attempt to synthesise biodegradable polyesters that have desirable properties so they can be used in a variety of industries - including pharmaceuticals, biomedicine and packaging.
"My supervisor has provided me with so much support. As my project links so closely to projects she is currently researching, it is clear she has a really keen interest in the results I have got, and how to progress the project even further. I loved doing my project, as it combined many different areas of chemistry - including coordination chemistry, polymer chemistry and analytical chemistry. I am currently considering pursuing a PhD here at Lancaster University. Everyone at Lancaster is extremely friendly and makes the idea of completing my PhD here even more exciting."
Emily Hindley is in her final year of her MChem Hons Chemistry.