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University of Huddersfield PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 University of Huddersfield PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Reducing inequalities in perinatal mental health: What does good perinatal mental health support look like for LGBTQIA+ people? (HHS-2026-05)

Perinatal mental health (PMH) difficulties affect many parents during pregnancy and the postnatal period, yet access to appropriate, affirming support is uneven across and within communities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Darwin
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Social Movements and Transitional Justice ‘from below’: Exploring Grassroots Activism in Armed Conflicts and Post-Conflict Contexts (HHS-2026-01)

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship exploring the relationship between social movements, victims’ activism, and transitional justice in contexts of armed conflict and post-conflict transition. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Tamayo Gomez
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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When Timing Breaks Down: Rhythmic Synchronisation in Reading and Mathematical Difficulties (HHS-2026-07)

Reading and mathematics both rely on the ability to process sequential information over time, which may explain why developmental dyslexia and developmental dyscalculia so frequently co-occur. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CY Lin
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Neurodiversity, Trauma Exposure and Occupational Wellbeing in Policing and Disaster Response Roles (HHS-2026-02)

Police officers and staff working in specialist roles such as Disaster Victim Identification (DVI), safeguarding, public protection and major investigations are routinely exposed to traumatic material, complex operational demands and emotionally challenging environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NL Gorton
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the cognitive effects of e-cigarette use (HHS-2026-03)

Recent statistics show that the use of e-cigarettes has overtaken the use of cigarettes for the first time, with approximately 5.4 million people using e-cigarettes daily in Great Britain (ONS, 2024). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Retzler
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Poor Quality Housing, Domestic Fire Risk and the Prevention Agenda: The Role of the Fire and Rescue Services in Cross-Sector Housing Safety (HHS-2026-06)

Poor quality housing is widely recognised as a key determinant of health and wellbeing, yet its relationship with domestic fire risk remains underexplored. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Simcock
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploring belonging and impostorism in British South Asians university students using photovoice (HHS-2026-08)

Research has shown that imposterism leads to a challenging experience in specific groups, such as racially-minoritized students and contributes to feelings of unbelonging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Bagri
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding wound care in self-harm (HHS-2026-10)

Self-harm remains a significant public health concern, and people who self-harm often report negative or stigmatising experiences when seeking care. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bridging informal support and formal care: improving mental health referral pathways for minority ethnic communities (HHS-2026-13)

Mental health inequalities among minority ethnic communities in the UK remain a persistent challenge. Despite increased policy attention, many individuals experience barriers to accessing timely and appropriate support. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Newton
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The Impact of Housing Conditions on the Health and Healthcare Engagement of Asylum-Seeking and Refugee Women During Pregnancy and Early Motherhood in the UK (HHS-2026-16)

Housing is a key social determinant of health, shaping wellbeing, safety, and access to healthcare. In the UK, asylum‑seeking and refugee (ASR) women are frequently placed in temporary, overcrowded, or poor‑quality accommodation due to restrictive immigration policies and limited financial resources. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Firth
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Effect of changing employment patterns on the local accent of speakers from North East England (HHS-2026-11)

This project charts the effect of changing employment patterns on the local accent of speakers from North East England. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Devlin
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Housing, workforce stability and public service resilience: the role of housing affordability in key worker recruitment, retention and wellbeing (HHS-2026-12)

Housing affordability and availability are increasingly recognised as critical challenges shaping the sustainability of essential public services in the UK. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Newton
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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“Hidden Athletes”: Understanding and Enhancing the Participation and Engagement of Neurodiverse Girls in Sport and Physical Activity (HHS-2026-14)

Most neurodiversity research still focuses on boys, leaving the experiences of girls largely invisible. This invisibility is amplified in sport, where gendered expectations, and social norms create unique barriers to participation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Horner
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sports opportunities, outcomes, and needs for children and young people with an amputation (HHS-2026-17)

While disability sport has received growing scholarly attention, there is a notable lack of research focused specifically on children and young people with an amputation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Heavey
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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What makes a good social worker: learning from the experiences of children with disabilities (HHS-2026-15)

Children with disabilities are significantly more likely to have contact with social work services than non-disabled children, yet their perspectives on social work practice remain under-represented in research. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Olivant
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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