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Considering a PhD? Learn from the experiences of a recent graduate.

Dr Shilla Shomai is a recent graduate of the University of Worcester. She completed her PhD in 2025 and now works at Together Scotland, utilising the skills gathered during her doctoral research.

Shilla documented her PhD journey online, sharing insights and advice to help fellow students and prospective candidates alike.

She is now ready to answer your questions about all things PhD, from navigating applications, managing research challenges, making the most of the doctoral experience and more!

Questions are open from 9 am on October 20th to 12 pm on October 24th.

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Shilla Shomai

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Shilla Shomai is a recent PhD graduate from the University of Worcester. Her PhD examined the parenting experiences of care-experienced parents in Scotland compared to England.

Shilla works within the Policy team of Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights), as a Policy & Public Affairs Assistant, supporting Together’s mission to ensure babies, children and young people have their human rights respected, protected and fulfilled.

Among other responsibilities, she contributes to the development and dissemination of policy and supports the research and drafting of the annual State of Children’s Rights Report.

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