{"id":2573,"date":"2025-06-04T13:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T13:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/?p=2573"},"modified":"2025-06-04T13:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T13:20:48","slug":"farwa-abbas-making-the-most-of-the-imperial-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/2025\/06\/04\/farwa-abbas-making-the-most-of-the-imperial-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Farwa Abbas: Making the most of the Imperial experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-2574 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2025\/05\/Farwa-Abbas-e1748012646763-953x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Farwa Abbas\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>\u201cI want young people, especially girls, to feel like they belong in science, like it\u2019s something they can own.\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Farwa Abbas is a final year PhD student in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/electrical-engineering\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It was always her dream to study at Imperial and as the first in her family to pursue higher education abroad and earn a PhD, Farwa has made the most of all the opportunities on offer during her time here as a postgraduate research student. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The postgraduate journey\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Farwa\u2019s research involves working on modelling biomedical signals to diagnose and treat movement disorders, with a focus on Dystonia.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cMy experience has exceeded my expectations in so many ways. My time at Imperial has been enriching, both academically and personally. This journey has been about more than just a degree; it&#8217;s been about transformation. I have had the privilege of contributing to the university community while also growing as a researcher, mentor, and individual.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Farwa has found the range of courses available through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/about\/leadership-and-strategy\/provost\/vice-provost-research\/vpre-led-initiatives\/early-career-researcher-institute\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Early Career Research<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">er Institute incredibly beneficial for her personal and professional development.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cI have attended courses on advanced presentation topics and writing techniques. These programs have played a crucial role in shaping my journey as a PhD student.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One that stands out for Farwa is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/students\/academic-support\/graduate-school\/professional-development\/doctoral-students\/research-communication\/thesis-writing-retreat\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thesis Writing Retreat<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which provides a supportive environment for research students in their final year preparing for writing their thesis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keen to give back to the postgraduate research community, Farwa has given feedback through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/students\/academic-support\/graduate-school\/community-development\/pres\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Postgraduate Research Experience Survey<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and has also shared her experiences as part of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/students\/studentshapers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">StudentShapers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> project on being a minority ethnic student at Imperial. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspiring the next generation\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Encouraging young people to get excited by science is something Farwa is really passionate about. She was been part of the Oxmedica summer camp in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she taught young women about computer science and STEM.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">She has also taken part in Imperial\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/be-inspired\/schools-outreach\/secondary-schools\/stem-in-action\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">STEM in action<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, where she <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/be-inspired\/schools-outreach\/secondary-schools\/stem-in-action\/the-human-body\/farwa-profile\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">explained her research<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and demonstrated experiments to help school children understand what it means to work in science.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I believe science should feel alive, something kids can see themselves in. Too often, it&#8217;s taught as abstract or intimidating. I want young people, especially girls, to feel like they belong in science, like it\u2019s something they can own.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A creative outlet\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outside of her studies, Farwa is passionate about art and enjoys drawing and painting. Taking time out from studying to relax is important, and the art classes at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/music-and-arts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blyth Centre<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> have been a great creative outlet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cDrawing and painting have always been a source of relaxation and creative expression for me. I like the fact that I can go to the art classes and the equipment is all there and I can just take an hour or two out and sit and paint.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/about\/leadership-and-strategy\/provost\/vice-provost-research\/vpre-led-initiatives\/early-career-researcher-institute\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Early Career Researcher Institute<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/students\/academic-support\/graduate-school\/community-development\/pres\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Postgraduate Research Experience Survey<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/music-and-arts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blyth Centre<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI want young people, especially girls, to feel like they belong in science, like it\u2019s something they can own.\u201d Farwa Abbas is a final year PhD student in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.\u00a0\u00a0 It was always her dream to study at Imperial and as the first in her family to pursue higher education [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1722,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-students"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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