Based on your daughter starting her PhD in drama, I would recommend the Lenovo Yoga C740 14" 2-in-1 laptop. As a 2-in-1, it provides both laptop and tablet modes which will be useful for studying and note taking flexibility. The 14" full HD touchscreen is large enough for comfortable viewing while also being quite portable. At R14519, the HP Probook X360 G9 is also an excellent choice. Both of these options have enough processing power and storage for her studies while also being light and durable machines that can be easily transported between home and campus. Let me know if you need any other details!
Here are a few Macbook options that would be excellent for your daughter's PhD studies in drama: The Macbook Pro 13" with the M2 chip would be a superb laptop for her needs. With its powerful new M2 processor, abundant 512GB of storage and brilliant Retina display, it provides all the horsepower she needs for research, writing and media editing. The responsive 10-core GPU is also perfect for viewing or creating graphics and video content. Another great alternative is the Macbook Air. Weighing just 1.24kg, its ultra-light design makes it very portable for traveling to-and-from campus. Yet it still packs impressive performance into a thin and sleek frame. Either of these Macbooks would serve her well for many years of study. Let me know if you have any other questions!