I enjoyed the big portfolio of opportunities I was given, which I believe is an essential property of SAMBa and something which truly makes the programme worth it
Before SAMBa I was a Master’s student, first at the University of Pisa and then at the University of Warwick. In both cases I was studying Mathematics and specifically Probability, Statistics and Stochastic Analysis. In Pisa I graduated with a thesis on biological models of the human brain, while in Warwick I started a project with Professor Hendrik Weber which eventually became my PhD project. During SAMBa I had the important opportunity to explore different possibilities for me and my future. My PhD project was truly rooted in Stochastic Analysis and Pure Mathematics (my goal was to prove convergence of a particle system to the solution of a singular Stochastic Partial Differential Equation), but parallel to that I could complete a Research Internship in Machine Learning, as well as take part in applied IITs, an essential part of the SAMBa programme. Also, I had the possibility to take part to international conferences, both in Europe and overseas, which greatly improved my enthusiasm and my interest in what I was doing. I enjoyed the big portfolio of opportunities I was given, which I believe is an essential property of SAMBa and something which truly makes the programme worth it. Not to forget that the city of Bath is amazing, one of those places where life flows happily.I am now a Data Scientist building AI models for banks. While my PhD studies do not directly apply to my job, the SAMBa programme and my PhD were still essential for me. They helped me build a broad overview of science and a rigorous and scientific methodology.
I really valued the experience of being part of a cohort of students in SAMBa, which guaranteed that we were not doing our PhDs in isolation, despite working intensively on independent projects
SAMBa offers high level training in statistical and applied mathematical disciplines, as well as direct engagement with industrial partners
The ITTs were invaluable in providing experience in collaborating effectively with others on large projects, understanding and synthesising new information quickly, and liasing with academic leads and commercial partners
The ITTs can be really fun. The best part is that each time you participate you come out with a head full of new ideas and knowledge. Truly amazing
Shortly after joining SAMBa I broke my neck in a bicycle accident. But thanks to the support from the amazing team, I was still able to make a success of my PhD. The SAMBa environment surrounds you with wonderful people and fantastic opportunities.
Being part of SAMBa is like being part of a little community: everyone is super supportive and there is always someone to talk to if you need it (usually with cake!).
SAMBa’s most remarkable feature is the variety of study options it offers
SAMBa provided a uniquely supportive yet challenging environment, in which one is encouraged to explore their interests and question their limits
I joined thinking I wanted to do one type of PhD but ended up doing a completely different one due to the flexibility that was provided in finding/forming a PhD during the masters year
Being a part of SAMBa was a great way to broaden my research interests and to apply this knowledge to cross-displinary problems
