When Statistics Called: Jamaican scholar’s journey to PhD in UK
August 21, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — What began as an interest in statistics has taken one Jamaican researcher from lecture halls in Kingston to presenting on the international stage and ultimately earning a PhD in the United Kingdom.
Danielle Notice, who recently completed her doctorate at Lancaster University, said her academic journey started while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona.
“I did my undergrad at UWI. I studied actuarial science, a very maths-heavy degree, and some of my favourite courses were the statistics modules,” she recalled. “So, after my undergrad, I actually decided I didn’t want to be an actuary.”
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