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Ecosystem functioning: a Southern and Northern Hemisphere freshwater comparison
Project Background. Freshwater ecosystems provide key ecosystem services but are among the most threatened globally due to pollution, eutrophication, overexploitation, land-use change and invasive species (Dudgeon et al. Read more
Maximising ecosystem services in urban greenspaces
Research conducted mainly in the natural environment has shown biodiversity to be a key driver of multiple ecosystem functions (i.e. Read more
Global diversity and ecosystem functions of plant-microbe symbioses
Research Group:
CENTA - Central England NERC Training Alliance
Project Highlights. We have discovered a previously unknown and abundant plant- mycorrhizal symbiosis with global distribution. Read more
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From streams to land – how aquatic environments are supporting biodiversity and ecosystem functioning across the Amazonian arc of deforestation
Project Description. A wealth of research identifies how terrestrial ecosystems influence aquatic ones, influencing flows of water, nutrients and pollutants. Read more
Investigating effects of environmental stressors on ecosystem function using hyperspectral leaf reflectance
There is an increasing urgency to understand the biochemical and physiological responses of plants to global environmental change. Read more
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Past, present and future benefits from marine biogenic shellfish reef habitats.
Project background. Biogenic shellfish reefs are complex seafloor habitats created by the presence of species such as oysters and mussels. Read more
Security and Privacy in App-enabled ecosystems
App-enabled ecosystems have taken over most of the ways we interact with devices and the internet. Users can now find and install apps on their smart devices (phones, watches, TVs, etc.), browsers (as extensions and webapps) or within other applications (suites, productivity tools, etc.). Read more
Climate change & ecosystem health: Microbial interactions and its impact on methane flux in lake ecosystems
Methane is next only to CO2 as a greenhouse gas and its atmospheric concentrations has increased 2.5-fold since preindustrial times. Read more
Understanding the impacts of future bioenergy landscapes on ecosystem services
Large-scale deployment of bioenergy is central to the majority of scenarios for meeting Net Zero and limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Read more
How does the provision of different ecosystem services interact? A multi-habitat approach across the rural-urban continuum in the UK
Ecosystem services (ES) are benefits provided by ecosystems to sustain wildlife and our well-being. Regulating, provisioning, supporting and cultural ES have been assessed in terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Read more
Mine site restoration and ecosystem development
This project will include various aspect of minesite rehabilitation including early development of terrestrial ecosystems and the nutritional constraints to ecosystem development (plants and soil biota) using a space-for-time substiution appraoch. Read more
Forests in a changing environment: A study of nitrogen cycle feedbacks
Research Group:
CENTA - Central England NERC Training Alliance
Project Highlights. Novel research to describe forest nitrogen cycle dynamics in response to global change. Access to one of the most extensively characterised ancient woodlands in the UK, facilitating opportunities for wider collaboration in forest ecology research. Read more
Climate change, marine fisheries and conservation in West Greenland
We are looking for a candidate with an interest in climate change and polar marine ecosystem issues, and strong numerical and computer coding skills. Read more
MSc by Research on Nature Recovery
You will contribute to the research and knowledge arising from a new large-scale nature recovery project in a diverse former agricultural landscape next to Lincoln. Read more
Computer modelling the development of organisations in the high-tech entrepreneurship ecosystem
Technological firms are regarded as key for national and regional economic development. Today, more than ever before, the business environment is burgeoning with innovation; Even simply Googling for apps and services to help boost elementary office efficiency, returns over 2000 items. Read more