Benjamin Fernando

Benjamin Fernando is a PhD student at the University of Oxford, and is originally from Birmingham. His research is in stellar physics, and focuses on modelling the vibrations of stars. Benjamin was one of two authors of an open letter published in The Guardian in which over 1,100 current Oxford students committed to doing more to improve access and diversity at the university

Articles by Benjamin Fernando

Does university reputation matter to students?

When choosing a university, it can be easy to get caught up in how prestigious a university appears to be. Four students share why it’s important to consider many other factors in your final choice

By Ellie Johandes

17 July

Students are best placed to encourage diversity at universities

Undergraduate admission statistics from the University of Oxford still reveal a lack of diversity. A group of students from the institution put forward a number of proposals to encourage more students to apply

By Benjamin Fernando

1 August