HetSys News
Celebrating the Graduation of HetSys Cohort 2 – January 2026
On 20 January 2026, we were delighted to celebrate the graduation of four members of HetSys Cohort 2.
HetSys Students Attend Isaac Newton Institute Workshop on Science Communication and Industry Engagement
Three HetSys students, George Simmons, Luca Gasparro, and Rumesh Sudhaharan, recently took part in a major national training event at the Isaac Newton Institute (INI) in Cambridge. The workshop, jointly delivered by INI and the Gateway to Research programme, focused on strengthening essential professional skills for early‑career researchers, including science communication, research ethics, and industry engagement.
The week‑long workshop forms part of a growing national effort to support PhD researchers in developing the broader competencies needed for collaborative, responsible, and impactful research careers.
HetSys Celebrates the End of Term 1 with Cross‑Cohort Quiz Night
To mark the end of Term 1 in December 2025, the HetSys Centre for Doctoral Training hosted a lively End‑of‑Term Quiz Night, bringing together students from all 5 cohorts for an evening of connection, friendly competition, and celebration.