Over a third of UK pregnant women undergo induction of labour (IOL) to expedite birth. IOL practice patterns are changing but the supporting evidence-base is weak. Read more
What are the economic effects of workers moving from one sector to the other on unemployment and income inequality? There is a revival of the discussion… Read more
The construction sector, covering other professional services, accounts for a substantial value addition of every economy globally and generates substantial incomes in export earnings, especially in advanced economies. Read more
There is growing evidence that labor markets (in both developed and developing countries) are becoming increasingly polarized, with the share of employment in both high and low wage jobs increasing, while the share of employment in middle-wage jobs has fallen (Acemoglu & Autor, 2011; Goos et al., 2009). Read more
This is an empirical analysis of the effect of education and training on labour market returns in China. The conventional multivariate regression analysis will serve as a benchmark. Read more
Migrant remittances remain an important source of external financing for many developing economies. The estimated total amount of remittances flowing between countries in 2018 was US 694 billion, an increase from US 128 billion in 2000 (World Bank, 2021). Read more
This 3-year studentship is fully-funded, covering all fees and providing a stipend. This stipend will support work towards a PhD, awarded on the basis of original research presented in a written thesis. Read more
OVERVIEW. The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering has seen 100% of its research impact rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, underlining the wide-ranging positive impacts that our research has on the world (REF, 2021). Read more
During the COVID pandemic, the devastating shutdown of entire sectors of the economy has exposed key vulnerabilities in our current modes of social and economic organisation that existed prior to the crisis, in which income is dependent on employment for most. Read more
Gestational Diabetes is a temporary condition diagnosed at 24-28 weeks gestation, where the body is unable to maintain normal blood glucose levels due to insulin resistance during pregnancy. Read more
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional structural disorder of the spine. The cause is unknown, but increased incidence at puberty is thought to be linked to rising hormone levels and irregular development of muscles around the spine. Read more
PhD. 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time. MPhil. 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time. Entry Requirements. An honours degree [2:1 or above] or equivalent overseas qualification. Read more
Supervisors. Denis Mc Crudden, Martin Bradley. Project Summary. Heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and zinc are defined as naturally occurring elements. Read more
Recent global phenomena (e.g., COVID-19, Brexit, etc.) have seen significant socio-cultural, political, and economic changes shifts, affecting who we consider as international workers. Read more
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